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Ni-Vanuatu fruit pickers 'worried' over fate of quake-affected relatives

18 Dec 2024

Kiwifruit company Seeka is supporting 100 ni-Vanuatu fruit pickers helping with summer pruning to contact their families back home.

Vanuatu quake: 'You could hear people absolutely screaming their heads off'

18 Dec 2024

Vanuatu locals have described hearing screams from collapsing buildings as the strong earthquake struck off the coast of Port Vila.

News in Tongan for 18 December 2024

18 Dec 2024

The latest news in Tongan language (Lea Faka-Tonga) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio

News in Niuean for 18 December 2024

18 Dec 2024

The latest news in Niuean language (Vagahau Niue) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio

News in Samoan for 18 December 2024

18 Dec 2024

The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio

Live: 14 reported dead, hundreds hurt in Vanuatu quake

18 Dec 2024

Hundreds are hurt and rescue teams are battling to free trapped people, with a state of emergency in place.

News in Cook Islands Maori for 18 December 2024

18 Dec 2024

The latest News in Cook Island Maori ( Te Reo Maori Kiki Airani), brought to you by our partners Pacific Media Network Audio

Ring of Fire means earthquakes a common occurrence in Vanuatu

17 Dec 2024

While seismic activity is relatively frequent in the region, Tuesday's earthquake is considered to be one of the strongest in recent years.

ABC Wantok Program for 17 December 2024

17 Dec 2024

ABC Wantok Program for 17 December 2024. Audio

Vanuatu quake: Seasonal worker in NZ fears for young family at home

17 Dec 2024

His wife and four children live on an island, and he's not had contact with them since the quake hit.

Major rescue operation underway after earthquake in Vanuatu

17 Dec 2024

A massive 7.3 earthquake has hit Vanuatu, at a depth of 10 kilometres. The quake struck 37 kilometres west of the capital Port Vila just before 1:00pm local time. A local journalist has told the ABC… Audio

7.3 earthquake hits Vanuatu, 10 km depth

17 Dec 2024

The National Emergency Management Agency says there is no Tsunami threat to New Zealand. Locals on social media are reporting landslips and say its the biggest quake to hit the island in up to two… Audio

Update on Oz with Brad Foster

17 Dec 2024

For the last time this year we hear the dulcet tones of our Australian correspondent, Brad Foster. Audio

Do geopolitical rivalries undermine accountability in Pacific development aid?

17 Dec 2024

A Lowy Institute report reveals how the leaders from all different walks of life - politicians, government officials, and locals - are experiencing geopolitical competition.

Climate affecting health in small island developing states - report

17 Dec 2024

The report says data from the past 70 years show striking climatic changes that have put SIDS at particular risk of heat stress, drought, vector-borne diseases, and food insecurity.