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Aotearoa New Zealand

Northland 'dodges a bullet' as Cyclone Vaianu weakens

Relief across New Zealand’s Far North as the storm shifts course, sparing communities from major damage after days of high anxiety.

PMN NewsSun, 12 Apr

Pacific Region

Lost at sea for a week: Family found alive in vast Pacific search

A small skiff, no radio, and rough seas as a family drifting in Micronesia is rescued against the odds after seven days in the open ocean.

Christine RovoiSun, 12 Apr

Environment

NZ told to prepare now as Cyclone Vaianu nears after storms batter Pacific islands

Authorities in Aotearoa are urging people to act now before Cyclone Vaianu arrives as Cyclone Maila hits parts of the Pacific, leaving families especially children facing growing risks across the region.

PMN NewsSat, 11 Apr

Environment •

Vanuatu

Powerful earthquake shakes Vanuatu as communities brace and officials assess impact

The 7.3-magnitude quake near Luganville was widely felt across northern Vanuatu on Monday, with leaders calling urgent meetings to check on communities and damage.

PMN NewsTue, 31 Mar

Local Democracy Reporting

‘This is home’: Ōtara resident shares flood resilience journey

Auckland Council says there is no financial support for flood mitigation work on private property.

Taelegalolo'u Mary AfemataThu, 29 Jan

Environment •

Aotearoa New Zealand

Man missing after car swept away in flooded river north of Auckland

Police have paused their search for a man missing after his vehicle was washed into the Mahurangi River north of Auckland on Wednesday.

PMN NewsThu, 22 Jan

Local Democracy Reporting

Toddler’s drowning prompts fresh warning over temporary pools

After the death of a 20-month-old who wandered into an unfenced backyard pool, Auckland Council and water safety experts are urging families to take extra care with pop-up pools as summer begins.

Torika Tokalau, LDR ReporterThu, 11 Dec

Pacific Region

Beyond Beaches: Story of the Pacific's hidden geology comes to life

A new UN project is helping Pasifika uncover the true value of their landscapes: from active volcanoes to ancient reefs, exploring geotourism and geoparks.

Christine RovoiMon, 08 Dec

Pacific Region •

French Polynesia Tahiti

Four bodies retrieved following a major landslide in Tahiti

Rescue teams in French Polynesia have recovered four bodies from the rubble of a major landslide on French Polynesia's main island of Tahiti.

Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Correspondent French Pacific DeskThu, 27 Nov

Pacific Region •

Sāmoa •

Tokelau

Pacific voice amplified as Mena Antonio takes top global Caritas role

The Sāmoan-Tokelauan leader is Vice President of Caritas Internationalis, giving the Pacific a powerful voice in global decisions.

Khalia StrongThu, 27 Nov

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