The morning sun rise has revealed devatation across Tonga, with among the most dire early images those of Tonga's Parliament House in Nuku'alofa, which has been totally flattened.
1 NEWS Pacific correspondent Barbara Dreaver recorded a short video outside Tonga's Parliament House this morning.
The damage is concerning because Parliament House was among the island's most sturdy buildings.
Early photos and videos are showing widespread destruction across Tonga's two main islands.
Follow the latest news on this unfolding tragedy in our LIVE rolling coverage.
Forecaster Philip Duncan on if any of Gita’s remnants will hit New Zealand.
The Prime Minister said she just spoke to Winston Peters and Cyclone Gita relief funds for Tonga are "all signed off".
Other Tonga videos from this morning:
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