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
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024