Natural Disasters

Two days on from the major 7.3 magnitude earthquake in Vanuatu, and desperate efforts are still underway to rescue people trapped in collapsed buildings in Port Vila. World Vision Vanuatu Humanitarian… Audio

A structural engineer is warning it may be too difficult to rescue some of the earthquake survivors still trapped in Vanuatu's badly damaged buildings. Nicolas Brooke spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

The official death toll from the earthquake in Vanuatu remains at 14 but is expected to rise as rescue teams continue searching rubble in the capital Port Villa. Audio

Search and rescue efforts continue after Tuesday's 7.3-magnitude earthquake in Vanuatu, followed by a 6.1 tremor on Wednesday, which killed at least 14 people and left hundreds injured. Vanuatu… Audio

Downtown Port Vila has been cordoned off as rescue workers dig for survivors in a painstakingly slow and delicate process. At least 14 people are confirmed dead in yesterday's 7.3 magnitude quake and… Audio

Kiwi Stu Mckewen, has lived in Vanuatu for almost 20 years, he was due to move to the Philipines flying out of Port Vila. But like most commercial flights; his has been cancelled. For now he's stuck… Audio

The desperate search for survivors continues after yesterday's 7.3 magnitude earthquake which toppled buildings and brought a huge landslip down on a busy road. At least 14 people were killed and… Audio

In today's episode, a forensic psychiatrist says more data on the number of people held in solitary confinement in prison should be made available, there are fears Vanuatu could be dealing with a mass… Audio

At least 14 people are known to have died and more than 200 were injured in the 7.3 earthquake that struck near Port Vila on Tuesday afternoon. Businessman in Vanuatu John Tonner spoke to Tuwhenuaroa… Audio

There are fears Vanuatu could be dealing with a mass casualty event, with people still believed to be trapped in three collapsed building in the capital. UNICEF's Chief of the Vanuatu Field Office… Audio

On today's episode, 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, and the Treasury's half-year… Audio

The New Zealand Red Cross says it's on standby to support colleagues in Vanuatu. New Zealand Red Cross secretary general Sarah Stuart-Black spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

New Zealand is ready to provide assistance to Vanuatu if needed, after a 7.3 magnitude earthquake near the capital Port Vila on Tuesday, damaging buildings and infrastructure. Foreign Minister Winston… Audio

The Vanuatu MetService is advising people near coastal areas to stay on higher ground due to the risk of tsunami from the aftershocks. RNZ Pacific Editor Koroi Hawkins spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

A woman caught up in the Vanuatu earthquake says she could hear screaming coming from people trapped in a collapsed building next door. Emma Thompson spoke to our reporter Maia Ingoe hours after the… Audio

Vanuatu's caretaker Prime Minister, Charlot Salwai, says his country is in urgent need of international assistance. Glen Craig is the Chair of the Vanuatu Business Resilience Council and he was having… Audio

The Vanuatu MetService is recommending people near coastal areas stay on higher ground due to a potential for Tsunami triggered by aftershocks. Audio