Australia’s policies toward the Pacific will continue to be primarily driven by China’s resurgence, no matter who is elected.

Jan. 10, 2025 — A new study based on the sampling and analysis of volcanic ash at Cumbre Vieja volcano in the Canary Islands, located off Africa's northwest coast, suggests that the composition ...

A 2022 satellite photo shows smoke rising from a caldera on Tofua, highlighting the "looming threat" of the volcanic island.

The Bay of Plenty is another region affected by change. The Tauranga and Bay of Plenty electorates will be reconfigured, with ...

Dec. 13, 2024 — Tsunamis can cause immense physical damage to ports, but the economic cost does not stop there. The resultant disruptions of shipping lanes result in billions of dollars in ...

As satellite networks like Starlink have become the shipping lanes and trading posts of our digital era, tech giants and ...

Rising sea levels are a threat to coastal regions everywhere, but especially for islands. No example stands out more than the South Pacific nation of Tuvalu. But as Kathleen Schuster reports from our ...

Clouds parted to reveal fresh lava flows on the slopes of the East African Rift volcano on February 20, 2025. Deep within Africa’s Great Rift Valley, Virunga National Park is home to some of the ...

Known as the Vikings of the Pacific and the Friendly Islands, this spot offers a slice of paradise with stunning beaches galore, lush tropical rainforests and dramatic mountains. Here, you’ll ...

A prisoner from Hu’atolitoli Prison tragically died yesterday from a suspected suicide, the Prime Minister told a media briefing today. He said the prisoner was being treated for a mental health issue ...

Combine the onion and the apple cider vinegar in a small container or cup and allow to pickle, about 30 minutes. Rinse the chicken pieces in water and place it in a small saucepan with the coconut ...

Shock waves triggered by a massive underwater volcanic eruption near Tonga on Jan. 15 were apparently responsible for tidal surges seen along Japan’s Pacific coastline, according to experts.