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Families in Tonga continue to struggle two years after tsunami
Families in Tonga continue to struggle two years after tsunami. Audio
- Pacific news in brief for February 16
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Nomuka evacuees still need housing two years after Tonga volcano
Tsunami waves generated by the eruption killed three people and resulted in damage to thousands of homes and infrastructure.
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Documentary: Stories of Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai
January 15th marks two years since the eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano which devastated the kingdom of Tonga.
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Tongan volcano triggered fastest underwater debris flow recorded
Last year's volcanic eruption in Tonga triggered the fastest underwater debris flow ever recorded - at 122 kmph.
The research, by NIWA and the UK's National Oceanography Centre, sought to find out… Audio
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Why is it raining so much and when will it stop?
Explainer - With more heavy rain forecast for the upper North Island this weekend, some are wondering why it has been raining so much and when it is likely to stop.
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New equipment helps monitor Tongan volcano
New detection equipment will assist Tonga's Geological Service in monitoring the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano.
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Scale of 2022 Tonga eruption leads to rethink on underwater volcanoes
A new report has revealed Tonga's underwater volcano disaster triggered waves up to 90 metres high. Audio
- Pacific news in brief for April 19
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Stranded seasonal workers helicoptered to safety
Seasonal workers found themselves stranded on rooftops in Napier, as Cyclone Gabrielle hit the North Island's eastern coast.
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Tonga eruption: Why it was so violent, and what else we know a year on
Was this a new type of eruption we've never seen before? Was it a wake-up call? Yes and yes.
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Marine geologists investigate connection between Hunga eruption and tsunami waves
Two New Zealand-based marine geologists have been studying the Hunga volcano, to learn more about how underwater volcanos cause tsunami waves.
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Tonga volcano eruption anniversary: 'It was scary' - PM
Ahead of the first anniversary of the catastrophic volcanic eruption the Tongan prime minister reflects on its impact and the way forward.
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Tonga volcano eruption: PM reflects ahead of one-year anniversary of disaster
Ahead of the one-year anniversary of the catastrophic volcanic eruption the Tongan prime minister reflects on its impact and the way forward. Audio
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'We won't be going back': Vulnerable Tongan islanders resettle nearly a year after eruption
Two entire communities have been relocated to the Kingdom's main island of Tongatapu and third largest island, 'Eua.
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The year in news: Stories that dominated the headlines in 2022
Violent protest, extreme weather, the Queen's death and a new Matariki public holiday - here are some of the stories that dominated 2022.
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The top stories that mattered in the Pacific in 2022
When the Pacific looks back on 2022, the Tongan volcano eruption and Covid-19 will stand out. But there was a lot more going on - including climate discussions and political uncertainty.
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Review of top Pacific stories in 2022
When the Pacific looks back on the year 2022, the Tongan volcano eruption and Covid-19 will stand out. Audio
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Looking back at the big stories of 2022 in the Pacific
Audio 24 Dec 2022When the Pacific looks back on the year 2022, the Tongan volcano eruption and Covid-19 will stand out. But there was a lot more going on across the Blue Continent - including climate discussions and… Audio
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Pacific news in brief for December 9
Hawaii volcano still erupting, but lava flow slowing; call for pandemic unity; and cockroaches found in eating establishments
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Pacific news in brief for November 29
Hawaii volcano erupts; PNG govt set to table its Budget; Fiji election will officially begin next week; Fiji nurses deployed to Tuvalu, and more.
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Pacific news in brief for November 28
Ministerial visit to discuss New Caledonia future; Cruise ship visit angers Kanaks; and more
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Confirmation the Tongan volcano was off the scale in size
Scientists have confirmed that the eruption of the underwater Hunga-Tonga Hunga-Ha'apai volcano in January this year was truly off the scale. NIWA marine geologist Kevin MacKay talks to Jesse. Audio
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Tongan volcano emitted biggest atmospheric explosion recorded in over 100 years
It caused 10 cubic kilometres - the equivalent of 2.6 million Olympic-sized swimming pools - of seafloor to be displaced and destroyed the ecosystems around the volcano. Video
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Tongan volcano emitted biggest atmospheric explosion recorded in over 100 years - NIWA
It caused 10 cubic kilometres - the equivalent of 2.6 million Olympic-sized swimming pools - of seafloor to be displaced and destroyed the ecosystems around the volcano. Video