Scientists reveal new insights into a culture regarded as Polynesians' ancient ancestors.

Mike Zhao-Beckenridge's mum has broken her silence, saying she believes son is alive.

Eastern parts of North Island - from Northland to Gisborne - appear to be in Hola's path.

Tropical Cyclone Hola has weakened but still has New Zealand in its sights.

A Kiwi aid worker talks about life in Tonga after Gita - and how resilient the people are.

A chief told the Prime Minister her unborn baby is now a Cook Islander.

Three separate forecasting models for Cyclone Hola predict the storm is likely to hit.

The error was the latest in a long line of mistakes when it comes to Ardern's name.

Prime Minister welcomed as 'daughter of Niue' but has a serious task ahead of her.

Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters has signalled a ''reset'' on the Pacific.

Ailing Tongan player Sione Vaiomounga is set to be given the gift of life.

Reports of violent shaking after 7.5 magnitude quake strikes on Monday morning.

Nobel winner's book and own immigrant experience sparked move to end stereotyping.

Tongans in NZ are rallying to support people back home following Cyclone Gita.

A look inside Fiji Airways impressive new business class lounge.

Annabel Anderson shares her secrets for the best spots to catch a wave around Tahiti.

In New Zealand, 3 babies out of 1000 die in the first month. In Kiribati it's 23.

Gita is set to hit NZ this week - and could be the most southern-travelling cyclone ever.

Around 50,000 people, or 70 per cent of Tonga's population, were affected by cyclone Gita.

Tonga's flagbearer for the Winter Olympics has turned his attention back home.

Several residents taking refuge in a church were singing as they waited for the storm.

A state of emergency has been declared as New Zealand aid agencies gear to help.

People in Tonga are preparing as Tropical Cyclone Gita is due to hit tonight

Gita - nearing category 4-5 strength - is due to make a direct hit on the island nation.

Former Shell Oil executive talks about the motivation for starting her social enterprise.

The drizzle will continue until the heavens open up again tomorrow.

Rain spreads south to cover the whole country during the weekend.

Two New Zealand residents have died from dengue fever since last December

Sosi Turagaiviu and Mitch Woolley died when a swimming trip turned to tragedy.

Winston Aldworth works up a sweat on a legendary Rarotongan trail.