Tapasā Launches Atafa o le Moana Youth Leadership Movement

Photo: Supplied Tapasā Navigating Futures proudly launches Atafa o le Moana, a movement aimed at amplifying the voices of Pacific youth who are leading with culture, courage, and compassion. Atafa brings together 16 young leaders aged 15–20...

‘Job Done And More’ – NZDF Winds Up Exercise Tropic Twilight In Cook Islands

Press Release – New Zealand Defence Force Funded by the MFAT, this years exercise involves more than 30 personnel from the New Zealand Armys 25 Engineer Support Squadron, 2 Engineer Regiment supported by a medical team and troops from Australia,...

Vanuatu’s Mantis wins Pacific Break 2025

Mantis, a rapper from Vanuatu, has won ABC Radio Australia’s Pacific Break 2025 with his tri-lingual track Weatherman. Rapping in Bislama, French, and English, his winning song caught the judges’ attention, beating hundreds of original entries...

Ronaldo sets new record but Portugal forced to wait to seal spot at World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo set a new record for World Cup qualifying goals on Tuesday, but Portugal were denied early passage to next year’s finals after a late Hungary equaliser forced a 2-2 draw in Lisbon. Two goals from the Portugal captain – the first...

Japan hosts Quad summit seeking unity on countering China

Leaders of Japan, India, Australia and the United States met in Tokyo on Tuesday, looking to put China on notice as it expands its military and economic influence in the region. The summit of the grouping known as the Quad comes a day after US...

3 WWE Superstars The Wyatt Sicks must add for their feud against MFT

Last week's episode of SmackDown marked the third time Uncle Howdy wasn't seen with The Wyatt Sicks. Despite his absence on the show, his teammates, Joe Gacy and Dexter Lumis, successfully defended the WWE Tag Team Championship against The Street...

Nine Upfronts: 2026 Olympics leads a slate filled with defining Australian moments, sharks, and outback murder highways

Share Tweet Share Email The Olympics were front and center at Nine’s pitch to advertisers and media today with the 2026 Nine Upfronts. Nine confirmed its full hosting and commentary lineup for the sporting event, while unveiling its roster of new...

The Big Question: Is there too much sport?

Too long, too hard, too intense. In recent years, the complaints have become louder and fiercer, as professional athletes feel the impact of an ever-increasing number of events, races and tournaments in a packed sporting calendar. In a sporting...

When is the best time to visit New Zealand?

Journeying to Aotearoa (New Zealand's Māori language name) is a good choice any time of the year – but your experience will vary depending on what season you choose to visit. During summer, you can enjoy a southern hemisphere adventure by hiking...

CITES Parties in the Pacific take part in training on implementation through fisheries legal frameworks

The waters of the Pacific Islands countries (PICs) are home to numerous aquatic species that are listed in the CITES Appendices, and which support livelihoods and economic opportunities for communities in over a dozen Parties to the Convention....

EHCC exhibition embodies body politics

Human bodies, and the relationships we have to our own bodies and the way that others present their bodies to us, are complex. Seven artists offer us their unique perspectives on the questions inherent in these relationships at East Hawaii...

Bradford Bulls set for Super League comeback, as Coldplay causes argument

BRADFORD Bulls look set to gain elevation to Super League – without even making the Championship Grand Final. And Coldplay are playing an unlikely role in the battle, and arguments, over ranking points. Sign up for the Sport newsletter Thank you!...

Nine Network Unveils New & Returning Content at 2026 Upfronts

The Nine Upfronts has revealed new and returning content for 2026, with a focus on the Winter Olympics. Nine confirmed its full hosting and commentary lineup for the sporting event on Wednesday, while unveiling its roster of new and returning...

EU to fund green energy projects in the Pacific

A EUROPEAN Union-funded 15million euro ($F39.56m) regional electrification agreement with the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) will advance inclusive, sustainable, and resilient socioeconomic development in Pacific Island countries, said EU...

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...

Scott Cam and Ariarne Titmus 'face their biggest fear' in brand new show Shark! leading Channel 9's TV line up for 2025

Nine has announced a thrilling line-up of TV shows for the coming year at its annual upfronts event. While many of your favourites have returned there's been some big changes with the announcement of brand new reality show Shark! and a fresh...

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...

Solo Sikoa caught making non-PG gesture to fans on WWE SmackDown

The go-home edition of WWE SmackDown ahead of Crown Jewel was, as expected, an entertaining episode. It saw the return of Tama Tonga, who combined forces with MFT. The faction's members, except for Solo Sikoa, were seen sporting face paint. Now,...

Fetu Samoa Names a Strong Side to Take on the Kiwi Ferns in Auckland

Fetu Samoa Head Coach Jamie Soward looks to continue his great coaching form when his side takes on the Kiwi Ferns this Sunday at Auckland’s Go Media Stadium. The much anticipated match will be staged as a 3.30pm curtain raiser to the Toa Samoa v...

33-year-old former champion to join Sami Zayn and Shinsuke Nakamura against the MFT? Exploring the possibility

This week's episode of SmackDown saw the return of Tama Tonga and join the MFT. The heel faction attacked Sami Zayn and Shinsuke Nakamura, who answered Zayn's open challenge for the United States Championship. This resulted in the bout ending in a...