Environment • VanuatuPowerful earthquake shakes Vanuatu as communities brace and officials assess impactThe 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
Environment • Aotearoa New ZealandNorthland under red warning: Heavy rain and 120km/h winds hit upper North IslandUp to 320mm of rain and strong winds are forecast, with further warnings possible as families urged to stay alert.PMN NewsWed, 25 Mar
Environment • Tonga7.6-magnitude quake strikes Tonga as residents in Neiafu urged to evacuateWhile the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center reported no tsunami threat, local authorities are urging residents in low-lying areas to move to higher ground as a precaution.PMN NewsTue, 24 Mar
EnvironmentProtesters target Luxon office over proposed US minerals agreement as Pacific concerns growActivists and leaders in the region warn Aotearoa risks environmental harm and deeper military ties as talks continue over supplying “critical minerals” to the United States.PMN NewsThu, 19 Mar
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
Environment Pacific calls for action on climate change and illegal fishing at major ocean naval forum From Fiji to Tonga and Papua New Guinea, Pacific leaders used one of the world’s largest maritime gatherings to press for stronger action on climate change, illegal fishing, and security across the region.Christine RovoiTue, 24 Feb
EnvironmentWild weather batters NZ as Pacific cyclone season still activeAotearoa’s North Island has been hit by heavy rain, flooding, and winds as many districts declare states of emergency.PMN NewsMon, 16 Feb
Environment • Aotearoa New Zealand • United StatesNew Zealand-United States minerals talks spark concerns over Pacific seabed miningEnvironmental groups warn Aotearoa must protect the moana and uphold Te Tiriti as it explores critical minerals cooperation with Washington.Christine RovoiFri, 13 Feb
Environment • Aotearoa New ZealandTaranaki seabed mining bid rejected in ‘massive win for the moana’The decision has been welcomed by iwi, environmental groups, and Pacific voices who warn seabed mining threatens culture and environment.PMN NewsSat, 07 Feb
Environment • Aotearoa New Zealand • KiribatiPolice name Kiribati man found dead in Mahurangi RiverTekanimaeu Arobati's body was found in the river near Warkworth during the weekend, following severe weather across the region.PMN NewsTue, 27 Jan
