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July 17, 2022
RNZ Pacific A state of emergency has been declared in American Samoa because of severe weather conditions resulting in damage to roads, infrastructure, property, and coastal villages. American Samoa Governor Lemanu Peleti Mauga declared the state of emergency after homes, the school and church on Aunu’u island were swamped by huge waves, the building housing ... <a title="American Samoa declares state of emergency over severe storms" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/07/17/american-samoa-declares-state-of-emergency-over-severe-storms/" aria-label="Read more about American Samoa declares state of emergency over severe storms">Read more</a>
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February 7, 2022
COMMENTARY: By Michael Field in Auckland China’s activities in the South Pacific are causing growing alarm in Washington, forcing US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to make an urgent visit to Fiji. But, sources say, he cannot do it due to the continued absence of Fiji Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama, and like many people, Blinken ... <a title="US worried about losing out in South Pacific to Chinese influence" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/02/07/us-worried-about-losing-out-in-south-pacific-to-chinese-influence/" aria-label="Read more about US worried about losing out in South Pacific to Chinese influence">Read more</a>
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February 5, 2022
ANALYSIS: By Suzanne Wilkinson, Mohamed Elkharboutly and Regan Potangaroa, Massey University While news from Tonga is still disrupted following the massive undersea eruption and tsunami on January 15, it’s clear the island nation has suffered significant damage to housing stock and infrastructure. Once initial clean-up work is done, the focus then turns to rebuilding — ... <a title="Rebuilding post-eruption Tonga: 4 key lessons from Fiji after Cyclone Winston" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/02/05/rebuilding-post-eruption-tonga-4-key-lessons-from-fiji-after-cyclone-winston/" aria-label="Read more about Rebuilding post-eruption Tonga: 4 key lessons from Fiji after Cyclone Winston">Read more</a>
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February 3, 2022
By Finau Fonua and Lydia Lewis, RNZ Pacific journalists Three new covid-19 cases have been confirmed in the kingdom of Tonga bringing the total number to five as the country went into a five-day lockdown. In a press conference in Nuku’alofa yesterday afternoon, Tonga’s Prime Minister Hu’akavameiliku said that a woman and her two children ... <a title="Three new covid-19 cases in Tonga as kingdom enters lockdown" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/02/03/three-new-covid-19-cases-in-tonga-as-kingdom-enters-lockdown/" aria-label="Read more about Three new covid-19 cases in Tonga as kingdom enters lockdown">Read more</a>
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January 25, 2022
RNZ Pacific As Tonga’s recovery from the recent volcanic eruption and tsunami ramps up there is growing concern for the psychological and emotional wellbeing of survivors. According to the government, 84 percent of the population has been impacted, with assessments of the widespread destruction still being conducted. Two Tongans and a British national were killed ... <a title="Concern grows over psychological trauma amid Tonga’s recovery" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/01/25/concern-grows-over-psychological-trauma-amid-tongas-recovery/" aria-label="Read more about Concern grows over psychological trauma amid Tonga’s recovery">Read more</a>
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January 23, 2022
By Lydia Lewis, RNZ Pacific journalist A global aid effort is underway for Tonga with vessels en route to the Pacific kingdom from Australia, the United Kingdom, Japan and the US as well as New Zealand. NZ Defence Force Maritime Component Commander Commodore Garin Golding told RNZ Pacific nearby Fiji was also assisting in the ... <a title="Global aid effort underway for Tonga’s recovery from the Hunga tsunami" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/01/23/global-aid-effort-underway-for-tongas-recovery-from-the-hunga-tsunami/" aria-label="Read more about Global aid effort underway for Tonga’s recovery from the Hunga tsunami">Read more</a>
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January 23, 2022
RNZ Pacific The second day of a drive to receive emergency supplies in Aotearoa New Zealand to be sent to Tonga has started in Auckland this morning. Hundreds queued for hours at Mount Smart Stadium in Penrose yesterday to deliver emergency goods that will be sent to their families in Tonga. Almost six shipping containers ... <a title="Second day of NZ’s Tonga tsunami emergency fundraiser today" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/01/23/second-day-of-nzs-tonga-tsunami-emergency-fundraiser-today/" aria-label="Read more about Second day of NZ’s Tonga tsunami emergency fundraiser today">Read more</a>
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January 21, 2022
Kaniva News King Tupou VI has offered sympathy and prayers to all those who lost relatives in last weekend’s Tongan volcano eruption and tsunami disaster or are still waiting for news about their families. He said the whole of Tonga was devastated by the tsunami and it wiped out some of the islands, homes, plantations ... <a title="Tonga’s King Tupou VI offers hope to families who lost relatives in deadly tsunami" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/01/21/tongas-king-tupou-vi-offers-hope-to-families-who-lost-relatives-in-deadly-tsunami/" aria-label="Read more about Tonga’s King Tupou VI offers hope to families who lost relatives in deadly tsunami">Read more</a>
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January 21, 2022
RNZ News Specialist New Zealand Defence Force staff will be checking Tonga’s shipping lanes are passable and the wharf is safe so desperately needed humanitarian supplies can get through. Three deaths have been confirmed after Saturday’s massive volcanic eruption. There are reports of significant injuries, but no details yet. UN officials said 84,000 people – ... <a title="Safety at Tonga port being checked for arrival of more humanitarian supplies" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/01/21/safety-at-tonga-port-being-checked-for-arrival-of-more-humanitarian-supplies/" aria-label="Read more about Safety at Tonga port being checked for arrival of more humanitarian supplies">Read more</a>
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January 20, 2022
RNZ Pacific A World Health Organisation representative in Tonga says the international airport has been cleared of volcanic ash which will allow humanitarian aid flights to arrive. Hundreds of volunteers, workers and Tongan Defence Force personnel have been clearing the debris from the runway by hand. WHO liaison officer in Tonga Dr Yutaro Setoya, who ... <a title="Tonga eruption: Airport runway cleared of ash, says WHO official" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/01/20/tonga-eruption-airport-runway-cleared-of-ash-says-who-official/" aria-label="Read more about Tonga eruption: Airport runway cleared of ash, says WHO official">Read more</a>
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January 20, 2022
RNZ News New images appear to show the majority of structures on the Tongan island of Atatā have been wiped out after a volcanic eruption and tsunami last weekend. The Tongan government has so far confirmed three deaths from Saturday’s eruption of Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai, and all houses on the island of Mango were also ... <a title="Tonga eruption: Images appear to show most of Atatā island wiped out" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/01/20/tonga-eruption-images-appear-to-show-most-of-atata-island-wiped-out/" aria-label="Read more about Tonga eruption: Images appear to show most of Atatā island wiped out">Read more</a>
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January 20, 2022
By Eleisha Foon, RNZ Pacific journalist Tongan communities in New Zealand feel relieved to hear official information from the government of Tonga for the first time since Saturday’s eruption and resulting tsunami. The Office of Tonga’s Prime Minister was able to send initial detail of search and rescue efforts and early reports of damage to ... <a title="Tongan community welcomes official word from Tongan government" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/01/20/tongan-community-welcomes-official-word-from-tongan-government/" aria-label="Read more about Tongan community welcomes official word from Tongan government">Read more</a>
