Operation Pacific Relief

The New Zealand Defence Force support to Vanuatu following the magnitude 7.3 earthquake that struck Vanuatu, 31 km from Port Vila on the 17th December 2024.

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Royal New Zealand Air Force C-130H Hercules aircraft have carried out further flights as part of the Government’s support to Vanuatu in the wake of the 7.3 magnitude earthquake which struck the Pacific nation on 17 December.

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Multiple RNZAF flights to Vanuatu this week have delivered emergency responders and tonnes of search and rescue equipment and aid, while 93 New Zealanders and approved foreign nationals have been evacuated.

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A Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) C-130J-30 Hercules left at first light today and has arrived in Port Vila, with search and rescue equipment and more.

The New Zealand Defence Force is providing assistance to Vanuatu following yesterday’s 7.3 magnitude earthquake and is establishing an air bridge taking emergency workers, equ...

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A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck Vanuatu yesterday afternoon, 31 km from Port Vila.