Pacific Region • VanuatuThousands of children at risk after devastating earthquakes in VanuatuNGOs warn that an estimated 40,000 tamariki are in need of humanitarian assistance.Christine RovoiSat, 21 Dec
Pacific Region • Vanuatu • FijiVanuatu in crisis: Health concerns arise as NZ joins search for earthquake survivorsSeasonal workers heading home for the holidays are stuck in Fiji as an appeal for assistance is launched.Christine RovoiFri, 20 Dec
Pacific Region • VanuatuSecond quake hits Vanuatu: Search continues, services down in Port VilaAt least 14 people have been killed and hundreds injured as the Pacific island nation grapples with the devastation, a week out from Christmas Day.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 18 Dec
Pacific Region • Vanuatu‘They’re our neighbours’: NZ rallies emergency response after Vanuatu quakeFollowing a deadly magnitude 7.3 earthquake, Dr Shane Reti and Winston Peters say they are working closely with international partners to send aid, assess damage, and support recovery efforts.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 18 Dec
Pacific Region • VanuatuDamage to NZ High Commission as staff checks underway - MFATAn earthquake of magnitude 7.4 struck Port Vila, Vanuatu, on Tuesday afternoon.PMN NewsTue, 17 Dec
Environment • Tuvalu • VanuatuClimate change: Pacific nations unite to hold big emitters accountableTuvalu has joined Vanuatu at the World Court to appeal for responsibility from the larger countries.'Alakihihifo VailalaMon, 16 Dec
Environment • VanuatuA David vs Goliath battle for climate action at the World CourtVanuatu believes the International Court of Justice’s advisory opinion could serve as a “circuit breaker” for stalled climate negotiations.'Alakihihifo VailalaWed, 04 Dec
Sports • Sāmoa • VanuatuNZ power past Sāmoa as Tahiti keep Vanuatu out of the gameThe All Whites dominated the visitors in a thrilling encounter while Tahiti held off any Vanuatu comeback to win their FIFA World Cup Qualifiers.Matt ManukuoFri, 22 Nov
Sports • Vanuatu • Fiji • Solomon Islands • SāmoaTahiti prove too strong for Sāmoa in World Cup qualifierThe French Polynesians struck twice in the second half to keep their hopes of reaching the semi-final of the FIFA Oceania Qualifiers alive.Susnation SetaSat, 16 Nov
Health • Tuvalu • Vanuatu • Solomon Islands • Cook Islands • Fiji • Niue • Tonga • Sāmoa • KiribatiHealth leaders set sights on universal coverageOfficials from across the Pacific and Asia have endorsed action plans on digital and financing health.Christine RovoiTue, 05 Nov