Papua New Guinea quake toll rises to seven
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea (AFP) The death toll from a massive earthquake in Papua New Guinea rose to seven…
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Australia and Oceania
7.6-magnitude earthquake hits east Papua New Guinea
PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea (AFP) - A 7.6-magnitude earthquake hit off eastern Papua New Guinea on Sunday, with locals…
3 years ago
Five dead after NZ boat reportedly collides with whale
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AFP) -- Five people are dead after a boat flipped over in waters off of New Zealand's…
3 years ago
‘Help wanted’: businesses struggle to fill jobs
PARIS, France (AFP) - Germany has a shortage of plumbers. The United States needs more postal workers. Australia is lacking…
3 years ago
Australian central bank hikes cash rate to seven-year high
SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) -- Australia's central bank hiked interest rates to a near eight-year high Tuesday as it joins others…
3 years ago
Pandemic-weary nurses strike in Australia
SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) -- Nurses in Australia's most populous state went on strike Thursday, demanding better conditions after three years…
3 years ago
Solomon Islands suspends all naval visits
Honiara, Solomon Islands (AFP) Solomon Islands has suspended visits from all foreign navies, citing a need to review approval processes,…
3 years ago
Solomon Islands suspends US naval visits: US embassy
SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) - The Solomon Islands has suspended all visits from the United States Navy, the US embassy in…
3 years ago
New Zealand flood recovery estimated to take ‘years’
Nelson, New Zealand | AFP | by Ryland JAMES A New Zealand city devastated by flooding will take years to…
3 years ago
Hundreds evacuated as ‘frightening’ floods hit New Zealand
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AFP) -- Hundreds of families on New Zealand's South Island were forced to leave their homes on…
3 years ago