Education • VanuatuVanuatu launches container classroom trial to keep learning going after disastersA new disaster-resilient classroom built from shipping containers has opened at a school in Vanuatu, giving students a safer and faster way back to learning after cyclones and earthquakes.Renate RiversWed, 29 Apr
Environment • Aotearoa New ZealandBody found identified, police say as flood recovery fund launched for Wellington familiesNZ's capital is coming to terms with the impact of severe flooding this week as a body found during the search in Karori has been formally identified and a $100,000 relief fund to support affected whānau.Christine RovoiThu, 23 Apr
Environment • Palau • Tuvalu • FijiFrom Palau to the wider Pacific: Islands holding on amid rising seasAs climate change drives stronger storms and rising sea levels, communities are preparing for a future where some people may need to move.Christine RovoiTue, 21 Apr
Environment • Aotearoa New ZealandState of emergency declared in Wellington Region as flooding worsens and risks growAuthorities have stepped up their response to severe weather across the region, warning more rain could trigger further flooding, slips, and evacuations.PMN NewsMon, 20 Apr
Environment • Aotearoa New ZealandEvacuations in capital city as flooding worsens and more rain loomsUp to 100 homes have been evacuated after heavy rain overwhelmed Wellington with warnings more downpours could hit already flooded areas.PMN NewsMon, 20 Apr
Pacific Region • Vanuatu • Tuvalu • PalauPacific leaders demand real finance as region unites ahead of global fossil fuel conferenceAs the world prepares for landmark talks in Colombia, Pacific nations say funding - not promises - will decide whether they can move away from fossil fuels.Christine RovoiThu, 16 Apr
Environment • Aotearoa New ZealandCyclone Vaianu lashes northern NZ as travel warnings and bridge closure fears growWind gusts of up to 120km/h hit Northland overnight, evacuations carried out, and transport disruptions expected to worsen as the storm moves south.PMN NewsSun, 12 Apr
EnvironmentCommunities cut off, exhausted as cyclones drag on and NZ watches storm's uncertain pathDays of relentless storms have left parts of the Pacific isolated and struggling as attention shifts south with Cyclone Vaianu now tracking towards Aotearoa New Zealand.Christine RovoiThu, 09 Apr
PoliticsPacific cost pressures rise as NZ deepens security ties with USAs Winston Peters steps up security talks with Washington, experts warn rising costs and local needs risk being pushed aside.Renate RiversTue, 07 Apr
Environment • Tonga • Marshall IslandsMapping their future: Tonga, Marshall Islands boost coastal data to tackle climate risksA nationwide survey will give both nations their most detailed coastal data yet, helping them prepare for rising seas, stronger storms, and future disasters.PMN NewsThu, 12 Mar
