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 • NiueNiue’s battle for land legacy: ‘United we stand, divided we fall’While Niue’s land ownership laws strive for fairness, the deep emotional and cultural ties to fonua often ignite conflict, dividing families across generations on the island and abroad. Sariah MagaoaFri, 20 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 • Fiji'Fiji safe for tourists': Resort denies any misconduct amid alcohol poisoning casePolice are investigating why seven guests were hospitalised after drinking cocktails at the five-star Warwick hotel in Sigatoka.Christine RovoiWed, 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
Pacific RegionDirty water causing health, education crisis in the Pacific - NGOChildFund New Zealand CEO Josie Pagani highlights the alarming impacts of contaminated water in remote communities in the region.Khalia StrongTue, 17 Dec
Pacific Region • Solomon IslandsSolomons Prime Minister survives motion of no confidenceA no-confidence motion against Solomon Islands PM Jeremiah Manele was withdrawn after a chaotic parliamentary session.RNZMon, 16 Dec
Pacific Region • Fiji • Solomon Islands • Tonga'Most pervasive': UN report reveals increased violence against Pacific womenGender-based attacks are not only physical but include sexual, psychological, emotional, and economic abuse, according to new data.Christine RovoiTue, 10 Dec
