Pacific Beat
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Xmas leave cancelled as Fiji military joins cyclone cleanup
Fiji's military has had its Christmas cancelled in the wake of cyclone Evan.
Major health fears in Samoa after cyclone Evan
Samoa is facing a major health crisis in the wake of Cyclone Evan.
Samoan PM & high level delegation inspect village damage
Samoa's Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sailele was overseas last Thursday and missed Cyclone Evan but he's certainly not missed the damage.
Confusion over language of cyclone warnings
Concerns have been raised that Pacific Islanders could be in danger because they don't understand official cyclone warnings.
World Bank to fund weather-proof road in Samoa
The World Bank says the damage to Samoa's roads from Cyclone Evan shows the importance of strengthening the country's transport infrastructure.
Oxfam NZ to help with water and sanitation in wake of cyclone
Non-government organisations are swinging into action in Samoa and Fiji to supplement the efforts of the governments to get aid to those in need in the wake of cyclone Evan.
Australian Red Cross launches Cyclone Evan Appeal
With communities across Fiji and Samoa struggling in the aftermath of one of the worst storms to hit the region in 20 years, Australian Red Cross has launched a special appeal to provide emergency relief and recovery assistance.
Health check on Barrier Reef after cyclone Yasi
Cyclone Yasi caused massive damage to Australia's Great Barrier Reef two years ago.
Scholarship selection going ahead for aspiring PNG tertiary students
Papua New Guinea's education authorities have reassured thousands of Grade 12 students that they will not miss out on selections for a scholarship for tertiary study.
Caught on camera - the singing dog
What's believed to be the first photo of a rare singing dog in the wild, has been authenticated by experts.
Fiji in official "state of natural disaster"
A state of natural disaster has been declared in Fiji's western and northern regions, and it will remain in place for 15 days, in the wake of cyclone Evan.
Political row errupts in Australia over foreign aid spending
The Australian government's decision to divert part of its foreign aid budget into paying for food and housing for asylum seekers on the mainland is generating passionate opposition.
Reflections on cyclone battered Samoa
The ABC's New Zealand correspondent Dominique Schwartz is back in the country after a trip to Samoa to report on the impact of Cyclone Evan.
Financial future of Norfolk Island still far from certain
Now to find out what's making headlines in Norfolk Island we turn to our regular contributor, Miles Howe, who has the latest on the ongoing "battle" between Norfolk and the Commonwealth.
Fiji and Nauru to play for the big prize at the Oceania Cup
The Australian Rules Oceania Cup in Fiji has made it to the Grand Final stage, despite the impact of Cyclone Evan.
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