New Zealand launched their bid for a first World Cup title since 1987 with a comfortable victory over Tonga in the opening match of the 2011 tournament.
The hosts led 29-0 through first-half Israel Dagg and Richard Kahui braces.
Kurt Morath then landed a penalty for Tonga on the stroke of half-time.
Jerome Kaino scored the hosts' fifth try before Alisona Taumalolo grabbed a well deserved try for Tonga, but Ma'a Nonu added a late sixth for the All Blacks in the Pool A game in Auckland.
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