South Pacific

Tsunami confirmed in South Pacific after 7.7-magnitude undersea quake strikes north of New Zealand

The US government's NWS Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said waves reaching between 0.3 and one metre above the tide level were possible for Fiji, New Zealand, and Vanuatu in the South Pacific

Microbes dormant for over 100 million years in South Pacific seabed revived by scientists

The researchers have concluded that some of Earth’s simplest life forms have not actual concept of lifespan.

New Zealand becomes coronavirus-free as health officials say last infected persons has recovered; govt removes most restrictions

Jacinda Ardern said she was confident New Zealand had halted the spread of the virus but it still must be prepared for more.

Vanuatu denies report of China wanting to establish military presence on Pacific island nation

Vanuatu’s foreign minister Ralph Regenvanu on Tuesday denied a media report that China wanted to establish a permanent military presence on the Pacific island nation.

6.8 magnitude earthquake hits Papua New Guinea, no tsunami reported

A powerful earthquake rattled the South Pacific island nation of Papua New Guinea on Friday, but no tsunami was seen and there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.

Dozens feared dead as Super Cyclone Pam in Pacific devastates Vanuatu

A terrifying tropical cyclone which smashed into Vanuatu in the South Pacific wreaked widespread devastation, aid agencies said Saturday, raising fears that dozens may have died in what may be one of the region's worst weather disasters.

Five killed in small tsunami triggered by Pacific quake

A tsunami measuring 0.9 metres hit near the town of Lata on the remote Santa Cruz island, swamping some villages and the town's main airport as people fled to safety on higher ground.

Tsunami warnings called off after devastating South Pacific quake

A tsunami measuring 0.9 metres hit remote Temotu province in the Solomons following the quake, but warnings were canceled for other South Pacific islands, as well as for Australia and New Zealand, as the danger of a major destructive wave passed.