Tonga

Tonga is already rebuilding amid the devastation of a double whammy of natural disasters, according to the Red Cross.

Tonga is concerned an Australian naval vessel has arrived in the Kingdom with 29 people onboard who have tested postive to Covid-19.

The Pacific Islands Forum has launched a "Blue Pacific Appeal" for Tonga.

Twenty-three people onboard the HMAS Adelaide test positive for Covid-19.

As Tonga's recovery from the recent volcanic eruption and tsunami ramps up there is concern for the psychological and emotional wellbeing of survivors.

Breakfast food, gardening tools and outboard motors are among the items desperately needed in Tonga following the devastating eruption and tsunami. Audio

Tongan RSE workers here are feeling anxious and concerned as they wait for more news following the recent tsunami.

Frustration is mounting among Tongans in New Zealand desperate to send critical supplies back home.

Tonga faces a long road to recovery, with most of the population affected by the violent eruption and tsunami that followed, and many areas still scrambling to restore basic necessities.

There is an overwhelming sense relief in Tonga with people thankful the death toll is low following last Saturday's volcanic eruption and tsunami.

National MP Dr Shane Reti is hopeful tech giant Elon Musk will provide desperately-needed internet access to the people of Tonga.

The second day of a drive to receive emergency supplies to be sent to Tonga starts in Auckland at 9am this morning.