Seedy K’s Peerless Pigskin Prognostications: Week IX

I was derelict x2 regarding the Louisville Cardinals’ magnificent upset over the U last weekend. First, in my game story, I forgot to give credit due for what was arguably the moment of the game. Or one of them. What is called by those studio...

Insulin Resistance in GDM A1 vs Healthy Pregnancy: A Comparative Study Using METS-IR and TyG Index

Introduction Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) occurs in approximately one in seven pregnancies, and an increasing number of women are affected,1 especially in developing countries such as China.2–4 It is associated with adverse outcomes for...

Hinerapa Rupuha in charge of first leg home, aiming for Te Korokoro o Te Parata

Hinerapa Rupuha, one of nine kaumoana who journeyed from Aotearoa to Samoa on the double-hulled canoe Ngāhiraka Mai Tawhiti, is preparing to captain the waka for the Samoa to Tonga leg of the return voyage. She says the journey could be rough, but...

Adam Johnson on Writing a Novel of Ancient Polynesia

Adam Johnson is a rare literary genius. He’s written a Pulitzer Prize winning novel set in a nightmarish Orwellian North Korea (The Orphan Master’s Son), a National Book Award short story collection (Fortune Smiles) that includes one of my...

Ranked: The World’s Largest Economies in 2026

Ranked: The World’s Largest Economies in 2026 See visuals like this from many other data creators on our Voronoi app. Download it for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key...

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...

Designing a Resilient and Data-Driven FinCrime Function in the Age of AI

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Dr Paula Vivili appointed as Director-General of the Pacific Community

Nuku’alofa, Tonga - Chair of SPC’s 14th Pacific Community Conference, His Royal Highness, Crown Prince, Tupouto’a ‘Ulukalala, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister Responsible for His Majesty’s Armed Forces of Tonga announced the appointment...

Pacific entrepreneurs honoured at awards for innovation, resilience

Pacific entrepreneurs were honoured at the 2025 Pacific Business Trust (PBT) Awards during a lavish event in Auckland on Wednesday. Auckland-based TROW Group took out the Frances Hartnell Supreme Award for its sustainable approach to demolition,...

Five new cases of COVID-19

There are a total of five new confirmed cases of COVID-19 to report in New Zealand today. Two are new imported cases. There are three community cases, two are contacts of cases known to be part of the outbreak. One of these is under investigation....

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,...

WTO Fisheries Agreement: India’s concerns, past opposition, and the road ahead

A significant milestone for multilateralism was reached when the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) Fisheries Subsidies Agreement (FSA) came into effect on September 15, 2025. This was followed by ratifications by Kenya, Vietnam, Brazil, and Tonga,...

Vava’u farmers receive Chinese aid

Vava’u farmers welcomed new agricultural support from China’s Phase VI programme. Last week, the China-Aid Agriculture Technical Assistant Project to Tonga Phase VI and the Vava’u branch of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Forests (MAFF)...

‘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...

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...

Pacific must stand together, says Tuvalu CRGA 55

Tuvalu’s Permanent secretary for Foreign Affairs, Pasuna Tuaga, has called for Pacific nations to stay united and innovative in tackling the region’s challenges as he officially opened the 55th Committee of Representatives of Governments and...

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...

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...