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‘It feels like family’: Multi-ethnic people with their flags for Hīkoi mō Te Tiriti
Pacific Media Network
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Hundreds of Māngere locals, Tāngata Whenua, Tāngata Tiriti, and Tagata Moana lined Oruarangi Road ready to receive the Hīkoi mō Te Tiriti. The national hīkoi is taking a stand against ACT’s Treaty Principles Bill having started in the Far North...
Earthquake Terror In Russia: Wrecked Ports To Stranded Whales— Viral Videos Capture 8.8 Tsunami Wrath; How Far Is The Extent Of Damage?
News24
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July 30, 2025
Russia remains in shock, grappling with the unfolding events since Tuesday’s earthquake struck at 11:24 a.m. local time. The United States Geological Survey reported the quake’s epicentre was 78 miles from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, the...
‘My heart is for Niue’: Beauty queen reflects on ‘heartwarming’ trip
Pacific Media Network
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An international beauty pageant contestant, who has overcome criticism about her roots, wants to inspire others from Niue to be proud of their heritage - especially after her moving trip back to her homeland. Miss Niue International and Miss Face...
7 Niueans honored at the Niue National Awards 2024
Television Niue
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October 22, 2024
Seven Niueans were honored at the Niue National Awards 2024 held at the 50th Anniversary Celebration last Saturday. The award recognises individuals for their long-standing service, voluntary contributions, demonstrated innovation, and...
King Charles III sends video message of well wishes to Niue
Television Niue
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October 22, 2024
His Majesty King Charles III sent in a Constitution Day message to the people of Niue via a two minute video that was broadcasted during the 50th Anniversary celebration last Saturday. “I very much hope that all Niueans can take particular pride n...
An ‘incredible celebration’ of culture
SunLive
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November 5, 2024
This year’s Pasifika Festival in the Bay was an “incredible celebration” of Pacific identities, languages and cultures. Between 8-10,000 people arrived in Katikati to be part of the festival which was held at Katikati College. This year there were...
Papua New Guinea to host 2025 Pacific Education Ministers meeting
TP+
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October 28, 2024
Photo: Supplied Papua New Guinea will be the first Pacific Island nation to host the 2025 Conference of Pacific Education Ministers Meeting (CPEM). To be held from March 18-20, 2025 in Port Moresby, CPEM 2025 will gather Education Ministers from...
Ōtara artist carves out Niuean history
Pacific Media Network
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The roar of dirt bikes and echoes of laughter fill the town centre, only to fade into the serene calm of an Auckland gallery where white backdrops highlight each waka on display. Ōtara veteran Sully Paea, of Niuean descent, is showcasing his first...
‘I wouldn’t miss it’: Tauranga Moana hosts Toi Kiri: Indigenous Arts Festival
Te Ao Maori News
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Tauranga Moana is hosting a “must not miss” Toi Kiri: Indigenous Arts Festival celebrating traditional body marking from around the world in Mount Maunganui this weekend. “I wouldn’t miss it. Even if I wasn’t into art, I wouldn’t miss it,” Toi...
I don’t know Niue, but Niue knows me
Pacific Media Network
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For two weeks I was asked: “Ko hai e higoa haau? Ko hai e tau matua?” I would reply: “Ko au ko Matt Manukuo, Ko tama Luka Manukuo au” Even though I had been absent from Niue for five years and didn’t recognise many faces, the people of Niue knew...
Book written by Niuean Children on culture and experience launched
Television Niue
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October 23, 2024
A book written by Niuean children for Niuean children was launched last the Niue Primary School last week. The book was written by about 40 Niuean children on the island and abroad from as far as Japan, Canada and Norway. Author David Riley said...
NZ announces more funding to support development in Niue
Television Niue
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October 22, 2024
In a statment last night on their NZ High Commission to Niue Facebook post,19 October 2024 marks 50 years of Niue’s self-governance in free association with New Zealand. It states the special constitutional partnership between New Zealand and Niue...
President joins Niue’s anniversary celebrations
FBC News
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October 20, 2024
From left: First Lady, Madam Vilomena Katonivere, Prime Minister of Niue, Hon. Dalton Tagelagi, President of the Republic of Fiji, His Excellency Ratu Wiliame Katonivere. [Source: Fiji Government/Facebook] President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere, along...
Newly launched children’s book celebrates Niue’s diaspora
Pacific Media Network
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A new collection of Pacific stories has launched its first of the series in Niue. The Niue book is the first book in the Reading Warriors Moana Oceania series, which invited children of Niue heritage from around the world to tell stories of Niue...
Cook Islands deal has ‘nothing to do with military or security agenda’, says Chinese ambassador
RNZ
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August 11, 2025
By Losirene Lacanivalu, Cook Islands News People’s Republic of China (PRC) ambassador to New Zealand, Cook Islands and Niue, Wang Xiaolong, with Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown and Assistant to the Minister responsible for the Prime...
FBI upgrade enmeshes New Zealand in anti-China war plans
Friends of Socialist China
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August 18, 2025
In the following article, which was originally published on Consortium News, Mick Hall analyses how the recent visit to New Zealand by Kash Patel, Donald Trump’s far-right Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), where he announced a...
Pacific island Niue wants seat at Commonwealth leaders’ table
Islands Business
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October 23, 2024
As one of the signature events ahead of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), the 2024 Commonwealth Climate Breakfast this year focused on building consensus for climate finance targets in the run-up to COP 29. The packed room was...
‘Not in my lifetime’: Niue PM on independence and 50th celebrations
Pacific Media Network
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Planeloads of passengers are touching down in Niue, days out from the country’s 50th anniversary of their national constitution. For a country whose population usually sits around 1600, the coral atoll is now heaving with new and returning...
Constitution Day: Live updates from Niue
Pacific Media Network
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Thousands have been descending on Niue to mark the biggest day in their nation’s history. This Saturday 19th October, Niue will commemorate 50 years since the signing of their constitution and became a self-governing state in free association with...
Fahi Tapu He Vagahau Niue: Celebrations Begin for Niue Language Week
TP+
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October 14, 2024
The Niuean community across the country has kicked off celebrations this week for Vagahau Niue. This year’s theme, “Leveki mo e Feaki e Vagahau Niue ma Anoiha,” is focused on the importance of preserving the Niue language for future generations....