Wind advisory remains

A wind advisory remains for Samoa despite Cyclone Ula moving away from the group. This was the latest from the Meteorology Office last night as authorities warned that Cyclone Ula could adversely affect about 5,000 people living in the Eastern...

5th Pacific Human Rights Film Festival raises awareness of human rights

20 October 2025 Suva, Fiji – Over 3,000 people across the Pacific are seeing human rights in a new light thanks to the 5th Pacific Human Rights Film Festival’s powerful regional screenings. This year’s festival, on the themes of ‘Loss, Damage,...

Pacific voices urge experts to 'decolonise' adaptation at New Zealand's largest climate forum

Talia told RNZ Pacific he feels adaptation is generally presented in a Western lens. Photo: Supplied: Hall Contracting Pacific leaders believe climate experts are missing an opportunity to incorporate indigenous knowledge into adaptation measures....

AI-climate movie reveals a disturbing and haunted future

Set to the iconic music of Gary Jules and Michael Andrews ‘Mad World’, Australian AI film production company AiCandy said the AI clips showed what was at stake if the world failed to meet the United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Goals on...

OPINION: Anthropology, humanities at UOG recover the voices of Micronesia

(This is the third of a series of essays on the unique contributions of the humanities program at the University of Guam to the island and the wider Pacific region.) Every semester, when we begin a new course on the peoples of the Pacific, we ask...

Pacific doctor urges dialogue as 100,000 workers prepare for major strike action

A senior Pacific doctor is urging the government to sit down with workers, as more than 100,000 public sector staff prepare for Thursday’s nationwide megastrike. Dr Anae Neru Leavasa, a clinical director and general practitioner based in South...

Pacific voices urge experts to ‘decolonise’ adaptation at NZ’s largest Climate Forum

Pacific leaders believe climate experts are missing an opportunity to incorporate indigenous knowledge into adaptation measures. The call has been made as hundreds of scientists, global leaders, and climate adaptation experts around the globe...

Digital ID Black Pill Moment?

Authored by Patti Johnson via The Burning Platform blog, For those unclear on what a Black Pill Moment means, I’ll share my take on the definition: Black Pill Moment: A “Black Pill Moment” is when someone grasps a harsh, pessimistic truth about...

How to watch Liverpool vs Man United: live stream Premier League 2025/26 game, TV channels, preview, team news

Games do not come much bigger than Liverpool vs Man United. This particular clash between the deadly rivals could have a huge bearing on both the title race and Ruben Amorim’s future. The Reds go into this match having lost three consecutive games...

RC Blog: Who’s willing to pay for sustainability in the Pacific?

Written by Simona Marinescu, Isabella Massa, Guillaume Lafortune After major setbacks to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, the Pacific needs fairer access to financing as it fights to overcome climate challenges. Crises in climate, geopolitics...

Ranked: The World’s Oldest People in History

Mapped: Life Expectancy Around the World (2025) This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways Monaco has the...

How to watch Sunderland vs Wolves: live stream Premier League 2025/26 game, TV channels, preview, team news

Sunderland welcome Wolves to the Stadium of Light this Saturday in the Premier League, aiming to heap more pressure on under-fire head coach Vítor Pereira. What an opening eight games it has been for Sunderland. While a favourable fixture list has...

Visa-free countries for UAE passport holders increased in 2025 – Updated list

DUBAI – The United Arab Emirates (UAE) passport has jumped three places to secure 8th spot in latest Henley Passport Index 2025. In previous year, the Emirati passport stood at 11th place with visa free access to 183 countries. However, the list...

Pacific beauty queens set to shine

Source: Fiji Government / Facebook Fiji will host the Miss Pacific Islands Pageant in February, returning as the venue after a seven-year gap. Minister for Local Government Maciu Nalumisa announced that Fiji will host the 37th Miss Pacific Island...

100 Countries Committed To Climate Action For Health

With 100 UN Member States committing to climate and health action and sharing knowledge, the Alliance is working towards securing and greening the future of global health. ATACH is a voluntary network of countries, areas and partners working to...

Battlefield 6 vs Call of Duty: Sales Comparison

Even before the release of Battlefield 6, the series had long been considered a direct competitor to Call of Duty, despite the two filling different niches within the military shooter genre. Battlefield is known for its open sandbox gameplay,...

Nations delay vote on shipping decarbonization rules after fierce US resistance

The shipping sector was widely expected to become the first industry to adopt a binding set of global greenhouse gas emissions rules during an Oct. 14-17 meeting in London. Instead, member countries of the International Maritime Organization (IMO)...

Climate hysteria in the media has really got to stop

Reading the news, you would believe that the Great Barrier Reef -- the aquatic wonder off Australia's coast -- is on its deathbed, bleached beyond recognition by climate change. Recent headlines shouted in unison: "Great Barrier Reef suffers worst...

Amnesty International chief Agnes Callamard calls on New Zealand to lift its game

Responsible for Amnesty’s global strategy and leading its human rights work, Callamard is visiting New Zealand next week for the first time since taking up the role in 2021. As an activist dedicated to holding those in power to account, she’s...

Migration crisis: Climate change is trapping millions in harm’s way

Climate change is reshaping where people can safely live, but its fingerprints on migration are subtle. Seas are creeping higher, crops are failing more often, and droughts, storms, and wildfires are intensifying. Yet when people explain why they...