16 Feb 2018

RNZ journalist gives first impression of Tonga cyclone impact

From , 6:02 am on 16 February 2018

RNZ Pacific journalist, Koro Vakauta, has flown into cyclone hit Tonga.

He managed to tag along with the New Zealand Defence Force on its latest aid delivery mission to help the thousands affected by the storm.

Don Wiseman asked him for his first impressions of the impact of the storm.

Red Cross staff checking on people flooded out in Samoa.

Red Cross staff checking on people flooded out in Samoa. Photo: Twitter @IFRCAsiaPacific