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Hunt for survivors after Vanuatu quake - what we know on day three
There are conflicting reports of the official death toll - with members of the public voicing frustrations online.
Search for survivors continues after Vanuatu earthquake
Two days on from the major 7.3 magnitude earthquake in Vanuatu, and desperate efforts are still underway to rescue people trapped in collapsed buildings in Port Vila. World Vision Vanuatu Humanitarian… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 19 December 2024
On today's episode, search and rescue efforts continue after Tuesday's 7.3-magnitude earthquake in Vanuatu, the Government is offering redress of $150,000 to survivors of torture at the Lake Alice… Audio
My Favourite Dead Person | Season 1 | Episode 4: Tupaia
Who was responsible for making sure Captain Cook didn't get lost on his voyage across the Pacific Ocean? Polynesian explorer, adventurer, and interpreter Tupaia. Video
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
