In Photos: A Rare Sunrise Solar Eclipse Wows Pacific Skywatchers

Topline Early risers in New Zealand and the South Pacific were able to capture the rare sight of a partially eclipsed sunrise just hours before September’s equinox. A deep partial solar eclipse covered up to 86% of the sun as seen from southern...

A world-first: Toi Māori launched into space

A rocket has launched to space carrying a magnet etched with a Māori design - making it a world-first. The rocket’s payload is a superconducting magnet, used to accelerate plasma and generate thrust. Because it operates without electrical...

Earth will witness partial solar eclipse on Sunday

Cairo - Saba: The Earth will witness a partial solar eclipse on Sunday, which is described as profound, as the moon will cover a large portion of the sun's disk in specific areas of the Southern Hemisphere, such as New Zealand, parts of Australia,...

Triple H says 38-year-old WWE star "is family"

WWE CCO Triple H was quite elated over a star's return at last night's Wrestlepalooza event. Pat McAfee made his return behind the announce table at the PLE, and The Game seems excited over the same. Pat McAfee is quite a polarizing figure in the...

Locals in the NFL: Fred Warner helps 49ers stay unbeaten with another close win

AROUND THE SHIELD — As if he hasn't before (note: he has), Fred Warner proved his worth in the 49ers' comeback win over the Arizona Cardinals. The former BYU linebacker totaled a game-high 11 tackles and passes defended as the Niners came back to...

Free course helps Pasifika factory workers future-proof their careers

A new government-funded training programme in Ōamaru is helping Pasifika factory workers future-proof their careers, as economic uncertainty continues to impact the primary industries. The free NZQA-accredited course, known as Project Fetu, was...

Solar Eclipse 2025: Date, India visibility, timings and everything else we know

The sky is gearing up for the last solar eclipse of 2025, set to grace the sky on September 21. Unlike a total solar eclipse, this one will be partial, where the Moon only covers a section of the Sun, creating a glowing crescent-shaped solar disc....

Partial solar eclipse 2025: Date, time, safe viewing tips and livestream details

On Monday morning, September 22 (local time), skywatchers in New Zealand, parts of Australia, several Pacific islands, and even Antarctica will catch a partial solar eclipse. Those in southern New Zealand are in the best position, with as much as...

Shane McMahon's son Declan reacts to Stephanie McMahon's WWE Hall of Fame announcement

Shane McMahon's son Declan McMahon has commented on Stephanie McMahon's WWE Hall of Fame induction announcement. The announcement was made by none other than WWE Hall of Famer The Undertaker at tonight's Wrestlepalooza event. About a year after...

Mbira festival unites diverse cultures

Society Reporter LOCAL cultures are set to be celebrated at the much-anticipated Bira Rembira Festival on Saturday. Event organisers say artistes have been deliberately selected from various provinces across Zimbabwe in the spirit of inclusivity....

WWE SmackDown results, live blog (Sept. 19, 2025): Wrestlepalooza go home

WWE Friday Night SmackDown comes waltzing back into our lives tonight (Sept. 19 2025) with a live show emanating from the Huntington Center in Toledo, Ohio, featuring all the latest build to the upcoming Wrestlepalooza premium live event scheduled...

Can environmental law save the Earth?

First of two parts THE effects of climate change — stronger, wetter and faster forming typhoons, rising temperatures, rapid extinction of animal and plant species, ocean pollution, water scarcity, infectious diseases, sea level rise, incursions of...

WWE SmackDown Results: Brock Lesnar attacks WWE legend; Damian Priest puts top star through a wall (9/19/25)

Brock Lesnar kicked off WWE SmackDown and dragged Michael Cole to the ring while Cole was trying to promote Wrestlepalooza. Retired superstar Corey Graves came in to make the save before Brock caught him and hit the F5! Brock took control of the...

PROFILE: Joel Katz says cruise industry faces 25-26 Wave Season with strong demand but sustainability challenges

Following the hugely successful Cruise360 held in Brisbane recently and on the eve of Wave Season, Cruise Line Industry Association Australasia Managing Director Joel Katz finds time to sit down with Travel Weekly Editor Grant Jones, to talk about...

The Pacific’s future: ‘It’s either rats or reefs’

By Sefanaia Nawadra, Director General, Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) Do you remember the remote South Pacific island where Tom Hanks’ character was stranded in the 2000 film Cast Away? That’s Monuriki, in my...

"Ew. Ew. Disgusting." - Becky Lynch says she will "never" kiss 46-year-old WWE Superstar

Becky Lynch couldn't help but almost gag over the idea of kissing a fellow WWE Superstar. When asked about a potential four-way kiss at Wrestlepalooza, Lynch verbally bashed her opponent CM Punk on SportsCenter. At WWE Wrestlepalooza, CM Punk and...

Triple H picks massive WWE name as his opponent if he returns to the ring for one more match

WWE CCO Triple H has named the wrestler he would like to face if he returns to wrestling. The Game wants to face Roman Reigns if he manages to step back in the ring. It's been over three years since Paul Levesque called it quits and announced his...

Pacific Islands News Roundup – September 12 – 18, 2025

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WWE's All-Time 25 Greatest Women's Wrestlers Ranked: Rhea Ripley #4, Charlotte Flair #2

Bleacher Report has released a list ranking the 25 greatest female wrestlers in WWE history. Current RAW star Becky Lynch is at the top of the list. It's been around 10 years since the Women's Revolution kicked off in World Wrestling...

REVEALED: How John Cena reacted to major WWE star faking an injury

John Cena's reaction to a fellow WWE Superstar's massive ruse has been revealed. The veteran was pleased with Seth Rollins tricking everyone into believing that he was legitimately injured in his match with LA Knight at Saturday Night's Main...