Cyclone Zena approaches Tonga, public warned to stay inside

Police in Tonga are warning the public to stay indoors and keep safe as tropical cyclone Zena approaches the Kingdom.

Police say the cyclone is heading towards the main island of Tongatapu, and the island of Eua, and moving faster than expected.

RNZI reports the parents of students at Tupou High school and Queen Salote College, in the capital Nukualofa, have been told to collect their children.