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Mokotron: ‘Right from my first gig people were often on the edge of tears’
MOKOTRON: A Spiritually Charged Musical Journey Electronic music producer and academic Tiopira McDowell, known as MOKOTRON, is taking the Auckland...
Dame Whina Cooper’s legacy celebrated through mokopuna’s clothing collection
Dame Whina Cooper's Legacy Lives On Through New Clothing Collection A new clothing collection honoring Dame Whina Cooper, a trailblazer for Māori...
Te Tumu Herenga Waka, the oldest university marae in Aotearoa, reawakened after years-long closure
The Return of Te Tumu Herenga Waka: A New Era for Victoria University's Marae After being closed for over three years, the whare whakairo of Te Tumu...
In photos: Hineraumati Parade sweeps through Far North town of Kāeo
Kāepepē Rīhepa's Hineraumati Festival Celebrates Community Spirit in Kaeponga The annual Hineraumati Festival, held in Kaeponga, New Zealand, is a...
Palau’s leader Whipps advocates for ‘carbon free’ nuclear energy as a climate solution
Palau's President Sees Nuclear Energy as Alternative to Fossil Fuels In a recent interview with RNZ Pacific, Palau's President Surangel Whipps Jr.,...
PNG MP accuses politicians on arming warlords
Papua New Guinea MP Sounds Alarm on Armed Warlords A recent statement by a Papua New Guinea MP has sparked concerns about the growing issue of armed...
Environment groups in the Cook Islands demand proper public survey on seabed mining
Cook Islands Environmental Groups Urge Comprehensive Survey on Seabed Mining The Cook Islands government has faced growing criticism from local...
Increased funding to PNG police will enhance safety – minister
PNG Police Force to Receive Significant Funding Boost The Papua New Guinea police force is set to receive a substantial funding increase, thanks to...
Basketball: The inspiring journey of the Ah-Hing family from Tonga
The Ah-Hing Family's Inspiring Journey in Basketball For the Ah-Hing family, basketball is more than just a sport - it's a way to bond and represent...
Northern Marianas leaders meet Taiwan President Lai Ching-te in Guam
Taiwan President Lai Embarks on Pacific Tour, Meets Guam Governor and Senator The Republic of China (Taiwan), officially known as Taiwan, has...
Debt a concern in report on Pacific funding support
A Growing Concern: Debt-Related Development Funding in the Pacific A new report from Australia's Lowy Institute has shed light on the growing...
President Lai’s visit brings ‘blessings’ to Tuvalu
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te Visits Tuvalu, Strengthening Bilateral Relations The visit by Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te to Tuvalu has brought...
Whipps claims Palau’s media is ‘not ethical’ amid family-owned company’s defamation suit
Palau's President Calls for Rebuilding of Credible Media In a recent statement, Palau's President Surangel Whipps Jr has expressed concerns over the...
What the fall of the French government means for New Caledonia
New Caledonia's Post-Riots Situation Takes a Turn for the Worse as France's Government Falls The devastating 13 May insurrection and destruction in...
Vanuatu’s climate envoy slams Australia and ‘world’s largest greenhouse gas emitters’ at ICJ
**Vanuatu's Climate Envoy Slams Australia and World's Largest Greenhouse Gas Emitters at ICJ** The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has been...
Oceania Sevens: Samoa and Tonga favourites at Honiara rugby tourney
Tournament Preview: Solomon Islands Hosts Oceania 7s for First Time The Solomon Islands is set to host the Oceania 7s tournament for the first time,...
Papua New Guinea’s Kokoda Track reopens today
The Kokoda Track Reopens After Years of Closure The Kokoda Track, Papua New Guinea's most popular tourist destination, has reopened its doors after...
Plastic pollution treaty blocked by ‘small group of countries’ at UN talks
UN Plastic Talks Collapse Without Legally Binding Treaty Fiji's representative in the recent United Nations plastic talks has revealed that a small...
Mixed challenges as Fiji hockey prepares for Pacific Cup
Fiji's Hockey Team Prepares for the 2024 Oceania Pacific Cup Tournament The 2024 Oceania Pacific Cup hockey tournament is set to kick off in Suva,...
Border checks announced after whooping cough outbreaks
# Whooping Cough Outbreak in Aotearoa New Zealand: What You Need to Know A recent outbreak of whooping cough in Aotearoa New Zealand has prompted...
Watchdog lambasts PNG’s poor governance in controversial forestry deal
A Concerning Forestry Development in Papua New Guinea A recent development in Western Province has raised eyebrows, with Transparency International...
Pacific news and sports in brief for 6 December
Regional News Updates The Pacific region is witnessing significant developments in politics, sports, and social issues. In this article, we will...
Solomon Islands marriage law under review to protect young girls
The Growing Concern of Child Marriage in Solomon Islands The Solomon Islands, an island nation in the Pacific, is facing a growing concern that has...
Rugby Sevens focus turns to Cape Town and Honiara
RNZ Sport: Fiji and Samoa look to bounce back from disappointing tournament losses in the Pacific. Fiji's hopes of winning the Oceania 7s title have...
Alumni group slams USP’s failure to release Council meeting outcomes
University of the South Pacific Staff Demand Vice-Chancellor's Resignation A group of concerned alumni of the University of the South Pacific (USP)...
Panguna mine legacy assessment reveals ongoing devastation: Rio Tinto urged to fund remediation efforts
Panguna Mine Legacy Impact Assessment: A Call to Action for Rio Tinto The autonomous Papua New Guinea region of Bougainville has been grappling with...
Taiwan’s president talks unity on Pacific trip
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te's visit to Guam has sparked both excitement and concern among the island's residents, who are grappling with the...
Palau’s president invites Donald Trump to ‘visit the Pacific’ to see climate crisis impacts
Palau's Climate Crisis: A Growing Concern for the Pacific The small island nation of Palau is facing an existential threat in the form of climate...
Fiji defeats Australia to claim Men’s Netball Nations Series in Singapore
Fiji Men's Netball Team Wins Merlion Cup The Fiji Men's Netball team has made history by winning the prestigious Merlion Netball Cup at the Men's...
Samoa and Tonga secure spots in 2025 World Rugby Challenger Series
Oceania Rugby Teams Head to World Sevens Challenger Series The road to the top of international rugby sevens continued for teams from Samoa and...
Kiribati Court of Appeal hears deported Judge Lambourne’s apeal
Kiribati Court of Appeal Hears Appeal from Forced-Out High Court Judge On Friday, the Kiribati Court of Appeal heard an appeal from High Court Judge...
Winston Peters signals progress on India trade deal negotiations
New Zealand and India Trade Deal Negotiations: A Promising Start Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters has hinted that New Zealand may soon...
NZ surrogacy law a mix of modern science and outdated legislation
The Complex World of Surrogacy in New Zealand Seventy-year-old legislation mixed with modern reproductive science creates a difficult and stressful...
The government’s targets in charts: More than half behind track
The Government's Progress Report: Targets, Challenges Ahead The New Zealand government has released its latest progress report, highlighting...
Christmas red flags for online shoppers
The Rise of Online Scams in New Zealand: A Growing Concern for Consumers New Zealanders are increasingly falling victim to online scams, as scammers...
Pou washed away by Cyclone Gabrielle set to return home after two years at sea
The Return of a Tapped Marae: A Symbol of Hope for the Whānau of Tangoio The whānau of Tangoio Marae, located in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, have been...
Moana 2 champions te mana o te ao Māori at historic premiere
This is a rewritten version of the article, following the specified requirements: In Historic Dual Premiere, Moana 2 Reo Māori Takes Over Aotearoa...
Who really was Māui, the demigod portrayed in Moana? And did Disney get him right?
This article originally appeared in The Conversation Who Really Was Māui, the Demigod Portrayed in Moana? Māui, the mischievous demigod from New...
Crown failed to follow process in Māori Health Authority disestablishment: Waitangi Tribunal
The Waitangi Tribunal's Report on the Disestablishment of Te Aka Whai Ora: A Call for Revisiting Māori Health Authority In February, New Zealand's...
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Victoria University unveils multi-million Ngā Mokopuna building on anniversary
**The Living Pā: A Sustainable Icon for Victoria University** Tucked away in the heart of Wellington's vibrant cultural landscape stands a beacon of...
Mokotron: ‘Right from my first gig people were often on the edge of tears’
MOKOTRON: A Spiritually Charged Musical Journey Electronic music producer and academic Tiopira McDowell, known as MOKOTRON, is taking the Auckland...
Dame Whina Cooper’s legacy celebrated through mokopuna’s clothing collection
Dame Whina Cooper's Legacy Lives On Through New Clothing Collection A new clothing collection honoring Dame Whina Cooper, a trailblazer for Māori...
Te Tumu Herenga Waka, the oldest university marae in Aotearoa, reawakened after years-long closure
The Return of Te Tumu Herenga Waka: A New Era for Victoria University's Marae After being closed for over three years, the whare whakairo of Te Tumu...
In photos: Hineraumati Parade sweeps through Far North town of Kāeo
Kāepepē Rīhepa's Hineraumati Festival Celebrates Community Spirit in Kaeponga The annual Hineraumati Festival, held in Kaeponga, New Zealand, is a...
Palau’s leader Whipps advocates for ‘carbon free’ nuclear energy as a climate solution
Palau's President Sees Nuclear Energy as Alternative to Fossil Fuels In a recent interview with RNZ Pacific, Palau's President Surangel Whipps Jr.,...
PNG MP accuses politicians on arming warlords
Papua New Guinea MP Sounds Alarm on Armed Warlords A recent statement by a Papua New Guinea MP has sparked concerns about the growing issue of armed...
Environment groups in the Cook Islands demand proper public survey on seabed mining
Cook Islands Environmental Groups Urge Comprehensive Survey on Seabed Mining The Cook Islands government has faced growing criticism from local...
Increased funding to PNG police will enhance safety – minister
PNG Police Force to Receive Significant Funding Boost The Papua New Guinea police force is set to receive a substantial funding increase, thanks to...
Basketball: The inspiring journey of the Ah-Hing family from Tonga
The Ah-Hing Family's Inspiring Journey in Basketball For the Ah-Hing family, basketball is more than just a sport - it's a way to bond and represent...
Northern Marianas leaders meet Taiwan President Lai Ching-te in Guam
Taiwan President Lai Embarks on Pacific Tour, Meets Guam Governor and Senator The Republic of China (Taiwan), officially known as Taiwan, has...
Debt a concern in report on Pacific funding support
A Growing Concern: Debt-Related Development Funding in the Pacific A new report from Australia's Lowy Institute has shed light on the growing...
President Lai’s visit brings ‘blessings’ to Tuvalu
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te Visits Tuvalu, Strengthening Bilateral Relations The visit by Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te to Tuvalu has brought...
Whipps claims Palau’s media is ‘not ethical’ amid family-owned company’s defamation suit
Palau's President Calls for Rebuilding of Credible Media In a recent statement, Palau's President Surangel Whipps Jr has expressed concerns over the...
What the fall of the French government means for New Caledonia
New Caledonia's Post-Riots Situation Takes a Turn for the Worse as France's Government Falls The devastating 13 May insurrection and destruction in...
Vanuatu’s climate envoy slams Australia and ‘world’s largest greenhouse gas emitters’ at ICJ
**Vanuatu's Climate Envoy Slams Australia and World's Largest Greenhouse Gas Emitters at ICJ** The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has been...
Oceania Sevens: Samoa and Tonga favourites at Honiara rugby tourney
Tournament Preview: Solomon Islands Hosts Oceania 7s for First Time The Solomon Islands is set to host the Oceania 7s tournament for the first time,...
Papua New Guinea’s Kokoda Track reopens today
The Kokoda Track Reopens After Years of Closure The Kokoda Track, Papua New Guinea's most popular tourist destination, has reopened its doors after...
Plastic pollution treaty blocked by ‘small group of countries’ at UN talks
UN Plastic Talks Collapse Without Legally Binding Treaty Fiji's representative in the recent United Nations plastic talks has revealed that a small...
Mixed challenges as Fiji hockey prepares for Pacific Cup
Fiji's Hockey Team Prepares for the 2024 Oceania Pacific Cup Tournament The 2024 Oceania Pacific Cup hockey tournament is set to kick off in Suva,...
Border checks announced after whooping cough outbreaks
# Whooping Cough Outbreak in Aotearoa New Zealand: What You Need to Know A recent outbreak of whooping cough in Aotearoa New Zealand has prompted...
Watchdog lambasts PNG’s poor governance in controversial forestry deal
A Concerning Forestry Development in Papua New Guinea A recent development in Western Province has raised eyebrows, with Transparency International...
Pacific news and sports in brief for 6 December
Regional News Updates The Pacific region is witnessing significant developments in politics, sports, and social issues. In this article, we will...
Solomon Islands marriage law under review to protect young girls
The Growing Concern of Child Marriage in Solomon Islands The Solomon Islands, an island nation in the Pacific, is facing a growing concern that has...
Rugby Sevens focus turns to Cape Town and Honiara
RNZ Sport: Fiji and Samoa look to bounce back from disappointing tournament losses in the Pacific. Fiji's hopes of winning the Oceania 7s title have...
Alumni group slams USP’s failure to release Council meeting outcomes
University of the South Pacific Staff Demand Vice-Chancellor's Resignation A group of concerned alumni of the University of the South Pacific (USP)...
Panguna mine legacy assessment reveals ongoing devastation: Rio Tinto urged to fund remediation efforts
Panguna Mine Legacy Impact Assessment: A Call to Action for Rio Tinto The autonomous Papua New Guinea region of Bougainville has been grappling with...
Taiwan’s president talks unity on Pacific trip
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te's visit to Guam has sparked both excitement and concern among the island's residents, who are grappling with the...
Palau’s president invites Donald Trump to ‘visit the Pacific’ to see climate crisis impacts
Palau's Climate Crisis: A Growing Concern for the Pacific The small island nation of Palau is facing an existential threat in the form of climate...
Fiji defeats Australia to claim Men’s Netball Nations Series in Singapore
Fiji Men's Netball Team Wins Merlion Cup The Fiji Men's Netball team has made history by winning the prestigious Merlion Netball Cup at the Men's...
Samoa and Tonga secure spots in 2025 World Rugby Challenger Series
Oceania Rugby Teams Head to World Sevens Challenger Series The road to the top of international rugby sevens continued for teams from Samoa and...
Kiribati Court of Appeal hears deported Judge Lambourne’s apeal
Kiribati Court of Appeal Hears Appeal from Forced-Out High Court Judge On Friday, the Kiribati Court of Appeal heard an appeal from High Court Judge...
Winston Peters signals progress on India trade deal negotiations
New Zealand and India Trade Deal Negotiations: A Promising Start Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters has hinted that New Zealand may soon...
NZ surrogacy law a mix of modern science and outdated legislation
The Complex World of Surrogacy in New Zealand Seventy-year-old legislation mixed with modern reproductive science creates a difficult and stressful...
The government’s targets in charts: More than half behind track
The Government's Progress Report: Targets, Challenges Ahead The New Zealand government has released its latest progress report, highlighting...
Christmas red flags for online shoppers
The Rise of Online Scams in New Zealand: A Growing Concern for Consumers New Zealanders are increasingly falling victim to online scams, as scammers...
Pou washed away by Cyclone Gabrielle set to return home after two years at sea
The Return of a Tapped Marae: A Symbol of Hope for the Whānau of Tangoio The whānau of Tangoio Marae, located in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, have been...
Moana 2 champions te mana o te ao Māori at historic premiere
This is a rewritten version of the article, following the specified requirements: In Historic Dual Premiere, Moana 2 Reo Māori Takes Over Aotearoa...
Who really was Māui, the demigod portrayed in Moana? And did Disney get him right?
This article originally appeared in The Conversation Who Really Was Māui, the Demigod Portrayed in Moana? Māui, the mischievous demigod from New...
Crown failed to follow process in Māori Health Authority disestablishment: Waitangi Tribunal
The Waitangi Tribunal's Report on the Disestablishment of Te Aka Whai Ora: A Call for Revisiting Māori Health Authority In February, New Zealand's...
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