New Zealand: Landslide Hits Mount Maunganui 3

Six people, including two teenagers, are missing after a major landslide struck a local campground in Mount Maunganui on Thursday, January 22. Police are also seeking information on three others as search and rescue operations continue in a dangerous environment, with authorities describing the incident as a national tragedy and the community rallying to support affected families.

Distribution center on artificial island in southwestern Japan

Distribution center on artificial island in southwestern Japan

Photo taken on April 5, 2024, shows a huge distribution center completed on an artificial island in Hakata Bay in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan.

Distribution center on artificial island in southwestern Japan

Distribution center on artificial island in southwestern Japan

Photo taken on April 5, 2024, shows the interior of a huge distribution center completed on an artificial island in Hakata Bay in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan.

US: Strong Winter Storm Brings Blizzard Conditions To Sierra Nevada 3

A strong winter storm hit the Sierra Nevada on Friday, March 1, bringing heavy snow and high winds. Blizzard Warnings were issued for the area, including Lake Tahoe and eastern Nevada. The Sierra Avalanche Center warned that the danger of avalanches was high. Yosemite National Park and many ski resorts in the region announced they were closing at least for the day.

3 kids killed after rear-ended SUV plunges into Kyushu bay

3 kids killed after rear-ended SUV plunges into Kyushu bay

FUKUOKA, Japan - A sports utility vehicle is hoisted from Hakata Bay in Fukuoka early on Aug. 26. Three children were killed and their parents injured when their car plunged from a bridge after being rear-ended by a suspected drunk driver, police said.

Funeral held for murdered family

Funeral held for murdered family

FUKUOKA, Japan - A funeral for the family of four (shown in frame) discovered dead June 20 in Hakata Bay in Fukuoka Prefecture is held in Fukuoka on June 22. The four -- Shinjiro Matsumoto, his wife Chika, and their son Kai and daughter Hina - were found in the bay handcuffed and strapped to heavy objects.

2,000 enjoy salsa event on Fukuoka island

2,000 enjoy salsa event on Fukuoka island

NOKONOSHIMA, Japan - About 2,000 men and women participate in the ''Isla de Salsa'' dancing party on Nokonoshima Island in Hakata Bay in Fukuoka Prefecture on Aug. 17. Tthe event, the sixth in an annual series that began in 1997, was the largest salsa party ever held in Japan.

Funeral held for murdered family

Funeral held for murdered family

FUKUOKA, Japan - A funeral for the family of four (shown in frame) discovered dead June 20 in Hakata Bay in Fukuoka Prefecture is held in Fukuoka on June 22. The four -- Shinjiro Matsumoto, his wife Chika, and their son Kai and daughter Hina - were found in the bay handcuffed and strapped to heavy objects. (Kyodo)

3 kids killed after rear-ended SUV plunges into Kyushu bay

3 kids killed after rear-ended SUV plunges into Kyushu bay

FUKUOKA, Japan - A sports utility vehicle is hoisted from Hakata Bay in Fukuoka early on Aug. 26. Three children were killed and their parents injured when their car plunged from a bridge after being rear-ended by a suspected drunk driver, police said. (Kyodo)

2,000 enjoy salsa event on Fukuoka island

2,000 enjoy salsa event on Fukuoka island

NOKONOSHIMA, Japan - About 2,000 men and women participate in the ''Isla de Salsa'' dancing party on Nokonoshima Island in Hakata Bay in Fukuoka Prefecture on Aug. 17. Tthe event, the sixth in an annual series that began in 1997, was the largest salsa party ever held in Japan. (Kyodo)