NZ Defence forces unload cargo in Nuku'alofa and carry it to the flight deck where the Sea Sprite will fly it to the small Tongan Island of Niuatoputapu which was affected by the tsunami.. Photo: NZ Defence Forces

A Sea Sprite helicopter from RNZAF 6 Squadron, on board the HMNZS Canterbury, with cargo supplies headed for the small Tongan Island of Niuatoputapu. Photo: NZ Defence Forces.

cargo relief supplies arrive in the Tongan island of Niuatoputapu by New Zealand Air Force's Sea Sprite Helicopter on board Photo: NZ Defence Forces.

Civilian helpers and Tongan Defence arrive at Niuatoputapu via Tongan Navy Patrol craft and RNZAF 6 Squadron Sea Sprite, after traveling on board New Zealand’s Navy ship the CANTERBURY from Nuku'alofa. Photo: NZ Defence Forces.