Tonga
Defence Force speak on Tonga relief operation
The New Zealand Defence Force's Commander of Joint Forces Jim Gilmour speaks about the operational response in Tonga.
NZ Tonga community welcomes information from Tongan govt
Tongans in NZ are relieved to hear official information from Tongan government for the first time since Saturday's eruption - but Tongan-born New Zealand MP Jenny Salesa says it's upsetting, too.
Fiji rebuilds after tsunami damage
Rebuilding has started on islands in Fiji affected by volcanic eruptions in neighbouring Tonga and the ensuing tsunami.
First international relief flight enroute to Tonga
The first international relief flight to Tonga since last week's volcanic eruption is due to arrive in the kingdom.
How the tsunami alert system works in Aotearoa
When the eruption in Tonga happened on Saturday evening, tsunami alerts rang out across the Pacific Islands - including here, in New Zealand. GNS Principal Scientist Bill Fry Bill Fry joins Anna to… Audio
Tonga Eruption: An update
We'll get the latest on the situation in Tonga with RNZ Pacific's Lydia Lewis. Audio
Tonga eruption: Waves up to 15 metres possible - Scientist
A GNS scientist says it's absolutely possible Tonga's volcanic eruption could have sparked tsunami waves reaching 15-metres high at their peak.
Tonga eruption, tsunami: Images appear to show most of Atatā island wiped out
New images appear to show the majority of structures on the Tongan island of Atatā have been wiped out after a tsunami and volcanic eruption last week.
Repairing Tonga cable no simple process - cable company
The exact damage to the Tonga undersea cable won't be known until the cable repair ship, the Reliance, arrives in Tonga and pulls the cable up out of the sea
Relief for Tongan RSE workers
A group of Tongan labourers stranded in New Zealand can continue to work until a flight is available to take them home, their employer said.
Not a good time to travel home, Tongan seasonal workers told
A group of Tongan seasonal workers stranded in New Zealand because their flight home was cancelled are better off staying in Aotearoa, says an RSE official.
Tonga Eruption update with Susana Laiataua
Three people are confirmed dead after the explosive eruption of Hunga-Tonga-Hunga-Ha'apai, and the tsunami which followed. We're heading to our RNZ Pacific News Editor Susana Laiataua, with the last… Audio
Tongan govt confirms all homes on Mango destroyed, fears death toll to rise
The Tongan government has confirmed that all houses on the island of Mango were wiped out in the tsunami that followed Saturday's volcanic eruption.
MFAT confirms two deaths after Tonga tsunami
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade has confirmed two deaths so far following the volcanic eruption and tsunami in Tonga on Saturday.
Tongans in NZ await for news from families as communication still cut
Tongans in New Zealand, who have been endlessly trying to reach family and friends back home, are worried about how their loved ones are getting by.
MFAT confirms two deaths after Tonga tsunami
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade has confirmed two deaths so far following the volcanic eruption and tsunami in Tonga on Saturday.
Distress signal prompts UN concern after Tonga volcanic eruption
A distress signal has been detected in an isolated, low-lying group of islands in the Tonga archipelago following Saturday's massive volcanic eruption and tsunami, the United Nations said, prompting…
Tonga's undersea cable could take weeks to repair
It could be weeks before Tonga's crucial undersea cable - which connects it to the world - is back online.
Crucial time for our community': Tongans in NZ pray family are safe
New Zealanders with whānau and friends in Tonga are anxiously waiting for communication to be restored after the disastrous eruption of Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai.
Tonga eruption could have 'cooling effect' on southern hemisphere - scientist
It is possible the Tongan volcanic eruption could lead to a slightly cooler winter and possibly beautiful sunsets in the southern hemisphere this winter.
