The Latest Breaking News from Tahiti

Two-time world champion Tyler Wright will need to produce her best in Tahiti in order to qualify for the season-ending finals.

SAN DIEGO — A storm that originated off New Zealand and sent historically large waves to Tahiti and Hawaii will produce breakers in the 4 to 7 foot level, with sets up to 10 feet, at some San Diego County beaches through early Thursday, according to the National Weather Service.

From luxury watches to trips to Tahiti, the big names needn’t spend a cent. But how will such decadence be received in a time of crisis?

Scientists have discovered a coral reef off the coast of Tahiti, untouched from the effects of warming oceans – a discovery that shines a light on how oceans could be adapting to climate change.

Scientists say find shows importance of mapping deep ocean where coral can escape effects of global heating

Scientists have discovered a pristine, 3-km (1.8-mile) long reef of giant rose-shaped corals off the coast of Tahiti, in waters thought to be deep enough to protect it from the bleaching effects of the warming ocean.

A team of scientists has explored a rare, pristine coral reef off the coast of Tahiti