Pacific

Thousands are hunkered down in Vanuatu this morning amid a massive storm.

The now category four Cyclone Lola is currently passing over the eastern Pentecost Island, while residents in other areas… Audio

Tropical cyclone Lola develops into category 5 superstorm; Australia's new permanent resident visa opens doors for Pacific immigrants; New Green MP 'elated and humbled' to secure a seat in NZ… Audio

Destructive hurricane force winds with gusts of over 300 kilometers are forecasted as Cyclone Lola moves towards Northern Vanuatu. Audio

Australia's new permanent resident visa opens doors for Pacific immigrants. Audio

New Green MP 'elated and humbled' to secure a seat in NZ Parliament. Audio

Melanesian youth in New Zealand lead the way in preservation of their unique cultures. Audio

To the Pacific now - Cyclone Lola is currently located near Vanuatu. For the latest on its path Nathan is joined from Tonga by correspondent Kalafi Moala. Audio

Tropical Cyclone Lola has been upgraded to a category five storm as it begins to batter residents on Vanuatu's north-eastern islands.

Winds are expected to reach about 200 kilometres per hour, with… Audio

Residents on Vanuatu's north-eastern islands are taking cover - many of them in evacuation centres - as tropical cyclone Lola gets closer.

It's been upgraded to a Category 4, with average wind speeds… Audio