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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

Hawaii volcano still erupting, but lava flow slowing; call for pandemic unity; and cockroaches found in eating establishments

Hawaii volcano erupts; PNG govt set to table its Budget; Fiji election will officially begin next week; Fiji nurses deployed to Tuvalu, and more.

Ministerial visit to discuss New Caledonia future; Cruise ship visit angers Kanaks; and more

It caused 10 cubic kilometres - the equivalent of 2.6 million Olympic-sized swimming pools - of seafloor to be displaced and destroyed the ecosystems around the volcano. Video

It caused 10 cubic kilometres - the equivalent of 2.6 million Olympic-sized swimming pools - of seafloor to be displaced and destroyed the ecosystems around the volcano. Video

Tonga was hit by a huge jolt recently. RNZ Pacific finds out how well the tsunami warning system did in alerting Tongans to imminent danger.

A 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck Tonga just before midnight local time, 211km from the capital Nuku'alofa.

Sixteen held over PNG police killing; land dispute holds up hospital build; and man detained over New Caledonia Senate fire

The Tonga Geological Society says the volcanic eruption on the Home Reef has stopped.

MSF signs agreement with Kiribati; drought in parts of PNG; a study begins on what impact volcanic eruption had on soil in Tonga, Solomons women learning martial arts from Chinese police, and more

Experts are warning people to be extra cautious in the sun this summer, with UV radiation levels already averaging higher than last year.

Tonga's Geological Services says the recent Home Reef volcanic activity poses a low risk to the Vava'u and Ha'apai communities.

Tonga's Prime Minister Hu'akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni says his government's national priority is to rebuild back better.