Pacific Growth to Accelerate in 2025 on Resource Strength — ADB

Economic growth in the Pacific is expected to pick up next year, buoyed by strong resource output in Papua New Guinea (PNG), according to the Asian Development Outlook (ADO) September 2025, released on 6 October by the Asian Development Bank...

Army chief grateful for partners’ support during PNGDF Week

PAPUA New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF) chief Rear Admiral Philip Polewara thanked friends and partners for their support through the PNGDF week and independence anniversary last month. He said the force has done so well by providing security and...

Strength in Unity: #WND2025 shows journalism won’t back down

At a time when journalism is under siege in many parts of the world – from rising authoritarianism to daily threats against reporters – the week-long campaign, which ran until Sunday, 28 September, demonstrated a united determination to defend...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

3 WWE Superstars who could help Sami Zayn and Shinsuke Nakamura against the MFT

Sami Zayn defended his WWE United States Championship against Shinsuke Nakamura in an open challenge on the go-home edition of SmackDown ahead of Crown Jewel: Perth. However, the bout ended in a no-contest following an attack by MFT and a...

Vanuatu rapper Mantis wins Pacific Break 2025 with powerful track ‘Weatherman’

Vanuatu rapper Mantis has won the 2025 Pacific Break competition with his famous track ‘Weatherman’, beating hundreds of entries from 18 Pacific nations. Delivering verses in Bislama, French and English, Mantis impressed judges with his commanding...

3 Mistakes WWE made on SmackDown before Crown Jewel

The latest episode of SmackDown featured two title matches and a few surprises ahead of Crown Jewel. Sami Zayn faced Shinsuke Nakamura in a US Title Open Challenge match, but it was thrown out when Tama Tonga and the MFTs attacked both men. The...

Empowering Women Through Microfinancing: Turning…

Role Funding: In communities across Aotearoa and around the world, a quiet revolution is transforming lives – one small loan at a time. It’s called microfinancing, and for thousands of women, it’s the bridge between a dream and a thriving small...

Reward launched over “duping” by Noble Fulivai

Auckland businessman Chris Barrett is offering NZ$50,000 to any agency that helps recover funds from Lord Fulivai. Barrett made the offer after the New Zealand High Court ordered Lord Fulivai and Lady Helen Fulivai to repay him NZ$253,370.60,...

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...

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...

Global treaty to end subsidies for destructive fishing takes effect

A landmark global treaty to curb billions of dollars in government subsidies for overfishing took effect on Sept. 15, Mongabay contributor Elizabeth Fitt reported. The agreement marks the first time the World Trade Organization (WTO) has approved...

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!...

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...

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...