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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.

Too many unvaccinated children dying, says MSF

Thu, 06 Dec 2012 09:23:07 +1100

Children who don't have access to vaccination programs are continuing to die from preventable diseases.

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.

Wellbeing trumps wealth in Vanuatu study

Thu, 06 Dec 2012 09:03:06 +1100

Money should not be the measure of how well the people in Vanuatu are coping with their lives according to a recent report.

Greater civilian military co-operation possible in emergency responses

Thu, 06 Dec 2012 08:49:58 +1100

In humanitarian crises and conflict situations all around the world, there is now a huge of network of organisations that mobilise to help - often NGOs, the military and civil goverment all try to step in.

Wave-powered robots uncover secrets of the Pacific

Thu, 06 Dec 2012 09:07:06 +1100

Just over a year ago we brought you the story of four wave-powered robots setting off to collect scientific data from the hardest to reach corners of the Pacific.

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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