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China boosts Pacific ties, flags policing collaboration
The West Australian
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May 29, 2025
China has sought to stamp its authority in the Pacific against Australian wishes, hosting island leaders while searching for a greater security foothold in the region. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi wrapped up a two-day summit with a clutch of...
Chinese FM meets with guests from Pacific Island countries
Xinhua News Agency
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XIAMEN, May 28 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday held individual meetings with foreign guests attending the Third China-Pacific Island Countries Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Xiamen, east China's Fujian Province. When...
Pacific Language Weeks Has New Addition For 2025
Scoop
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Photo/Supplied Bislama, the official language of Vanuatu, has been added to the list of Pacific Language Weeks to be celebrated in Porirua in 2025. Language weeks are important to our city as they highlight the diversity, language, heritage and...
Auditor General highlights recurring challenges in the recent audit report of the government
Television Niue
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July 11, 2025
While recognising recent improvements, the Auditor General’s report to the Niue Assembly highlighted recurring issues and challenges for the Niue government in terms of its capability and capacity to prepare its financial statements for annual...
Wang Yi calls for win-win global climate governance system with Niue
CGTN
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China is ready to work with Niue to uphold the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities and jointly build a fair, reasonable, cooperative and win-win global climate governance system, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on...
China hosts Pacific Island nations in bid to bolster diplomatic, trade ties
Al Jazeera
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China is hosting a high-level meeting with 11 Pacific Island nations as it seeks to deepen ties and build what it calls a “closer” community with “a shared future” in the strategic region. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is chairing the meeting...
Pacific ‘story sovereignty’ top of mind on World Press Freedom Day
Asia Pacific Report
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May 5, 2025
By Michelle Curran of Pasifika TV World Press Freedom Day is a poignant reminder that journalists and media workers are essential for a healthy, functioning society — including the Pacific. Held annually on May 3, World Press Freedom Day prompts...
Tourists in awe of Niue’s pristine environment
Television Niue
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May 5, 2025
Alofi was a hype activity as tourists from the Silver Cloud cruise ship disembarked last Thursday at the capital. Tourists had a chance to go sightseeing, buy souvenirs from local vendors and go on adventures like snorkeling and kayaking. BCN News...
Pacific Aviation Safety Office to focus on Pacific regional cooperation and operational stability
Pacific News Service
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Fostering Pacific regional cooperation and organisational operational stability are the focus for the Pacific Aviation Safety Office (PASO) over the next twelve months to enable continued delivery of aviation safety and security Member services...
Niue’s tropical cyclone season ends
Television Niue
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May 6, 2025
The Director of the Niue Met service Mrs Rossy Mitiepo says that while the cyclone season has ended, the possibility of cyclones forming outside the season is rare but not impossible. Niue’s Official Tropical Cyclone Season for 2024/2025 ended on...
China to host Pacific foreign ministers for first in-person summit in Xiamen
RNZ
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May 26, 2025
Foreign Minister Wang Yi will chair the meeting in Xiamen scheduled for 28-29 May. Photo: AP / Mark Schiefelbein, file photo Pacific Islands foreign ministers will be gathering in Fujian province for the third China-Pacific Island Countries...
Niuean author launches second book
Television Niue
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May 1, 2025
The Niue Art Festival last week included the launch of “Tales of Niue Nukututaha,” a new bilingual (Niuean and English) book featuring Niuean stories and history. Author Zora Feilo says the book was her reinterpretation of Niuean myths and...
Tonga joins foreign minister’s high-level China-Pacific talks in Xiamen
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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May 21, 2025
Tonga will take part in China’s key Pacific foreign ministers’ meeting next week, highlighting deepening regional ties. Crown Prince and Minister for Foreign Affairs Tupouto‘a ‘Ulukalala will represent Tonga at the Third China–Pacific Island...
Bolwer Bloomfield works on Team Niue selection
RNZ
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May 23, 2025
Bloomfield follows through with her bowls at the New Zealand Nationals in early January 2025. She won the women's pairs title at the event. Photo: New Zealand Bowls Niue's bowler Olivia Bloomfield is continuing to build her own record and hoping...
Auditor General presents report findings to Niue Assembly
Television Niue
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May 23, 2025
A special meeting of the Fono Ekepule took place on Wednesday to hear from New Zealand’s Auditor General-John Ryan as he presented his report findings on the audit of the accounts for 2022, 2023 and 2024. BCN News spoke with Ryan after his...
Document a milestone on Niue’s safety and security
Television Niue
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May 23, 2025
The Niue Government yesterday officially launched the Niue National Security Strategy 2025 -2029. The strategy focuses on the safety and security of its people, the protection of its way of life, and its role in contributing to regional and global...
Pacific Islands News Roundup – Apr. 18-24, 2025
Pacific Islands Report
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April 24, 2025
Political Leadership and Regionalism, Peace and Security ‘Pope of the People’: Pacific mourns pontiff’s passing (PMN) Pacific Islands Forum Troika leaders write to US President Trump (Solomon Star) Pacific ‘needs predictability’ in a ‘changing...
Pacific cardinal says his Pope vote will consider Catholics in PNG, Solomon Islands
RNZ
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April 28, 2025
Cardinal Sir John Ribat pays tribute to the late Pope Francis. Photo: Archdiocese of Suva Papua New Guinea's Catholic Church cardinal says he will have his region's interests in mind when he votes for the new pope. The Vatican has announced the...
Niue Arts Festival opening draws crowd
Television Niue
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April 26, 2025
It was a full house as people turned up to the official opening of the Niue Arts Festival 2025 in their colorful attires at the old Fale Fono Foyer on Tuesday night. Invited guests, locals and tourists showed up in numbers to celebrate Niue’s...
Young Pacific leaders talanoa on Ocean Health
TP+
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May 19, 2025
John Pulu | Presenter/ Reporter/Director A youth leadership conference for young Pacific People was held in French Polynesia earlier this year. Focusing on ocean prosperity, security and sustainability, it was part of the ‘Young Pacific Leaders...