Pasifika Candidates feature across the Country in Local Body Elections

Fauono Ken Laban has been elected Mayor of Lower Hutt, making history as Aotearoa New Zealand’s first Pasifika Mayor. Photo: Tagata Pasifika Gladys Hartson | Senior Journalist Preliminary results for local body elections 2025 show a good spread of...

Exploring the best of Niue

Even non-divers can appreciate Niue’s underwater spectacle with well-maintained steps and sea tracks wending careful routes to two standout west coast snorkelling locations. At Limu, two sheltered pools are refreshed by a natural spring and the...

PIF praises Nauru’s 'transparent' elections as voters reject 4-year parliamentary term

Nauru’s 2025 general election has drawn regional attention, with the Pacific Islands Forum sending an official observer mission to monitor the vote and praise the country’s commitment to democratic transparency. While some political veterans are...

Indian Passport power slides to 85th on Henley Passport index: Full list of 57 visa-free countries

The latest ranking of passport power has been out, and the rankings suggest India still has some catching up to do. So, as per the latest rankings by the Henley Passport Index 2025, India is in the 85th position globally, giving Indian passport...

Moses rushed in as duo ruled out of PM’s XIII vs PNG — Full teams for four-game blockbuster

Mitchell Moses has been rushed into the Australian Prime Minister’s XIII team for their clash with Papua New Guinea after two players were ruled out due to injury. Code Sports reported Moses, who was picked for the Kangaroos Ashes squad, will come...

Niue vote of no confidence in the Tagelagi Cabinet defeated 11 to 5

The final count of the ballots from Niue’s Fono Ekepule returned 11 votes to five against the motion defeating the vote of no confidence in Premier Dalton Tagelagi Cabinet. The sixteen members present all spoke after the presentation of the motion...

Top US Military Officers Ordered to Pentagon Summit

Posted by Java Joe on Monday, September 29, 2025 · Leave a Comment Morning Coffee is a robust blend of links to news around the internet concerning the Naval Air Station Patuxent River economic community. The opinions expressed here do not reflect...

57 countries now visa-free for Indians: What it means for travellers

For Indian travellers, the world is gradually opening up. According to the latest Henley Passport Index for 2025, Indian passport holders can now enter 57 countries without a visa in advance — either visa-free, via a visa-on-arrival, or via an...

ABC and the Broadcasting Corporation of Niue join forces on Alofi building upgrade

The Prime Minister of Niue Hon. Dalton Tagelagi has officially reopened the Broadcasting Corporation of Niue’s (BCN) Alofi headquarters after a major refurbishment undertaken in partnership with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC). Over...

PNG Golden Jubilee Attracts Unprecedented Global and Regional Support, PM Marape Calls for Continued Partnership

Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence Anniversary saw an unprecedented gathering of regional and international leaders, underscoring the country’s growing diplomatic and economic significance on the global stage. Prime Minister James Marape hosted...

US$4 million from the Bezos Earth Fund for the Niue Ocean Wide Trust

The Niue Ocean Wide Trust this afternoon announced a US$4 million investment from the Bezos Earth Fund to support permanent protection and sustainable management of Niue’s ocean space. Niue is one of Pacific 12 countries and territories to share...

Solomon Islanders Call for Sustainable, Community-Driven Tourism

The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO), in partnership with Tourism Solomons (TSO) and Solomon Islands Ministry of Culture and Tourism (MCT), has released the results of the 2024 Community Attitude Survey (CAS)—the first nationwide study of its...

Timor-Leste Community Voices Highlight Tourism’s Promise and Challenges

The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO), in collaboration with Timor-Leste’s Ministry of Tourism and Environment (MTA), released the findings of the 2024–2025 Community Attitudes Survey (CAS)—Timor-Leste’s first comprehensive national study on...

Ken Laban makes history as first Pasifika mayor of Lower Hutt

A long-time broadcaster, sports commentator, and former councillor, Laban has been a visible advocate for inclusion, youth opportunity, and safer communities across the Wellington region. He is also the only Pasifika mayoral candidate to have been...

Ken Laban makes history as Pasifika candidates win across Aotearoa

Fauono Ken Laban has made history as Aotearoa New Zealand’s first Pasifika mayor, elected to lead Lower Hutt following the 2025 local elections. Photo: Hutt City Council / LDR Fauono Ken Laban has been elected Mayor of Lower Hutt, making history...

The European Union and the Pacific Community boost border security in Marshall Islands with advanced X-Ray technology

Photo: European Union Ambassador Barbara Plinkert and Marshall Islands Minister Anthony Muller, key handover of the Airport X-ray machine The Republic of Marshall Islands (RMI) has received a state-of-the-art X-ray machine to reinforce border...

Pasifika Honoured at Auckland Investiture Ceremony this month

John Utanga | Senior Journalist A Fijian Bravery Medal winner and a Former National Party MP were among those to be invested with their honours in Auckland last week. Bravery Medal Winner Meli Balenivalu received his award from the Governor...

How to watch Rinderknech vs Vacherot: live stream Shanghai Masters final 2025 online, start time, what TV channel?

Watch Shanghai Masters 2025 live streams, as Arthur Rinderknech takes on Valentin Vacherot in a blockbuster cousin vs cousin final on Sunday, October 12. They're due on Stadium Court not before 4.30pm BST / 11.45am ET. If you put money on...

Fiji moves to secure more Tuna supply for PAFCO, says Fisheries…

Fiji is making headway in talks with Pacific neighbours to ensure steady tuna supply for the Pacific Fishing Company (PAFCO) in Levuka, Fisheries Minister Alitia Bainivalu told Parliament. Responding to an oral question from Opposition MP Faiyaz...

Auckland Theatre Company Unveils 2026 Season

Auckland Theatre Company has revealed its 2026 show lineup, including two world premieres. The 2026 season will premiere “Helen Clark in Six Outfits” by artistic virtuoso Fiona Samuel, which retraces the remarkable trajectory of a farm girl from...