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Niue tackles teacher shortage
Pacific Media Network
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Niue is in critical need of teachers for the new school year. According to the Broadcasting Corporation of Niue, there are 15 teacher vacancies; 11 at Niue high school and four at Niue primary school. Niue’s Department of Education and the Niue...
Cook Islands’ China Shock: A ‘Frog in the Pot’ Moment for Pacific Security
The Diplomat
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February 18, 2025
Last week the Cook Island government’s plan to upgrade its strategic relationship with the People’s Republic of China made global headlines. The deal will open the way for dual-use infrastructure facilities in the Cook Islands. The new deal has...
New book chronicles the legacy of ‘Pacific icon’ Marjorie Crocombe
Cook Island News
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February 22, 2025
The launch event, at USP Cook Islands, Tuesday 25 February at 11am, will include readings, discussions and an opportunity to purchase copies of the book. SUPPLIED/25022102 A new book, Marjorie Crocombe – e va’ine toa, e rangatira, honours the...
Fish aggregation devices for Pacific islands tuna fishery
Cosmos
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February 23, 2025
The threat of climate change has spurred the UN’s Green Climate Fund to provide a grant for 14 Pacific Island nations to purchase fish aggregation devices and other tools to manage food security risks associated with future tuna catches. The grant...
Thousands gather for Niue’s first-ever cultural festival
Pacific Media Network
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The inaugural Hologa Niue Festival captivated thousands in Manukau as Niueans from around the world gathered to celebrate their cultural heritage, marking a monumental step forward in preserving and sharing Niue’s cultural legacy with the world....
Pacific Tourism Organisation’s First-Ever Business Confidence Index in Kiribati Unveils Local Businesses’ on Tourism Development
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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December 3, 2024
The Pacific Tourism Organisation’s Pacific Tourism Data Initiative (PTDI) completed its first-ever Business Confidence Index survey (BCI) in Kiribati, offering invaluable insights into local businesses’ views on tourism in the country. Conducted...
Pacific Tourism Organisation Showcases the Pacific’s Beauty at China International Travel Mart 2024
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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December 2, 2024
The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO), alongside six member countries—Kiribati, Cook Islands, Niue, Solomon Islands, Tonga, and Vanuatu—proudly participated in the China International Travel Mart (CITM) 2024, Asia’s largest travel trade event....
Pacific leaders join forces ahead of landmark climate summit
Pacific News Service
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Pacific leaders Thursday (08 July) met COP26 President Alok Sharma to set out their priorities for the major climate change summit in November. Underscoring what is at stake for the Pacific, leaders and Ministers from 11 countries across the...
Is U.S diplomatic recognition of Cook Islands and Niue in question?
Pacific News Service
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By Michael Walsh U.S President Donald Trump recently announced that he intends to nominate Jared Novelly to serve as the U.S Ambassador to New Zealand. One of the questions that begs is whether the Trump administration will continue to extend...
14 Pacific Island countries receive a major grant to manage one third of the world’s tuna in the face of the climate crisis
Pacific Community (SPC)
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Fololina Avia, received an ADB funded small business grant to expand her "Lady Edwina" fishing company and stall at the Apia fish market. Copyright Asian Development Bank/ Flickr Creative Commons The programme, with a total value of US$156.8 M –...
Pasifika Festival 2025: Celebrating The Heartbeat Of The Pacific In Tāmaki Makaurau
Scoop
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Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland will come alive with the vibrant sights, sounds, and flavours of the Pacific, as the beloved Pasifika Festival returns to Western Springs Park on Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 March 2025. One of the largest Pacific cultural...
Chief Justice attends Pacific Judicial meet in NZ
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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February 20, 2025
BY BELLIAM IOMU Chief Justice Sir Gibbs Salika attended the 2025 Pacific Judicial Conference (PJC) in New Zealand, accompanied by his team of delegates. Those that accompanied the Chief Justice included Justice Nerrie Eliakim, Justice John Carey,...
Pacific Community calls out urgency of climate Loss and Damage finance for frontline island nations
Pacific Community (SPC)
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This feature is a collaboration between IPS News and the Pacific Community. Written by Catherine Wilson Credit: IPS Advancing development of the new Climate Loss and Damage Fund was a key call by Pacific Island nations at the COP29 United Nations...
Pacific news and sports in brief for 6 December
RNZ
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December 6, 2024
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele Photo: Pacific Islands Forum Solomon Islands - vote Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele is set to face a no-confidence vote in parliament. In-Depth Solomons reports notice of the motion,...
Pacific Community Calls Out Urgency of Climate Loss and Damage Finance for Frontline Island Nations
Inter Press Service
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December 10, 2024
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‘More severe’: Niue faces new Covid surge
Pacific Media Network
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Since Covid-19 mandates were lifted, Niue and the rest of the world have returned to a more normal way of life. But last month, the tiny Pacific island nation experienced a resurgence of Covid-19, with 150 reported cases, putting Niue at risk...
Weather outlook for the island
Television Niue
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February 20, 2025
A strong wind advisory was issued by the Niue Met Office yesterday with two low pressure systems within the vicinity of the island. Because of these low pressure systems strong winds are expected over the coming days. For today, a trough of low...
‘Dawn of a new era’: First-ever Niue festival encourages cultural revival
Pacific Media Network
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Excitement is at an all-time high for Niue communities in New Zealand, as a first-ever festival brings together hundreds of tagata Niue. The Hologa Niue festival kicks off this Saturday, and Three Star Nation Strategic Director Eunique Ikiua says...
Search for families of Niue’s 7 coast-watchers continues
Television Niue
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February 19, 2025
According to a news article by PMN Niue last month, ongoing efforts have surfaced to recognize Pacific Islanders involved in coast watching during World War II. This includes seven young Niuean men that served during this period The New Zealand...
Tonga’s EU-Trade deal approval to boost exports
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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February 19, 2025
Tonga has officially been approved to join the EU-Pacific interim Economic Partnership Agreement (iEPA), a move that promises to open up new trade opportunities for the island nation. The approval was confirmed during the 10th EU-Pacific Trade...