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Russia earthquake further upgraded to magnitude 8.8, tsunami threat for parts of the Pacific
Tsunami Advisory by the Tsunami Warning Center following the 8.7 quake off Russia - Red - warning, Orange - advisory, Yellow - watch, Purple - threat. Photo: Tsunami Warning Center The US Geological Survey has further upgraded the powerful quake...
Owner: New Zealand Government
Tauranga kicks off cruise season worth $111.8m
Two back-to-back ship arrivals marked the start of the Tauranga cruise season, as the region prepares to welcome up to 230,000 passengers and crew over the next seven months. Celebrity Edge, carrying up to 4300 passengers and crew, was the first...
Owner: Claire Rogers
News of the Weird: Awesome!
Twenty-nine-year-old Oliver Widger arrived on May 24 in Waikiki, Hawaii, with his cat in tow, the Associated Press reported. But he didn’t fly there. Widger and Phoenix sailed from the Oregon coast in a boat he bought without knowing how to sail....
Owner: Mark B. Johnston
For some, Kamehameha Day is a reminder of Hawaiʻi's colonial past
Today is King Kamehameha Day. While some have the day off and will celebrate with festivities, others are conflicted as it is a reminder of Hawaiʻi’s colonial past. Ioane Goodhue grew up remembering King Kamehameha Day celebrated with parades and...
Owner: Hawaii Public Radio Inc. (Non-profit) & American Government
Macron talks New Caledonia at Pacific-France summit
Photo: Screenshot Présidence de la République française French president Emmanuel Macron chaired a Pacific-France summit on Tuesday, in the margins of the UN Ocean Conference (UNOC) held in Nice. In his opening speech, the French head of state...
Owner: New Zealand Government
'Danger to life' warning issued as two deadly diseases detected at popular holiday destination
By JOWENA RILEY Published: 08:29 EDT, 22 July 2025 | Updated: 08:29 EDT, 22 July 2025 A health alert has been issued for British tourists travelling to a popular European destination this summer as two potentially fatal diseases have been...
Owner: Jonathan Harmsworth
Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia return to Papeʻetē to rest, replenish and ready
Polynesian Voyaging Society traditional double-hulled voyaging canoes Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia have been back in Papeʻetē, Tahiti, since departing Moʻorea on July 14, taking time to rest, replenish and ready for their next leg of their epic...
Owner: Paul Conway
ABC Radio Australia photo competition is back!
We're looking for photos that showcase the beauty, diverse cultures, and stunning landscapes of the Pacific Islands. Submit your best photo from wherever you are in the Pacific and each week, our judges panel will be choosing our favourite. Weekly...
Owner: Australian Government
Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia return to Papeʻetē for canoe preparations and crew change
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Voyaging canoes Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia are back in Papeʻetē, Tahiti to rest, replenish, and prepare for their next leg of the Moananuiākea Voyage. PC: 2025 Polynesian Voyaging Society / Allen Mozo Since departing Moʻorea on Monday, July 14, the...
Owner: Paul Conway
Carnival’s 2027 Cruises to Alaska Are Now Open for Bookings
Carnival Cruise Line has released their 2027 deployment for cruises to Alaska that include more than 50 itineraries on three ships. Carnival Spirit, Carnival Legend and Carnival Luminosa will all sail to Alaska in 2027 from Seattle and San...
Owner: Ben & Jon Souza
ATOBA and Air Moana Launch Decade-Long SAF Plan to Decarbonize Pacific Aviation
When we think about hydrogen production and sustainable energy making waves, our minds usually jump to massive projects in Europe, Asia, or the U.S. But far out in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, something a little smaller—but no less...
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Norwegian Cruise Line: Spring and Summer 2027 Deployment Out
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Norwegian Cruise Line today revealed its spring/summer 2027 deployment. The season features over 500 voyages across 20 ships, departing from nearly 30 homeports, including Miami; Seattle; New York City; Southampton, England, and Rome...
Owner: Mathisen Family
Norwegian Goes Big for 2027 With More Ships, Ports, and Overnight Stays
Key Aspects: Norwegian Cruise Line ships will operate from 30 homeports around the globe. Its new build, Norwegian Luna, due to debut in 2026, will sail from New York during summer 2027. Several ships will offer voyages to Alaska, from Seattle,...
Owner: Emrys Thakkar & Haiyan Ma
NCL Announces Over 500 New Cruises for 2027
Norwegian Cruise Line has announced over 500 new sailings for the spring and summer of 2027 on 20 ships from nearly 30 homeports. These new cruises will set sail between April and October 2027 and visit more than 150 unique ports around the world...
Owner: Ben & Jon Souza
OCEANIA/FRENCH POLYNESIA - Raromatai Islands: Church bells ring for the death of Pope Francis
Bora Bora - “An hour after the Vatican's official announcement, the long tolling of bells in Raromatai announced the death of Pope Francis.The bells of the jubilee church of St. Andrew in Raiatea, the Holy Family in Huahine, and St. Peter...
Owner: Catholic Church
The Latest Thrilling Diving Trend Lets You Swim With Glowing Creatures and Feeding Sharks
It’s 7:30 p.m., the sun has been down for about an hour, and I’m getting ready to plunge into the inky black water of the Great Barrier Reef. Below me is a group of hungry whitetip reef sharks, hunting for snapper and baitfish, circling our boat....
Owner: Greg Sullivan & Joe Diaz
No winter water too cold for Canberra’s international swimming sensation
Posted on 22 July, 2025 Imagine a –8-degree morning in Canberra and you wake up at dawn to begin a marathon swim in Lake Burley Griffin. Alternatively, imagine taking a cold plunge in an ice bath, only staying there for 53 minutes. This is just a...
Owner: Amanda Whitley
Hōkūleʻa photographer captures daily peaks and troughs of Pacific voyage
When Jonathan “Sav” Salvador received the call that he would be joining Hōkūleʻa's Moananuiākea voyage, he said it felt like his heart dropped to the floor. “I was doubting myself,” he said. “This is not just any other leg. This is Kealaikahiki....
Owner: Hawaii Public Radio Inc. (Non-profit) & American Government
Laguna Beach fest is an affair of the arts and the hearts
As the bumper-to-bumper traffic on roads leading to and from Laguna Beach attest, the scenic town is a huge draw for visitors. A big part of the attraction, never mind the ocean and beaches, are the yearly summer festivals – Sawdust, Art-A-Fair,...
Owner: Randall D. Smith & Heath Freeman
Keep fighting for a nuclear-free Pacific, Helen Clark warns Greenpeace over global storm clouds
Asia Pacific Report Former New Zealand prime minister Helen Clark warned activists and campaigners in a speech on the deck of the Greenpeace environmental flagship Rainbow Warrior III last night to be wary of global “storm clouds” and the renewed...
Owner: David Robie