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A Taranaki town was hit by tornadoes, ferry crossings over Cook Strait were cancelled and there are warnings of heavy snow on the Desert Road.

The New Caledonian government has reimbursed hundreds of farmers for losses caused by Cyclone Cook in April.

Kāpiti Boating Club says the man is a retired grandfather and long-time club member.

The Commerce Commission last month approved Transpower's near $400-million interim proposal to strengthen the national electricity grid.

Tonga have issued a warning to its rivals as the Rugby League World Cup knockout stages loom with a massive victory over the Cook Islands.

Nauru leader David Adeang is pleased that the Pacific Islands Forum is united despite there being differences of opinion on "some issues".

But the prime minister is going into the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting disagreeing with a major aspect of this year's summit. Audio

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

PNG's young footballers prevented from playing, Cooks' first-ever competitive win at U-19s, and trio of brothers star for Solomons

In introductory remarks, Xi said now was a time to build on the two countries' past achievements and "strive for new progress".

Mark Brown is hoping to have "an opportunity to talk" with the New Zealand government to "heal some of the rift" between the two countries.

The first flight from Auckland left with almost 300 people on board to the destination, which has been starved of tourists since the Covid-19 pandemic hit. Audio

Efforts are under way to save Rarotonga's Muri Lagoon, but there are fears they are too little, too late.