Tag: fiji
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Minister Costello Joins Pacific Leaders to Combat Transnational Crime
New Zealand's Customs and Associate Police Minister Casey Costello is in Samoa and Fiji, attending a Pacific Transnational Crime Summit to bolster regional cooperation against organized crime and strengthen partnerships across over 15 nations.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementWorldGeneral PoliticsLegalAustralasia Casey CostelloPacific Transnational Crime SummitTransnational CrimeOrganized CrimeSamoaFijiNew Zealand CustomsNew Zealand Government
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Severe Tropical Cyclone Vaianu Threatens New Zealand with Potentially Damaging Winds and Heavy Rain
Severe Tropical Cyclone Vaianu is tracking towards New Zealand, with forecasters issuing an early watch for potentially damaging winds and heavy rain across the North Island this weekend.
WeatherWorldGeneral Weather Tropical CycloneVaianuFijiMetServiceSevere WeatherNorth IslandMetService New Zealand
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Tropical Cyclone Vaianu Threatens New Zealand with Severe Weather
Tropical Cyclone Vaianu, currently west of Fiji, is forecast to bring strong winds, heavy rain, and large swells to parts of New Zealand by Sunday, April 12.
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Fijian Police Officer and Dog Graduate from New Zealand Training
Fijian Police Officer Corporal Sailasa Kerekere and his explosives dog Villain graduate from the Police Dog Training Centre in Trentham, New Zealand, supported by the Pacific Detector Dog Programme.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementAustralasiaFiji New Zealand PolicePolice Dog Training CentreTrenthamCorporal Sailasa KerekereVillainPacific Detector Dog Programme
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Magnitude 5.3 Earthquake Hits Kermadec Islands Region
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck the Kermadec Islands region on June 1, 2025, at a depth of 10 km. The quake was reviewed by a seismologist.
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Magnitude 6.1 Earthquake Hits Kermadec Islands Region
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck the Kermadec Islands region on May 31, 2025, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake's depth was 10 km.
WeatherWorldDisastersGeneral Weather EarthquakeKermadec IslandsTongaFijiUS Geological SurveySeismologyUSGS Earthquake Reports
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports on Budget, Parole Denial, and More
RNZ reports on increased capital expenditure in the upcoming budget, the denial of parole for Karla Cardno's killer, and other news from New Zealand.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessHealthSocial IssuesSportFiji RNZBudgetChristopher LuxonKarla CardnoAucklandMedical CouncilRNZ News
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Pacific Enforcement Agencies Welcome New Detector Dog Teams
Nine new Detector Dog Handlers and their dogs from across the Pacific and New Zealand graduated at the Dog Training Centre in Trentham, ready to begin operational roles.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementWorldAustralasiaAsiaFiji Detector DogNew Zealand PoliceNew Zealand Customs ServicePacific Detector Dog ProgrammeRichard ChambersTodd SouthallNZ Police
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Earthquake Hits Kermadec Islands Region
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck the Kermadec Islands region, prompting review by seismologists. The quake's epicenter was located far from major cities, posing minimal immediate threat.
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Magnitude 5.4 Earthquake Hits Kermadec Islands Region
A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck the Kermadec Islands region, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake was centered at 27.927S, 175.185W, with a depth of 10 km.
WorldWeatherDisastersAustralasia EarthquakeKermadec IslandsTongaFijiUSGSSeismologyGeological SurveyUSGS Earthquake Reports