Pacific Region • VanuatuVanuatu cabinet convenes emergency meeting over escalating Ambae volcanoAuthorities in Vanuatu are preparing evacuation plans for Ambae Island as volcanic activity intensifies at Manaro volcano, with officials urging residents to remain ready to move at short notice.RNZ PacificFri, 06 Mar
Pacific Region • Vanuatu • FijiVanuatu province given 'all clear' as Cyclone Urmil moves awayAuthorities in Vanuatu and Fiji on alert as Category 2 Tropical Cyclone Urmil tracks southeast, bringing damaging winds, heavy rain and flood warnings across Tafea Province and western Fiji.RNZ PacificSun, 01 Mar
Pacific Region • Vanuatu • FijiTropical Cyclone Urmil threatens Vanuatu and Fiji as Pacific season's first storm intensifiesUrmil has strengthened near Port Vila, bringing heavy rain and near gale-force winds to Vanuatu and triggering warnings in Fiji. It is not a threat to NZ yet but travel concerns are mounting across the region.PMN NewsFri, 27 Feb
Pacific Region • VanuatuBlacklisting squeeze hits Vanuatu families and businesses, the regulator VFSC warnsVanuatu’s financial watchdog says global blacklists and shrinking banking links are making it harder to move money, grow businesses, and create jobs as the country prepares for a key review this year.'Alakihihifo VailalaThu, 19 Feb
Sports • French Polynesia Tahiti • Fiji • VanuatuTahiti United break through as drama and discipline shape round two of OFC Pro LeagueTahiti United claimed their first win of the season in testing conditions while South Melbourne powered past a nine-man Vanuatu Utd in a fiery day marked by VAR calls, red cards, and turning points.PMN NewsSun, 08 Feb
Sports • Vanuatu • Papua New Guinea • French Polynesia Tahiti • Aotearoa New ZealandOFC Pro League: Late penalty heartbreak as Vanuatu deny PNG, Auckland cruise onVanuatu United FC struck deep into stoppage time to snatch a draw against PNG Hekari FC in a dramatic clash, while Auckland FC continued their perfect start with a dominant win over Tahiti United.PMN NewsWed, 04 Feb
Sports • Papua New Guinea • Vanuatu • French Polynesia TahitiOFC Pro League 2026: Stoppage-time pain for Hekari as Pacific rivals battle in Port MoresbyPNG Hekari FC came agonisingly close to a famous result at home before late goals to Auckland broke their hearts, while Vanuatu United and Tahiti United shared an entertaining draw.PMN NewsSun, 01 Feb
Sports • Aotearoa New Zealand • VanuatuAuckland stay perfect in OFC Pro League after win over Vanuatu UtdThe hosts have made it two wins from two with a 3-1 victory at North Harbour Stadium, but they were pushed hard by a determined Vanuatu side in wet conditions in Auckland.PMN NewsWed, 21 Jan
Pacific Region • Fiji • Solomon Islands • Tuvalu • Sāmoa • Vanuatu • Hawai'iFiji skills shortage: Govt seeking help from diaspora amid Pacific workforce pressureFiji is urging students abroad to return home to fill critical gaps in health, trades, and social services as experts and community voices call for coordinated policies to train, retain, and protect skilled workers.Christine RovoiTue, 20 Jan
Sports • Vanuatu • FijiPacific football makes history as OFC Pro League kicks off in NZA new chapter for the sport in Oceania began on Saturday as Vanuatu United and Bula drew in the opening match of the inaugural tournament.PMN NewsSat, 17 Jan
