It has been an anxious and nervous wait for Tongans around the world following news of an underground volcanic eruption that led to tsunami waves in the Kingdom also affecting nearby islands.  Reports say that the violent volcanic eruptions started early Friday evening and tsunami waves hit Tonga around 6pm on Saturday with all telecommunications lost not long after.

Tongan families in New Zealand desperately seek news of the fate of their loved ones.We are joined now by Pakilau Manase Lua to talk about how the Tongan community in New Zealand are banding together. 

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