Oceania

Earth News

Euroviews. Indonesia’s approach to green transition needs European buy-in

Only through holistic national strategies, underpinned and underwritten by the international community, we can achieve a truly just and sustainable global green transition. Our European partners are a much-needed friend in that process, Azis Armand writes.

4 March 2024

Earth News

Tragic footage shows a pod of 100 pilot whales beach themselves

The reason behind the stranding is unknown but pilot whales have a social nature which can lead them to follow pod-mates into danger.

26 July 2023

World News

Only third state of emergency in New Zealand's history

Cyclone Gabrielle has left thousands of homes flooded and without power on New Zealand's North Island, just weeks after flooding killed four people.

14 February 2023

New Zealand

Sole candidate Chris Hipkins formally endorsed as New Zealand's leader

Hipkins was confirmed Sunday as New Zealand's next prime minister. He chose Carmel Sepuloni as his deputy, marking the first time a person with Pacific Island heritage has risen taken the post.

22 January 2023

Earth News

This adorable ghost shark has a sex tentacle on its head

If you’re looking for your new favourite sea creature, then look no further.

16 February 2022

Tonga

Tonga volcano eruption: Three smaller islands badly damaged

Officials said that humanitarian and clean-up efforts are underway to provide immediate help to the archipelago nation of 106,000 people.

19 January 2022

Earth News

Forget Tinder! This is how humpback whales find love

A rare marine phenomenon - the humpback whale ‘heat run’ - has been captured on film by scientists in Australia.

6 October 2021

World News

Top Vatican Cardinal charged with multiple sexual assault charges

Pope's chief financial adviser -- Australia's most senior Catholic -- charged with multiple sexual assault charges.

29 June 2017

World News

2015 welcomed with spectacular fireworks displays in Australia and New Zealand

In New Zealand, one of the first countries to greet the New Year, fireworks were set off from the top of the Auckland Sky Tower

31 December 2014