Meghan Markle will get an insight into NZ history before her visit here next month.

Sociologist: Deported sex workers appeared to be all Asians.

Adam Stern, made the amazing video just off the coast of Nuku'alofa, Tonga

Now Matt Cecchin says he is planning to retire from the job.

The man who died was a father, it can be revealed for the first time.

Nigel Hampton has been made a Companion of the NZ Order of Merit for services to the law.

"The way I know Abraham is as a soft giant, humble and helpful."

Beegee to his friends, Dad and Granddad to his family, now he can be called Sir.

'I thank God I am alive. I have energy to play with my boys,' says Sione Vaiomoʻunga.

A Kiwi aid worker talks about life in Tonga after Gita - and how resilient the people are.

The error was the latest in a long line of mistakes when it comes to Ardern's name.

PM announces aid packages for Pacific nation devastated by tropical cyclone Gita.

Ardern has announced $9.5m in additional aid for cyclone-hit Samoa.

Tongans in NZ are rallying to support people back home following Cyclone Gita.

There's a chance Tonga could face World Cup champions Australia in Auckland.

Pita Taufatofua, the topless Tongan flag bearer has avoiding finishing last at Pyeongchang

The entire population of two islands took shelter in evacuation centres.

Around 50,000 people, or 70 per cent of Tonga's population, were affected by cyclone Gita.

Three people have been seriously injured in the category four cyclone.

NZ poised to rush supplies to Tonga after the Pacific kingdom was hit by Cyclone Gita.

The clean-up has already begun in shattered capital.

Severe weather hinders emergency services from responding to calls for assistance.

Cyclone Gita has left a trail of devestation behind in Tonga.

Wild winds fell trees and force water into homes as tropical cyclone hits tiny nation.

Tonga's flagbearer for the Winter Olympics has turned his attention back home.

Several residents taking refuge in a church were singing as they waited for the storm.

A state of emergency has been declared as New Zealand aid agencies gear to help.

People in Tonga are preparing as Tropical Cyclone Gita is due to hit tonight

Gita - nearing category 4-5 strength - is due to make a direct hit on the island nation.

The drizzle will continue until the heavens open up again tomorrow.