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80 years on, Pacific continues to bear deep scars from World War II

80 years on, Pacific continues to bear deep scars from World War II

Eighty years on from the end of the Second World War, Pacific families continue to live with reminders of a conflict that shook up their lands and lives. This month marks the 80th anniversary of Japan’s surrender on 15 August 1945, which brought...

Island Vibes unleashes Tonga Tū Ketau Tuē: A celebration of Tongan identity and language

Island Vibes unleashes Tonga Tū Ketau Tuē: A celebration of Tongan identity and language

Vibes are high as a tsunami of red reaches the shores of Aotearoa to celebrate Uike Kātoanga’i ‘o e lea faka-Tonga - Tonga Language Week. Auckland-based nine-piece band, Island Vibes, has welcomed the rush of MMT pride with the release of their...

FBI upgrade enmeshes New Zealand in anti-China war plans

FBI upgrade enmeshes New Zealand in anti-China war plans

In the following article, which was originally published on Consortium News, Mick Hall analyses how the recent visit to New Zealand by Kash Patel, Donald Trump’s far-right Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), where he announced a...

Pacific profiles: The guardians of the Rainbow Fale

Pacific profiles: The guardians of the Rainbow Fale

The Pacific profiles series shines a light on Pacific people in Aotearoa doing interesting and important work in their communities, as nominated by members of the public. Today, Jazriel Lavakula, Mela Meilin Ta’avao and Penni Wolfgramm of the...

Council-backed venue brings Pacific-led theatre to Auckland stage

Council-backed venue brings Pacific-led theatre to Auckland stage

Auckland Council is bringing Pacific-led theatre to the heart of the city by funding the venue for Tafatolu, a new 50-minute play blending Sāmoan mythology, live music, and physical theatre. The production has not received direct council funding,...

Argentina vs New Zealand streams: How to watch Rugby Championship 2025 rugby live online from anywhere

Argentina vs New Zealand streams: How to watch Rugby Championship 2025 rugby live online from anywhere

This weekend's Argentina vs New Zealand live stream sees the Pumas and All Blacks kick off their Rugby Championship 2025 campaigns, with the hosts hoping to seal their first ever crown and the All Blacks eager to extend their record nine titles....

PM Rabuka to skip Pacific Foreign Ministers meet today

PM Rabuka to skip Pacific Foreign Ministers meet today

Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Sitiveni Rabuka will not attend todays Pacific Foreign Ministers meeting in Suva. The Pacific Islands Forum has confirmed Fiji will be represented by Ratu Inoke Kubuabola, Special Envoy of the...

Loss and Damage poised for top-level spotlight at Pacific Islands Forum...

By Ednal Palmer in Apia Samoa Climate change induced-Loss and Damage stands the chance of being featured at the Pacific’s highest political gathering — the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) — when leaders meet in Honiara, Solomon Islands, this...

Cook Islands pushes for key actions to support Smaller Island States

Cook Islands pushes for key actions to support Smaller Island States

Cook Islands head of delegation and Foreign Secretary Tepaeru Herrmann joined fellow members of the Pacific Islands Forum Smaller Island States (SIS) group at the SIS Officials Meeting held at the Forum Secretariat in Suva, Fiji on Friday last...

Very strong mag. 6.0 earthquake - 416 km northeast of Nuku'alofa, Tongatapu, Tonga, on Thursday, Aug 14, 2025, at 05:38 pm (GMT +13) - information

Very strong mag. 6.0 earthquake - 416 km northeast of Nuku'alofa, Tongatapu, Tonga, on Thursday, Aug 14, 2025, at 05:38 pm (GMT +13) - information

Date and Time Mag Depth Distance Location Details Map Apr 16, 08:30 pm (GMT +13) 5.0 36 km 43 km (27 mi) to the SW 135 km E of Neiafu, Tonga Info Mar 31, 01:18 am (GMT +13) 7.0 29 km 261 km (162 mi) to the SW South Pacific Ocean, 162 km northeast...

Council-backed venue brings Pacific-led show to Central Auckland

Council-backed venue brings Pacific-led show to Central Auckland

Auckland Council is bringing Pacific-led theatre to the heart of the city by funding the venue for Tafatolu, a new 50-minute play blending Sāmoan mythology, live music, and physical theatre. The production has not received direct council funding,...

The Government of New Zealand announce additional NZD 5 million commitment to the Pacific Community Ocean Science Centre (PCCOS)

The Government of New Zealand announce additional NZD 5 million commitment to the Pacific Community Ocean Science Centre (PCCOS)

Rt Hon Winston Peters Minister of Foreign Affairs, Minister for Racing and Minister for Rail - New Zealand The Government of New Zealand and the Pacific Community (SPC) have deepened their partnership with the announcement of NZD 5million to...

Stronger ties benefit Pacific island nations

Stronger ties benefit Pacific island nations

Fijian students try their hands at Chinese calligraphy on April 15 during an event celebrating the United Nations Chinese Language Day, which falls on April 20, in Suva, the capital of the Pacific island country. GAO XIN/XINHUA This summer, Basi...

Climate health study looking at white roof paint and heat-related health

Climate health study looking at white roof paint and heat-related health

Photo: Niue householders are taking part in a climate health survey involving the roofs of their houses and whether reflective white roof paint provides relief from extreme heat. Half of the participating houses have had their roofs painted, while...

Cook Islands advocate for mainstreaming of SIS priorities within Pacific regional…

The Cook Islands joined fellow members of the Pacific Islands Forum Smaller Island States (SIS) group at the SIS Officials Meeting held at the Forum Secretariat in Suva, Fiji on 8 August. The meeting, chaired by Federated States of Micronesia...

Chinese envoy stresses partnership agreement with Cook Islands 'has nothing to do with military or security agenda': media

Chinese envoy stresses partnership agreement with Cook Islands 'has nothing to do with military or security agenda': media

China-Cook Islands relationship Photo: VCG The Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) 2025-2030 signed between China and the Cook Islands has "nothing to do with any military or security agenda," and that "everyone could see for themselves…...

New Zealand government snubs Cook Islands’ 60th anniversary celebration

New Zealand government snubs Cook Islands’ 60th anniversary celebration

In a clear and deliberate diplomatic snub, the New Zealand government boycotted celebrations in the Cook Islands on August 4 marking 60 years of “self-government in free association with New Zealand.” Constitution Day, or Te Maeva Nui, is held...

Cook Islands deal has ‘nothing to do with military or security agenda’, says Chinese ambassador

Cook Islands deal has ‘nothing to do with military or security agenda’, says Chinese ambassador

By Losirene Lacanivalu, Cook Islands News People’s Republic of China (PRC) ambassador to New Zealand, Cook Islands and Niue, Wang Xiaolong, with Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown and Assistant to the Minister responsible for the Prime...

Pacific Islands News Roundup – August 1 – August 7, 2025 

Pacific Islands News Roundup – August 1 – August 7, 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,...

Ocean acidification threatens Niue’s coral reefs: a call for global action

Ocean acidification threatens Niue’s coral reefs: a call for global action Published 6 August 2025 Web sites and blogs Leave a Comment Tags: corals, South Pacific Ocean acidification, driven by anthropogenic carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions, poses a...

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