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.
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Reports are emerging of widespread damage in Vanuatu.
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A Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade spokesperson said officials are monitoring Lola.
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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.
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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.
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Solomon Islands musician Ray Masilobo is keeping the sounds of his home alive.
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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.
Air Vanuatu woes: Delay to 737 repairs cancel Auckland flights until after Easter
Delays in getting parts for the grounded 737 have had knock-on effects for travellers.
Ni-Vanuatu people living with impacts of cyclones Judy and Kevin a month on
Communities in Vanuatu still lack clean water a month after cyclones hit.
'Will destroy their tourism': Kiwis stranded after island nation's only 737 fails
This is not the first time that issues with the 737 have grounded the network.
UN adopts Vanuatu-led resolution on climate change
Vanuatu is one of the worst-affected nations affected by the climate crisis.
Vanuatu residents ‘exhausted’ after two cyclones in three days
Ni-Vanuatu residents have emerged battered but still standing.
Second tropical cyclone this week named: 'A relief' Kevin to miss NZ - MetService
Tropical Cyclone Kevin named three days after Judy - now a category four storm.
Cyclone Judy causes destruction in Vanuatu, threat of new cyclone looms
Vanuatu Meteorology said Tafea remained under red alert.
Vanuatu scenes 'quite dramatic': Cyclone Judy strengthens to category 4
Dramatic scenes in Vanuatu as destructive hurricane force winds hit
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Pasifika Fusion festival to provide hope for Cyclone Gabrielle-hit community
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Underwater volcano in Vanuatu erupts
An active underwater volcano has erupted in Vanuatu shooting plumes of ash into the sky.
Fresh tropical cyclone tracking north of New Zealand
The storm will likely soon become a tropical cyclone and will be named this evening
Strong 7.2 quake hits Vanuatu, triggering temporary tsunami warning
No immediate reports of damage following 7 magnitude earthquake.
Former All Black Dan Carter visits 'world's most at-risk country' for natural disasters
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Vanuatu drops Covid testing, vaccine requirements for tourists
Vanuatu says it welcomes back travellers with even fewer restrictions.
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Pacific Island airports gear up for busiest July in years
Hawaii and Vanuatu prepare for the first direct links in 820 days.