North and South Islands

How will South Korean nuclear submarines alter underwater balance near first island chain?

A 'supereruption' transformed NZ 350,000 years ago—we now know how it happened

A 'supereruption' transformed NZ 350,000 years ago—we now know how it happened Lisa Lock Scientific Editor Andrew Zinin Lead Editor Some 350,000 years ago, the center of New Zealand's North Island appeared much different than the mountainous, scrub-covered landscape it is today. Amid a glacial period, temperatures were colder and conditions harsher.

The Ordinary Miracle of Existing

On the northwestern shore of Africa, some 150 miles south of the Canary Islands, the coastline slightly bulges in a pimple known as Cape Bojador. For Europeans in the early 15th century, Cape Bojador marked the boundary between the known and the unknown. North of the cape was civilization and the cities of light.

Horror as Brit dies at busy Canary Islands beach after dramatic helicopter rescue

Horror as Brit dies at busy Canary Islands beach after dramatic helicopter rescue A British man has died in Fuerteventura after suffering a cardiac arrest following a helicopter rescue from the sea A British man has died in Fuerteventura after he was pulled from the sea in a dramatic helicopter rescue. Emergency services were called to Playa del Águila, also known as Playa de La Escalera, in the La Oliva municipality in the north of the Canary Island, at around 5.30pm on Thursday, after...

Deadly bacteria found in waters near luxury vacation destination ahead of summer

So-called flesh-eating bacteria have been detected in one of the most luxurious vacation spots in the United States — but experts say beachgoers should use caution and care rather than panic about it. East Hampton and Sagaponac on the South Fork of Long Island are exclusive enclaves where wealthy executives, celebrities and old-money families retreat. Yet there's often an unwanted visitor.

Heat map shows most of Spain in intense heat: how much will temperatures rise where you live?

Settled weather will dominate most of Spain this weekend, with rain confined to the north and the Pyrenees as temperatures rise sharply; next week the south could approach 38°C. Saturday will start with a weak weather front that will bring light, scattered showers to Galicia and the Cantabrian coast. In the afternoon, developing cloud will build over the mountain areas and the Pyrenees may see locally heavy thunderstorms.

South Australia braces for severe weather and damaging winds

Damaging winds of over 100 kilometres per hour are expected across western and central parts of South Australia from late Monday morning. Winds of 90 kilometres per hour have been predicted for Adelaide and the Mt Lofty Ranges. What's next: The SES says people need to make sure to secure loose items outside and park cars away from trees.

Flights and ferries cancelled as storm pounds New Zealand’s capital

Flights and ferries cancelled as storm pounds New Zealand’s capital Authorities declare state of emergency for affected areas in Wellington - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments Gale-force winds and treacherous seas unleashed chaos in Wellington on Tuesday, leading to flight and ferry cancellations, road closures, and urgent evacuation pleas for hundreds of residents along the New Zealand capital’s southern coast. The severe weather prompted authorities to declare a state of emergency for...

Shrek, Captain Cook and the stars: Welcome to Brian Robinson's multiverse

Artist Brian Robinson explores everyday magic in Multiverse at Newcastle Art Gallery Mon 8 Jun 2026 at 4:30am Every night as he walks across the yard to his studio in Cairns, Torres Strait Islander artist Brian Robinson looks up at the star-filled sky. "All life, for me, starts off gazing at the cosmos," Robinson tells ABC Arts. This deep interest in cosmology forms the foundation of much of Robinson's art, currently the subject of a major survey at Newcastle Art Gallery.

Turkish forces harass aircraft carrying European defense ministers to Cyprus

ATHENS — Turkish forces interfered with a military aircraft carrying European defense ministers to an EU meeting in Cyprus on Monday, the Cypriot government said, adding it will lodge formal complaints over the incidents. “We have been informed by the defense ministers of Greece, the Netherlands and France that during their visit to Cyprus, the aircraft they were on received interference from the illegal Tymbou airport,” Victor Papadopoulos, director of the press office of the president of...