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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...
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...
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,...
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....
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
China’s military expansion toward the Southwest Pacific and Oceania
Geopolitical Intelligence Services
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July 15, 2025
Beijing is increasing military activities and economic influence in the Indo-Pacific and transforming the regional security landscape. April 25: A Chinese warship spotted in the West Philippine Sea. Beijing has been growing its military ambitions,...
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...
Tall ship denied entry to Scots harbour due to Russian-born captain
STV News
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July 16, 2025
A tall ship has been denied entry into the Port of Aberdeen due to it being captained by a Russian-born man. The TS Shtandart released an open letter directed to the city’s port authorities, confirming that they had also been excluded from the...
Raromart MEGA Te Maeva Nui sales
Cook Island News
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July 14, 2025
Raromart launched their Te Maeva Nui SALE up to 50 per cent in relation to Te Maeva Nui season, this month. TEITIMOANA TAIRI/25071114 Raromart MEGA has launched a sales promotion offering up to 50 per cent off for this year’s Te Maeva Nui...
PNG awaits Kulas
The Fiji Times
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July 15, 2025
THE Fiji Kulas will face Papua New Guinea in the semi-final of the OFC Women’s Nations Cup 2025 tomorrow at 3pm. It will be a closely watched contest for both teams, after they emerged on top of their respective pools in the early stages of...
Intellistake secures exclusive partnership with Singularity Venture Hub
Oak Park Journal
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July 16, 2025
# Intellistake Technologies Corp Partners with Singularity Venture Hub ## Introduction: Intellistake Technologies Corp., a leading technology company specializing in decentralized artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain infrastructure,...
Pacific countries have narrow window to adapt to climate change
Matangi Tonga Online
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July 15, 2025
Pacific representatives have called for urgent reform to climate finance and regional cooperation at a high-level panel on climate security on day one of the 2025 Pacific Regional and National Security Conference being held in Suva, Fiji from...
Seabed Strategy: Why Nauru Should Be Central to Trump’s Deep-Sea Mining Vision
[your]NEWS
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July 14, 2025
By Emmanuel Ogbonna In an executive order issued in April 2025, President Donald Trump emphasized the strategic necessity of offshore critical minerals in building U.S. supply chains that are independent of adversarial nations like the People’s...
Is New Caledonia's agreement a 'new chapter' or a 'betrayal'?
RNZ
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July 15, 2025
By Doug Dingwall, Jordan Fennell and Johnson Raela, ABC with wires French officials met with New Caledonian representatives in Paris to negotiate an agreement on the territory's status. Photo: AP French President Emmanuel Macron hailed it a...
Letter: Keyboard warriors
Cook Island News
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July 15, 2025
Dear Editor, I see a lot of debate around “keyboard warriors” lately, some see them as all talk, no action, I’m a self-confessed keyboard warrior and damn proud as. But I’d suggest a different lens, some of our most strategic, intelligent, and...