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Pasifika university students to represent Aotearoa at world-famous canoe race

RNZ · August 29, 2025

Pasifika uni students represent Aotearoa at world's largest canoe race University of Auckland waka ama team, Waipapa Taumata Rau, will compete in one of the world's most prestigious outrigger canoe events in Hawai'i. Photo: University of Auckland...

Is THIS how the world will end? Scientists reveal exactly what would happen if the 25,000-mile 'Ring of Fire' chain of volcanoes erupted - with catastrophic consequences

Daily Mail · July 31, 2025

On Wednesday, Russia was rocked by one of the largest earthquakes ever recorded. Now, experts have warned that the resulting tsunami waves which hit Japan, Hawaii and the US West Coast might not be the only consequences of this 8.8 magnitude...

Pacific Islands focus: health, environmental, security and geopolitical updates

Croakey Health Media · August 28, 2025

Calls to tackle violence against women in the Pacific region, efforts to alleviate the impacts of extreme heat, new guidelines to assist in protection of whales, and concerns about deep sea mining are among the topics covered in the latest edition...

Pacific Islands News Roundup – August 22 – August 28, 2025

Pacific Islands Report · August 29, 2025

Editor’s Note: We are undergoing a web host migration process and may need to make necessary modifications to our format and frequency over the next several weeks. Thank you in advance for your understanding. Political Leadership and Regionalism,...

Samoa dengue cases reach nearly 11,000, but cases drop compared to previous week

RNZ · August 27, 2025

Photo: 123RF The latest update from Samoa's Ministry of Health shows 10,982 clinically diagnosed cases of dengue fever have been recorded since January. The report, dated 25 August, said of these, around 3379 are laboratory-confirmed. However, the...

The Metals Company pushes ahead with deep sea mining plans in Pacific waters

RNZ · August 27, 2025

An image from the National Oceanography Centre shows a carnivorous sponge, photographed during an expedition to the NE Pacific abyss and found in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone (CCZ). A recent executive order by US President Donald Trump could open...

New Zealanders value Pacific ties but lack real connection - report

Pacific Media Network ·

Most New Zealanders see the Pacific as vital to the country’s future, yet far fewer Kiwis feel genuinely connected to the region, a new report finds. The New Zealanders’ Perceptions of the Pacific 2025 report by the Pacific Cooperation Foundation...

Deputy PM shares infrastructure agenda at Brisbane Conference

Talanoa 'O Tonga · August 25, 2025

Deputy Prime Minister Hon Dr Taniela Fusimalohi addressed a gathering of Pacific leaders, investors and firms at the Pacific Infrastructure Conference in Brisbane last week. He emphasised Tonga’s commitment to infrastructure development and...

[WATCH] Jacob Fatu makes top heel smile, break character at WWE show

Sportskeeda · August 28, 2025

Jacob Fatu made a top star break character at tonight's WWE live event emanating from Leeds. The hilarious visual saw Fatu doing Jey Uso's YEET taunt, and Solo Sikoa couldn't help but break character while watching him. WWE's live event in Leeds...

Possible Reason Why Triple H, Stephanie McMahon, Nick Khan Didn't Attend Vince McMahon's 80th Birthday Party - Reports

Sportskeeda · August 28, 2025

A major update has come out following Vince McMahon's 80th birthday party. The former WWE Chairman celebrated his 80th birthday on August 24, 2025, and three major names were notably absent: Stephanie McMahon, Triple H, and Nick Khan. It's been...

WWE makes heartbreaking comment about John Cena's retirement

Sportskeeda · August 28, 2025

WWE has shared a heart-wrenching comment about John Cena's retirement on its official X handle. Cena is set to retire in late 2025. The Cenation Leader has less than a dozen dates left before he finally calls it quits in December 2025. The WWE...

Tiny Vanuatu steps up to protect the climate

Bangkok Post · August 27, 2025

Although the International Court of Justice (ICJ) turned 80 this year, there is a sense in which it has never felt younger. In a David-versus-Goliath moment, the tiny Pacific Island state of Vanuatu recently changed international law forever by...

The Digital Shift: Redefining Insurance with Smarter Payments

Banking Dive ·

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Ninth Pacific Water and Wastewater Ministers Meeting concludes in Honiara with strong regional commitments

Pacific Community (SPC) ·

Ministers to the PWWA Ministers Forum- Photo credit: Solomon Islands Government The Ninth Pacific Water and Wastewater Ministers (PWWM) Meeting concluded yesterday in Honiara, with Ministers from 14 Pacific Island countries and territories...

Queen Elizabeth II’s personal car sells at auction – and the hammer price will shock you!

Royal Central · August 27, 2025

A Range Rover once owned and driven by Queen Elizabeth II has been sold at auction for £175,000 — more than double its estimated value. The 2006 model, a third-generation V8 Supercharged Range Rover, was delivered to the late monarch by Land...

Locals in the NFL: Here are the former Utahns on the NFL's 32 rosters at deadline

KSL - Utah ·

AROUND THE SHIELD — Thanks to former Utah linebacker Karene Reid, a longstanding Denver Broncos tradition remains in place. The former Timpview High standout went from an undrafted rookie free agent to the Broncos' initial 53-man roster after...

Global telecommunications at risk over submarine cable dependence

The Guardian (Nigeria) · August 26, 2025

A new report has warned that the global Internet infrastructure – submarine communication cables – is dangerously vulnerable to both natural disasters and deliberate sabotage, posing systemic risks to international communication, commerce and...

Ninth Pacific Water and Wastewater Ministers Meeting concludes

Solomon Star · August 27, 2025

The Ninth Pacific Water and Wastewater Ministers (PWWM) Meeting concluded on Tuesday in Honiara, with Ministers from 14 Pacific Island countries and territories committing to urgent action to strengthen water and sanitation across the region. The...

Pacific Water Ministers Meeting Concludes with Strong Regional Commitments

Tavuli News · August 27, 2025

Wednesday 27 August 2025, Honiara – The Ninth Pacific Water and Wastewater Ministers (PWWM) Meeting concluded yesterday in Honiara, with ministers from 14 Pacific Island countries and territories committing to urgent action to strengthen water and...

Zombies, ghosts, videogames: 10 highlights from St Moritz Art Film Festival

Dazed & Confused · August 26, 2025

“It’s important to distinguish between beauty, and the notion of ‘pretty,’” says Stefano Rabolli Pansera, the founder and director of St Moritz Art Film Festival. We’re talking in the Swiss town’s Scala cinema: outside, the mountains are dappled...