SPC meetings open in Nuku'alofa: "United for a resilient future"

By Katalina Siasau Tonga is hosting the Pacific Community's (SPC) 55th Meeting of the Committee of Representatives of Governments and Administrations (CRGA) and the 14 Conference of the Pacific's Community meeting this week, under the theme...

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...

Opening statement by the Chair of CRGA 55, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Tuvalu, Mr Pasuna Tuaga

Opening statement by the Chair of CRGA 55, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Tuvalu, Mr Pasuna Tuaga 14 October 2025, Nuku'alofa, Tonga Heads of delegation, Senior Officials, Permanent Observer, Partners, Secretariat staff,...

He narrowly avoided jail. This prodigious talent now wants to restart his NRL career

Former St George Illawarra prodigy Junior Amone is looking to resurrect his NRL career after his manager alerted clubs that his client will complete a court-imposed intensive correction order next week. Amone’s $500,000 contract was torn up at the...

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...

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...

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...

Father shares traditions with daughter

WITH over 13 years of experience in traditional voyaging, Iva Nancy Vunikura was honoured to assume the title of matua, a role that entails mentorship and guidance, especially to the young crew on board the Uto Ni Yalo. The voyage from Fiji to the...

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...

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...

Manta rays go to extremes to build mental maps of the ocean

Giant oceanic manta ray (Mobula birostris). Credit: MV Erdmann Giant oceanic manta rays, the largest species of ray, glide thousands of kilometres across vast, featureless stretches of open ocean between the tropical and subtropical habitats they...

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...

Hōkūlea And Hikianalia To Set Sail For Aotearoa As Part Of The Moananuiākea Voyage

Press Release – Polynesian Voyaging Society Photo/Supplied (Rarotonga, Cook Islands) Two traditional Polynesian voyaging canoes, Hklea and Hikianalia, are preparing to depart Rarotonga for Aotearoa as part of the Moananuikea Voyage, a multi-year...

Walters pledges no Maroons bias on Roos' Tour

Proud Australian Kevin Walters is promising to discard his rose-coloured Queensland glasses when he selects his first Test team as Kangaroos coach. Walters has the onerous task of picking between NSW's incumbent Australian fullback Dylan Edwards...

WHO turns to philanthropy

[SYDNEY, SciDev.Net] As the US withdraws from the World Health Organization and cuts overseas aid, regional partnerships are critical to safeguarding the health of member countries in a region where climate change and chronic diseases loom large....

Walters rejects Maroons bias in 'Roos selections

Kangaroos coach Kevin Walters denied his links to Queensland and the Broncos will factor into his selections for the national team for the first Ashes Test. Australian players departed on a 6am Emirates flight to London's Heathrow Airport via a...

No Queensland bias on Kangaroos' Ashes Tour, Walters says

Australia coach Kevin Walters says he will not show favouritism towards Queensland players when he selects his Kangaroos squad for the first Ashes Test. Walters has the onerous task of picking between New South Wales' Dylan Edwards and...

Data needed to boost island resilience

Tonga’s UN ambassador says satellite data is vital for climate and disaster resilience. His Excellency Ambassador Viliami Va’inga Tōnē participated in the SDG Media Zone panel “Data from Space to Shores: Geospatial Solutions Accelerating...

Kevin Walters rejects Queensland bias claims over Reece Walsh conundrum for Kangaroos tour

Proud Australian Kevin Walters is promising to discard his rose-coloured Queensland glasses when he selects his first Test team as Kangaroos coach. Walters has the onerous task of picking between NSW’s incumbent Australian fullback Dylan Edwards...

Multilateral collaboration remains key amid funding shifts in global health

As the US withdraws from the World Health Organization and cuts overseas aid, regional partnerships are critical to safeguarding the health of member countries in a region where climate change and chronic diseases loom large. These are some of the...