Cook Islands welcomes high-level guests for 60th Constitution Day

Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown with President of French Polynesia - Moetai Brotherson pictured in 2023. LOSIRENE LACANIVALU / 23116062 Cook Islands is preparing to host 37 regional and international leaders and dignitaries, including New...

Russia cancels tsunami warning for Kamchatka after quake, dormant volcano erupts

(Reuters) -Russia's Ministry for Emergency Services lifted a tsunami warning for the Kamchatka Peninsula on Sunday after a 7.0 magnitude earthquake hit the nearby Kuril Islands. The ministry had said earlier on the Telegram messaging app that...

Dormant for 600 years, Russian volcano rumbles awake; magnitude 7 quake follows: Watch footage

The Krasheninnikov Volcano in Kamchatka erupted overnight for the first time in 600 years, Russia's RIA state news agency and scientists reported on Sunday. The nation's Ministry for Emergency Services later said said a 7.0 magnitude earthquake...

Krasheninnikov Volcano in Russia's Kamchatka erupts for 1st time in 600 years

The Krasheninnikov Volcano in Kamchatka has erupted for the first time in 600 years and experts have connected it to the huge earthquake that rocked Russia's Far East last week, Russia's RIA state news agency reported on Sunday. "This is the first...

Luxon welcomed to Papua New Guinea for celebration of diplomatic ties

Christopher Luxon was welcomed to Papua New Guinea with a 19-gun salute before being treated to a lavish state banquet. Photo: RNZ / Russell Palmer Papua New Guinea's prime minister James Marape has warmly welcomed his New Zealand counterpart...

Library Events, South Gulf Cove Additions, Hurricane Prep, and an Annual Book Sale

Looking for something to do? Community events, classes, shopping… we’ve rounded up a little bit of everything happening nearby. Take a scroll, there’s bound to be something fun with your name on it! Fellowship Church, founded in 2002 and led by...

Hawaii reports 10th case of travel-related dengue this year

The Hawaii Department of Health today confirmed another case of travel-related dengue on Oahu, bringing the total reported in the state to 10 so far this year. The latest case comes about a month after the ninth case of dengue, which was also on...

Forget Tahiti and Bora Bora. Moorea is the French Polynesian must-visit island

For those of a certain age, you'll remember the infamous Imperial Leather TV commercial where a well to do family are all taking individual baths on their private jet, like you do, and the mum/wife says "Tahiti looks nice". Dad/hubby then picks up...

OHA and KS Participates in Ceremony at Taputapuātea Marae

(RAʻIĀTEA, FRENCH POLYNESIA) The fourth and final day of the annual Raromataʻi Festival on Raʻiātea Island in French Polynesia dawned with grey skies and gusty winds – but that did not dampen the enthusiasm of the thousands who gathered this...

Cook Islands opposition rejects independence, calls for greater self-sufficiency

Cook Islands leader of the opposition Tina Browne Photo: Caleb Fotheringham The leader of the Cook Islands opposition Tina Browne wants the country to be more self-sufficient, but says there is no desire to be independent from New Zealand. The...

Is it safe to travel to Japan and California? Travel advice after tsunami warnings

Residents of the US, Japan and Pacific island nations have been warned about a potential tsunami prompted by an 8.8-magnitude earthquake near the Russian city of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky —one of the most powerful ever recorded. Nearly two million...

Earthquake, tsunami: travellers warned to follow evacuation advice in US, Japan, Pacific

The warnings are also in place for Pacific Islands including Philippines, French Polynesia, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Niue and Palau. Also affected are Marshall Islands, Guam, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Fiji, Micronesia, Solomon Islands, Cook...

What are 'megathrust faults', and why are they more likely to cause tsunamis?

A very powerful magnitude 8.8 earthquake off Russia's Far Eastern Kamchatka coast on Wednesday triggered tsunami warnings as far away as French Polynesia and Chile, and was followed by an eruption of the most active volcano on the peninsula. The...

After two-year Darwin-inspired voyage, young scientists return with climate warning and hope

ROTTERDAM, Aug 2 — After a two-year around-the-world ocean voyage inspired by Charles Darwin, scientists and crew sailed home on a historic vessel into Rotterdam yesterday bearing a warning about climate change—but also a message of hope. The...

Judo at the 2025 Pacific Mini Games: Growth, Spirit and Regional Momentum

The 25th Pacific Mini Games, held from 29th June to 9th July 2025 in Palau, showcased the region’s sporting talent and unity. Among the standout events, judo took place on 7th and 8th July at the Meyuns Elementary School Gym, welcoming 91 athletes...

Tsunami warnings across South America remain in place after huge 8.8 earthquake off coast of Russia: Live updates

Among the world's strongest recorded quakes The earthquake appeared to be the strongest recorded since the 9.0 magnitude earthquake off Japan in 2011 caused a massive tsunami and meltdowns at a nuclear power plant. The International Atomic Energy...

Sri Lanka named “Best Island in the World for 2025”

Sri Lanka has topped the 2025 list of “The 50 Best Islands in the World” published by global travel platform Big 7 Travel. Sri Lanka earned the top spot among this year’s must-visit island destinations, surpassing globally renowned islands like...

Inside Robin Thicke and April Love Geary’s PDA-Filled Honeymoon

Robin Thicke and April Love Geary are keeping it cheeky on their honeymoon. Nearly two months after saying “I do” in Mexico, the "Blurred Lines" singer and model celebrated their new chapter with a trip to the private island of Tetiaroa in French...

Britons issued tsunami warning for 17 countries at once as alerts sound out across Pacific

Britons have been issued tsunami warnings in 17 different countries by the Foreign Office after a record-breaking earthquake struck off the east coast of Russia in the early hours of this morning. The list includes: Chile, Costa Rica, Kiribati,...

Tsunami warnings Issued for California, Hawaii following powerful quake

A magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck late Tuesday night off the coast of Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula, triggering a wave of tsunami warnings across the Pacific Ocean, including for the coasts of Japan, Hawaii, Alaska, California, Oregon, and...