Geography of Oceania

Palau

Typhoon Haiyan forces an entire island community to relocate

Environment

Residents of the tiny island of Kayangel are trying to cope with a new life after Typhoon Haiyan, which killed thousands in the Philippines, leveled their small community.

On Easter Island, dedicated few trying to preserve native Rapa Nui language

Global Politics

Easter Island’s Rapa Nui Language Attempts a Comeback

Arts, Culture & Media

US military buildup in Guam

Hiatus Kaiyote: Future Soul from Melbourne

Arts, Culture & Media
The World

Wired Wilderness

The baggage claim at San Jose’s airport is home to a new artistic experiment, display cases full of real-time images from a nearby nature preserve.

Fijian Band Rosiloa Keeps Culture Alive Through Music

Arts, Culture & Media

Fiji has struggled over the past few decades. Four military coups have taken place since 1987. Reporter Michael Rhee visited a Fijian band Rosiloa on the main island of Viti Levu who are trying to keep their culture alive.

The World

Australia Declares Largest Indigenous Protected Area

Environment

25 million acres Tanami Desert in Australia’s Northern Territory have been designated a protected area.

Funk-Reggae Band The Black Seeds from New Zealand

Arts, Culture & Media

For the Geo Quiz, Global Hit combo, we are looking for a city in New Zealand where the funk-reggae band The Black Seeds is based.

An Island Nation That Will Have ‘No Friday’

Arts, Culture & Media

For the Geo Quiz, we are looking for an island nation that lies in the middle of the Pacific Ocean that is going to switch its clocks by moving forward 24 hours.