Tonga: Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai Eruption

The eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai volcano and resulting tsunami badly affected parts of Tongatapu and other nearby islands on Saturday 15 January. Further eruptions and volcanic ash falls could occur.

Communications links with Tonga have been severely disrupted so it is not unexpected that New Zealanders may have difficulties contacting their whānau in Tonga at this time. We recommend that you continue to try and make contact with loved ones.