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French Polynesia: Road trip around Moorea
Moorea, along with ultra-expensive Bora Bora, is one French Polynesia's most popular islands with visitors. But remarkably, the impact of tourism, visually at least, is relatively low-key.
French Polynesia: Medical hitch delays island holiday
This blog is going to finish today beside the Moorea lagoon, I promise.
Tsunami fears over as alert downgraded
The official warning over a tsunami that threatened the entire east coast of New Zealand today has been downgraded to an advisory, but there is still a threat from ocean surges.
Tsunami warning downgraded, but surges may still hit
Civil Defence authorities have downgraded the tsunami warning for New Zealand. However, New Zealand authorities are warning that there could be surges for up to 24 hours.
Tsunami threat: Warning stays in place for entire east coast
New Zealand east coastal areas aren't out of the woods yet, with Civil Defence authorities and scientists electing keep the tsunami warning in place.
Evacuation warnings as tsunami wave hits Chatham Islands
The first wave has reached the Chatham Islands, after a massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit Chile overnight. An official tsunami alert remains in place for New Zealand's entire east coast.
Seeing things in black and white
A combination of old-fashioned hard work and new technology lies behind a Timaru couple's renovation.
Boys in blue bring home the bacon
Timaru police were on a serious mission when they squared off with a 100kg pig.
Motorsport: Racing series gains traction
This year's season of the ultra-competitive TRS has an international flavour.
Has our stunner summer turned to custard?
Summer has ground to a spectacular halt in a number of regions over the past week - is it going to get even worse?