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's mother, Hepi, will lead mourners tonight in the first public memorial for the rugby legend.

Greg Bruce pays tribute to the rugby legend Jonah Lomu, but reminds us of his most important role: Dad to two little boys.

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

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.

The heartbroken family of All Blacks great Jonah Lomu are "struggling big time", as messages from around the world continue to flow - including one from the Queen. Former All Blacks coach John Hart revealed the Queen had written to Prime Minister John Key asking him to pass on to Lomu's family how much she mourns their loss as he spoke to media on behalf of the family outside Lomu's home in Epsom this morning.

She had said money would be used to help provide for her boy's future.

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.

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.

Tributes, memories, anecdotes and analysis about Jonah Lomu continue to flow thick and fast in the world's media.

The Hits presenters aired an emotional message to listeners this morning as they mourned the death of their close friend, Jonah Lomu.

COMMENT: When Jonah Lomu first ran at us in secondary schools rugby he would laugh in the face of head-on tacklers, writes Winston Aldworth.

Jonah Lomu was the most famous Jonah since his biblical namesake, and his impact on the Pacific Islands community was unprecedented, says actor and director Oscar Kightley.