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News in Tongan 19 December 2024
The latest news in the Tongan language(Lea Faka-Tonga) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
News in Niuean for 19 December 2024
The latest news in Niuean language (Vagahau Niue) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
News in Niuean for 19 December 2024
The latest news in Niuean language (Vagahau Niue) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
News in Samoan for 19 December 2024
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
Search and rescue efforts continue in Vanuatu
Search and rescue efforts continue after Tuesday's 7.3-magnitude earthquake in Vanuatu, followed by a 6.1 tremor on Wednesday, which killed at least 14 people and left hundreds injured. Vanuatu… Audio
Vanuatu quake: Clock ticking in race to find survivors
Rescuers in Vanuatu will be under pressure to reach people in damaged buildings quickly, a structural engineer says, amid fears the death toll will rise.
Pacific News in French for 19 December 2024
The latest RNZ Pacific news in the French language (La Langue Française). Audio
NZ rescue crews head to Vanuatu as search for survivors continues
An urban search and rescue is among those joining the race to save people trapped under buildings and landslides in Port Vila. Audio
Vaccinate against life-threatening disease, new students warned
Students off to study next year are advised to get vaccinated against meningococcal disease.
The Panel with Jennie Moreton & Andie McCombs (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Jennie Moreton & Andie McCombs, They discuss: what assistance we can give to Vanuatu post-earthquake, and the future of local government… Audio
Kiwi man unable to fly out of Vanuatu after earthquake
Kiwi Stu Mckewen, has lived in Vanuatu for almost 20 years, he was due to move to the Philipines flying out of Port Vila. But like most commercial flights; his has been cancelled. For now he's stuck… Audio
Ni-Vanuatu fruit pickers 'worried' over fate of quake-affected relatives
Kiwifruit company Seeka is supporting 100 ni-Vanuatu fruit pickers helping with summer pruning to contact their families back home.
Vanuatu quake: 'You could hear people absolutely screaming their heads off'
Vanuatu locals have described hearing screams from collapsing buildings as the strong earthquake struck off the coast of Port Vila.
News in Tongan for 18 December 2024
The latest news in Tongan language (Lea Faka-Tonga) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
News in Niuean for 18 December 2024
The latest news in Niuean language (Vagahau Niue) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
News in Samoan for 18 December 2024
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
Live: 14 reported dead, hundreds hurt in Vanuatu quake
Hundreds are hurt and rescue teams are battling to free trapped people, with a state of emergency in place.
News in Cook Islands Maori for 18 December 2024
The latest News in Cook Island Maori ( Te Reo Maori Kiki Airani), brought to you by our partners Pacific Media Network Audio
Ring of Fire means earthquakes a common occurrence in Vanuatu
While seismic activity is relatively frequent in the region, Tuesday's earthquake is considered to be one of the strongest in recent years.