Kariba's Kasambabezi FM Empowers Marginalized Communities, Transforms Lives

By Anwell Bepe, Kasambabezi FM Coordinator Kasambabezi FM, Kariba's community radio station, is making significant strides in addressing long-standing issues affecting marginalized communities in the district. Through its "Rise & Participate"...

Patriots Mailbag: Trade deadline targets, how to overcome the run game and more

Following a Week 6 victory over the Saints and a second consecutive loss by the Bills, the Patriots currently sit atop the AFC East. Their schedule, as has been discussed, could help them stay there as the Nov. 4 NFL trade deadline nears. So,...

Tauranga sergeant serves up Kiwi feast in US

When Tauranga’s Katie Emmett joined the New Zealand Army as a chef, her mother told her she’d get the chance to see the world. That prediction came true, with several international opportunities in her military career so far; the latest being a...

SI pledges USD $1m to Pacific Resilience Facility

Washington D.C.,- Pacific leadership and solidarity were on full display last week as the Government of Solomon Islands and Chair of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) announced a pledge of USD $1 million [SBD8m] to the Pacific Resilience Facility...

Southwell ready to lead and learn in Test debut

Jesse Southwell at Jillaroos training. [Source: NRL] Entrusted to lead the team around in her Test debut, new Jillaroos halfback Jesse Southwell was still looking to learn from those around her in her first official appearance in the green and...

Youth vote guide relaunched ahead of polls

Tonga’s youth-led Take The Lead (TTL) has introduced a new digital Tonga Youth Vote Handbook, backed by island-wide outreach. The relaunched guide gives first-time voters clear, accessible tools on how to register, vote and engage politically....

Solomon Islands Pledge and Marshall Islands ratifies PRF Treaty

Pacific leadership and solidarity were on full display this week as the Government of Solomon Islands and Chair of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) announced a pledge of USD$1 million to the Pacific Resilience Facility (PRF). Pledges to the PRF now...

POINT OF ORIGIN | Fiji finds its feet – A priest, a procession and the power of listening

FIJI was beginning to find its footing after years of political and social upheaval in 1991. The memory of the 1987 coups still lingered, and questions of identity, belonging, and trust rippled quietly through communities and churches alike. While...

Sailors Celebrate the Navy’s 250th Birthday

OCTOBER 13, 2025 – Multinational service members deployed in support of Pacific Partnership 2025 celebrated the Navy’s 250th Birthday embarked on the Lewis B. Puller-class expeditionary sea base USS John L. Canley (ESB-6) underway in the Western...

Pacific tourism chiefs land in Vavaʻu for major forum

Ministers and delegates from across the Pacific arrived last Saturday in Vavaʻu to open the Pacific Tourism Forum 2025. They were greeted by the Hon. Moale Finau, Tonga’s Minister for Tourism, and the Governor of Vavaʻu in a formal ceremony held...

Govt approves child protection policy amid alarming abuse stats

Cabinet has green-lit a new child protection policy, signalling urgent reform in safeguarding children’s rights in Tonga. The move follows worrying statistics such as 87 per cent of children aged 1–14 have experienced physical aggression, while 26...

NZ aims to strengthen Pacific defence ties at key ministers’ meeting

Associate Defence Minister Chris Penk says New Zealand is looking to improve regional cooperation and address shared security challenges at this week’s South Pacific Defence Ministers’ Meeting (SPDMM) in Chile. The annual gathering brings together...

“So frustrating” – The regions of the world that couldn’t access World Cup qualification

As the final four teams prepare to battle for the last remaining place at the 2027 Rugby World Cup — Samoa, Belgium, Namibia and Paraguay — a striking reality sits beneath the surface of rugby’s so-called global expansion: for entire regions of...

How to watch the Autumn Internationals: TV & streaming details for every match in 2025

Watch the 2025 Autumn Internationals as the southern hemisphere giants head to Europe for their traditional November adventure. Rugby Championship sides Argentina, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa will all be in action against their Six...

Queen Elizabeth II’s 2007 Range Rover estimated to go for up to £60k at auction

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How teacher’s Google search finally solved 180-year-old Australian mystery

Tebajima is now regarded by some historians as the site of a flashpoint marking the first contact between Australia and Japan almost two centuries earlier. Almost as equally improbable as this historical encounter is the tale of how the convict...

When a Volcano Cut This Country's Fragile Internet Cable, Life Snapped Back to 1880

It all started with an underwater volcanic eruption. Debris shot into the air, gathering force as it cascaded down the volcano's flanks, plunged back into the ocean, and sliced Tonga's only international internet cable in two places, like cutting...

Celebrating 250 years of Lucknow’s legacy: From Nawabi pastimes to global sporting hub

From Nawabi era pastimes to modern international events, Lucknow has a deep sporting legacy By: Shalabh Saxena As Lucknow celebrates 250 years of becoming capital city for the first time, it stands tall as one of India’s top sporting...

Discriminatory Migration System Fails Pacific People Facing Climate Change And Disasters – Amnesty International Aotearoa New Zealand

Authorities in Aotearoa New Zealand are failing people most at risk of climate-related harm in the Pacific islands, subjecting them to discriminatory migration policies that tear families apart and disregard children’s rights, Amnesty...

League stars inspire city students

THE Santos National Football Stadium was filled with energy and excitement on Tuesday as students from four Port Moresby schools took part in the Pacific Championships school clinic – an event that used the power of rugby league to promote...