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Tropical Cyclone Yasa

Tropical Cyclone Yasa has caused widespread damage since hitting Fiji on Friday 18 December. Red Cross teams are active on the ground supporting with first aid and relief. New Zealand Red Cross has a long standing relationship with Fiji Red Cross and will be supporting the response as needed.
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22 January 2021

The Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons enters into force: It’s time to join the right side of history

Today, 22 January 2021, the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons officially enters into force, with 51 States, including Aotearoa New Zealand, making a legal commitment to implement it.

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20 December 2020

Tropical Cyclone Yasa: In pictures

Early reports reveal many houses have been destroyed by ferocious winds, flash flooding and storm surges and the full extent of the devastation is only starting to emerge. Red Cross first aid, relief and assessment teams are now reaching affected communities to assess the damage and ensure a coordinated response.

Tropical Cyclone Yasa Fiji
17 December 2020

Extensive destruction reported as Cyclone Yasa slams into Fiji

Category 5 Tropical Cyclone Yasa has made landfall in Fiji on Thursday night, 17 December, on the island of Vanua Levu, with winds at its centre gusting as high as 350km/h.


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