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Atiu steps up fight against invasive species, strengthens climate resilience
Cook Island News
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July 7, 2025
Atiu’s main harbour is where most visitors are welcomed to the island. TALAIA MIKA/25070305 Atiu is ramping up efforts to control invasive species that threaten its environment, food supply and climate resilience, with vital support from regional...
Maroons clinch thrilling victory, Blues take CIRL Origin Series crown
Cook Island News
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June 23, 2025
The Town Blues are the champions of the Cook Islands Rugby League (CIRL) State of Origin series, winning two of the three matches. The Clive Nicholas-coached side won the opening two matches 46-28 and 28-20 before going down to the Country Maroons...
Tahiti extends lead on Day 7 of Pacific Mini Games 2025; Athletes push limits for country and glory
Island Times
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July 8, 2025
KOROR, Palau — With one day remaining in the Pacific Mini Games 2025, Tahiti has extended its dominant lead in the overall medal standings, closing Day 7 with a commanding 59 gold medals. Photos below capture the grit, passion, and unity of...
A new country in the Pacific — Bougainville
International Politics and Society
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July 8, 2025
A historic moment for Bougainville is within reach — the Pacific archipelago is on the verge of achieving independence from Papua New Guinea. In the 2019 referendum, almost 98 per cent of the population voted in favour of secession. Two years...
Nukutere College students head to Fiji for Catholic Youth Leadership programme
Cook Island News
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June 23, 2025
Nukutere College singing Happy birthday as part of their creative beat at the Tangi Kaara drumming competition. TEITIMOANA TAIRI/25061310 Nukutere College students will embark on a journey to represent the Cook Islands in Fiji for a groundbreaking...
Mamdani Doesn’t Think We Should Have Billionaires. Here’s Why That Will Never Happen.
Forbes
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Fresh off his shellacking of former New York governor Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic primary for mayor, New York state assembly member Zohran Mamdani is the hottest guest on the press circuit. When asked on NBC if he thought billionaires have the...
Easter Island Was Never As Isolated As We Thought – Study Puts That "Strange Argument" To Bed
IFL Science
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July 7, 2025
Famous for its colossal stone heads – or moai – Easter Island is the scene of one of the great archaeological mysteries, as a unique monolithic ritual culture emerged and then vanished here – all for reasons unknown. Until now, it was widely...
Major celebration in Manurewa marks restoration of Sāmoa citizenship rights
Pacific Media Network
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A community gathering in Manurewa this week marked a significant moment of long-awaited justice for Sāmoans who lost their New Zealand citizenship in 1982 and have now had it restored. The Citizenship (Western Sāmoa) (Restoration) Amendment Act...
Matariki mā Puanga: Will deep sea mining cost us the moana?
Te Ao Maori News
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Waitā, the Matariki star that connects us to the ocean and all marine life, reminds us of our deep relationship with Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa. As Matariki rises, Te Ao Māori News examines a modern threat facing our moana: deep-sea mining. The deep...
Albi The Wolves Announce The Fun-Raiser Tour of Aotearoa New Zealand
Undertheradar.co.nz
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July 7, 2025
Flag-bearers for Aotearoa's indie-folk community from 2014 to right now and beyond, Albi & The Wolves have their sights set on touring Europe and the UK in 2026, and are humbly requesting your help to make it happen. They've announced The...
Iran’s Women’s Basketball Team Defeats Guangdong
Tasnim News Agency
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July 8, 2025
Team Melli Banovan had defeated the Chinese team 69-63 on Saturday. The friendly match served as part of preparation for the FIBA Women’s Asia Cup 2025 Division B. The competition will be held in Shenzhen, China, from July 13 to 20. Group A...
58 Visa-Free Destinations For Indian Passport Holders This Summer
Gulf Insider
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July 7, 2025
Looking to travel this summer as an Indian passport holder? Good news, Indian travelers can visit up to 58 destinations visa-free. The top destinations are placed throughout Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean and Pacific Islands. Aside from these...
From transition to transformation: Our economic journey
Cook Island News
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July 7, 2025
Financial Secretary Garth Henderson. SBMA/23011838 As we mark 60 years of self-governance, we also mark a critical economic shift, from transition to transformation. Transition was our response to crisis. When COVID-19 brought global tourism to a...
Conference unites 15 Pacific universities
The National
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THE Pacific Islands Universities Regional Network (PIURN) conference brought together 15 member universities from the Pacific Island countries and Territories to the PNG University of Technology in Lae, Morobe. PIURN coordinator Mathilde Souchon,...
Panthers dominate, Eels edge Reds in gritty rugby union start
Cook Island News
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July 7, 2025
Defending champions Avatiu Nikao Eels defenders try to stop a Takuvaine Reds player in round one of the 2025 Rarotonga Club 15s competition on Saturday at Aretere Park. The Eels won 37-20. MELINA ETCHES/25070614 The 2025 Rarotonga Club Rugby Union...
Rarotonga schools embrace NZ visitors in heartfelt cultural exchange
Cook Island News
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July 7, 2025
Taupo-nui-a-Tia College kapa haka group performing at Tereora College on Thursday. TEREORA COLLEGE AND BEYOND/25070326 Apii Takitumu was honoured to welcome a vibrant group of students and teachers from Taupo-nui-a-Tia College, hailing from the...
PNG struggle to put away lowly rated Tahiti
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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July 7, 2025
A defensive clinic sees Tahiti frustrate the defending champions Papua New Guinea in Lautoka, securing a 1-1 draw in the second match of the day. Ericson Komeng’s side knew that a win today would see them become the first side to make the 2025 OFC...
Ben Morgan’s Pacific Update: Chinese aircraft carriers exercise near Japan – China’s force projection capability is increasing
The Daily Blog
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July 6, 2025
On 30 June, the People’s Liberation Army – Navy confirmed two Chinese aircraft carriers; PLANS Shandong and Liaoning exercised together in the Western Pacific. The ships conducted a range of drills practicing defensive and offensive operations....
Controversial copy of Peter the Great flagship off Dublin
RTE Ireland
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July 7, 2025
A controversial sailing ship which is a replica of a vessel built by Russia's Peter the Great in the early eighteenth century is anchored off the Irish coast in Killiney Bay. The Shtandart is an exact copy of the ship built by the Russian Tsar in...
Support worker filmed vulnerable woman being taunted, then shared the video
Rotorua Daily Post
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She had a criminal history including wilful damage, threatening language, and assault and entered a residential service in 2021. Her support worker, known as Ms C in a decision released today, took photos of Ms A and a video of her without consent...