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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Unions concerns over new immigration policies for RSE workers
There are close to 9000 workers in NZ under the Recognised Seasonal Employer scheme.
Tropical depression near Vanuatu intensifies to Cyclone Seru
The system is expected to intensify into a category 2 overnight.
Introducing NZ’s first kava vending machine
Aotearoa’s first kava vending machine has opened. Here is where to find it.
‘Still afraid’: Aftershocks continue to rock Vanuatu one month after deadly quake
Downtown Port Vila remains a no-go zone, Star Wharf is still out of action.
Decisions over Kinleith Mill and Dame Tariana Turia’s tangihanga concludes | NZ Herald News Update
Tokoroa's Kinleith Mill closure is to be decided by the end of the month and politicians and family gather for the final day of Dame Tariana Turia’s tangihanga. Video / NZ Herald
Flood, landslide warning for quake-battered Port Vila
Following last week's 7.3 magnitude earthquake, Vanuatu now faces heavy rainfall.
‘No damage’: Vanuatu airport reopens after earthquake disruptions
Starlink aids Vanuatu quake recovery as aftershocks continue; internet still down.
Vanuatu quake: Resorts open and ready for tourists, says business leader
'I don’t want to downplay it, but from a visitor experience not much has changed.'
Vanuatu recovery continues, rain coming and MH370 search resumes | NZ Herald News Update
Malaysia have announced they will continue the search for missing flight MH370 more than ten years after its disappearance. Rain is on the horizon for NZ, as we assist Vanuatu.
Vanuatu earthquake: NZ Defence Force evacuates 93 people overnight
At least 14 people are dead and more than 200 injured.
Hunt for survivors after Vanuatu quake: What we know on day three
There are conflicting reports of the official death toll.
NZDF plane en route to Vanuatu quake response diverted after engine trouble
A Boeing 757 to transport freight and enable evacuation will also fly to Vanuatu.
Vanuatu workers stranded in Fiji as quake delays flights home
Flights to quake-hit Vanuatu halted, leaving workers stuck in Fiji.
NZDF plane en route to Vanuatu quake response diverted after engine trouble
RNZAF Hercules was heading to Vanuatu with rescue staff and equipment after quake.
'We just need to hear from our Govt': Kiwis trapped in Vanuatu plead for mercy flights
An Auckland couple and their two young children are among Kiwis stuck in Vanuatu.
Christopher Luxon on New Zealand's response to the Vanuatu earthquake
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks about New Zealand's response to the Vanuatu earthquake. Video / Mark Mitchell
Vanuatu earthquake: What we know
The death toll following a 7.3 magnitude earthquake which hit Vanuatu on Tuesday is expected to rise. Video / NZ Herald
Two MFAT staff found safe in Vanuatu; death toll climbs to 14
Island nation asks for international assistance as rescuers comb through the rubble.
Bodies seen as rescuers comb through rubble after 7.3 Vanuatu quake
The earthquake struck at 2.47pm.
Bring the beat back: Efforts to revive forgotten Pacific instruments in new doco
Some instruments became so obscure only one person knew how to play them.
Wood strikes twice as All Whites romp past Vanuatu
The All Whites earned their biggest win in 20 years to take a step towards the World Cup.
Hamilton excited to host All Whites for the first time
The national football team will play Vanuatu today.
Pitch imperfect: Vanuatu train on patched-up field to face in-form Chris Wood
Stopping the All Whites striker will be a big challenge for Vanuatu captain Brian Kaltak.
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'I got out, and I ran': Woman allegedly raped by RSE workers escapes out window
She claims they raped her in separate rooms of a property housing seasonal workers.
Watch: Cruise ship 'full of Kiwis' diverted as medical emergency leads to dramatic rescue
Sick passenger 'plucked from a moving ship' in Vanuatu.
Pacific nations push 'ecocide' to be recognised at International Criminal Court
Vanuatu, Fiji and Samoa have formally presented a proposal to the world's highest court.