http://www.nzherald.co.nz/ Latest Content for Fiji en-nz Copyright 2010 APN HOLDINGS NZ Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:25:04 +1200 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss APN RSS Generator webnews@nzherald.co.nz webmaster@nzherald.co.nz http://www.nzherald.co.nz/images/nz_little_logo.gif http://www.nzherald.co.nz/fiji/news/headlines.cfm?l_id=40 A second man has been found dead in Fiji after a tropical cyclone hit its eastern islands early this week. Josefe George Batisarisari, 43, a Public Works Department worker, died while trying to cross a river during the cyclone,... http://www.nzherald.co.nz/fiji/news/article.cfm?l_id=40&objectid=10633044&ref=rss newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:00:00 +1200 A Royal New Zealand Air Force Hercules in Fiji has carried out reconnaissance flights over the country's northern islands, finding damaged buildings and salt-water inundation following Cyclone Tomas. A tropical cyclone warning... http://www.nzherald.co.nz/fiji/news/article.cfm?l_id=40&objectid=10632810&ref=rss newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:04:02 +1200 The New Zealand Government has committed an initial $1 million in aid to Fiji after a devastating cyclone which has killed at least one person, destroyed homes and knocked out power and communications, Foreign Affairs Minister Murray... http://www.nzherald.co.nz/fiji/news/article.cfm?l_id=40&objectid=10632613&ref=rss newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 18 Mar 2010 09:00:12 +1200 The Government says it will provide assistance to cyclone-struck Fiji for as long as necessary. "We will do whatever we have to do," Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully said late this afternoon. Cyclone Tomas, which has... http://www.nzherald.co.nz/fiji/news/article.cfm?l_id=40&objectid=10632630&ref=rss newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 17 Mar 2010 19:15:02 +1200 Silence from a tiny Fijian island, thought to be amongst the worst-hit by Cyclone Tomas, has been broken. A Fijian radio station, FBC News, got what may be the first call out http://www.nzherald.co.nz/fiji/news/article.cfm?l_id=40&objectid=10632520&ref=rss newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:14:30 +1200 Tropical Cyclone Tomas yesterday continued blowing itself out along the eastern section of Fiji, as residents in the north of the nation counted the cost of the storm. Fijian authorities announced a state of emergency in the north... http://www.nzherald.co.nz/fiji/news/article.cfm?l_id=40&objectid=10632490&ref=rss newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 A number of lives are believed to have been lost as Cyclone Tomas, with wind gusts of around 280km/h, continued to smash Fiji tonight knocking out power and communications, say authorities. "I think some lost their lives but it... http://www.nzherald.co.nz/fiji/news/article.cfm?l_id=40&objectid=10632415&ref=rss newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:28:53 +1200 Fiji's military government has threatened to arrest people on cyclone-struck streets after it extended its curfew until tomorrow morning. Cyclone Tomas, a category four cyclone with winds exceeding 200km/h, has pummelled Fiji since... http://www.nzherald.co.nz/fiji/news/article.cfm?l_id=40&objectid=10632354&ref=rss newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:45:00 +1200 New Zealand is ready to help Fiji as soon as Cyclone Tomas passes and damage can be assessed. Prime Minister John Key and Foreign Minister Murray McCully said help was on stand-by for the battered Pacific country. "Obviously... http://www.nzherald.co.nz/fiji/news/article.cfm?l_id=40&objectid=10632371&ref=rss newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:42:51 +1200 A cyclone tore through Fiji overnight and ripped off roofs, uprooted trees and flooded homes with an "indescribable" howl. It continues to blast islands with thunderstorms and damaging swells as winds gain momentum. The Fiji... http://www.nzherald.co.nz/fiji/news/article.cfm?l_id=40&objectid=10632300&ref=rss newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Tue, 16 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 Kiwis in Fiji and the Solomons have been told to register on a safe-travel website as the two cyclones bore down on the countries. Foreign Affairs staff confirmed last night that 470 New Zealanders are registered in Fiji - which... http://www.nzherald.co.nz/fiji/news/article.cfm?l_id=40&objectid=10632297&ref=rss newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Tue, 16 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 The Government is urging New Zealanders in Fiji to register with the High Commission in Suva as the devastating Cyclone Tomas hits the islands. Prime Minister John Key said today about 450 were registered, but there were likely... http://www.nzherald.co.nz/fiji/news/article.cfm?l_id=40&objectid=10632212&ref=rss newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:47:57 +1200 There are unconfirmed reports of deaths in Fiji, as Cyclone Tomas moves through the northern part of the island group. At least 5,000 people are sheltering in up to 40 evacuation centres ahead of the main force of the cyclone,... http://www.nzherald.co.nz/fiji/news/article.cfm?l_id=40&objectid=10632139&ref=rss newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Mon, 15 Mar 2010 08:00:00 +1200 Fiji's Disaster Management Authority is preparing for the arrival of Tropical Cyclone Tomas. The storm is situated northeast of Fiji and although it is not expected to make a direct hit on the main island of Viti Levu, it could... http://www.nzherald.co.nz/fiji/news/article.cfm?l_id=40&objectid=10631977&ref=rss newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sun, 14 Mar 2010 10:31:44 +1200 A tropical cyclone is expected to hit Fiji tomorrow afternoon, causing heavy swells and flooding. Radio New Zealand reported a gale warning was in place for the islands of Wallis and Futuna, north-east of Fiji, as well as southern... http://www.nzherald.co.nz/fiji/news/article.cfm?l_id=40&objectid=10631837&ref=rss newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 13 Mar 2010 18:52:31 +1200