WASHINGTON, Sept. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A groundbreaking effort led by Pacific Island leaders to safeguard the ocean took a major step forward today, with the Bezos Earth Fund announcing $37.5 million USD in grants to support marine...
MANILA, PHILIPPINES (3 February 2025) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has appointed Emma Veve as Director General of its Pacific Department (PARD), where she will be responsible for the department’s vision and strategy in the subregion....
The programme is open to motivated people living in or from Pacific Island countries and territories or the Asia-Pacific, who are: An adult of 18 years or older Eager to learn about the leadership skills required for disaster risk reduction...
SAMOA, February 18 - Taumeasina Island Resort, Tuesday 18 February 18:30pm Talofa lava and good evening to you all. I am happy to join you this evening to bid farewell to Mr. Themba Kalua, who has served with dedication and commitment as the...
Samoa hosted the United Nations Secretary-General, His Excellency Antonio Guterres on his official visit from 21st to 23rd August 2024. The UN Secretary-General’s visit to Samoa and the Pacific region not only brings global attention to the severe...
[PRESS RELEASE – 9 APRIL 2025] – The first ever certified local course for electric vehicle (EV) mechanics has been completed, with the participants receiving their certificates today in a ceremony held at the National University of Samoa (NUS)....
April 20-26, 2025 event emphasizes money is history you can hold in your hands COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, UNITED STATES, April 7, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- What do Homer Simpson, the Olympic games, Elvis Presley, and Superman have in common? They've...
[PRESS RELEASE Apia, SAMOA 01 April 2025] – The Global Environment Facility (GEF) Small Grants Programme (SGP) is once again supporting local communities who are at great risk from climate change due to their fragile ecosystems. Community-based...
So, the reality is that environmental multilateralism is sometimes messy and sometimes arduous. But even in complex geopolitical times, collaboration across borders and across our differences is the only option to protect the foundation of...
SPECIAL REPORT: By Te Aniwaniwa Paterson of Te Ao Māori News Māori and Pasifika leaders are leading climate adaptation, guided by ancestral knowledge and Indigenous principles to build resilience and shape global solutions. Last week, they played...
Cousins once removed Carolyn Lagahetau (Oratia's editorial director) and Mele Nemaia (author). Photo: Supplied/ Oratia Distinguished Niuean educator Mele Fakatali Nemaia is "retired" and back in Niue after decades of service to Niue language and...
Eight Pacific political climate champions heading into COP30 are providing a high-level regional line-up blending change and continuity on key priorities including Loss and Damage, Climate Finance, Gender and Social Inclusion, the Ocean-Climate...
More than 300 students from the Tokiofa Arts Academy are set to take the stage this weekend for what organisers are calling a “groundbreaking night” of Niuean cultural pride. The Season 2 showcase, titled Stories of Niue, is part of Faahi Tapu he...
It is estimated that there are 39,000 Niueans in Aotearoa and less than 2000 living on Niue. Photo: RNZ Pacific / Tiana Haxton A Niue language expert says despite more Niueans living in New Zealand than in Niue, the youth are eager to learn about...
Growing up far from her ancestral home of Niue, Miquel Sietu often felt the distance in more ways than one. Today, she is turning that feeling into purpose. She is dedicated to helping young Niueans in Australia rediscover their roots through...
A Southland mother is not letting the lack of Niueans in the Deep South keep her from celebrating Faahi Tapu he Vagahau Niue (Niue Language Week). Pacific Island Advisory Charitable Trust (PIACT) Whānau Ora navigator Tracey Taulu-Kuresa welcomed...
Cousins once removed Carolyn Lagahetau (Oratia's editorial director) and Mele Nemaia (author). Photo: Supplied/ Oratia Distinguished Niuean educator Mele Fakatali Nemaia is "retired" and back in Niue after decades of service to Niue language and...
Tourism rarely provides the perfect vacation experience that compels travelers to book return trips to the same destination. While some nations build thriving repeat visitor bases, others struggle to encourage tourists to come back for more. The...
When Niue creative Esa-Jayne Peika noticed that younger generations of New Zealand-born Niueans were losing touch with Vagahau Niue, she decided to take action. In 2019, Peika founded Tau Malolo Ha Niue, an Auckland-based cultural group that uses...
