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World News - SYDNEY/WELLINGTON (REUTERS) - Significant damage was reported along the western coast of Tonga's main island on Tuesday (Jan 18) following the weekend's massive volcanic eruption and tsunami, but a closed airport and downed communications are hampering international relief... Read more at www.tnp.sg

Tonga police told the New Zealand High Commission that the confirmed death toll stood at two but with communications in the South Pacific island nation cut, the true extent of casualties was not clear.

New Zealand’s military is sending much-needed drinking water and other supplies, but said ash on the runway will delay the flight by at least a…

Significant damage was reported along the western coast of Tonga's main island on Tuesday

New Zealand and Australian military planes have circled Tonga, bringing back fresh pictures of devastation inflicted on the islands by a huge volcanic eruption and tsunami.

All the homes on one of Tonga's small outer islands have been destroyed by a massive volcanic eruption and tsunami, with three people so far confirmed dead, the government said in its first update since the disaster struck.

Tonga police told the New Zealand High Commission that the confirmed death toll stood at two but with communications in the South Pacific island nation cut, the true extent of casualties was not clear.

The Tongan navy reported the area was hit by waves estimated to be 15-30 feet high.

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Significant damage was reported along the western coast of Tonga's main island on Tuesday and the death of a British woman was conf...

New Zealand’s military is sending much-needed drinking water and other supplies, but said ash on the runway will delay the flight by at least a…