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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

'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. …

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 …

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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 …

One person is dead and more than 30 missing after a passenger ferry sank off Vanuatu, officials say

19 people rescued as search continues for passengers after Vanuatu ferry wreck

Nineteen people have been rescued after a passenger vessel went missing off Vanuatu as search teams continue looking for others feared to be missing at sea. The rescue operation is being coordinated by the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) in …