A new group of Fijian islands are in the firing line of Cyclone Tomas' fury this morning.

New Zealanders in Fiji are being urged to register with the High Commission in Suva with a category four cyclone set to intensify overnight.

Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully has announced a $5.5 million reconstruction package for Aitutaki following last month's cyclone.

Blaring tsunami warning sirens woke up Pacific island residents early this morning resulting in mass evacuations, but most warnings have been cancelled with no reported damage.

Wave activity "appears to be stabilised" at previously-reported levels, Civil Defence Emergency Management says.

Jim Eagles goes nuts over an unusual keepsake while visiting the Hawaiian islands.

Tropical Cyclone Rene continued to pound Tonga with powerful winds overnight, causing major damage.

The tropics have exploded into action with 3 major cyclones in just a week.

Swimming with Savaii's green turtles is slimy, but very sweet, says Alannah May Eriksen.

New Zealand scientists will island-hop around the Pacific for the next six months.

Geologists from GNS Science will spend the next six months collecting information on buildings and infrastructure in Pacific Island countries.

Catherine Masters visits the further reaches of Vanuatu and finds people going about their business as if time has never really caught up with them.