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December 19, 2024
By Harry Pearl of BenarNews Vanuatu is taking stock of damage from a powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake that has killed at least 14 people and collapsed buildings in the capital Port Vila, as the first trickle of international assistance began arriving in the disaster-prone Pacific nation. The quake rattled the island nation, located about 1900km ... <a title="Vanuatu quake: Hospitals under pressure as death, damage toll grows" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/12/19/vanuatu-quake-hospitals-under-pressure-as-death-damage-toll-grows/" aria-label="Read more about Vanuatu quake: Hospitals under pressure as death, damage toll grows">Read more</a>
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December 18, 2024
By Caleb Fotheringham, RNZ Pacific journalist World Vision’s Vanuatu country director says electricity and water are still affected in the capital Port Vila and strategic bridges connecting the city are damaged, nearly 24 hours after a 7.3 earthquake just before 1pm on Tuesday afternoon. The city has had multiple aftershocks since, with the strongest this ... <a title="Vanuatu quake: Services still down nearly 24 hours after Port Vila hit" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/12/18/vanuatu-quake-services-still-down-nearly-24-hours-after-port-vila-hit/" aria-label="Read more about Vanuatu quake: Services still down nearly 24 hours after Port Vila hit">Read more</a>
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December 18, 2024
By Monika Singh of Wansolwara Vanuatu is now in a state of emergency with at least 14 confirmed deaths following a 7.3 magnitude earthquake that struck the capital Port Vila yesterday, followed bya 6.1 quake and other after shocks today. According to the National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) in Vanuatu, more than 200 people were ... <a title="Vanuatu quake: State of emergency declared, Fiji’s Rabuka offers help" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/12/18/vanuatu-quake-state-of-emergency-declared-fijis-rabuka-offers-help/" aria-label="Read more about Vanuatu quake: State of emergency declared, Fiji’s Rabuka offers help">Read more</a>
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December 18, 2024
RNZ News The death toll from Vanuatu’s 7.3 earthquake is expected to rise because concrete buildings have collapsed with people inside in the capital Port Vila. International Federation of Red Cross Pacific head of delegation Katie Greenwood posted on X that the Vanuatu government was reporting 14 confirmed fatalities and 200 people were treated for ... <a title="Vanuatu quake: Death toll rises – 14 dead, hundreds hurt in 7.3 disaster" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/12/18/vanuatu-quake-death-toll-rises-14-dead-hundreds-hurt-in-7-3-disaster/" aria-label="Read more about Vanuatu quake: Death toll rises – 14 dead, hundreds hurt in 7.3 disaster">Read more</a>
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December 17, 2024
By Stefan Armbruster and Harry Pearl of BenarNews A strong 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Vanuatu today, US geologists said, severely damaging a number of buildings in the capital, crushing cars and briefly triggering a tsunami warning. Witnesses described a “violent shake” and widespread damage to Port Vila, located about 1900km northeast ... <a title="Buildings ‘pancaked’ in Vanuatu as 7.3 magnitude quake strikes off capital Port Vila" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/12/17/buildings-pancaked-in-vanuatu-as-7-3-magnitude-quake-strikes-off-capital-port-vila/" aria-label="Read more about Buildings ‘pancaked’ in Vanuatu as 7.3 magnitude quake strikes off capital Port Vila">Read more</a>
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December 17, 2024
RNZ Pacific A large 7.3 magnitude earthquake has struck off the coast of Vanuatu’s capital Port Vila , shortly after 3pm NZT today. The US Geological Survey says the quake was recorded at a depth of 10 km (6.21 miles). Locals have been sharing footage of damage to infrastructure in Port Vila. According to one ... <a title="Powerful 7.3 magnitude quake strikes Vanuatu – triggers tsunami waves" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/12/17/powerful-7-3-magnitude-quake-strikes-vanuatu-triggers-tsunami-waves/" aria-label="Read more about Powerful 7.3 magnitude quake strikes Vanuatu – triggers tsunami waves">Read more</a>
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December 12, 2024
RNZ Pacific Vanuatu’s special envoy to climate change says their case to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) is based on the argument that those harming the climate are breaking international law. The case seeks an advisory opinion from the court on the legal responsibilities of countries in relation to climate change, and dozens of ... <a title="Climate justice: Vanuatu’s landmark case at ICJ seeks to hold polluting nations responsible" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/12/12/climate-justice-vanuatus-landmark-case-at-icj-seeks-to-hold-polluting-nations-responsible/" aria-label="Read more about Climate justice: Vanuatu’s landmark case at ICJ seeks to hold polluting nations responsible">Read more</a>
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December 7, 2024
RNZ Pacific A group of concerned alumni of the University of the South Pacific has called the regional institution’s delay in releasing the outcomes of the 98th USP Council meeting held in Rarotonga late last month “totally unacceptable”. The group released a statement on Thursday, stating that the regional university’s main decision-making body and support ... <a title="Alumni group slams USP’s failure to release council meeting outcomes" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/12/07/alumni-group-slams-usps-failure-to-release-council-meeting-outcomes/" aria-label="Read more about Alumni group slams USP’s failure to release council meeting outcomes">Read more</a>
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December 4, 2024
ABC Pacific Australia’s government is being condemned by climate action groups for discouraging the International Court of Justice (ICJ) from ruling in favour of a court action brought by Vanuatu to determine legal consequences for states that fail to meet fossil reduction commitments. In its submission before the ICJ at The Hague yesterday, Australia argued ... <a title="Climate justice: Action groups livid over Australia’s submission at ICJ" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/12/04/climate-justice-action-groups-livid-over-australias-submission-at-icj/" aria-label="Read more about Climate justice: Action groups livid over Australia’s submission at ICJ">Read more</a>
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December 4, 2024
RNZ Pacific Vanuatu’s special envoy to climate change says their case to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) is based on the argument that those harming the climate are breaking international law. The case seeks an advisory opinion from the court on the legal responsibilities of countries in relation to climate change, and dozens of ... <a title="Vanuatu’s landmark case at ICJ seeks to hold polluting nations responsible for climate change" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/12/04/vanuatus-landmark-case-at-icj-seeks-to-hold-polluting-nations-responsible-for-climate-change/" aria-label="Read more about Vanuatu’s landmark case at ICJ seeks to hold polluting nations responsible for climate change">Read more</a>
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December 2, 2024
SPECIAL REPORT: By Doug Dingwall of ABC Pacific A landmark case that began in a Pacific classroom and could change the course of future climate talks is about to be heard in the International Court of Justice (ICJ). The court will begin hearings involving a record number of countries in The Hague, in the Netherlands, ... <a title="ICJ to begin hearings in landmark Pacific climate change case started by students" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/12/02/icj-to-begin-hearings-in-landmark-pacific-climate-change-case-started-by-students/" aria-label="Read more about ICJ to begin hearings in landmark Pacific climate change case started by students">Read more</a>
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October 29, 2024
COMMENTARY: By Tess Newton Cain As CHOGM came to a close, Samoa rightfully basked in the resounding success for the country and people as hosts of the Commonwealth leaders’ meeting. Footage of Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata’afa swaying along to the siva dance as she sat beside Britain’s King Charles III encapsulated a palpable national ... <a title="‘Climate’ CHOGM success for Samoa but what’s in it for the Pacific?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/10/29/climate-chogm-success-for-samoa-but-whats-in-it-for-the-pacific/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Climate’ CHOGM success for Samoa but what’s in it for the Pacific?">Read more</a>
