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Pasifika recipients say King's Birthday honours not theirs alone
RNZ
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June 2, 2025
Mele Ikiua with four of her five children. L-R: Eunique Ikiua, Kaira-Jo Talagi-Ikiua, Topui Jnr Talagi-Ikiua, Ms Ikiua, Hannah Edwards-Ikiua Photo: Supplied A New Zealand-born Niuean educator says being recognised in the King's Birthday honours...
Te Maeva Nui international night showcases heritage and heart from across the islands
Cook Island News
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July 28, 2025
The Kiribati community at Te Maeva Nui international night last Friday. TEITIMOANA TAIRI/25072709 Te Maeva Nui 2025 International Night opened on a high note on Friday, with cultural groups from across the Pacific, based in the Cook Islands,...
NZ's Youth Parliament erupts as Māori, Pacific MPs unite against race-based scholarships
Pacific Media Network
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In a recent fiery session of Youth Parliament that echoed the tensions of the real political arena, the House was shaken by a speech calling for an end to race-based scholarships. This speech triggered visible protests, cultural assurances, and...
Ghaziabad embassy fraud sheds light on world of ‘micronations’
The Print
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July 27, 2025
Lucknow, Jul 27 (PTI) A bizarre fraud case uncovered in Ghaziabad, near Delhi, has thrown the spotlight on the little-known world of “micronations” — self-declared entities that mimic the structures of real countries but lack legal recognition....
Vanuatu RSE workers celebrate first-ever Bislama Language Week
RNZ
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July 29, 2025
For the first time, Vanuatu Bislama Language Week is being officially celebrated in New Zealand and for Ni-Vanuatu seasonal workers toiling in the orchards of Pukekohe, they are feeling a sense of pride. The week marks a historic addition to the...
King hailed as nature ‘leader’ at event to drive private money into biodiversity
Suffolk News
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June 25, 2025
The King shook hands with a “gorilla” and was made a “care-holder” of an area of pristine Pacific ocean as he attended an event on driving finance into nature protection. Ministers, indigenous leaders and businesses and investors representing...
Summary: Regent’s 2027-28 Season at a Glance
Cruise Industry News
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Regent Seven Seas Cruises recently announced 2027-28 season includes global itineraries. Cruise Industry News takes a closer look at the company’s deployment plans, which include the first full season of the new Seven Seas Prestige. Africa and...
Poly - Will and Grace: From car chats to voices from the heart
Pacific Media Network
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An idea for a vodcast series originated from car rides where Te Rito journalism alumni William Sangster and Grace Tinetali-Fiavaai engaged in “deep and meaningful” conversations about life. The inspiration grew into a four-part vodcast series...
Best Designed Books In Aotearoa Revealed
Scoop
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PANZ Book Design awards shortlist. Photo/Supplied. Beautifully designed books are in the spotlight with the announcement today of the finalists for the 2025 PANZ Book Design Awards. The Publishers Association of New Zealand Te Rau o Tākupu (PANZ)...
How Samoa's Ballroom scene is carving space for Pacific futures
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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July 17, 2025
On a warm Tuesday night in Fugalei in Apia, Samoa's capital, the air hums with anticipation as a local hall fills with young people. With the Boom Kaisi Ball just days away, Pacific Rainbow+ youth have gathered for a series of workshops designed...
Pacific health expert questions impact of new medical school on Pacific representation
Pacific Media Network
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A Pacific health expert doubts a new medical school at the University of Waikato will change the representation of Pacific people in medicine. Speaking to PMN News, Sir Dr Collin Tukuitonga, the Associate Dean at the University of Auckland, raises...
Pacific News Briefs: Award-Winning Māori Short Film
Samoa News
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June 23, 2025
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — An award-winning short film, which honors the resilience of Māori youth, has been named a finalist at the New Zealand International Film Festival. Written and directed by Aroha Awarau (Ngāti Maru, Ngāti Porou, Niue,...
Pacific news in brief for 24 July
RNZ
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July 24, 2025
Buka jail, Bougainville Photo: Supplied Bougainville - prisoners Reports out of the Papua New Guinea region of Bougainville say prison warders are illegally freeing offenders from jail. The Post-Courier reports the warders are bypassing legal...
Pacific project enhances early warning systems for island resilience
World Meteorological Organization
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July 24, 2025
Launched in January 2021, the project supported 14 Pacific Island Countries and Territories (PICTs) in enhancing their multi-hazard early warning systems (MHEWS) by addressing gaps in institutional governance, technical capacity, risk information...
Tonga's Disaster Office staff gain first aid skills to strengthen disaster response
Pacific Community (SPC)
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In response to Tonga's vulnerability to natural hazards such as cyclones, earthquakes, and tsunamis, the National Disaster Risk Management Office (NDRMO) has implemented a Senior First Aid Training programme aimed at improving emergency...
Gateways and barriers to Starlink in the Pacific
Asia Times
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July 24, 2025
In the past few years, Starlink’s satellite internet service has become available across much of the Pacific. This has created new challenges for regulators in Pacific Island countries: some have promoted Starlink while others have banned it. Elon...
Indian Passport Gets Global Boost: 77th rank, access to 59 countries without visa
Organiser Weekly
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In a major stride for Indian travellers, the Henley Passport Index 2025 has upgraded India’s passport ranking from 85th to 77th, reflecting a significant improvement in global mobility. Indian passport holders can now travel to 59 countries...
Irish passports have major travelling perk that most countries do not but people unaware
Galway Beo
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April 16, 2025
The Irish passport has been named the most powerful in the world. The Nomad Passport Index calculated this based on several factors, including the countries offering visa-free or visa-on-arrival access, the allowance of dual citizenship and global...
Philippine passport jumps 3 places in global rankings
Gulf News
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Why passport rankings differ Different passport indices report slightly varying ranks and visa-free counts — for instance, one source (the Passport Index) ranks the Philippine passport 69th with access to 79 countries. The Henley Passport Index...
Irish passport holders given incredible travel perk other countries don’t have
RSVP Live
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April 15, 2025
The Irish passport has been named the most powerful in the world. The Nomad Passport Index calculated this based on several factors, including the countries offering visa-free or visa-on-arrival access, the allowance of dual citizenship and global...