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FNU’s College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences – School of Medicine | A history 1886 – 1971
The Fiji Times
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August 22, 2025
Fiji became a British colony in 1874, driven largely by economic struggles. The situation deteriorated in 1875 when Ratu Cakobau and his party returned from Sydney carrying measles. The epidemic devastated the non-immune Fijian population, killing...
Niue Celebrates 50 Years Of Self-Governing
Scoop
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50th Flag Raising Ceremony / Supplied: Govt of Niue Alofi, Niue – 19 October 2024 – The Government of Niue announced today its commemoration of 50 years as a self-governing state, celebrating half a century of sovereignty, diplomacy, and...
Niue Primary School receive donation of 10 ukulele
Television Niue
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October 7, 2024
Niue Primary School received a donation of 10 Ukuleles from Australian Ukulele Orchestra-Ian Porter recently. After a request from one of his former Student-Jason Mason (Jimbo) who has links to Niue for Ukuleles, this become a reality for Ian...
Hologa Niue ‘bringing everyone together’
Pacific Media Network
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A groundbreaking announcement from Three Star Nation, a global network of youth descendants from Hakupu village in Niue, has captured the attention of the Niue community. Earlier this week, Three Star Nation was excited to announce Hologa Niue,...
Niue’s Strategic Diplomatic Expansion
The Diplomat
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September 25, 2024
Establishing a diplomatic presence is crucial for nations seeking to bolster their international stature, and for Niue, the opening of an honorary consulate in Japan represents a significant stride in its quest for greater global recognition....
Niue Hosts The 7th Pacific Media Summit
Scoop
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Alofi, Niue – 25 September 2024 – The Prime Minister of Niue and Minister of Broadcasting Corporation Niue, Hon. Dalton Tagelagi officially opened the 7th Pacific Media Summit being hosted with Pacific Islands News Association (PINA), and the Niue...
Niue Government launches website for 50 Years Celebration
Television Niue
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September 26, 2024
The Government of Niue has unveiled its new website on www.gov.nu in celebration of 50 years of Niue self-governance. According to a Government release on Tuesday stated the website is designed to showcase the island nation’s history and culture...
Niue PM Dalton Tagelagi opens 7th Pacific Media Summit with focus on press freedoms and regional challenges
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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September 25, 2024
The 7th Pacific Media Summit, co-hosted by the Pacific Islands News Association (PINA) and the Niue Media Association, was officially opened by Niue’s Prime Minister, Hon. Dalton Tagelagi, at Avatele-Liolau Grounds. Prime Minister Tagelagi...
Niue Launches New Site, Celebrating 50 Years Of Self-Governance
Scoop
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Image/Supplied Alofi, Niue – 19 September 2024 – The Government of Niue has unveiled its new website (www.gov.nu) in celebration of 50 years of Niue self-governance. The website is designed to showcase the island nation’s history and culture and...
Hon Mona Ainu’u, Minister For Natural Resources, Niue
The National Tribune
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January 9, 2025
Laura: Minister Ainu’u, thank you so much for your time. Why did you want to be involved in this Summit? What’s the importance of it? Minister Ainu’u: Oh my God. Why not? I mean, this is something that when I got the invitation, and I so...
A young Niuean’s journey of identity, resilience and innovation
Pacific Media Network
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As a young Niuean-European growing up in Christchurch, Tanaki Fasi’s childhood was a mix of cultural pride and the struggle to belong in a city with a small Pacific community. “When I started High School, there were only nine of us Pacific...
45 Countries Nigerians Can Travel To Without A Visa In 2025
Biz Watch Nigeria
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August 21, 2025
The Nigerian passport, ranked 94th globally and 43rd in Africa by the 2025 Henley Passport Index, now gives citizens access to 45 destinations worldwide. While mobility still lags behind European and North American counterparts, Nigerians can...
How Fisheries Shaped Taiwan’s Pacific Diplomacy: A Case Study from Australia
Taiwan Insight
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August 21, 2025
Written by Jess Marinaccio. Image credit: Fishing boats near Kaohsiung in southern Taiwan by the author. With the Kuomintang’s retreat to Taiwan in 1949, the Republic of China (ROC) became a fishing nation. Although claiming to control all of...
Honouring ‘creativity, culture, and talent’ at Pacific Fusion Fashion Show 2024
Pacific Media Network
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Fashionistas in Tāmaki Makaurau were treated to an evening filled with vibrant colour, gorgeous textiles, and bodacious Pacific beauty in the final standalone runway of the Pacific Fusion Fashion Show (PFFS). A partnership deal announcement...
‘Constitution belongs to everybody’: Niue Speaker Douglas
Pacific News Service
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The Speaker of the Niue Assembly says the recent referendum has significantly improved the role of the Parliamentary Select Committee. Hima Douglas, who has served as Speaker since 2020, shared his insights into Niue’s parliamentary processes. He...
USP offers flexible, quality education across the region
Fijivillage
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The University of the South Pacific (USP) is one of the biggest multi-mode universities in the Commonwealth, offering face-to-face, blended and online learning options for students. The 2024 Global Education Monitoring Report for the Pacific,...
Island Vibes unleashes Tonga Tū Ketau Tuē: A celebration of Tongan identity and language
Pacific Media Network
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Vibes are high as a tsunami of red reaches the shores of Aotearoa to celebrate Uike Kātoanga’i ‘o e lea faka-Tonga - Tonga Language Week. Auckland-based nine-piece band, Island Vibes, has welcomed the rush of MMT pride with the release of their...
Hīkoi mō te Tiriti: Cook Islands, Niue in powerful show of solidarity
Pacific Media Network
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Hundreds of people gathered in the Cook Islands and Niue on Tuesday to support the March for the Treaty. As thousands marched to the New Zealand Parliament, a sense of unity and solidarity was felt among supporters of the Hīkoi mō te Tiriti who...
Hifi Ulu: An old Niuean custom and a young boy’s journey into manhood
The New Zealand Herald
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October 23, 2024
Hair is considered tapu for many cultures, especially for Māori and Pasifika peoples. In Niue, a boy’s long, uncut hair is a proud symbol of his heritage. When the time is right, a hair-cutting ceremony is performed to signal a rite of passage and...
Prime Minister of Niue arrives in Azerbaijan
Azertag
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November 10, 2024
Baku, November 10, AZERTAC Dalton Emani Makamau Tagelagi, Prime Minister of Niue, arrived in Azerbaijan on November 10 to participate in the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP29) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. At...