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New Zealand’s Daily Blog backs compulsory military service
World Socialist Web Site
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May 8, 2025
The Daily Blog, which supports New Zealand’s opposition Labour and Green Parties, published an article on May 5 enthusiastically endorsing right-wing New Zealand Herald columnist Matthew Hooton’s proposal for compulsory military training. New...
Study reveals regional risk factors driving heart disease in Asia and Oceania
Medical News
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May 9, 2025
A new study puts the spotlight on the rising burden of ischemic heart disease across Southeast Asia, East Asia and Oceania, and calls for localized, equity-focused interventions in these regions. The researchers identified region-specific,...
58 Visa-Free Countries for Indians to Explore in 2025: Complete Travel List and Details
Techstory
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May 6, 2025
Indian travelers are enjoying greater freedom to explore the world, with the latest Henley Passport Index ranking the Indian passport 81st globally in 2025. While this position reflects a slight drop from the previous year, it still grants Indian...
Good news for Indian travellers! You can now visit THESE 58 countries without visa — check full list
Mint
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May 6, 2025
Being able to fly to a country without the hassle of applying for a visa is a luxury that travellers around the world aspire to. With visa procedures often involving extensive documentation, long queues, and unpredictable processing times, having...
Niue and Solomon Islands Review Labor Mobility Pilot
Solomon Times
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April 2, 2025
This mid-term review is a precursor to a final assessment scheduled for July 2025, which will focus on identifying ways to enhance the current arrangements and ensure effective management of the labour mobility of semi-skilled and skilled Solomon...
PNG Tourism launches Business Confidence Survey Report
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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May 7, 2025
The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) and the Papua New Guinea Tourism Promotion Authority (PNGTPA) have jointly released Papua New Guinea’s inaugural Business Confidence Index (BCI) report, offering crucial insights into the current business...
PACER Plus Joint Committee Charts Strategic Path Forward for Pacific Trade and Development
Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation
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May 7, 2025
HONIARA, Solomon Islands – The Eighth Meeting of the PACER Plus Joint Committee concluded on Tuesday 6 May 2025 in Honiara, Solomon Islands, bringing together senior government officials from Australia, Cook Islands, Kiribati, New Zealand, Niue,...
Bank South Pacific on US tariffs, financial inclusion
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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May 8, 2025
THE newly announced US tariffs (by the United State of America) on Papua New Guinea is limited, however, the broader regional implications are more concerning. Bank South Pacific Financial Group (BSP) chief executive officer Mark Robinson when...
Strong wind warning remains for Niue
Television Niue
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May 8, 2025
Weather forecast updated for Niue at 8:00AM today, Wednesday 7th May 2025, a strong wind warning remains in force for Niue land areas. According to the Niue Met Service, a high pressure system to the far south of Niue generates and directs strong...
A new Pacific Language Week in Porirua
Wellington Scoop
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News from Porirua City Council 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,...
Indian Passport Holders Can Travel Visa-Free To 58 Countries: Check Full List From Thailand, Maldives, Mauritius, And More
India.com
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Home Destination Indian Passport Holders Can Travel Visa Free To Countries Check Full List From Thailand Maldives Mauritius And More Indian citizens can visit 58 countries without needing a visa, making international travel easier and more...
Pacific officials attend Paris Agreements Article 13 training
Cook Island News
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April 2, 2025
The workshop was hosted in Rarotonga and was attended by delegations from Niue, Samoa, Tuvalu and the Solomon Islands. Supplied / 25033131 Climate Change Cook Islands hosted a sub-regional workshop last week focusing on the Paris Agreement Article...
PM Manele receives FSM’s Non-Resident Ambassador to SI
Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation
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April 2, 2025
Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele today received a courtesy call from the visiting Federated States of Micronesia’s (FSM) non-resident ambassador to Solomon Islands, His Excellency (H.E) Carson Sigrah. H.E Sigrah, who is based in Suva, Fiji,...
Reinforcing diplomatic ties: New Zealand appoints Pati Gagau as new envoy to Kiribati
Pacific Media Network
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New Zealand has appointed Pati Gagau as its next High Commissioner to Kiribati. The announcement follows a cancelled ministerial visit and a review of development aid that strained diplomatic ties earlier this year. In a statement, Foreign Affairs...
FIFA takes World Cup rights tenders to New Zealand, Pacific Islands
Sportcal
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April 30, 2025
Soccer's global governing body FIFA has launched tender processes in New Zealand and the Pacific Islands covering the next three FIFA World Cups – two men's and one women's. Specifically, a tender has been launched covering the 2026 (Mexico, the...
Niue family adventures: Swim with whales, explore caves, and more with your kids
The New Zealand Herald
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March 29, 2025
Touching down in Niue after a quick three-and-a-half-hour flight from Auckland, you are greeted with not only warm temperatures all year round, but the most warm and hospitable welcome possible. It’s best to pre-arrange a rental car for your...
Fiji donates Weight sets to boost Trade accuracy in Niue and Tuvalu
Pacific News Service
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Niue and Tuvalu’s ability to ensure accurate trade measurements has received a major boost with the official handover of precision test weight sets from Fiji, part of a regional push to strengthen quality infrastructure across the Pacific. “These...
Niue Rugby League: Building bridges from grassroots level to global competition
Pacific Media Network
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The growth of Pacific rugby league over the past several years is undeniable, with teams such as Toa Sāmoa, Fiji Bati, and Mate Ma’a Tonga making a significant impact globally. But one island remains absent from this conversation: Niue. Niue Rugby...
World Media Freedom Day: What's Happening in the Pacific
RNZ
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May 2, 2025
PINA media summit 2024 in Niue Photo: Stefan Armbruster Today, May 3, marks World Press Freedom Day, a global reminder of the essential role media freedom plays in upholding democracy and accountability. This year's theme, "Strengthening Media...
Pacific Ministers endorse Port Moresby Declaration on Regional Aviation Safety and Security
Pacific News Service
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Ministers responsible for civil aviation and senior aviation officials from 14 Pacific Islands States convened virtually this week to endorse the Port Moresby Declaration formalising their shared commitments to progressing important Pacific...