Lydia Lewis

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

A Tonga response donation drive at Auckland's Mt Smart Stadium has been overwhelmed with hundreds of people showing up in support.

Some families are reuniting, some are celebrating and others are making fresh starts as the Cook Islands travel bubble reopens with New Zealand today

Tonga's Parliament has been opened by King Tupou VI.