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Eden Park to host Lomu farewell

It was the scene of some of Jonah Lomu's most breathtaking on-field moments. And on Monday, Eden Park will be the setting for an emotional public farewell.

Public memorial service for Jonah Lomu

Jonah Lomu was more than just a rugby player - he was an inspiration, a hero and a much loved family man. "We are gathered here to remember a son, a brother, a husband, a father, a friend, an outstanding rugby player and a great New Zealander," Pacific Peoples Minister Sam Lotu-Iiga told a crowd of nearly 1000 who gathered at a memorial service in Mangere for Lomu last night.

Jonah Lomu: Givealittle page stopped

The grieving widow of Jonah Lomu has taken down the Givealittle page set up after the rugby legend's death. At a press conference outside Lomu's Auckland house Former All Blacks coach John Hart addressed the issue of the fundraising page and said that its intention may have been missed at a difficult time.

Queen mourns the loss of Jonah Lomu

The heartbroken family of All Blacks great Jonah Lomu are "struggling big time", as messages from around the world continue to flow - including one from the Queen. Former All Blacks coach John Hart revealed the Queen had written to Prime Minister John Key asking him to pass on to Lomu's family how much she mourns their loss as he spoke to media on behalf of the family outside Lomu's home in Epsom this morning.

We had the time of his life

COMMENT: The world of Jonah Lomu, rugby superstar, must have been amazing considering the one he came from, writes Andrew Mulligan.

The schoolmate who beat Jonah

A Wellington man who went to school with Jonah Lomu said it was an absolute honour to have his name up next to the New Zealand legend.