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New Zealand closes borders to new arrivals over ‘unprecedented’ Omicron risk

Citizens without existing booking blocked from returning home after minister says quarantine facilities are under ‘extreme pressure’

The Guardian - AU

‘It was pure terror’: Couple suing cruise giant Royal Caribbean over deadly ‘Ring of Fire’ volcanic eruption

Matt Urey and Lauren Barham spent their honeymoon in a coma in hospitals 1,000km apart after suffering catastrophic burn injuries in the 2019 White Island volcanic eruption. They tell Bevan Hurley the disaster was a failure ‘from top to bottom’.

The Independent UK

Water crisis looms as residents tackle debris in tsunami-hit Tonga

Two New Zealand navy vessels will arrive in Tonga on Friday carrying critical water supplies for the Pacific island nation reeling from a volcanic eruption and tsunami and largely cut off from the outside world.

Reuters

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Tonga relief flights set for take-off

The cleanup of ash covering Tonga's airport runway will allow Australian air force planes to deliver emergency aid for victims of the eruption and tsunami.

AAP

Covid case surge continues as 67 deaths recorded nationally – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Tonga says volcanic eruption and tsunami an ‘unprecedented disaster’

Government issues first official update since huge blast on Saturday, saying death toll could rise

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Russian aggression exposes gap in NZ's diplomatic toolkit

As Russian troops mass near the border with Ukraine, New Zealand's lack of teeth when it comes to sanctions is set to be exposed,

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Border clamps a double-edged sword for schools

Uncertainty at the border means schools might have too many teachers or too few.

Newsroom.co.nz

Voting fix in sight for Covid-hit Kiwi expats

Thousands of overseas New Zealanders who feared losing their right to vote over eligibility rules are set for a reprieve.

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Fermanagh around the world: Gillian flying the flag in New Zealand

Every March there is a small part of Co Fermanagh which makes its mark on the city of Auckland and its St Patrick’s Day parade

Belfast Live

DNA testing to decide whether 'world's largest spud' nicknamed 'Doug' is a potato

Colin and Donna Craig-Brown, from near Hamilton, New Zealand, unearthed what could be the world's biggest spud, nicknamed 'Doug' last summer but now have to face DNA testing to confirm their claims

Daily Mirror

Wife lists husband for sale at auction after ill-timed fishing trip in school holidays

Linda, who lives with her family in rural Rangitīkei, New Zealand, said the fishing trip was “not unusual behaviour” from her husband, who was a “shootin’, and fishin’ sort of fellow”

Daily Mirror

First Thing: Why is Biden one of the most unpopular US presidents?

Some pieces of the puzzle are within Biden’s control and some not, experts say. Plus, the charming history of menopause

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The Independent UK

Husband of charity worker who died in Tonga tsunami is ‘guilt-ridden’

James Glover survived the tragedy at the weekend but is ‘carrying an incredible burden of guilt’ over the death of his wife Angela, her family said.

The Independent UK

Tonga eruption: Ash cloud disrupts Pacific flights

‘Communication with Tonga remains very limited,’ says New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern

The Independent UK

Tonga: New Zealand military photographs reveal scale of devastation from volcano

The Mango island was hit by waves estimated to be 5-10 metres high, reports say

Asharq Al-Awsat

'Extensive Damage' in Tsunami-struck Tonga

Aid agencies reported "extensive damage" in the Pacific island nation of Tonga on Tuesday following a massive underwater volcanic blast and tsunami, as the first death from the disaster was confirmed. Early indications of the scale of the crisis on the virtually cut-off island kingdom were emerging through patchy satellite…

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Evening Standard

Three people confirmed dead by Tongan government in Tsunami amid fears of humanitarian crisis developing

Three people have died after a massive underground volcano eruption and tsunami in Tonga on Saturday, the government has confirmed in its first update since the disaster.

The Independent UK

Tonga news - live: Three dead and homes destroyed as scale of volcano eruption damage emerges

Relief efforts by Australia and New Zealand are hampered by heavy ash across the country’s airport runways and little communication

The Guardian - AU

Leaked New Zealand military photos show scale of damage caused by Tonga volcano eruption

The 40 images paint a much fuller picture of the damage to the country following a volcanic eruption and tsunami

Al Jazeera

Reports of ‘significant damage’ in Tonga after eruption, tsunami

Governments and aid agencies try to assess extent of disaster amid ‘challenging’ communication links.

The Guardian - AU

Tonga could be cut off for weeks amid efforts to repair undersea communications cable

Threat of new volcanic eruption could prevent access by repair ship, which is en route from 4,000km away

France 24

Aerial photos show ‘alarming’ destruction in Tonga after volcanic eruption, deadly tsunami

Tonga's small outer islands suffered extensive damage from a massive volcanic eruption and tsunami, with an entire village destroyed and many buildings missing, a Tongan diplomat said on Tuesday.

Axios

At least 3 dead after Tonga volcano eruption and tsunami

A British woman was among those confirmed to have died in the disaster, a New Zealand official told Axios.

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