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Progress and frustration mark the UN’s third Ocean Conference
Canada's National Observer
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June 25, 2025
This story was originally published by Grist and appears here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration Delegates from around the world convened in Nice, France, last week to discuss a range of ocean priorities, including the implementation of a...
How UN Women turns gender data into impact
Birmingham Star - Alabama
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Data to end violence: United Republic of Tanzania “Before, I didn’t know where to report cases of violence. Now, I have the information and confidence to help others in my community do the same,” says regular Tumbatu FM listener Fatma Haji Silima....
'Slow but sure' economic rise in most of Pacific - World Bank
RNZ
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June 23, 2025
Photo: AFP The Pacific regional economy is growing, slowly but surely, reports the World Bank. In their latest Pacific update, released 17 June, they argue for more employment of women to help the economy amidst global economic uncertainty,...
Oral Questions — Questions To Ministers | Sitting Date: 24 June 2025
Scoop
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Monday, 30 June 2025, 7:50 am Press Release: Hansard ORAL QUESTIONS QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS Question No. 1—Māori Development 1. TĀKUTA FERRIS (Te Pāti Māori —Te Tai Tonga) to the Minister for Māori Development: Does he stand by the Government's...
Scott ready for debut
The Fiji Times
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July 4, 2025
Ka’iulani Scott says it will be a proud moment when she makes her senior debut for the Fiji Kulas at the OFC Women’s Nations Cup this Saturday in Suva. The 17-year-old goalkeeper, who plays for Eastern Suburbs in New Zealand and has family roots...
Pasifika in Nelson Tasman safe but alert as more rain looms, says community leader
Pacific Media Network
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Pacific communities in the Nelson-Tasman region were spared from the severe impacts of torrential rain last week, despite forecasts of more bad weather on the horizon. Robert Blake, Director of the Nelson-Tasman Pasifika Community Trust, says most...
Alexandrian Laurel
Vallarta Mirror
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July 3, 2025
Alexandrian Laurel (Calophyllum inophyllum) Family: Clusiaceae Also known as: Alexandrian Laurel Balltree, Beach Calophyllum, Beach Touriga, Beauty Leaf, Borneo-Mahogany, Dilo Oil Tree, Indian Laurel, Indian Doomba Oil Tree, Indian-laurel,...
Police reinforce safety at college rugby matches
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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June 25, 2025
Tonga Police have deployed a coordinated operation at Inter‑College Rugby events to guarantee safety for students, schools and spectators. The Ministry highlighted collaboration with school prefects and educational leaders as a key factor for the...
Jacob Fatu’s former partner to make WWE debut only to turn on him on Solo Sikoa’s orders? Exploring the possibility
Sportskeeda
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July 3, 2025
WWE Superstar Jacob Fatu lost the United States Championship to Solo Sikoa at Night of Champions after finding himself in a four-on-one situation. Interestingly, his former tag team partner, Zilla Fatu, could come to his aid when he desperately...
Govt explores electric vehicles with Chinese partners
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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June 28, 2025
The Cabinet has approved Hon Kapelieli Lanumata’s upcoming trip to China to explore electric‑vehicle options for Tonga. As Minister for Trade & Economic Development, Lanumata says EV adoption could halve petrol costs. The move aligns with national...
Proposed changes to New Zealand dawn raid laws not enough, Pacific advocates say
RNZ
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July 2, 2025
(file image) Protesters part in the Savali Ole Filemu peaceful march in Central Auckland urging politcal parties to protect overstayers. Photo: Teanau Tuiono Pacific advocates in Aotearoa say a proposed law change for out-of-hours immigration...
Pacific-Māori marriages lead new identity wave - ministry
Pacific Media Network
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Pacific people who marry outside their heritage often choose Māori partners, according to a Ministry for Pacific Peoples (MPP) investigation into this increasingly shared identity among these populations. According to MPP’s ongoing Insights...
Miss Heilala encourages new contestants to be themselves
Matangi Tonga Online
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June 27, 2025
Miss Heilala Rachel Guttenbeil joined by new contestants. Nuku'alofa, Tonga. 27 June 2025. Photo: Matangi Tonga. By Tupou Vaipulu Jr. At their Orientation gathering today, seven contestants for the Miss Heilala crown 2025 drew their order of...
A drop in the ocean? Pacific nations tap local know-how for marine conservation
South China Morning Post
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June 27, 2025
Pacific island nations are racing to enhance marine conservation, establishing sweeping “no-take” zones and pledging to sustainably manage vast swathes of their territorial waters despite facing limited resources and geopolitical pressure. Among...
Japan Expands Defense Equipment Aid to Eight Countries, Including Indonesia
Tempo.co
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June 22, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Japan's government plans to provide defense equipment aid to eight countries, including Thailand, Tonga, and Indonesia, as part of its security assistance efforts for the current fiscal year. This initiative aims to ensure safe...
MVA urges tree planting in line with global travel trend
Marianas Variety
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(MVA) — “Enjoy nature,” is the #1 activity visitors to The Marianas plan when they visit, according to the latest visitor exit survey by the Marianas Visitors Authority. MVA is raising awareness of the importance of preserving and planting trees...
Thames gin crowned world's best
SunLive
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July 1, 2025
Gin made by a micro distillery in Thames has been named the world’s best at this year’s World Gin Awards in London. Coromandel Distilling Company, owned by Paul Schneider and partner Daniela Seuss, won the World’s Best Matured Gin Award for their...
Tuvalu seeks US assurance after visa ban list error
The Sun Daily
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July 2, 2025
SYDNEY: Tuvalu, a tiny Pacific nation that scientists predict will be submerged by rising seas, said it is seeking written assurance from the United States that its citizens will not be barred from entry after being apparently mistakenly included...
Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Ruanui ki Te Taraipiunara O Waitangi Me Te Whakahē I Ngā Mahi Maina
Waatea News
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Waatea Images Waatea Team Rukutai Watene | WAI 3482 Role Funding: pijf-0032 Ngā kaiporotēhe ki Pāremata e whakahē ana i ngā mahi keri papamoana ki te Tonga o Taranaki E whakahē ana Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Ruanui i ngā mahi a Trans Tasman Resources e...
The Mad Bastard may be right! – McIntyre Mini Globe Leg 2!
Live Sail Die
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July 1, 2025
When the 1968 Sunday Times Golden Globe Race set off—the first solo, non-stop circumnavigation—many thought it impossible. But one sailor proved them wrong: Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, sailing his beloved Suhaili! When Australian adventurer, Don...