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Red warning grips South Island as wild weather spreads north across New Zealand

A rare Red Heavy Rain Warning remains in place for parts of the South Island as flooding, slips and travel disruption hit multiple regions, with more wet weather now spreading further north.

PMN NewsMon, 06 Jul

Environment •

Northern Mariana Islands

Officials urge residents to shelter as super typhoon approaches

The mayor of Rota in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) says the island has prepared "as best they can" for Super Typhoon Bavi.

Mark Rabago, RNZ Pacific CNMI correspondentMon, 06 Jul

Environment •

Northern Mariana Islands

Typhoon Bavi poses 'significant threat' to the Mariana Islands

Residents are stocking up on supplies as forecasters warn the storm could strengthen into a powerful super typhoon before reaching the Marianas.

Christina Persico, RNZ Pacific Senior bulletin editor and Mark Rabago, RNZ Pacific CNMI correspondentFri, 03 Jul

Environment •

Tuvalu

Micronesia and Tuvalu push for methane pact as El Niño triggers fish kill in Pacific waters

There are calls for a legally binding global treaty on methane emissions after El Niño conditions caused mass fish deaths and severe reef damage across parts of the Pacific.

Christine RovoiMon, 29 Jun

Pacific Region •

Marshall Islands

Marshall Islands govt declares emergency after Ebeye fire leaves over 100 homeless

President Hilda Heine signed a 90-day state of emergency after a major blaze tore through Ebeye, destroying homes, businesses and key infrastructure in one of the Pacific’s most populated communities.

PMN NewsFri, 12 Jun

Environment

Cook Islands family among hundreds forced from Wellington homes as giant swells close in

Thomas Tarurongo Wynne lives just metres from the sea and his whānau are among residents evacuating the capital’s coastline as a state of emergency remains in place and waves of up to 10 metres threaten homes.

Khalia StrongTue, 09 Jun

Environment

State of emergency declared as huge swells force Wellington coast evacuations - Mayor

Residents along parts of Wellington’s southern and eastern coastline are being urged to leave their homes ahead of forecast waves of up to nine metres, with officials warning of risks to life and property.

Christine RovoiMon, 08 Jun

Pacific Region •

Fiji

Fiji army chief says military must take responsibility after man's death in custody

Commander Major General Ro Jone Kalouniwai says accountability must be upheld following the death of Jone Vakarisi in military custody.

Christine RovoiMon, 11 May

Pacific Region •

Fiji

Fears for missing Fiji fishermen as boat found and search shifts to recovery, officials say

Families have been told there are no survivors after a missing fishing boat was found semi-submerged off northern Fiji, marking a heartbreaking turn in the search.

Christine RovoiWed, 29 Apr

Community

From Nuku'alofa to Wellington, Pacific service at the heart of ANZAC remembrance

A young sailor returning home to Tonga for Anzac Day highlights a shared Pacific story of service and sacrifice as recognition grows across the region and new generations carry the legacy forward.

Khalia StrongFri, 24 Apr

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