Australians looking to escape the winter chill have been drawn to sunny island destinations that are close to home and won't ...

Discover some of the world's most beautiful islands known for their crystal-clear waters, white sandy beaches, and breathtaking landscapes. From the Maldives and Bora Bora to Seychelles and Palawan, ...

After the engine on his small aluminium boat died, Junior Apiuta Apiuta battled loneliness, huge waves and bitter cold – but he never gave up For eight days drifting alone in the vast Pacific Ocean, ...

The next generation of ocean protectors on Aitutaki are stepping up to safeguard their local lagoon by combining traditional Cook Islands heritage with modern marine science. Through the ongoing Te ...

A plan to fill Ross Island Lagoon with toxic waste from the Portland Harbor Superfund site, (“ Is Portland’s Superfund site the key to fixing Ross Island,” April 7) has been referred to as an “elegant ...

If you’re eager to escape to an idyllic landscape that produces its own exclusive wine and is surrounded by tranquil waters — and you’ve got $28 million lying around — look no further than the Venice ...

Private investors eyeing the purchase of Portland’s Ross Island have for the first time unveiled detailed plans to use the island’s lagoon as a disposal site for contaminated Superfund sediment, ...

On April 1, 2026, New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters made a one-day visit to the Cook Islands to sign a defense and security declaration with Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown. This ...

Since TCPalm hired Timothy O'Hara as its environment reporter in 2024, he's been enjoying learning about the Treasure Coast's natural areas, especially national treasures such as the Pelican Island ...

The woman who died after her vehicle rolled into a lagoon on Hilton Head Island this week has been identified by the Beaufort County Coroner’s Office. Helen Connors, 90, of Bluffton, died on the scene ...

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealand and Cook Islands signed a defense and security pact Thursday, easing more than a year of tension between the Pacific nations over Cook Islands’ deepening ties ...

Editor’s note: The latest version of this story can be found here. Emergency crews responded to the Sea Pines community Wednesday afternoon after a car was found in a body of water next to South Beach ...