The World Bank has given about $12 million New Zealand dollars to Tonga, following the devastating volcanic eruption and tsunami nine days ago.

About 85 percent of the population has been affected; and drinking water and food supplies are still badly needed.

On Mango Island, the homes and all the belongings of the 62 people who live there have been washed away.

Māni Dunlop spoke to the World Bank's Pacific director, Stephen Ndegwa.