Science & Environment
Exploring Earth’s hidden continent: Zealandia
Ever heard of Zealandia? Well it’s our 8th continent, 94 per cent of which is submerged below the Pacific Ocean. But one group of scientists are determined to unlock its secrets.
Tag: pacific
News
Triple Category 4 hurricanes set new record
For the first time ever, three Category 4 storms have formed at the same time in the Pacific
News
Cyclone Pam one of the worst-ever Pacific disasters
Vanuatu is facing the worst natural disaster in the Pacific in recent memory, in the wake of Category 5 Cyclone Pam
Adventure
Cook Islands: paddling the traditional way
Diving and canoeing are the obvious attractions of the Pacific’s Cook Islands. But delve a little deeper and you’ll also find subterranean wonders, such as stalactites and skeletons.
Destinations
Vanuatu: adventure in the tropics
It’s easy to fall for Vanuatu. In these tropical islands of adventure, you can climb an active volcano, swim into a cathedral cave and abseil down waterfalls.