Cyclone Sarai: Death toll rises to two

The death toll from Tropical Cyclone Sarai in Fiji has risen to two.

One of the casualties was an 18-year-old who was swept away by strong currents on Saturday.

On Sunday, Fiji's National Disaster Management Office confirmed the body of a man in his 40s had been found in Naitasiri province.  

More than 2000 people remain in 55 evacuation centres. 

Air New Zealand cancelled two flights to and from Fiji on Saturday morning and said it anticipates more disruption over the coming days.

There are no refunds for fares or cover for incidental costs.

House of Travel commercial director Brent Thomas said travellers' changes will depend on the cyclone.

"These cyclones can be extremely dangerous and people need to adhere to what the authorities are saying," he said.

Cyclone Sarai has also left Kiwi tourists stranded as flights are grounded, and some say they're now being charged $800 a night to stay. 

"We can't get a flight out until the 3rd of January, it's devastating really," said one Kiwi tourist.

While Fiji continues to grapple with the storm, a New Zealand MetService forecaster says the cyclone may reach Tonga next.

"We're expecting storm- to gale-force winds to affect much of the southern island groups and some of the main islands of Fiji. In a few days' time, the system is heading towards Tonga," Matthew Ford said.