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New Web Series Sheds Light on Humboldt’s Historic Beacons
Press release from Humboldt Axe: This is the trailer to the new Web Series: Humboldt’s Historic Lighthouses. This five-part series will explore the history of all 5 of Humboldt’s Lighthouses. Episodes will be release in historical order. As part...

14-year-old makes Kulas semi-final debut
Source: Xavier College, Ba Fiji / Facebook Fiji coach Angeline Chua made a bold halftime call in the OFC Nations Cup semifinal against Papua New Guinea when she replaced Trina Davis with 14-year-old Adi Ulamila Reva. It was a dream come true for...

PACIFIC RE CELEBRATES GROWTH, INCREASES REGIONAL REACH
Pacific Re (PacRe), the only Pacific-owned reinsurance company, celebrated a strong year of growth at its second annual Client and Business Partner Cocktail Event. CEO Lolesh Sharma shared good news, announcing that PacRe’s income grew from K11...

Our pick of the best hair oils that guarantee healthy locks – for all hair types
If your locks look (and feel) a little worse for wear, you can’t go wrong with our pick of the best hair oils. These helpful products can serve many purposes for a variety of hair types. Of course, you’ve probably seen rosemary oil go viral...

PSA Hopes To Spark Revival With New House
PSA Members Meeting at Tu’utu’uile Loloto Hall, Mulivai – FILE PHOTO The new PSA House and Headquarter, is to officially open later this afternoon, Friday 18 July 2025, at Fugalei. The association of public servants in a statement, declares the :...

Rankings: Springboks’ top spot coming under threat
The Springboks face Georgia this Saturday, but can’t improve their rankings rating this weekend due to the 18.09-point gap between themselves and their 11th-ranked opponents before home advantage is factored in. This means that their cushion at...

Two Taxis in Head-On Collision during Peak Traffic leaves Passengers Injured
A head-on collision between two taxis during bustling traffic at Vailoa around 1.30pm on Friday has left two passengers and one driver in serious condition. An eye witness said the driver of the taxi carrying two passengers was not seriously...

Osofai sesē e leoleo se aiga i le vaveao, ma ta’i fana i fanau iti ma se tamā matua
Lolomiina 1pm Aso Faraile 18 Iulai. Updated: 7pm. “E na o le fe’ei o la’u masaga teine ta’i tolu tausaga i le fefefe a’o taoto si ou tamā matua 69 tausaga o loo ma’i.. ae o loo feoa’i leoleo o loo fai latou ofu army i totonu o le matou fale ma...

Martin Offiah backing Wigan Warriors man to be 'the next big superstar of the English game'
Martin Offiah is backing Wigan Warriors talent Junior Nsemba to become English rugby league’s next superstar. The 20-year-old was selected in Shaun Wane’s preparation squad for the Rugby League Ashes series against Australia, which begins in...

Can All Blacks, Springboks, Los Pumas Finish July Strong? | What To Watch
FloRugby is the playing the Classics during this week's rugby streaming offering. Like literally. FloRugby has the All Black Classic streaming live to kickoff a massive weekend of international rugby. The All Blacks Classics will play the Pasifika...
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England captain George Williams says Ashes test is ‘huge’ and that he’s been ‘waiting a long time’ for Australia clash
ENGLAND captain George Williams has emphasised the magnitude of the Rugby League Ashes ahead of the series in October. The international skipper admitted he's feeling the nerves ahead of a huge test against the best side in the world. 4 George...

Film aims to inspire 'queer' Pacific youth to confidently embrace their true selves
A Wellington artist says representation is crucial within the Pacific households, especially for young Pacific queer people. Christopher Ulutupu, of Sāmoan-Niuean descent, says many young queer Pasifika face various challenges growing up. Ulutupu...

Fijiana XV to implement past learnings
DISCIPLINE and taking advantage of conversion opportunities are two key areas the Vodafone Fijiana XV have learnt from the 2025 Oceania Rugby Women’s Championship as they count down to their Test against the USA Women’s Eagles tomorrow. According...

Meet 25 young people changing Aotearoa and the world
From poets to Paralympians and policymakers, this year’s YWCA Y25 list celebrates some of Aotearoa’s most inspirational young people Illustrations by Kerilyn Clarke. Every year, the pool of nominees for Y25 grows bigger and stronger. In its six...

Palau’s Yuri Hosei shines in grueling 5K Open Water Swim at Pacific Mini Games
KOROR, Palau — The 2025 Pacific Mini Games concluded with the Women’s 5K Open Water Swim, one of the longest and most demanding events of the competition. Among the determined athletes pushing through fatigue and open-sea currents was Palau’s own...

Whipps seeks funds to open Palau Embassy in Australia, strengthen regional ties
By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang KOROR, Palau— President Surangel Whipps Jr. is asking the Olbiil Era Kelulau (OEK) to approve $237,000 to open a Palauan embassy in Canberra, Australia, citing the need to focus on partners committed to long-term...

Pete Samu leaves First Nations & Pasifika squad as Lions embroiled in eligibility row on eve of first Test
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Janet leaves with a contented heart
COVER STORY Governor-General Sir Bob Dadae calls retiring general secretary a ‘walking dictionary’ of PNG Red Cross ON July 11, 2025, Janet Philemon closed her office door at the Papua New Guinea Red Cross for the last time. It marked the end of a...

Josh’s journey from Sydney’s mean streets to the Mother Church
As a young Islander growing up in Sydney’s outer western suburbs, seeking to escape the relentless cycle of poverty, gangs, and alcohol abuse, Josh Mokoroa called out for Jesus. The Australian-born Cook Islander initially found the Lord’s voice...