New Zealand ship arrives with water for parched Tonga
The navy ship carrying 250,000 litres of water arrived today bringing life-saving supplies for the South Pacific archipelago.
Fri Jan 21 2022
Huge quakes hit near New Zealand, tsunami threat passes
An emergency alert was issued for coastal areas around the South Pacific country of 5 million people, to stay away from the water's edge.
Fri Mar 05 2021
Powerful quake hits off New Zealand, prompting evacuations
A powerful magnitude 8.1 earthquake struck in the ocean off the coast of New Zealand on Friday.
Thu Mar 04 2021
New Caledonia's government collapses over independence, nickel unrest
New Caledonia, with a population of about 290,000, is also grappling with the question of decolonisation.
Tue Feb 02 2021
When you eat mussels, you're also consuming... microplastics
The most widely consumed species of mussels around the world are believed to contain microplastics.
Wed Dec 23 2020
New Zealand barber snips away at midnight as nation reopens
Malls, retail stores and restaurants are all reopening Thursday in the South Pacific nation of 5 million, and many people are returning to their workplaces.
Thu May 14 2020
Small tsunamis detected after magnitude 7 undersea quake strikes near New Caledonia
A powerful magnitude 7 undersea earthquake struck east of New Caledonia's Loyalty Islands in the South Pacific on Monday, sending small tsunamis towards New Caledonia and neighbouring Vanuatu.
Mon Nov 20 2017
New Zealand votes in flag referendum
New Zealanders began voting Friday to select a potential new flag, as the South Pacific country considers dropping Britain's Union Jack from its national banner.
Fri Nov 20 2015
Cyclone Ian batters Tonga
Authorities trying to assess casualties and damage across chain of south Pacific islands after biggest storm in decades.
Sun Jan 12 2014
Key facts about the quake-hit Solomon Islands
Key facts about the South Pacific nation of Solomon Islands.
Wed Feb 06 2013