After prolonged outbreaks in Christchurch and Auckland, measles is taking root in the Pacific. The established outbreaks in Samoa and […]
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Who settled the Pacific? – In the News
New research published today in Nature suggests the first people to settle in the Pacific were from Asian farming groups […]
Continue readingTongan volcano eruption puts flights on hold
All international flights to the small island nation of Tonga have been cancelled after the underwater Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai volcano […]
Continue readingRare double earthquake behind tsunami warning confusion
New research into the earthquake responsible for the deadly 2009 tsunami in Samoa and Tonga, has shown that it was […]
Continue readingMedia coverage: Double earthquake caused Pacific tsunami
The tsunami which devasted Tonga and Samoa in September of last year was caused by two almost simultaneous earthquakes, shows […]
Continue readingTonga’s big blast and other spectacular eruptions
The volcanic eruption on the small islet of Hunga Ha’apai, near Tonga’s capital Nuku’alofa on Thursday has devastated birdlife and […]
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