Turning Trash into Treasure as Vava’u Communities Lead the Wave against Plastic Pollution

The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) has successfully concluded a two-day plastics repurposing workshop on the island of Vava’u, Tonga, under the Pacific Tourism Waste Action Initiative (PTWAI). This regional programme transforms plastic waste...

Sometimes, you have to win ugly, and more lessons learned from Patriots vs. Falcons

The New England Patriots won a game that they looked to have in control for most of the first half by a single point. Ultimately, however, the Patriots did hold on to win their Week 9 game against the Atlanta Falcons to improve to 7-2 on the year....

BSP: Positive Outlook for 2025 Final Quarter

The final quarter of 2025 looks broadly positive, says BSP Group General Manager for Corporate Bank, Daniel Faunt, as he highlighted key insights from the September Quarter Economic Market Update. BSP Financial Group Limited (BSP) reported that...

150th Constitution anniversary spurs call for deeper reform

As the kingdom is celebrating its 150th anniversary of its constitution, political expert Dr Malakai Koloamatangi warns the nation’s electoral and constitutional journey remains unfinished. In his recent article, Koloamatangi writes, “Elections...

Former Fiji Ambassador to UN calls for real Climate Finance, not empty promises

As the world gears up for the United Nations Climate Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil, Pacific Island nations are demanding action, not words, to address what they describe as a climate-induced infrastructure and finance crisis threatening...

Pacific Championships double-header: What you need to know

The Kiwis and Kiwi Ferns are set for blockbuster rugby league double header at Eden Park. Photo: Photosport Kiwi Ferns vs Jillaroos 3.35pm Sunday November 2 Eden Park Auckland Live blog updates on RNZ Kiwis vs Tonga XIII 6.05pm Sunday November 2...

Three Houses Down ‘Turn Around’ love and life with new release

Ōtara’s 10-piece reggae band, Three Houses Down, is back with a soulful new single, Turn Around, which has already secured a spot on the Aotearoa Hot 20 Singles Chart | Tukutahi Arotini 20 o Aotearoa. The song is a smooth reggae tune that explores...

Wallabies stars return for Twickenham showdown

Taniela Tupou will make his first appearance for Australia in over a month after being restored to the front row for Saturday's match against England at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham. Tupou, the giant tighthead prop dubbed "Tongan Thor," last played...

Battling Premier League club sacks manager after horror start

Wolverhampton Wanderers sacked manager Vitor Pereira on Sunday, ending his tenure after a catastrophic start to the Premier League season that has left the club winless and marooned at the foot of the table. The Portuguese coach's fate was sealed...

Savage and Josh Tatofi bring Pacific pride to Eden Park showdown

As Round Three of the Pacific Championships heats up for the Tonga XIII versus Kiwis clash at Eden Park this Sunday, two of the Pacific’s most celebrated artists are set to light up the stadium. Aotearoa New Zealand’s Platinum Hip Hop icon,...

2025 Pacific Championships Finals, venue, kick-off times confirmed

The 2025 Pacific Championships Finals have now been confirmed, with Samoa and New Zealand fighting it out for the Men’s tournament and Australia and New Zealand squaring off in the Women’s. Alongside the two Pacific Championships Finals, the Men’s...

2025 Pacific Championships Final

The National Rugby League (NRL) has today confirmed the fixture for the 2025 Pacific Championships Final, with three back-to-back matches to be played at CommBank Stadium in Sydney next Sunday (November 9). The blockbuster triple-header will...

Love, red dust and tiny home struggles feature in our top October photos

Our photographers this month illustrated a significant day for WA's history, a woman's struggle with her tiny home and a group of rowers competing on the world stage. Love and war Mo Mustafa documented his experiences as a junior doctor in Gaza on...

OPINION | A pathway for Blue Pacific post-COP30

As Pacific’s leaders and civil society prepare for the United Nations Climate Conference in Brazil (COP30), they also need to keep a line of sight to the subsequent COP31. As they engage at COP30, they will have in their thoughts the painful and...

How to watch Autumn Internationals 2025: Live stream rugby union for FREE, fixture list, preview

The Autumn Internationals 2025 will be a veritable jamboree of elite rugby union action, with the world's best international sides converging on the northern hemisphere for some mouthwatering matchups. The Six Nations sides play host, with the...

Timing, Targeting, & Technology: Your New Collections Playbook

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England v Australia row deepens in public as Joe Marler refuses to speak

Wallabies captain Harry Wilson (R) has hit back(Image: AFP or licensors) Here are your rugby evening headlines for Friday, October 31. Australia hit back after England accusations By Duncan Bech, PA Rugby Union Correspondent Australia captain...

How to watch Autumn Nations Series 2025: free rugby live streams, fixtures

The traditional curtain call for international rugby union's calendar, the 2025 Autumn Nations Series sees the planet's best teams head to the northern hemisphere for five weekends of action. Here we're explaining how you can watch 2025 Autumn...

Fiji to host 2026 Miss Pacific Islands Pageant

Fiji will host the 37th Miss Pacific Islands Pageant from 13–20 February 2026 in Nadi. The announcement, made by Fiji’s Minister for Local Government and Housing, Maciu Nalumisa, confirms Fiji will return as host after a seven-year break. More...

New LDS President Will Inherit A Global Faith That’s Far More Diverse

(ANALYSIS) The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has spent the past few weeks in a moment of both mourning and transition. On Sept. 28, a shooting and arson at a Latter-day Saints meetinghouse in Michigan killed four people and wounded...