Vanuatu struggles in quake aftermath

WELLINGTON, New Zealand -- Vanuatu's capital was without water on Wednesday, a day after reservoirs were destroyed by a magnitude 7.3 earthquake that wrought havoc on the South Pacific island nation, with the number of people killed and injured...

Vanuatu quake leaves 14 people dead

WELLINGTON, New Zealand -- At least 14 people are dead and hundreds more are injured after a magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck off Vanuatu on Tuesday, causing widespread damage across the South Pacific island nation. Rescuers worked through the...

Vanuatu quake: 'Rescuers will inherently want to go in and rescue'

Rescuers search for trapped people after the 7.3 earthquake in Vanuatu. Photo: Supplied / Vanuatu Police Force It may be too difficult to rescue some of the earthquake survivors still trapped in Vanuatu's badly damaged buildings, a structural...

More island time: Daily Qantas flights to Vanuatu confirmed for Aussie travellers

Qantas confirmed the move to Karryon, saying it was making adjustments to its current schedule. According to the airline, from 1 May, frequency between the Queensland and Vanuatu capitals will increase from three to four flights per week. “To...

Vanuatu hit by second earthquake as Australia prepares to deploy 'immediate' assistance

An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 has struck the Vanuatu islands, the second quake to hit the tiny Pacific nation in 24 hours, the German Research Center for Geosciences says. The quake struck early on Wednesday at a depth of 10km, the GFZ said....

Vanuatu quake: NZ Hercules diversion 'embarrassing'

By Felix Walton of RNZ The former Minister of Defence says delays to critical humanitarian flights to Vanuatu are embarrassing for New Zealand. Rescuers are continuing to search for people trapped after a 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck Port Vila...

Vanuatu quake: Clock ticking in race to find survivors

Rescuers search for trapped people after the 7.3 earthquake in Vanuatu. Photo: Supplied / Vanuatu Police Force Rescuers in Vanuatu will be under pressure to reach trapped people quickly, but there will be tough decisions if buildings aren't safe...

‘Desperate and deceitful’- deep sea mining frontrunner turns its back on Pacific nations – Greenpeace

Greenpeace has slammed deep sea mining frontrunner The Metals Company (TMC) as “desperate and deceitful” after it announced plans to bypass procedure at the International Seabed Authority (ISA) by applying for a mining licence under the US mining...

Vanuatu quake: Experienced NZ USAR crew set to arrive today

An experienced crew of Kiwi urban search and rescue personnel is set to arrive in Vanuatu later today to assist with search efforts in the wake of Tuesday's devastating earthquake. At least 14 people are confirmed dead following the 7.3 magnitude...

Vanuatu hit by magnitude 7.4 earthquake, at least 6 dead, says local media

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — An earthquake of magnitude 7.4 struck Vanuatu's capital Port Vila on Tuesday, killing at least six people and damaging two reservoirs and a hospital, according to local media and the United Nations. National broadcaster...

Vanuatu quake: NZ plane diverted after engine fire warning

The arrival of New Zealand's urban search and rescue team in earthquake-struck Vanuatu has been delayed due an issue with a Defence Force plane. Rescuers are continuing to search for people trapped after a 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck Port Vila...

Vanuatu Earthquake: U.S. Embassy Sustained Severe Damage

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - An earthquake struck near Port Vila, the capital of Vanuatu, on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, damaging embassies of the United States, France, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom, quoting Reuters. The earthquake had a depth of 43...

Vanuatu quake: Seasonal worker in NZ fears for young family at home

A member of security inspecting a collapsed building in Vanuatu's capital Port Vila after a powerful earthquake hit the Pacific island. Photo: AFP A Ni-Vanuatu seasonal worker in New Zealand is scared for his young family who live on an island in...

Vanuatu quake: NZDF Hercules diverted after engine fire warning

Photo: NZ Defence Force / Sergeant Maria Eves The arrival of New Zealand's urban search and rescue team in quake-struck Vanuatu has been delayed because of an engine fire warning on an old airforce Hercules. The specialist team of firefighters and...

Vanuatu earthquake death toll reaches 14, including 2 Chinese

People remained trapped in a collapsed building in Vanuatu’s capital Port Vila on Wednesday a day after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck the Pacific nation, killing 14 people including two Chinese nationals. Three people were communicating with...

Vanuatu earthquake death toll rises to 14 as rescuers search for survivors

Rescuers in Vanuatu searched on Wednesday for people trapped under rubble a day after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck the Pacific nation's capital Port Vila, killing 14 people and damaging commercial buildings, embassies and a hospital. More...

Vanuatu: 7.3 magnitude earthquake hits Port Vila, damages US embassy; dramatic videos go viral (WATCH)

A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.3 struck Port Vila, the capital of Vanuatu, on Tuesday morning, causing significant damage to several buildings, including one that houses foreign embassies. First Published Dec 17, 2024, 10:13 AM IST |...

Vanuatu earthquake death toll rises to 14 as rescuers continue search

(Reuters) -Rescuers in Vanuatu on Wednesday searched for people still trapped after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck the Pacific nation's capital Port Vila on Tuesday, killing 14 people, and damaging reservoirs, commercial buildings, embassies...

Vanuatu earthquake: Rescuers hunt for survivors as 14 feared dead

PORT VILA, Vanuatu — Rescue teams dug for survivors trapped beneath crumpled buildings in Vanuatu on Wednesday after a powerful earthquake struck the capital Port Vila, leaving at least 14 people reported dead. People called out from beneath the...

Vanuatu earthquake: 14 reported deaths after 'violent' event

Fourteen people are reportedly dead after a massive earthquake struck near Vanuatu yesterday afternoon. The 7.3 magnitude earthquake, which struck at a depth of 57km, occurred 30km to the west of the capital Port Vila at 2.47pm yesterday,...