American Samoa is a United States territory which comprises the easternmost islands of a volcanic island chain formed by the Samoan hotspot in the South Pacific Ocean. Its small islands are the tops ...

The seismic activity for September 29, 2025, was classified as moderate, with the following breakdown: Despite the total of 557 recorded events, there were no earthquakes with a magnitude of 6.0 or ...

A collaborative research team led by University of Tasmania scientists has returned from a major 54-day voyage on CSIRO research vessel (RV) Investigator to explore the impacts of the devastating 2022 ...

Ruapehu Mayor Weston Kirton has welcomed the government's overhaul of the earthquake-prone building system, saying it could be a big win for the famous Chateau Tongariro hotel. The 96-year-old ...

Volcanoes are among the most powerful forces of nature. Throughout history, some eruptions have shaken the Earth, changed the weather, and even affected human life for years. Scientists use the ...

Ruapehu Mayor Weston Kirton has welcomed the Government’s overhaul of the earthquake-prone building system, saying it could be a big win for the famous Chateau Tongariro hotel. The 96-year-old ...

The report, released on 26 September, identifies capacity bottlenecks and limited domestic connectivity among economic constraints. It also said economic policy should focus on addressing immediate ...

A Pacific research voyage led by scientists from the University of Tasmania has uncovered vital information about the catastrophic eruption of Tonga’s underwater Hunga Volcano in 2022, revealing that ...

Perhaps worried passengers are getting bored, cruise lines have been expanding their Pacific itineraries, with a focus on smaller and up-and-coming islands.

It's been more than three and a half years since one of the most powerful volcanic eruptions in recent history left devastation in Tonga. An Australian-led scientific team has been studying the area ...

While Jesse reaches a milestone, so too are his fellow RNZ broadcasters When you’re turning half a century, but it lands right in the middle of winter sports season for four active kids, a low-key, ...