From adversity to ancestry: Pacific wayfinding through a neurodiverse lens

Tongan-Pākehā poet, writer, and director, Simone Kaho was stunned to receive the Fulbright New Zealand and Creative New Zealand 2025 Pacific Writer’s Residency. After years of applying for opportunities and managing expectations, the news was both...

Pacific teachers call for respect as nationwide strike hits schools

Pacific teachers are calling for greater recognition of the unseen hours and emotional energy they invest in supporting students and their families. They say that their work goes far beyond the classroom. It includes providing emotional support,...

Cuban president congratulates the island’s environmentalists

3 Miguel Díaz-Canel, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, celebrated the receipt of the BSAP Reverse the Red 2025 award, granted by the International Union for Conservation of...

‘Āfine Niue’: A song of women and legacy from Island Vibes Funk

Auckland’s dynamic Pacific collective, Island Vibes Funk, has released its latest single, Āfine Niue, a heartfelt tribute to Niuean women. The song honours the strength and beauty of Niuean women, highlighting their vital role in carrying Vagahau...

Bigfoot Presentation At YCL Oct. 24

If you’ve ever been curious about Sasquatch or Bigfoot, then Yankton Community Library has a perfect opportunity for you to learn more about the mythical creature. Rez Squatching Research, a Nebraska-based investigative group, will host “The Truth...

Miankina amin’ny ranomasina izy ireo mba hivelomany. Saingy ankehitriny, miharava ny aina ao an-dranomasina.

Click here to read this story in English. HELODRANON’NY RANOBE, Madagasikara — Ny haran-dranomasina (vatohara) izy tenany dia tena tsara tokoa. Miaina any amin’ny dimy kilaometatra miala ny morontsiraka izy ireo, any amin’ny rano lalina manodidina...

SPC meetings open in Nuku'alofa: "United for a resilient future"

By Katalina Siasau Tonga is hosting the Pacific Community's (SPC) 55th Meeting of the Committee of Representatives of Governments and Administrations (CRGA) and the 14 Conference of the Pacific's Community meeting this week, under the theme...

Opening statement by the Chair of CRGA 55, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Tuvalu, Mr Pasuna Tuaga

Opening statement by the Chair of CRGA 55, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Tuvalu, Mr Pasuna Tuaga 14 October 2025, Nuku'alofa, Tonga Heads of delegation, Senior Officials, Permanent Observer, Partners, Secretariat staff,...

Daily Breeze football Top 15: Inglewood and Torrance move up after wins

There is a lot of movement this week in the high school football rankings. Inglewood makes a big jump up, but will face a challenge this week in a road game at Palos Verdes. Undefeated Torrance moves up, too. Serra moves down after a third...

Daily Breeze football Top 15: Leuzinger remains No. 1 in rankings

DAILY BREEZE TOP 15 1. Leuzinger 6-1 Journee Tonga accounted for four touchdowns (three rushing and one passing) as he led the Olympians to a 40-14 Bay League win over Palos Verdes. Kelton Strickland rushed for 133 yards and a touchdown and...

Ready, set, go: Local track club preps for international showcase

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hawaiian Kingdom track and field is a homegrown organization through and through-- an independent club featuring former Hawaii high school and University of Hawaii student-athletes. The perfect outlet for runners like...

Daily Breeze football Top 15: Inglewood and Torrance move up after last week’s wins

There’s a lot of movement in this week’s rankings. Inglewood takes a big jump up, but will face a challenge this week in an afternoon meeting with Palos Verdes. Undefeated Torrance moves up. Serra moves down after a third consecutive Mission...

TCF Launches Factsheets In 10 Alternate Languages To Support Upcoming 3G Shutdown

Press Release – NZ Telecommunications Forum – TCF With the first shutdown less than three months away, the updated 3G resource toolkit is aimed at providing accessible information and support resources for our most vulnerable communities, says TCF...

Townsend defends Red Bull role and says he’ll learn from Klopp

Gregor Townsend believes that tapping into the experience of Jürgen Klopp is one of “many” benefits the Scotland rugby team can enjoy by him taking an advisory role with Red Bull.As head of global soccer, the former Liverpool manager is a key cog...

Black Perspectives IE: Dr. Dawn Wright

Maya Gwynn With KVCR Public Media, I'm Maya Gwynn with Black Perspectives IE. A show where we learn about the amazing things members of the Black community are doing in the Inland Empire. My guest today is Dr. Dawn Wright, Chief Scientist of...

Reverse the Red Awards Medals to 26 Countries for Excellence in Biodiversity Planning

The National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) award-winning reflect a growing global shift toward science-driven, action-oriented policies to tackle the biodiversity crisis. "For species and ecosystems to thrive, the commitment of...

Pulitzer-winning author returns with decade-in-the-making epic

The new novel from Adam Johnson, the Phil and Penny Knight Professor of Creative Writing and professor of English in the School of Humanities and Sciences, is an epic in every sense of the word. The Wayfinder (MCD, 2025) spans more than 700 pages...

Netanyahu praises Papua New Guinea with ‘deep gratitude’ for backing Israel

Asia Pacific Report Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has expressed “deep gratitude” for Papua New Guinea’s support to his country over many years and during the Middle East conflict. Prime Minister James Marape was given the message...

Obituaries 10.22.2025

Yvette Fedele Yvette Fedele died peacefully on October 10, 2025, at the age of 94. She was born on September 29, 1931, to the late Joseph and Helena (Chabot) Brodeur. She grew up in Troy and attended schools in Troy and Newport Center. She married...

Musk trademarks Starfall

Elon Musk’s SpaceX has quietly registered the service trademark ‘Starfall’ through the tiny Polynesian kingdom of Tonga. The application was made on May 19th and recognised by the US Patent & Trademark Office on October 9th. The filing covers...