Northern Mariana Islands

State of emergency declared on Tinian due to toxic fire

Wednesday 29 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Northern Mariana Islands, Regional

A major disaster and state of significant emergency has been declared for the island of Tinian in the Northern Marianas because of an out of control fire with toxic fumes.

Northern Mariana Islands


CNMI posts highest single-day local positive cases at 22

Friday 19 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Northern Mariana Islands, Regional

The Covid-19 community spread in the Northern Marianas shows no signs of abating as Saipan recorded its single-day high of 22 local positive cases on Thursday.

Northern Mariana Islands


Covid-19: 11 more test positive in the CNMI

Thursday 4 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Northern Mariana Islands, Regional

The Northern Mariana's cases of Covid-19 now total 37 after 11 more individuals tested positive as the islands' health authorities scramble to control the latest community spread of the virus.

Northern Mariana Islands