Gender equality at heart of Pacific Islands agenda

ACROSS the Pacific islands, people know that earthquakes can trigger tsunamis that travel across vast distances. The latest earthquake in Paris is the resignation of French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu, just 27 days after he was appointed by...

This family escaped Gaza for NZ, but could more have been helped?

Corazon Miller follows one family’s struggle to leave Gaza for New Zealand, and uncovers official documents indicating it might have been possible to evacuate more people trying to escape the conflict. The call came with two days’ notice on Ahmed...

The IMF reckons the global economy remains ‘in flux’, but the Trump effect is real – and Australians aren’t fooled | Greg Jericho

The latest IMF world economic outlook released on Wednesday does not mention “Trump” once in its 166 pages, but he is all over the report as his economic policies continue to make life difficult for everyone. But while the IMF reports Trump’s...

Brisbane rides the wave as the cruise terminal nears 500th visit

Brisbane is expecting 142 cruise ship calls from 11 lines this season with four ships based in the Sunshine State’s capital. While the number of cruise ship calls are slightly down from last year, there will be six vessels making their maiden...

Yann Quenet: From France to Canada in a 4m boat

French micro voyager Yann Quenet is currently transporting his home-built 4m boat across Canada ahead of a Pacific crossing in the spring Yann Quenet has nothing to prove. The Breton solo sailor has already sailed 31,000nm around the world in his...

Exclusive: Marriott’s Richard Crawford on The Ritz-Carlton Fiji and further expansion

Marriott International Vice President of Hotel Development for Australia, New Zealand and Pacific, Richard Crawford, spoke exclusively to Wayfarer about this week’s signing of The Ritz-Carlton Fiji, Namuka Bay. How important is this for...

Exclusive: Marriott’s Richard Crawford talks Fiji Ritz-Carlton deal

Marriott International Vice President of Hotel Development for Australia, New Zealand and Pacific, Richard Crawford, spoke exclusively to HM about this week’s signing of The Ritz-Carlton Fiji, Namuka Bay. How important is this for Ritz-Carlton’s...

The 10 smallest teams that can still qualify for the World Cup

Qualification for the 2026 World Cup is nearing completion as teams battle to be one of the 48 competitors at the tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada next summer. This week, Africa’s Cape Verde — which has around 525,000 inhabitants...

World Cup 2026: The 28 qualified teams and those fighting for places

Qatar’s 2-1 win over the UAE on Tuesday night earned them a place at next summer’s World Cup in North America and left the national team’s own hopes of reaching the finals in the balance. After this latest round of international fixtures, we now...

Vilakazi looks for Chiefs chance after Amajita success

'We gained invaluable experience and I plan to use it here at the team,' Vilakazi told the Kaizer Chiefs website. Kaizer Chiefs youngster Mfundo Vilakazi is looking to use his learnings from the Fifa Under-20 World Cup with Amajita to help...

11 Modern Colognes For Men That You’ll Want To Steal 

Shopping for perfume can be a daunting task, no more so than when you’re trying to find the best cologne for someone else. Whether you’re partial to notes that fall on the “men’s” side of the fragrance fence or you’re looking for a gift that says...

Pacific tuna stocks stay healthy

FOR months, the town of Thio went without a local doctor. The east coast mining town in New Caledonia, with a population of 2,500 people, has been going through tough times. Last year, during months of clashes between Kanak protestors and French...

Pacific Islands News Roundup – October 10 – 16, 2025

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World Cup 2026: The 28 qualified teams and those fighting for places

Qatar’s 2-1 win over the UAE on Tuesday night earned them a place at next summer’s World Cup in North America and left the national team’s own hopes of reaching the finals in the balance. After this latest round of international fixtures, we now...

A shark 'threesome'? Mating behavior caught for the first time

A researcher has recorded three sharks in a "threesome", or ménage à trois, marking a scientific first. Hugo Lassauce, a marine biologist and a researcher from the University of the Sunshine Coast in Australia, was snorkeling off New Caledonia,...

Father shares traditions with daughter

WITH over 13 years of experience in traditional voyaging, Iva Nancy Vunikura was honoured to assume the title of matua, a role that entails mentorship and guidance, especially to the young crew on board the Uto Ni Yalo. The voyage from Fiji to the...

England qualify for the 2026 World Cup: Who could they play and when is the draw?

England confirmed their place at next summer’s men’s World Cup in North America with a 5-0 win over Latvia on Tuesday. There are still two games to go for Thomas Tuchel’s team but they can start planning for football’s biggest event, which will be...

Preview: Parma vs. Lecce - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Saturday's Serie A clash between Parma and Lecce, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. Still winless in Serie A, bottom-placed Lecce travel to Parma in Saturday's gameweek six contest, aiming for a positive...

Government of Ontario begins construction on Caledonia GO Station in Toronto

The government of Ontario has started construction on the Caledonia GO Station in Toronto. The new station will connect the Barrie Line to Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) bus service and the future Line 5 Eglinton. “Our government is making...

'Missing forests': Is Scotland a barren wasteland?

Broad-leaved trees thrive almost anywhere sheep, deer and muirburn are excluded. But with honourable exceptions – big landowners choose not to do that. And the Scottish Government looks the other way. The proof is the A9 above Blair Atholl....