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Review of top Pacific stories in 2022
When the Pacific looks back on the year 2022, the Tongan volcano eruption and Covid-19 will stand out. Audio
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Looking back at the big stories of 2022 in the Pacific
Audio 24 Dec 2022When the Pacific looks back on the year 2022, the Tongan volcano eruption and Covid-19 will stand out. But there was a lot more going on across the Blue Continent - including climate discussions and… Audio
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Pacific news in brief for December 9
Hawaii volcano still erupting, but lava flow slowing; call for pandemic unity; and cockroaches found in eating establishments
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Pacific news in brief for November 29
Hawaii volcano erupts; PNG govt set to table its Budget; Fiji election will officially begin next week; Fiji nurses deployed to Tuvalu, and more.
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Pacific news in brief for November 28
Ministerial visit to discuss New Caledonia future; Cruise ship visit angers Kanaks; and more
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Confirmation the Tongan volcano was off the scale in size
Scientists have confirmed that the eruption of the underwater Hunga-Tonga Hunga-Ha'apai volcano in January this year was truly off the scale. NIWA marine geologist Kevin MacKay talks to Jesse. Audio
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Tongan volcano emitted biggest atmospheric explosion recorded in over 100 years
It caused 10 cubic kilometres - the equivalent of 2.6 million Olympic-sized swimming pools - of seafloor to be displaced and destroyed the ecosystems around the volcano. Video
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Tongan volcano emitted biggest atmospheric explosion recorded in over 100 years - NIWA
It caused 10 cubic kilometres - the equivalent of 2.6 million Olympic-sized swimming pools - of seafloor to be displaced and destroyed the ecosystems around the volcano. Video
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Magnitude 7.3 earthquake hits Tonga
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck Tonga just before midnight local time, 211km from the capital Nuku'alofa.
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Pacific news in brief for November 7
Sixteen held over PNG police killing; land dispute holds up hospital build; and man detained over New Caledonia Senate fire
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Geological Society declares end to Tongan volcanic eruption
The Tonga Geological Society says the volcanic eruption on the Home Reef has stopped.
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Pacific news in brief for October 21
MSF signs agreement with Kiribati; drought in parts of PNG; a study begins on what impact volcanic eruption had on soil in Tonga, Solomons women learning martial arts from Chinese police, and more
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UV levels higher than last year, experts urge care in the sun
Experts are warning people to be extra cautious in the sun this summer, with UV radiation levels already averaging higher than last year.
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Home Reef volcano activity non-threatening says Tonga's Geological Services
Tonga's Geological Services says the recent Home Reef volcanic activity poses a low risk to the Vava'u and Ha'apai communities.
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Volcanic Tongan island keeps on growing
The island created by a volcanic eruption in Tonga continues to grow.
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Huge Tongan volcano reveals special atmospheric wave
A scientific silver lining has emerged from the eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano in January.
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Pacific news in brief for September 8
Tongan housing plan, probe into shooting of fishermen, and Samoa to sign deals with international airlines
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Why the Tongan volcano triggered a worldwide tsunami
The eruption of Hunga Tonga Hunga Ha'apai in January triggered a tsunami of unprecedented proportions, impacting the entire Pacific. How did this volcanic eruption lead to a tsunami detected across… Video, Audio
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The science of volcanic tsunamis
Science communicator Ellen Rykers speaks to scientists about the unprecedented tsunami triggered by the eruption of Hunga Tonga Hunga Ha’apai in January. Audio
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Stunning skies may be byproduct of Tonga volcano eruption
The striking sunrises and sunsets in recent weeks may be caused by leftovers from the Tongan volcano eruption.
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Tonga's vanilla crops show promise after dodging volcanic ash damage
Almost five months since the devastating eruption and tsunami in Tonga, farmers are rebuilding their crops and harvesting those that survived the event.
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Pacific news in brief
Tonga's cyber law enacted, Commonwealth sending election observers to PNG, and State of Emergency renewed.
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Tagata o Te Moana for 28 May 2022
Audio 28 May 2022China's foreign minister is currently touring the Pacific as Beijing seeks a region-wide deal with nearly a dozen nations; The election of Australia's new prime minister means there's opportunity for… Audio
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Tongan volcanic eruption, flooding cut Tower profit to $2.9m
The Tongan volcanic eruption and rogue weather have dealt a major blow to Tower's half-year profit.
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Deadly Tongan volcano unlikely to erupt in near future - Niwa scientists
The Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano that devastated Tonga after a massive eruption on 15 January is unlikely to erupt again, say New Zealand scientists.