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Island reggae with a mix of pop: 'Music is in our blood'
Solomon Islands musician Ray Masilobo is keeping the sounds of his home alive.
Latest from Vanuatu
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Air Vanuatu woes: Delay to 737 repairs cancel Auckland flights until after Easter
Delays in getting parts for the grounded 737 have had knock-on effects for travellers.
Ni-Vanuatu people living with impacts of cyclones Judy and Kevin a month on
Communities in Vanuatu still lack clean water a month after cyclones hit.
'Will destroy their tourism': Kiwis stranded after island nation's only 737 fails
This is not the first time that issues with the 737 have grounded the network.
UN adopts Vanuatu-led resolution on climate change
Vanuatu is one of the worst-affected nations affected by the climate crisis.
Vanuatu residents ‘exhausted’ after two cyclones in three days
Ni-Vanuatu residents have emerged battered but still standing.
Second tropical cyclone this week named: 'A relief' Kevin to miss NZ - MetService
Tropical Cyclone Kevin named three days after Judy - now a category four storm.
Cyclone Judy causes destruction in Vanuatu, threat of new cyclone looms
Vanuatu Meteorology said Tafea remained under red alert.
Vanuatu scenes 'quite dramatic': Cyclone Judy strengthens to category 4
Dramatic scenes in Vanuatu as destructive hurricane force winds hit
Voices Of The Pacific: The seasonal worker from Vanuatu
Peter Bumseng, of Vanuatu, has been a seasonal worker in New Zealand for 15 years.
Ticking time bomb: ‘Catastrophic’ problem on Pacific’s doorstep
In 2021, Japan announced plans to dump contaminated water; release date is now close.
Pasifika Fusion festival to provide hope for Cyclone Gabrielle-hit community
Pasifika people experience many cyclones in their home countries.
Underwater volcano in Vanuatu erupts
An active underwater volcano has erupted in Vanuatu shooting plumes of ash into the sky.
Fresh tropical cyclone tracking north of New Zealand
The storm will likely soon become a tropical cyclone and will be named this evening
Strong 7.2 quake hits Vanuatu, triggering temporary tsunami warning
No immediate reports of damage following 7 magnitude earthquake.
Former All Black Dan Carter visits 'world's most at-risk country' for natural disasters
'They don't live with a lot but their gratitude, smiles, their energy was infectious.'
Vanuatu drops Covid testing, vaccine requirements for tourists
Vanuatu says it welcomes back travellers with even fewer restrictions.
Commonwealth Games: 13 medals to Pacific nations, a historic first medal for Niue
Six Pacific nations are heading home with medals after a successful Commonwealth Games.
'Hardworking, joyful' Vanuatu community celebrates independence day
Hardworking Vanuatu fruitpickers stuck in Northland since March 2020 by Covid pandemic.
Pacific Island airports gear up for busiest July in years
Hawaii and Vanuatu prepare for the first direct links in 820 days.
What's new Vanuatu? The adventures reopening in July
Vanuatu is ready to welcome back adventurous travellers from next month.
Danish adventurer fights his way into New Zealand as part of world-first trip
The Dane will enter New Zealand as a cargo ship passenger.
Seasonal workers 'neglected, mistreated and exploited' - report
Seasonal workers are forced into cramped conditions, restricted and mistreated - report.
Vanuatu still in Tropical Cyclone Gina's grip
Gina continues to impact Vanuatu, moving through the country's southern islands.
Citizenship NFTs: Crypto paradise planned on Vanuatu island
The Satoshi development has received the endorsement of the Vanuatu Prime Minister.
Escape winter with these quarantine-free Pacific Islands
Ditch the winter cold with these Pacific Islands.
Reports of first Covid death in Vanuatu
There are now a total of 341 cases since the beginning of 2022.
Apple-picking begins early for Hawke's Bay group with new variety
The apple-picking season has started early for some growers.
Pacific paradise: Luxe it up on one of these dreamy South Pacific islands
Flop and drop or get up and active, a holiday in the South Pacific never disappoints.