Topix: Latest and Most Recent News from Oceania [March ‘11 Diet]

Topix · Mar 22, 2011, 08:05 AM

Prince William has urged the earthquake-stricken city of Christchurch to "be strong". In a speech to tens of thousands of people at a memorial service in the city, the royal told the crowd they were an "inspiration to all people". William is on a tour of disaster-stricken areas of New Zealand and Australia on behalf of the Queen.

Source: Prince tells quake city 'be strong'

Topix · Mar 22, 2011, 12:05 PM

Prince William has arrived in Queensland to visit cyclone-ravaged towns on the second part of his tour of disaster zones in New Zealand and Australia.

Source: William to tour storm-ravaged towns

Topix · Mar 22, 2011, 04:05 PM

Japan's post-tsunami nuclear emergency will recharge the debate, writes Deborah Smith.

Source: We're still split over the atom

Topix · Mar 22, 2011, 08:05 PM

POTTED: Detective John Nicholls, of Motueka, loads bundles of cannabis plants seized during the national Operation Linda, to be taken away and destroyed.

Source: Cannabis clean-up in region

Topix · Mar 23, 2011, 12:05 AM

After searching for bodies in blizzard conditions during the day, Kiwi search and rescue volunteers are bunking down in tents, waiting for them to freeze over to seal in the warmth.

Source: Kiwis staying warm in frozen tents

Topix · Mar 23, 2011, 04:05 AM

Coming from as far away as American Samoa to learn about the importance of technology in the classroom may seem like a long way for most, but for Claire Poumele , the Director of Education for the South Pacific island nation, the distance was unimportant when compared to the knowledge she gained.

Source: Hemingway Elementary serves as model for schools around the world

Topix · Mar 23, 2011, 08:05 AM

The rebuilding after the 1931 Hawkes Bay earthquake was funded mainly through charitable contributions.

Source: Brian Gaynor: Quick decisions needed following quakes

Topix · Mar 23, 2011, 12:05 PM

Prince William's tour of Australia is to continue with a trip to flood-hit areas of Queensland.

Source: William to visit flood-hit towns

Topix · Mar 23, 2011, 04:05 PM

A group of 17 Pacific island nations began putting pressure on the United States yesterday to reshape a 23-year-old fisheries treaty.

Source: Pacific islands push US to improve fisheries deal

Topix · Mar 23, 2011, 08:05 PM

Prince William is said to have been "incredibly moved" while meeting people affected by the devastating floods in the Australian state of Queensland.

Source: William 'moved' by flood stories