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All Blacks team naming: Scott Robertson makes three changes for second test against France
The New Zealand Herald
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July 9, 2025
Their poor record in the Capital includes a shock World Cup pool loss to Tonga in 2011. All Blacks v France history Played - 65 All Blacks won - 49 France won - 15 Draws - 1 All Blacks points scored - 1694 France points scored - 925 All Blacks v...
Tubou Village ready for installation of Tui Lau and Sau ni Vanua o Lau
Fijivillage
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Rehearsals by the villagers of Tubou ahead of the installation. [Images by Timoci Dawai] Tubou Village in Lau is ready to host thousands of people that will bear witness to the installation of the Tui Lau and Sau ni Vanua o Lau that will take...
10 Ultra-Weird Restaurants in the US—That You’ll Want to Eat At
Travel Awaits
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July 9, 2025
Forget a basic menu and a reliable meal. Videos by TravelAwaits The United States has too many creative entrepreneurs and restaurateurs for you to skip out on its most imaginative eateries. From New York City to small towns in Missouri, the US is...
Eat Pacific Cookbook wins Global Award
Samoa News
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July 9, 2025
LISBON, Portugal — In a celebration of Pacific food, identity, and culture, the Pacific Island Food Revolution cookbook, Eat Pacific, has been awarded the Best South Pacific Book in the World 2024 at the prestigious Gourmand World Cookbook Awards...
Letter: Ditching the Kiwi for the Dragon?
Cook Island News
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July 9, 2025
Dear Editor, There’s been a lot of noise lately. Social media threads, barbershop debates, and coconut wireless conversations about whether the Cook Islands should continue accepting aid from New Zealand. Some call it “dependence.” Others call it...
Amazing finish for an amazing team
Marianas Variety
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(Northern Marianas Sports Association) — Team Marianas closed out its campaign in the 2025 Pacific Mini Games in Palau with a bang, winning a gold medal in the half marathon and a bronze in 3x3 basketball on Wednesday. Northern Marianas Athletics’...
Pacific news in brief for 7 July
RNZ
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July 7, 2025
Artisanal miners search for gold in the waters downstream from the Panguna mine in Bougainville, Papua New Guinea. Photo: OCCRP / Aubrey Belford Bougainville - mining The Bougainville House of Representatives amended the Mining Act last week. The...
Tonga outclassed by Vanuatu in OFC Cup opener
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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July 6, 2025
Tonga fell 3–0 to Vanuatu in their Women’s Nations Cup opener, with Leimata Simon scoring a clinical hat-trick in Suva. Vanuatu striker Leimata Simon delivered a standout performance, finding the net twice in the first half before sealing her...
Is he sick? Did he have a medical emergency? Has he been evacuated? Where is the President?- Amb. Emmanuel Mwamba
Zambian Observer
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July 9, 2025
Amb. Emmanuel Mwamba writes: Where is the President? He was last seen in public on Thursday, 3rd July 2025, when he swore into office the following Permanent Secretaries: 1. Mr. Alfred Silamba Sakwiya – Management Development Division, Cabinet...
Fiji and Tonga reinforce deep rooted bilateral ties
Pacific News Service
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The President of Fiji, Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu received a courtesy call Tuesday from Tongan King Tupou VI , reaffirming the long-standing friendship and enduring regional partnership between the two Pacific Island nations. During the high-level...
Trend Micro invests in Pacific as regional cybersecurity surges
SecurityBrief
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July 9, 2025
Trend Micro is increasing its investment in the Pacific Islands after reporting 150% growth in the region during the last three years. The company's enhanced commitment follows its inaugural World Tour event in Suva, Fiji, where senior government...
Fiji honour for Tongan king
Islands Business
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July 9, 2025
THE Solomon Islands has marked the 47th anniversary of regaining independence from Great Britain. Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele reminded guests at celebrations in Honiara of the country’s motto – To Lead Is to Serve. “They are a national...
Fiji welcomes Tonga's bid for a diplomatic mission in Suva
Pacific Media Network
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Fiji’s President Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu has formally acknowledged and expressed keen appreciation for Tonga’s recent declaration of interest in establishing a permanent diplomatic presence in Suva. In a high-level meeting with the King of Tonga,...
Tonga military arrives in Lakeba ahead of Tui Nayau and Tui Lau installation ceremonies
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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July 6, 2025
As the installation of the Tui Nayau and the Sau ni Vanua o Lau draws near, the military force from the Kingdom of Tonga is arriving on the island of Lakeba ahead of time. Tubou Village headman, Waqavonovono Temo says the Vanua of Lau is fully...
Gabriel Tupou pushes for Pacific voices in regional politics
TP+
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July 9, 2025
Gabriel Tupou announces his bid for Greater Wellington Regional Council. Photo: Supplied Local Democracy Reporting | Free Public Interest News Service By Mary Afemata of Local Democracy Reporting Gabriel Tupou, Lower Hutt’s first Tongan...
Vanuatu and Solomon Islands battle it out for OFC Women’s Nations Cup round 2 (Group B)
Islands Business
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July 9, 2025
After a successful first round of competition, Fiji came out strong against a spirited Tonga side. Fiji had a close win against Solomon Islands in round 1 while Tonga lost to Vanuatu. Fiji’s first goal came from a sensational header by Cema Nasau...
FIBA 3x3 Youth Nations League - Oceania Conference 2, Stop 6: Heartbreak for Samoa as the Northern Mariana Islands Cling onto Semifinals Spot
FIBA Basketball
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KOROR (Palau) - There was a lot to play for at Stop 6 of the FIBA 3x3 Youth Nations League – Oceania in Conference 2. With semi-finals quickly approaching, teams were desperate to get into the top two on the standings to secure a ticket. Women’s...
Fiji and Tonga push for stronger regional collaboration
FBC News
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July 8, 2025
[Photo Credit: Fiji Government] President Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu relayed to King Tupou VI of the Kingdom of Tonga about the need for Pacific unity. Ratu Naiqama received a courtesy call from King Tupou VI yesterday, where they reaffirmed the...
FIBA 3x3 Youth Nations League - Oceania Conference 1, Stop 6: Fiji Finish Top of Both Tables Headed into Semi-Finals
FIBA Basketball
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KOROR (Palau) - With the semi-finals of the FIBA 3x3 Youth Nations League – Oceania just around the corner, every team came out with a point to prove at Stop 6. Teams were particularly hungry in the men’s competition, with the first-place spot...
Of President Hichilema missing major events, the 23 spokespersons
Zambian Eye
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July 8, 2025
Mweetwa announces new media appointments By Emmanuel Mwamba President Hakainde Hichilema has missed key events where he was advertised to be; the Zambia International Trade Fair and the Gonde-Lwiindi Traditional Ceremony hosted by Chief Monze of...