‘Rugby league or church’: Why playing Pacific Tests on Sunday is a sin

“We host Tonga on November 2 at Eden Park and are banking on 40,000 fans. The Warriors don’t play many games on a Sunday. They tend to play a lot of games on a Friday night in that 6pm timeslot in Australia, and when they do play on a Sunday...

Scott Cam and Ariarne Titmus 'face their biggest fear' in brand new show Shark! leading Channel 9's TV line up for 2025

Nine has announced a thrilling line-up of TV shows for the coming year at its annual upfronts event. While many of your favourites have returned there's been some big changes with the announcement of brand new reality show Shark! and a fresh...

Pacific Islands News Roundup – October 17 – 23, 2025

Political Leadership and Regionalism, Peace and Security Outspoken Former Malaita Premier Daniel Suidani Passes Away (In-depth Solomons) New Caledonia: FLNKS concerned about the postponement of provincial elections, “satisfied” with the green...

The CFO's Guide to Services CPQ: Driving Accuracy, Efficiency, and Growth

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Patriots mailbag: Two potential targets ahead of NFL trade deadline

The Patriots are in a surprising position entering Week 7: atop the AFC East standings after the Bills’ surprising loss to the Falcons on Monday night. It’s still too early to plan any postseason travel, but the Patriots’ unanticipated...

Girls soccer playoffs: Davis, Box Elder stage upsets to advance to quarterfinals

LEHI — Kaitlyn Harris kept a clean sheet and Sammy Maudsley scored a brace as No. 11 Davis High girls soccer upset No. 6 Lehi (10-9) by a 2-0 decision in a 6A state tournament second-round match Tuesday. Davis (10-7) will travel across Interstate...

How teacher’s Google search finally solved 180-year-old Australian mystery

Tebajima is now regarded by some historians as the site of a flashpoint marking the first contact between Australia and Japan almost two centuries earlier. Almost as equally improbable as this historical encounter is the tale of how the convict...

Pole dancing not for the weak: Zoey

Off late, Zoey has expanded her art off the stage to establish an academy named after her (Zoey Academy) that offers massage sessions and sex tutorials in line with chinamwali traditional practice where women are taught sex moves and positions to...

Position grades from the Patriots’ win over the Saints: Drake Maye aces another test

Coming off an electric primetime victory over the previously unbeaten Buffalo Bills, the New England Patriots traveled to New Orleans for a meeting with a one-win Saints team. The focus throughout the week was clear: don’t fall into the trap. The...

England face Ashes mountain but international rugby league set for long-awaited shot in the arm

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‘Long overdue’: England players finally follow in footsteps of Ashes giants

The pantheon of players who have represented England and Great Britain in the past 22 years is a modern‑day who’s who of the game. Sam Burgess, James Graham, Sean O’Loughlin, James Roby … the list is long, storied and impressive. You could argue...

Sports The Independent England face Ashes mountain but international rugby league set for long-awaited shot in the arm

With 2025 winding down, England head into an Ashes series against Australia as big underdogs, hopeful of making history but understanding the monumental challenge that lies ahead. A sentence that could easily be talking about the men’s cricket...

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...

Redress System For Abuse In Care Bill — First Reading

Press Release – Hansard Redress System For Abuse In Care Bill First Reading 21 October 2025 Sitting date: 21 Oct 2025 REDRESS SYSTEM FOR ABUSE IN CARE BILL First Reading Hon ERICA STANFORD (Lead Coordination Minister for the Government’s Response...

Patriots vs. Saints recap: Pats take care of business in 25-19 win

Following an emotional primetime victory last weekend, the New England Patriots traveled down to New Orleans and took care of business defeating the Saints 25-19. Behind a perfect first half from Drake Maye where he tossed three touchdowns with...

Your Guardian sport weekend: rugby league Ashes, Lionesses v Brazil and F1’s title tussle

Saturday Football 8am (all times BST)Matchday live Dominic Booth helms our essential gateway to the day’s football action. He will be looking forward to Saturday’s four Premier League fixtures – Chelsea v Sunderland, Newcastle v Fulham, Manchester...

ABC Radio Australia photo competition is back!

We're looking for photos that showcase the beauty, diverse cultures, and stunning landscapes of the Pacific Islands. Submit your best photo from wherever you are in the Pacific and each week, our judges panel will be choosing our favourite. Weekly...

White Sunday 2025 Samoa: Date, History, Lotu Tamaiti Significance Explained

White Sunday, also known as Lotu Tamaiti in the Samoan language, is a Christian observance that is a national holiday in Samoa, falling on the second Sunday of October. Lotu Tamait,i which means ‘Children's Service’, is a day is dedicated to...

Australia backs Pacific Islands facing China heat over Taiwan

The federal government is pressing Beijing to respect the Pacific's decisions on Taiwan after Chinese officials hauled in Pacific ambassadors to again complain about Taipei's participation in the region's most important annual summit. Pacific...

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...