Tonga
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.
Tonga ash clouds force Air NZ to cancel repatriation flight
Air New Zealand has postponed a repatriation flight to Tonga because of the volcanic ash clouds from the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcanic eruption.
Tonga eruption: Aid agencies look at how best to support Tongans
Aid agencies are meeting today to discuss a plan of action to provide relief to people affected by the tsunami in Tonga and the Lau Islands of Fiji.
Tonga Eruption: Tonga's Olympian flag-bearer raising funds for tsunami recovery
Tongan athlete and Olympian Pita Taufatofua is still waiting to hear from his family in Ha'apai. He's currently living and training in Brisbane, Australia and is co-ordinating a relief effort from… Audio
Tonga Eruption: Fiji Correspondent
The volcanic eruption in Tonga on Saturday was felt all around the Pacific. While Tonga remains the hardest hit, video footage showed waves also hitting the Cook Islands and Samoa. Residents in Fiji… Audio
Tonga eruption: NZ Air Force plane set for reconnaissance flight to assess damage
A Defence Force plane was ready leave for Tonga this morning, if conditions allow, to assess the damage from Saturday's eruption and tsunami.
Tonga eruption likely the world's largest in 30 years - scientist
Early data from Tonga's violent volcanic eruption suggests it is the biggest blast since Mount Pinatubo in the Philippines 30 years ago, volcanologist Shane Cronin says.
Watch: Defence Force preparing to head to Tonga - PM Jacinda Ardern
There are no official reports of injuries or deaths in Tonga, as the Defence Force prepares to head to the islands, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says.
Tonga volcano eruption and tsunami: No power, communications still down
There has been little contact with Tonga since an underwater volcano, Hunga-Tonga-Hunga-Ha'apai, erupted.
Tsunami warning now issued for all of Tonga
A tsunami warning is now in force for all of Tonga following this evening's violent volcano eruption.
King calls on Tonga's parliament to support private business
Tonga's King Tupou VI says the kingdom must support the private sector and continue to face the ongoing challenges of a fledging economy, as well as the threat of Covid and illegal drugs.
Tonga Correspondent: Kalafi Moala
Our Tonga correspondent Kalafi Moala keeps us up to date with the latest. Audio
