Smithsonian Magazine4d
A Fisherman and His Son Noticed Strange Pieces of Wood on a Beach. They Turned Out to Be Fragments of a Polynesian Canoe
The boat, known as a waka, was unearthed in the Chatham Islands. Researchers say it could be one of the most significant ...
The Diplomat9d
A Shot Across the Bow: China Signals New Era of Sea Power in the Southwest Pacific
The live-fire exercises were a demonstration of China’s growing sea power in Australia and New Zealand’s immediate periphery ...
Wellington Indian Association turns 100, as a new book promises to lift the lid on the community
A new book promises to lift the lid on the history of the capital's Indian community, as its association turns 100.
AI Alarabiya14d
UN chief ‘gravely concerned’ at Israeli settler violence in West Bank
The UN chief voiced alarm Monday at rising violence by Israeli settlers in the West Bank and calls for annexation after Israel announced expanded military operations in the occupied Palestinian ...
News2414d
New rules proposed for ship-to-ship refuelling to protect penguins, dolphins
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Nairobi Wire14d
New Visa Rules: Ruto Pledges Hassle-Free Entry for Cruise Ship Passengers
He noted that the changes would primarily benefit cruise ship passengers, a segment that has witnessed ... to discuss and approve a new system for processing travel documents. The reforms will also ...
Financial Post15d
Trump Proposes New Ship Fees to Challenge China's Maritime Might
Trump started his second term opening new fronts in trade wars, beginning with Canada and Mexico, though ultimately holding off on duties for those North American partners while announcing a 10% ...
Wall Street Journal16d
Cruise Ship Food Doesn’t Stink Anymore. Here’s How That Happened.
When my family set off on a summertime Rhine voyage in 1978, gristly sausages in gray gravy passed as seasonal fare. On a weeklong Dalmatian-coast jaunt a few years later, we were expected to ...
dw16d
New Zealand says China fired live rounds in new navy drills
New Zealand's navy said it observed a Chinese vessel firing live rounds in international waters. Earlier, on Friday, Australia condemned China for conducting similar drills in the region.
The Aviationist17d
Royal New Zealand Air Force Seasprite Helicopter Tests ‘Penguin’ Anti-Ship Missile for the First Time
The RNZAF has test fired the Penguin Mk2 Mod 7 anti-ship missile (AShM) for the first time since it was first adopted a decade ago. The Penguin was launched by a No. 6 Squadron RNZAF Seasprite ...
Post-Courier18d
NZ Scholarships draw crowd at UPNG Lecture Theatre
The session was hosted by New Zealand High Commission staff members who, provided an overview of New Zealand’s scholarship programme and the process for application. This year, 30 fully-funded ...
The Virginian-Pilot18d
Historic ocean liner departs Philadelphia on voyage to become the world’s largest artificial reef
“We wish her ‘fair winds and following seas’ on her historic journey to her new home.” The SS United States became a reserve ship in 1969 and later bounced to various private owners who ...