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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...

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 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...

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...
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...

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...

TradeWinds Aligns with UN Call for Sustainable Tourism
Long before sustainability became a global call to action, TradeWinds—the purpose-led, eco-conscious yacht charter company—had already embedded this mission into its DNA. Now, as the United Nations urges the travel and tourism sector to accelerate...
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...

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...

Susau Investments thrives through Fiji Day celebrations
Source: Fiji Government The Fiji Day celebration is more than just a celebration for Tongan-born entrepreneur Lia Susau as it is also a time where her small business receives a major boost. Susau has resided in Fiji for the past 12 years and runs...

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...

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...

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...

London Broncos land next big signing as South Sydney star snubs Super League interest to join
London Broncos have agreed a deal to sign long-time St Helens target Siliva Havili as their next big piece of recruitment business for the 2026 season. The Broncos have made no secret of their desire to put together a strong and competitive squad...
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...

Rugby’s next big thing or ‘devised by ChatGPT’? What we know about R360
The Times revealed in November last year that plans were afoot for the launch of a new global franchise series featuring eight men’s teams and a women’s competition, with the aim of attracting the best players in the world. Each round of the...