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'We miss our families': Returning seasonal workers stranded for at least a month
With the closure of Vanuatu Air, these men don't know when they will see their loved ones.

Ministerial delegation to spend more time in Vanuatu ahead of final leg
The Government has announced a total of $15.5m for climate change and policing in Vanuatu.

What can you do if your airline goes bust?
A recent spate of airline insolvencies has travellers asking what's covered.

Kiwi forced to cancel Vanuatu trip after four years of planning
The grounding of Air Vanuatu has created a ripple effect of disappointment for travellers.

'Difficult situation': Seasonal workers stranded after airline grounding
Seasonal workers are stuck now Air Vanuatu has grounded all flights.

'Lolly scramble' Stranded Kiwis pay thousands for Vanuatu charter fares home
94 lucky travellers they were able to fly home on a charter flight from Espiritu Santo.

Stranded Air Vanuatu passengers have few options but to await decisions
A Northland couple just want to go home but Kiwis have to fly via Australia or Fiji.

Hundreds of passengers stranded as Air Vanuatu liquidation confirmed
Plagued by technical faults for months, the airline filed for insolvency on Monday.

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Kiwi volunteers help assess damaged schools in Vanuatu after Cyclone Lola
Three months after Tropical Cyclone Lola, dozens of schools remain uninhabitable.

'If we can do it, then we should': Helping rebuild Vanuatu communities
Locals use their building skills to make positive impact for families that had lost homes.

International aid begins to land in Vanuatu post-cyclone
The government to distribute international supplies arriving in Port Vila.

Three people killed in Vanuatu during devastating Tropical Cyclone Lola
Residents in Vanuatu are picking up the pieces after Tropical Cyclone Lola.

Schooling disrupted for thousands of students in Vanuatu
More than 15,000 students affected after the destruction of classrooms by cyclone.

Vanuatu Prime Minister surveys cyclone damage from the air
More than 10,000 households have been affected by Cyclone Lola.

Tropical cyclone remnants set to strike NZ; freezing temperatures tipped
Temperatures are forecast to plummet while thunderstorms, snow and hail could strike.

All clear given in Vanuatu, Lola downgraded to ex-tropical cyclone
The low-pressure system is currently sitting to the northeast of the capital Port Vila.

What is Tropical Cyclone Lola’s path? MetService keeps eye on storm over Vanuatu
New Zealand's north may feel some of the winds generated by cyclone

Tropical Cyclone Lola strengthens to category 4
The cyclone is expected to hit Vanuatu's second largest city, Luganville, at midday.

West best for long weekend weather
What can you expect from the weather this long weekend, New Zealand.

Vanuatu passengers stranded as country's sole Boeing 737 is grounded, again
Mechanical issues the mean national airline’s sole 737 has been grounded once more.

Sailors rescued off Australian coast after sharks attacked yacht
The three men were sailing their catamaran from Vanuatu.

Indonesia responds after claim official attempted to bribe RNZ Pacific journalist
Allegation relates to the recent Melanesian Spearhead Group leaders’ meeting in Vanuatu.

Vanuatu's parliament picks former PM for top job
Secret ballot of MPs picks Sato Kilman to fill top job for the fifth time.

Island reggae with a mix of pop: 'Music is in our blood'
Solomon Islands musician Ray Masilobo is keeping the sounds of his home alive.

Flights of fancy: The Kiwi tourism operators finding a new life Vanuatu
Van’s the plan for these enterprising expats.

Bay's largest Vanuatu Independence Day celebration this weekend
The 43rd independence celebration is happening on Sunday in Pāpāmoa.

Vanuatu loses visa-free access to United Kingdom
The United Kingdom has re-imposed its visa requirement on Vanuatu and four other nations.

Vanuatu tribe celebrates King's coronation island-style
Villagers in a remote island in Vanuatu have held their own coronation celebrations.