A public service will be held on Monday for Jonah Lomu, Prime Minister John Key has announced.

Jonah Lomu died from a blood clot on his lung, possibly as a result of his long haul flight home from the UK.

Jonah Lomu was more than just a rugby player - he was an inspiration, a hero and a much loved family man.

Jonah Lomu was more than just a rugby player - he was an inspiration, a hero and a much loved family man. "We are gathered here to remember a son, a brother, a husband, a father, a friend, an outstanding rugby player and a great New Zealander," Pacific Peoples Minister Sam Lotu-Iiga told a crowd of nearly 1000 who gathered at a memorial service in Mangere for Lomu last night.

The Tongan community have honoured All Black legend Jonah Lomu at a church he once attended as a child in South Auckland.

The first public memorial for the All Black legend will be held this evening in south Auckland.

Richie McCaw bowed out of rugby this week with a remark that was as poignant as anything he has said or done in his long tenure of leadership.

But most tellingly, Richie spent a good part of his final press conference as skipper talking about someone else entirely - Jonah Lomu, Heather writes.

Jonah Lomu was gentle and gentlemanly, with that rugby spirit and care for others, writes Paul Lewis.

There was Lomu, next there was rugby. That was the order for many around the world. That's why his passing made the homepage of the NY Times, writes Phil Taylor.

Thundering wing admitted awe at legendary boxer's staunch adherence to principles but same applies to mighty All Black, writes Wynne Gray.

A video tribute to the great All Black legend, Jonah Lomu, who died unexpectedly on Wednesday.

The public memorial service will be held for rugby hero Jonah Lomu at the Lotofalei'a Tongan Methodist Church, in Mangere.

Everyone who knew Jonah has a million stories. He's a man who took you on adventures, write Polly Gillespie.

The grieving widow of Jonah Lomu has taken down the Givealittle page set up after the rugby legend's death. At a press conference outside Lomu's Auckland house Former All Blacks coach John Hart addressed the issue of the fundraising page and said that its intention may have been missed at a difficult time.

Heartbroken family offer sincere thanks as messages from around the world continue to flow - including one from the Queen.

Family say they are "truly touched by the outpouring of love" for the rugby legend.

A striking tribute to Jonah Lomu on the cover of an Irish newspaper has been liked and shared thousands of times on social media.

COMMENT: The world of Jonah Lomu, rugby superstar, must have been amazing considering the one he came from, writes Andrew Mulligan.

As Jonah Lomu's mother, Hepi, left her son's Auckland home yesterday, she picked up a yellow rose left on the driveway and smiled.

Jonah Lomu's widow Nadene has shared another heartfelt message on social media.

A Wellington man who went to school with Jonah Lomu said it was an absolute honour to have his name up next to the New Zealand legend.

There were many great moments in Jonah Lomu's career. We've put together 11 of the best.

Richie McCaw paid an emotional tribute to Jonah Lomu as he announced his retirement.

Jonah Lomu had a global brand with a number of big sponsorship deals.

Lomu became a Mormon, joining the Church of the Latter Day Saints in 2012. It is understood Lomu's funeral will be held at a branch of the church.

Tasha Tasmania is a childhood friend of Lomu, and has been close with him since he moved to Mangere from Tonga when he was about 4-years-old.