The arrival of New Zealand's urban search and rescue team in quake-struck Vanuatu has been delayed because of an engine fire warning on an old...

A Hercules plane carrying urban rescue staff to Vanuatu was stranded in New Caledonia after an engine fault.

New Zealand's Urban Search and Rescue says impending bad weather for Port Vila is now the most significant post-quake hazard.

RNZAF Hercules was heading to Vanuatu with rescue staff and equipment after quake.

RNZAF Hercules was heading to Vanuatu with rescue staff and equipment after quake.

Overseas rescuers joined a hunt for survivors in the rubble of shattered buildings in earthquake-struck Vanuatu on Thursday, with officials saying the...

An urban search and rescue is among those joining the race to save people trapped under buildings and landslides in Port Vila.

An urban search and rescue is among those joining the race to save people trapped under buildings and landslides in Port Vila.

A state of emergency has been declared in Vanuatu. Australia has sent search and rescue and emergency medical teams.

Vanuatu has been hit by another earthquake as Canberra announced more financial assistance and hundreds of Aussies returned home.