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Fiji family mourns death of mechanic killed in NZ tornado

June 22, 2021

RNZ Pacific A Fiji family is mourning the loss of their son after he was killed in the devastating tornado that hit South Auckland on Saturday. Mechanic Janesh Prasad was working at a freight hub when the tornado swept him up and he struck a container. Prasad was carrying out repairs when the tornado hit. ... <a title="Fiji family mourns death of mechanic killed in NZ tornado" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/06/22/fiji-family-mourns-death-of-mechanic-killed-in-nz-tornado/" aria-label="Read more about Fiji family mourns death of mechanic killed in NZ tornado">Read more</a>

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New Caledonia government collapses amid storm and assets sale crisis

February 4, 2021

By RNZ Pacific A coalition government in New Caledonia has collapsed after indigenous pro-independence politicians resigned, citing persistent economic issues and unrest over the sale of nickel assets. The South Pacific archipelago has been gripped by riots over the sale process of Brazilian mining giant Vale’s local nickel business, with protesters saying a locally-led offer ... <a title="New Caledonia government collapses amid storm and assets sale crisis" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/02/04/new-caledonia-government-collapses-amid-storm-and-assets-sale-crisis/" aria-label="Read more about New Caledonia government collapses amid storm and assets sale crisis">Read more</a>

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Intensity of Cyclone Ana hammering of Fiji catches many by surprise

February 1, 2021

By RNZ Pacific The intensity of Cyclone Ana surprised many in Fiji which was hammered with 140km/hr gusts and heavy rain over the weekend. The storm developed into a Category 2 storm after initially sweeping past the Yasawas as a Category 1 system. It proceeded to cut a swathe through the northern and eastern parts ... <a title="Intensity of Cyclone Ana hammering of Fiji catches many by surprise" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/02/01/intensity-of-cyclone-ana-hammering-of-fiji-catches-many-by-surprise/" aria-label="Read more about Intensity of Cyclone Ana hammering of Fiji catches many by surprise">Read more</a>

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Curfew safety uproar in Fiji as TC Ana strikes – Soko apologises for decision

February 1, 2021

By Luke Rawalai in Suva Fiji’s national curfew enforced by the National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) on Friday evening has been dubbed as thoughtless and the “height of stupidity”. National Federation Party president Pio Tikoduadua said it showed the government’s “disconnect with reality”. “When NDMO director announced the imposition of a curfew, she said it ... <a title="Curfew safety uproar in Fiji as TC Ana strikes – Soko apologises for decision" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/02/01/curfew-safety-uproar-in-fiji-as-tc-ana-strikes-soko-apologises-for-decision/" aria-label="Read more about Curfew safety uproar in Fiji as TC Ana strikes – Soko apologises for decision">Read more</a>

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TC Ana hits Fiji: Nacula villagers evacuated to community hall

January 31, 2021

By Timoci Vula in Labasa Fiji villagers of Nacula in Labasa whose homes are under water after the Labasa River broke its banks this morning have been evacuated to the community hall. Elderly people and children were assisted by men from their homes and were transported on boats to the village hall. The majority of ... <a title="TC Ana hits Fiji: Nacula villagers evacuated to community hall" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/01/31/tc-ana-hits-fiji-nacula-villagers-evacuated-to-community-hall/" aria-label="Read more about TC Ana hits Fiji: Nacula villagers evacuated to community hall">Read more</a>

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Bad weather hampers PNG landslide relief – two bodies found, 13 missing

December 31, 2020

By Harlyne Joku in Port Moresby Bad weather has delayed the second relief supplies drop to Papua New Guinea’s landslide victims at Saki village near the former Tolukuma gold mine in Woitape, Goilala, in Central province. Acting Provincial Administrator Francis Koaba confirmed that yesterday a provincial disaster team and supplies, including digging tools and chainsaws, ... <a title="Bad weather hampers PNG landslide relief – two bodies found, 13 missing" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/12/31/bad-weather-hampers-png-landslide-relief-two-bodies-found-13-missing/" aria-label="Read more about Bad weather hampers PNG landslide relief – two bodies found, 13 missing">Read more</a>

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Thousands still in evacuation centres in Fiji after Tropical Cyclone Yasa

December 30, 2020

By RNZ Pacific More than 4000 people are still in evacuation centres in Fiji nearly two weeks after Tropical Cyclone Yasa struck. Relief supplies are getting out to affected areas, but there is growing concern about the risk of disease. Officials said 4035 people were in 84 evacuation centres, most of them in the northern ... <a title="Thousands still in evacuation centres in Fiji after Tropical Cyclone Yasa" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/12/30/thousands-still-in-evacuation-centres-in-fiji-after-tropical-cyclone-yasa/" aria-label="Read more about Thousands still in evacuation centres in Fiji after Tropical Cyclone Yasa">Read more</a>

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Fiji declares state of disaster as TC Yasa wreaks havoc in Vanua Levu

December 18, 2020

By RNZ Pacific Many houses in Fiji’s Vanua Levu have been destroyed, some families sheltered under beds and tables in their houses and others in cane plantations, as Cyclone Yasa wreaked havoc in many parts of the Northern Division, Fiji Village reports. Buildings and crops were been destroyed in Fiji’s second largest island and there’s ... <a title="Fiji declares state of disaster as TC Yasa wreaks havoc in Vanua Levu" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/12/18/fiji-declares-state-of-disaster-as-tc-yasa-wreaks-havoc-in-vanua-levu/" aria-label="Read more about Fiji declares state of disaster as TC Yasa wreaks havoc in Vanua Levu">Read more</a>

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Infrawatch blames Philippine dam operators for Cagayan, Isabela floods

November 15, 2020

By Lian Buan in Manila The widespread flooding in Cagayan that gripped the Philippines this weekend is partly being blamed on the massive release of water from Magat Dam. Typhoon Ulysses (Vamco) made landfall late night Wednesday, November 11, and by Thursday, November 12, Magat Dam opened seven gates and discharged 6244 cubic meters of ... <a title="Infrawatch blames Philippine dam operators for Cagayan, Isabela floods" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/11/15/infrawatch-blames-philippine-dam-operators-for-cagayan-isabela-floods/" aria-label="Read more about Infrawatch blames Philippine dam operators for Cagayan, Isabela floods">Read more</a>

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Tropical Cyclone Harold: Aerial footage shows Vanuatu destruction

April 9, 2020

The Guardian’s Pacific Project disaster video. By the Pacific Project Tropical Cyclone Harold lashed the South Pacific island of Vanuatu, ripping off roofs and downing telecommunications, before moving towards Fiji and Tonga. The powerful cyclone made landfall on Monday in Sana province, an island north of Vanuatu’s capital Port Vila, with winds as high as ... <a title="Tropical Cyclone Harold: Aerial footage shows Vanuatu destruction" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/04/09/tropical-cyclone-harold-aerial-footage-shows-vanuatu-destruction/" aria-label="Read more about Tropical Cyclone Harold: Aerial footage shows Vanuatu destruction">Read more</a>

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Fiji lifts movement restrictions in wake of TC Harold destruction

April 9, 2020

By Kelly Vacala in Suva Fiji disaster authorities have lifted movement restrictions imposed yesterday during the height of Severe Tropical Cyclone Harold have been lifted and both Queens and Kings highways are open. However, Covid-19 restrictions remain. Category 5 Harold is now heading for Tonga after leaving a trail of destruction in Vanuatu and Fiji. ... <a title="Fiji lifts movement restrictions in wake of TC Harold destruction" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/04/09/fiji-lifts-movement-restrictions-in-wake-of-tc-harold-destruction/" aria-label="Read more about Fiji lifts movement restrictions in wake of TC Harold destruction">Read more</a>

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UN Security-General tells youth be ‘noisy as possible’ on climate change

May 13, 2019

By Michael Andrew Older generations are failing to address climate change and they need the world’s youth to lead the way, says United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres. Speaking at Auckland University of Technology’s southern campus in Manukau today as part of a two-day tour of New Zealand and the Pacific, Guterres said governments have not ... <a title="UN Security-General tells youth be ‘noisy as possible’ on climate change" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/05/13/un-security-general-tells-youth-be-noisy-as-possible-on-climate-change/" aria-label="Read more about UN Security-General tells youth be ‘noisy as possible’ on climate change">Read more</a>