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Published on 08:58 GMT
Source: The West Australian - Center-right -
Published on 08:13 GMT
More than 30 missing after ferry sinks off Vanuatu
Wellington, Sep 15: A search in waters off the Pacific island nation of Vanuatu continued Monday for more than 30 people who officials said were missing after a passenger ferry sank. The MV Matui was travelling between the islands of Ambae and Santo with …
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Published on 05:44 GMT
Vanuatu PM scraps UNGA trip as dozens remain missing after ferry disaster
Vanuatu's Prime Minister Jotham Napat has cancelled his trip to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) this week, as the search for survivors from the MV Matui continues.Napat was scheduled to lead Vanuatu's delegation to the 81st Session of …
Source: RNZ - Public Broadcaster -
Published on 05:31 GMT
Vanuatu MV Matui disaster exposes ferry safety system failings
The search area after the ferry disaster in Vanuatu has been extended, with some 30 passengers still missing. The Vanuatu government, which is under fire over the speed of its response, has said the operators of MV Matui appear to have ignored marine …
Source: ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) - Public Broadcaster -
Published on 05:25 GMT
Vanuatu PM cancels UN trip after MV Matui tragedy
Vanuatu Prime Minister Jotham Napat has cancelled his planned trip to the United Nations General Assembly in New York as search and rescue operations continue following the MV Matui tragedy, with up to 30 people still unaccounted for. Napat and his …
Source: Pacific News Service - Neutral -
Published on 04:21 GMT
Questions after Vanuatu ferry tragedy, dozens missing
Jotham Napat has cancelled a trip to the UN General Assembly to deal with the disaster. Photo: Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS Questions are growing about a passenger ferry believed to have sunk off the coast of Vanuatu as rescuers search for more than 30 people …
Source: Port Macquarie News - Neutral -
Published on 04:16 GMT
Questions grow after Vanuatu ferry sinking as rescuers search for more than 30 missing
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Questions were growing about a passenger ferry believed to have sunk off the coast of Vanuatu as rescuers on Tuesday searched for more than 30 people still missing. The sinking on Friday, which officials said wasn’t reported …
Source: Ottumwa Courier - Iowa - Pending -
Published on 04:07 GMT
World Associated Press Questions grow after Vanuatu ferry sinking as rescuers search for more than 30 missing
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Questions were growing about a passenger ferry believed to have sunk off the coast of Vanuatu as rescuers on Tuesday searched for more than 30 people still missing. The sinking on Friday, which officials said wasn't …
Source: Yahoo News - Center-left -
Published on Sep 14, 2026
'We all cried together': Families count blessings after Vanuatu ferry disaster
Families of the Vanuatu ferry survivors are counting their blessings as the search continues for people still missing at sea. Two young siblings swam towards Santo Island after the ferry they were travelling on sank, according to their aunt, Violet Tari. …
Source: RNZ - Public Broadcaster -
Published on Sep 14, 2026
Travel deals: New Zealand rail tours, Mt Ruapehu Snowland, Mediterranean and Great Lakes cruises, Vanuatu
Make the most of spring with 50% off Snowland at Whakapapa, Mt Ruapehu, from Monday to Thursday this September. Located in Happy Valley, the purpose-built snow zone offers snowplay, tubing and sledding for the whole family, with the option to add a return …
Source: The New Zealand Herald - Neutral