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Tonga Tsunami

The United Nations has pledged to maintain Tonga's Covid-free status when aid starts arriving. Officials have expressed concern that deliveries could spread Covid, with the country only recording its first case in October. The UN said it was not clear if personnel could be sent to assist, but that supplies like water and food could be delivered as the main island's port remained viable.

NZ reports 46 new Covid cases

The total number of confirmed cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand has increased to 13,616, while the death toll stood at 51.