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Pacific Update: Dramatic images show rescue efforts after PNG quake

September 15, 2022

1News’ Barbara Dreaver has her weekly news round-up for the Pacific. (Source: 1News)

Welcome to Pacific Update, our weekly news round-up for the region.

This week, dramatic images show the impact of a magnitude 7.6 earthquake which struck Papua New Guinea at the weekend.

Leaders around the Pacific pay tribute to the Queen as one Fijian solider took a leading role in a ceremony in Edinburgh.

And, as always, we have our favourite videos from social media.

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Tropical Cyclone Urmil formed southwest of Port Vila on Friday.

Red alert issued for Vanuatu province as Cyclone Urmil passes nearby

Tropical Cyclone Urmil formed southwest of Port Vila on Friday and was currently a Category 2 according to the Fiji Meteorological Service.

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Tongan, NZ authorities team up to battle high-risk crypto scam

BG Wealth/DSJ Exchange, a Ponzi scheme promising 100% returns, is sweeping the kingdom and New Zealand.

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Pacific Island nation offering the world the opportunity to sponsor the care of each square kilometre of its Marine Protected Area.   

Niue earning millions from ocean sponsorship scheme

Pacific Island nation offers the world an opportunity to be a 'careholder' to each square kilometre of its Marine Protected Area.

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The fisherman was found drifting in the Pacific Ocean off Tokelau.

NZDF helps rescue overdue fisherman drifting in Pacific

The New Zealand Defence Force P-8A Poseidon was on patrol when it responded to the emergency.

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Confidential documents reveal Cooks government is continuing with plans to seize tainted cryptocurrency worldwide.

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