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Tall Ships begin arriving in Aberdeen as Russian vessel forced to wait out in the North Sea
Scottish Daily Express
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July 17, 2025
Tall ships from around the world have begun sailing into Aberdeen for three days of racing and festivities, with crowds of up to 400,000 expected in the city over the weekend. The first of around 50 historic vessels arriving in the harbour on...
Pet Talk: Veterinary outreach to the Pa Enua
Cook Island News
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July 2, 2025
Te Are Manu provided veterinary services to the southern Pa Enua — Mangaia, Mauke, Mitiaro and Atiu — alongside its partners at Cook Islands Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. TAM/25070103 In the last few months, I had the privilege...
These are the tropical islands Aussies most want to visit - and it's not Bali
Nine
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July 15, 2025
There's something about an island that screams holiday. Preferably if it's studded with palm trees and fringed in white sand and shimmering water. So it's no wonder travel experts have decided to put together a 'hot list' of the best. DEAL: Save...
Tall Ship Races vessels arrive in Aberdeen
Express & Star
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July 17, 2025
Vessels taking part in the Tall Ships Races 2025 have begun arriving in Aberdeen ahead of a four-day festival. The race began in Le Havre in France in early July and the ships sailed round the coast to Dunkirk before travelling on to Aberdeen....
TEAMS READY FOR OFC WOMEN’S NATIONS CUP
PNG Haus Bung
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July 3, 2025
Final preparations are underway for the four Group- A teams ahead of the OFC Women’s Nations Cup 2025, with day one match set to kick off at Lautoka’s Churchill Park tomorrow. This morning, the head coaches and captains of Cook Islands, defending...
Climate insecurity hits Pacific, police minister warns
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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July 16, 2025
Police Minister Paula Piukala urges urgent action on climate-driven security risks. The Minister for Police, the Hon Paula Piveni Piukala, has told the Pacific Regional and National Security Conference climate change poses the “greatest security...
Te Maeva Nui sponsors honoured
Cook Island News
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July 16, 2025
Te Are Ariki, Tauranga Vananga and Te Maeva Nui sponsors gather at Atupare Marae. MELINA ETCHES/25071510 A special function was held at Atupare Marae in Arorangi on Monday night to honour and thank the long-standing sponsors of Te Maeva Nui, the...
Kiwi travellers urged to prioritise health insurance as dengue outbreaks surge across the Pacific
Pacific Media Network
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Travellers from New Zealand planning a getaway to tropical destinations are being urged to grab comprehensive travel insurance, as dengue fever cases continue to climb in certain Pacific countries. Fiji has been particularly hit hard, reporting...
Plastic bags banned
Cook Island News
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July 2, 2025
Local stores have welcomed the prohibition on plastic shopping bags and are committed to abiding by the new Act. FILE PHOTO / 14071412 Cook Islands has banned plastic shopping bags, and retailers supplying them for the purpose of distributing...
Report dangerous taxi drivers to police: Transport Ministry
Cook Island News
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July 2, 2025
Secretary for Transport John Hosking. FILE PHOTO / 25022319 The Ministry of Transport encourages the public to report any issues they may have with taxi operators directly to the Cook Islands Police, who are the enforcement agency for land...
Tonga wins Women's Tennis at Pacific Nations Cup in Pago Pago
Matangi Tonga Online
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July 17, 2025
Gold medalists, (from left) Leah Heimuli, coach Reuel Lavaka, and Amelia Tatafu after winning deciding doubles Gold Medal Match against Fiji. Oceania Tennis Federation (OTF) Pacific Nations Cup. Pago Pago, American Samoa, 30 June - 5 July 2025....
Roosters celebrate Multicultural Round
Cobar Weekly
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July 16, 2025
The Cobar Ruby League Club celebrated its Multicultural Round on Saturday at Tom Knight Memorial Oval as part of their Castlereagh League Round Home Games against Warren. Pictured are the Cobar players with local Indigenous elders Aunty Elaine,...
Asia-Pacific regulators release world’s first guidelines for commercial operation of air taxis, drones
The Business Times Singapore
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July 17, 2025
[SINGAPORE] Asia-Pacific aviation regulators have published the world’s first set of guidelines on air taxis and drones, anticipating future commercial operation of these vehicles in the region. Regulators can voluntarily adopt the guidelines,...
James Comer Asks Pentagon For Intel On China’s Deep-Sea Mining Ops
[your]NEWS
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July 16, 2025
A House committee asked the Department of Defense (DOD) Tuesday for a briefing on its efforts to counter China’s deep-sea mining activities, according to a letter exclusively obtained by the Daily Caller News Foundation. The House Committee On...
Funding crucial as Te Are Manu aims for regular Pa Enua vet visits
Cook Island News
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July 15, 2025
Desexing procedures with SPCA and Te Are Manu on one of their visits to the outer islands. KATIE BIRD/25070823 Te Are Manu vet clinic recently visited the outer islands of Atiu, Mitiaro, Mangaia and Mauke, providing essential health checks and...
EXCLUSIVE: House Asks Pentagon For Intel On China’s Deep-Sea Mining Ops
The Daily Caller
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A House committee asked the Department of Defense (DOD) Tuesday for a briefing on its efforts to counter China’s deep-sea mining activities, according to a letter exclusively obtained by the Daily Caller News Foundation. The House Committee On...
Group A Teams Ready For OFC Women’s Nations Cup Kick-Off In Lautoka
Scoop
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Final preparations are underway for the four Group A teams ahead of the OFC Women’s Nations Cup 2025, with match day one set to kick off at Lautoka’s Churchill Park this Friday. (Photo/Supplied)This morning, the head coaches and captains of Cook...
PNG, Fiji meet in rematch of OFC 2022
The National
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PAPUA New Guinea are all geared up for their OFC Women’s Nations Cup semifinal match against Fiji today at 1pm in Lautoka, Fiji. PNG and Fiji have a shared rivalry history over the years and today’s clash is a rematch of the 2022 final. In that...
Tradition in Tanzania: Reviving East Africa’s Ocean Heritage
Oceanographic Magazine
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July 16, 2025
While grassroots efforts thrive, a transformative movement is reshaping legal frameworks on a global scale. The concept of Ocean Rights advocates for recognising the legal rights of the ocean as a living entity, acknowledging its intrinsic value...
Tall ship banned from entering Aberdeen harbour due to Russian captain
Daily Record & Sunday Mail
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July 16, 2025
A ship sailing to a Tall Ships Race 2025 has been banned from entering UK waters - due to sanctions against Russian vessels. The TS Shtandart, a replica of an 18th Century flagship of Peter the Great, has been denied entry to Aberdeen Port due to...