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Pacific Tourism Organisation and FSM Yap Visitors Bureau Release Key Insights from International Visitor Survey
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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June 9, 2025
The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO), in partnership with the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)Yap Visitors Bureau (YVB) through the Pacific Tourism Data Initiative (PTDI), has released its latest International Visitor Survey (IVS) report...
Search and rescue dog trainer recognised
Star News
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June 4, 2025
There are many ways to serve a community, and Cantabrian Ron Ealam has been doing it for the last few decades at least with trusty dogs at his side. On Monday, the Oxford man was made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for his work with...
Nikita fulfils childhood ambition
Samoa Observer
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The first in her family to attend university, Law and Arts graduate Nikita Sionetali-Tuitea had dreamed of becoming a lawyer since her primary school days. The University of Auckland graduate crossed the stage last month, receiving a conjoint...
EXPERT REACTION: Magnitude 7.0 earthquake in Tonga
Scimex Newsfeed
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March 31, 2025
Pangaimotu Island, Tonga. Photo by Uhooep via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA) Embargoed until: Publicly released: 2025-03-31 13:57 A magnitude 7.0 earthquake in Tonga overnight triggered a tsunami warning and evacuations. No damage has been reported...
New Study Traces Sharp Regional Shifts in Ischemic Heart Disease Burden -- A Global Warning Signal
ScienceDaily
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A new study puts the spotlight on the rising burden of ischemic heart disease across Southeast Asia, East Asia and Oceania, and calls for localized, equity-focused interventions in these regions. The researchers identified region-specific,...
King's Birthday Honours: Dai Henwood, Tim Southee and Jude Dobson among those recognised
RNZ
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June 1, 2025
Clockwise from top left: Dr Maxine Ronald, Tim Southee, Ranjna Patel and Dai Henwood. Photo: RNZ / PhotoSport / Warner Brothers Discovery A total of 188 New Zealanders who have made their mark on New Zealand have been awarded for their services,...
Forum focuses on regional fisheries priorities
FBC News
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[ Source: Ministry of Fisheries, Fiji/ Facebook ] Key regional fisheries issues are under discussion at the 138th Annual Officials Forum of the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency which is underway in Niue. The meeting, which began last Friday...
Study reveals regional risk factors driving heart disease in Asia and Oceania
Medical News
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May 9, 2025
A new study puts the spotlight on the rising burden of ischemic heart disease across Southeast Asia, East Asia and Oceania, and calls for localized, equity-focused interventions in these regions. The researchers identified region-specific,...
Smart watches join the fight as Ahmedabad battles blazing heat
PreventionWeb
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May 12, 2025
As part of a year-long global research project on how heat is affecting vulnerable communities across the globe, residents in Ahmedabad have been given smartwatches to monitor their bodily reactions to the blazing heat. [...] The Ahmedabad study...
Full list: King's Birthday Honours 2025
1News
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The following people have been recognised with awards in the King's Birthday Honours 2025. The New Zealand Order of Merit DNZM To be Dames Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit: Ms Ranjna Patel, ONZM, QSM, JP For services to ethnic...
Pacific Islands News Roundup – May 30 – June 5, 2025
Pacific Islands Report
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June 6, 2025
Editor’s Note: We are undergoing a web host migration process and may need to make necessary modifications to our format and frequency over the next several weeks. Thank you in advance for your understanding. Political Leadership and Regionalism,...
At Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, China-Pacific Islands Relations Steam Ahead
The Diplomat
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June 2, 2025
The China-Pacific Island Countries Foreign Ministers’ Meeting took place in Xiamen, Fujian Province, China from May 28 to 29. All Pacific Island Countries (PICs) that don’t recognize Taiwan were in attendance. In a traditional Pacific Islands...
Appointments To Public Trust Board
Scoop
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Public Trust welcomes the appointments of Karen Price as Chair and Will Peet as a new member of its Board, both highly skilled directors with strong governance experience. Karen joined the Board in July 2024. She has been the Acting Chair since...
King’s Birthday Honours 2025: 12 Northlanders recognised
Northern Advocate
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June 1, 2025
While Phil Paikea has spent more than 30 years helping prevent family violence and supporting his Ruakākā community, he said it is the work he has done on himself that he is most proud of. The former gang member was a drug and alcohol abuser and a...
In this Indian city, smartwatches are part of the solution to dealing with searing heat
The Independent
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May 1, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
World Media Freedom Day: What's Happening in the Pacific
RNZ
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May 2, 2025
PINA media summit 2024 in Niue Photo: Stefan Armbruster Today, May 3, marks World Press Freedom Day, a global reminder of the essential role media freedom plays in upholding democracy and accountability. This year's theme, "Strengthening Media...
No political strings attached to China’s assistance in Fiji and the Pacific - China's President
Fijivillage
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No political strings attached to China’s assistance in Fiji and the Pacific - China's President There is no political strings attached to China’s assistance, no imposing one’s will onto others, and no empty promises and China has called on all...
Joint Statement of the Third China-Pacific Island Countries
Global Times
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Joint Statement of the Third China-Pacific Island Countries Foreign Ministers’ Meeting From May 28 to 29, 2025, the People’s Republic of China and Pacific Island Countries having diplomatic relations with China (hereinafter referred to as “All...
China-PICs Foreign Ministers’ Meeting concludes with nine-point declaration
Solomon Star
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May 29, 2025
THE 3rd China-Pacific Island Countries’ Foreign Ministers’ Meeting proper has concluded in China’s Xiamen City, with the issuance of a nine-point statement reaffirming the commitment by these allies for a shared prosperous future. The meeting was...
Joint statement from 3rd China-PICs Foreign Ministers' Meeting
CGTN
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The third China-Pacific Island Countries (PICs) Foreign Ministers' Meeting issued a joint statement on Wednesday. Here is the full text of the statement. From May 28 to 29, 2025, the People's Republic of China and Pacific Island Countries having...