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Pacific youth workers empowered through support, community and development
Pacific Media Network
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A young Pacific worker says the new initiative, Pou Pasifika, has helped transform her life. The programme, launched in Māngere on Thursday, aims to support and uplift Pasifika youth in the workforce, providing them with a sense of community and...
Pacific youth workers empowered through support, community and development
Pacific Media Network
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A young Pacific worker says the new initiative, Pou Pasifika, has helped transform her life. The programme, launched in Māngere on Thursday, aims to support and uplift Pasifika youth in the workforce, providing them with a sense of community and...
Niue receives more global recognition’
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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March 19, 2025
Time Magazine has named Niue on their World’s Greatest Places 2025 list. More specifically Niue Blue Island Experiences was highlighted on the list. “To be named on the Time World’s Greatest Places 2025 list is a reflection of the collaboration of...
$2m to complete Fale Niue two-storey multi-purpose building
Cook Island News
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April 29, 2025
The construction of the new Cook Islands Niue Community and Friends (CINCF) Fale Niue two-storey multi-purpose building project in Tupapa has entered its second stage. MELINA ETCHES/25042831 or 2812 The construction of the new Cook Islands Niue...
Educator takes on challenge for district parliamentary seat
Talamua
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May 1, 2025
Apia, Samoa – 01 April 2025 – A former educator, Tonu’u Fuamoli Amituana’i Misi has taken up the challenge to contest the Vaimauga 4 district parliamentary seat in the upcoming general elections. The seat is currently held by Faualo Harry Schuster...
‘I just rocked up’: how Australians abroad cast their vote, from Moscow to the Maldives
The Guardian
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April 30, 2025
When Laura Cross walked out of the Australian embassy in Buenos Aires this week, she celebrated by searching for a “democracy hotdog” – to tide over her cravings for the classic election-day sausage sizzle. Cross, who has been travelling through...
ANZAC services held across Pacific
RNZ
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April 26, 2025
Australian and New Zealand Consul Generals Annelise Young [left] and Mary Thurston [right] with New Caledonia officials at ANZAC Day dawn service in Nouméa – 25 April 2025 Photo: Gouvernement de la Nouvelle-Calédonie The ANZAC Day Dawn service...
Pacific couple celebrate 10 years of success in entertainment and events industry
Pacific Media Network
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Trevor and Elizabeth Palupe-Grant are proud parents of four daughters and the directors of their premier events company, Limelight DJ & Entertainment. What started as a love story has evolved into a successful journey for this dynamic duo in the...
Niue Blue makes it to worlds greatest places 2025 on TIME article
Television Niue
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March 19, 2025
Niue Blue has made it to the TIME article of the World’s Most Greatest Place for 2025 published last week on their website. Niue Blue Managing Director-Evan Barclay said they are absolutely humbled with this announcement and very happy to share...
Fana Café: A culinary revival on Niue’s shores to honour tradition
Pacific Media Network
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A small yet charming café in Niue is winning the hearts of locals and tourists alike. Fana Café, operated by 41-year-old Niuean Chris Skinner and his family, brings 23 years of culinary experience from abroad to the small Pacific island nation....
Sidney Lui to lead Team Niue at Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games
Pacific Media Network
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Preparations for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow are underway, with Team Niue recently selecting Sidney Lui to lead their delegation. Lui, a respected sports leader from the small Pacific island nation, steps back into the role with a clear...
Pacific news in brief for 18 March
RNZ
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March 18, 2025
Photo: 123rf.com Fiji - health Authorities are yet to find out what caused the illness of a group of tourists who were hospitalised on the Coral Coast in December. Seven tourists became severely ill after drinking cocktails at a five-star resort....
'We will remember': Pacific nations unite to honour a legacy of courage and mateship
Pacific Media Network
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Millions of people around the world, including those in the Pacific, took time on Friday to honour the brave individuals who fought alongside New Zealand and Australia in World War I. This year marked 110 years since the ANZAC troops landed at...
ANZAC: Call for greater recognition of Pacific Islands' contributions
Pacific Media Network
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As Aotearoa prepares to mark ANZAC Day, two political leaders from opposite sides of the aisle are united in calling for greater recognition of Pacific people's contribution to the country’s military history. Veterans Minister and Associate...
Veterans Ministers to honour Niuean service personnel to New Zealand and Pacific on ANZAC day
TP+
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April 22, 2025
Photo: Inside Government Veterans Minister and Associate Defence Minister Chris Penk will visit Niue this week to honour the contribution of Niuean service personnel to New Zealand and the Pacific on Anzac Day. “New Zealand shares a deep and...
Veterans Minister To Attend Anzac Day Services In Niue
Scoop
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Hon Chris Penk Minister for Veterans Associate Minister of Defence Veterans Minister and Associate Defence Minister Chris Penk will visit Niue this week to honour the contribution of Niuean service personnel to New Zealand and the Pacific on Anzac...
‘A marvelous man’ – Niue priest pays homage to Pope Francis
Television Niue
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April 23, 2025
Niue’s only Catholic priest has joined millions across the world in honoring His Holiness Pope Francis following his death. According a press release issued by the Vatican office, the 88-year-old pontiff died of stroke, followed by a coma and...
Pacific extends European Union marine deal
The Fiji Times
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March 14, 2025
The Pacific-European Union Marine Partnership (PEUMP) has been extended to September 1. The extension agreement was formalised at the Honiara Summit in the Solomon Islands by the European Union, the Government of Sweden, the Pacific Islands Forum...
Pacific Islands News Roundup – Feb. 28–Mar. 6, 2025
Pacific Islands Report
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March 6, 2025
Political Leadership, Regionalism, Peace and Security Samoa PM Fiame survives second vote of no confidence (PMN) Pacific Islands Forum SG stresses unity and accountability at RMI Nuclear Victims Remembrance Day (PACNEWS) Vanuatu PM calls for...
Dengue, and influenza outbreaks rampant in the Pacific
Samoa News
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April 21, 2025
Apia, SAMOA — Several health outbreaks are being monitored across the Pacific, including the flu in Niue, and dengue in Tonga and Fiji. Niue's health division is monitoring an outbreak of influenza A virus. The outbreak was declared on 26 March...