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Traditional canoes complete NZ to Easter Island expedition

Thu, 06 Dec 2012 15:23:59 +1100

Two double-hulled canoes have arrived on Easter Island after a three-month journey from New Zealand using only traditional navigation techniques.

Anti-corruption watchdog criticises PNG government

Thu, 06 Dec 2012 12:18:36 +1100

Papua New Guinea's anti-corruption watchdog Transparency International has criticised the government for failing to sign an agreement to make parliament more transparent and open.

Severe storm kills 3 people in Auckland

Thu, 06 Dec 2012 11:43:11 +1100

New Zealand police say a severe storm has killed three people in Auckland and injured others.

Countries not warming to climate conference

Thu, 06 Dec 2012 07:58:36 +1100

There is growing frustration at the slow pace of talks at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Doha.

Victory for vulnerable whale sharks at Pacific meeting

Thu, 06 Dec 2012 04:47:44 +1100

Asia and Pacific nations agreed at a meeting in the Philippines on Wednesday to take steps to protect whale sharks in a victory for the world's largest fish, officials said.

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