Australia and Oceania

Strong earthquake rattles New Zealand’s South Island

WELLINGTON, Sept 20, 2023 (AFP) A strong earthquake shook New Zealand's South Island on Wednesday, startling people but resulting in…

Hawaii revises down wildfire death toll

LOS ANGELES, Sept 16, 2023 (AFP) - The number of people thought to have died in the fast-moving wildfire that…

Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano erupts again

LOS ANGELES, Sept 11, 2023 (AFP) - Hawaii's Kilauea volcano, one of the world's most active, erupted again on Sunday,…

Australia sending delegation to China to ‘stabilise’ ties

SYDNEY, Sept 2, 2023 (AFP) - Australia will send a delegation of industry, government, academic, media and arts representatives to…

All 23 US marines accounted for after deadly Australia crash

DARWIN, Australia, Aug 28, 2023 (AFP) - All 23 US marines on board a military aircraft that crashed in northern…

Pres. Biden visits Hawaii to view fire damage, meet survivors

KAHULUI, United States, Aug 21, 2023 (AFP) - President Joe Biden arrived in Hawaii on Monday to view the widespread…

Maui emergency manager resigns after wildfire warning criticism

LOS ANGELES, Aug 18, 2023 (AFP) - The embattled head of Maui's emergency management agency, who had come under fire…

Invasive firestarter: How non-native grasses turned Hawaii into a tinderbox

WASHINGTON, Aug 18, 2023 (AFP) - After a catastrophic wildfire that killed more than 100 people in Hawaii, eyes have…

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