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Aid and development experts say the debts carry large risks for Pacific Island nations, where frequent natural disasters and economic shocks can hobble their repayments. Video

Five years after Starlink satellites started orbiting the Earth, Pacific Island countries are still weighing up its benefits despite calls to approve its services.

A third of Tonga's population has had no internet for more than two weeks, with officials blaming an earthquake.

GNS scientists have just returned from leading a voyage to a super volcano that erupted near Tonga in 2022. Audio

The Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcanic eruption in Tonga continues to generate research, two years after its violent outburst. Audio

A round-up of news in brief from around the region.

Tsunami waves generated by the eruption killed three people and resulted in damage to thousands of homes and infrastructure.

January 15th marks two years since the eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano which devastated the kingdom of Tonga.

Explainer - With more heavy rain forecast for the upper North Island this weekend, some are wondering why it has been raining so much and when it is likely to stop.

New detection equipment will assist Tonga's Geological Service in monitoring the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano.

A new report has revealed Tonga's underwater volcano disaster triggered waves up to 90 metres high. Audio

News round-up from, Fiji, Tonga, Tahiti, Vanuatu and more

Seasonal workers found themselves stranded on rooftops in Napier, as Cyclone Gabrielle hit the North Island's eastern coast.

Was this a new type of eruption we've never seen before? Was it a wake-up call? Yes and yes.

Two New Zealand-based marine geologists have been studying the Hunga volcano, to learn more about how underwater volcanos cause tsunami waves.

Ahead of the first anniversary of the catastrophic volcanic eruption the Tongan prime minister reflects on its impact and the way forward.

Ahead of the one-year anniversary of the catastrophic volcanic eruption the Tongan prime minister reflects on its impact and the way forward. Audio

Two entire communities have been relocated to the Kingdom's main island of Tongatapu and third largest island, 'Eua.

Violent protest, extreme weather, the Queen's death and a new Matariki public holiday - here are some of the stories that dominated 2022.

When the Pacific looks back on 2022, the Tongan volcano eruption and Covid-19 will stand out. But there was a lot more going on - including climate discussions and political uncertainty.

When the Pacific looks back on the year 2022, the Tongan volcano eruption and Covid-19 will stand out. Audio