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Auckland Theatre Company Unveils 2026 Season
Auckland Theatre Company has revealed its 2026 show lineup, including two world premieres. The 2026 season will premiere “Helen Clark in Six Outfits” by artistic virtuoso Fiona Samuel, which retraces the remarkable trajectory of a farm girl from...

Tapasā Launches Atafa o le Moana Youth Leadership Movement
Photo: Supplied Tapasā Navigating Futures proudly launches Atafa o le Moana, a movement aimed at amplifying the voices of Pacific youth who are leading with culture, courage, and compassion. Atafa brings together 16 young leaders aged 15–20...

Henley Passport Index: 57 Countries Offer Visa-Free Entry To Indians
Henley Passport Index 2025: India’s Ranking Drops But These 57 Countries Still Offer Visa-Free Entry To Indians; See Full List Inside When it comes to passports, the math is simple: a strong passport opens doors to more destinations without the...

57 countries now visa-free for Indians: What it means for travellers
For Indian travellers, the world is gradually opening up. According to the latest Henley Passport Index for 2025, Indian passport holders can now enter 57 countries without a visa in advance — either visa-free, via a visa-on-arrival, or via an...
The Torres Strait Islands and Niue come together in new mural
The Torres Strait Islands and the island nation of Niue have a long shared history and their connection is now permanently showcased as part of a new mural at the island's broadcast studios. Tori-Jay Mordey, an accomplished mural artist and...

When is the best time to visit New Zealand?
Journeying to Aotearoa (New Zealand's Māori language name) is a good choice any time of the year – but your experience will vary depending on what season you choose to visit. During summer, you can enjoy a southern hemisphere adventure by hiking...
ABC and the Broadcasting Corporation of Niue join forces on Alofi building upgrade
The Prime Minister of Niue Hon. Dalton Tagelagi has officially reopened the Broadcasting Corporation of Niue’s (BCN) Alofi headquarters after a major refurbishment undertaken in partnership with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC). Over...

PNG Marks 50th Independence with Global Leaders, Cultural Pride and Economic Opportunities
Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence Anniversary, celebrated from 14 to 19 September, brought the nation to the world stage as global leaders, regional partners and international dignitaries joined in commemorating the Golden Jubilee. From...

US$4 million from the Bezos Earth Fund for the Niue Ocean Wide Trust
The Niue Ocean Wide Trust this afternoon announced a US$4 million investment from the Bezos Earth Fund to support permanent protection and sustainable management of Niue’s ocean space. Niue is one of Pacific 12 countries and territories to share...

Solomon Islanders Call for Sustainable, Community-Driven Tourism
The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO), in partnership with Tourism Solomons (TSO) and Solomon Islands Ministry of Culture and Tourism (MCT), has released the results of the 2024 Community Attitude Survey (CAS)—the first nationwide study of its...

Timor-Leste Community Voices Highlight Tourism’s Promise and Challenges
The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO), in collaboration with Timor-Leste’s Ministry of Tourism and Environment (MTA), released the findings of the 2024–2025 Community Attitudes Survey (CAS)—Timor-Leste’s first comprehensive national study on...

Pacific Growth to Accelerate in 2025 on Resource Strength — ADB
Economic growth in the Pacific is expected to pick up next year, buoyed by strong resource output in Papua New Guinea (PNG), according to the Asian Development Outlook (ADO) September 2025, released on 6 October by the Asian Development Bank...
Growth in the Pacific to accelerate to 4.1 percent in 2025,...
Economic growth in the Pacific is projected to accelerate to 4.1 percent in 2025 and moderate to 3.4 percent in 2026, according to the Asian Development Outlook (ADO) September 2025, the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) flagship economic...
The European Union and the Pacific Community boost border security in Marshall Islands with advanced X-Ray technology
Photo: European Union Ambassador Barbara Plinkert and Marshall Islands Minister Anthony Muller, key handover of the Airport X-ray machine The Republic of Marshall Islands (RMI) has received a state-of-the-art X-ray machine to reinforce border...

New Travel Guide for American Samoa Marks Major Leap for Tourism
160+ In-Depth Articles Now Live on AmericanSamoaPocketGuide.com, Providing the Ultimate Encyclopedia for Traveling in American Samoa The tourism industry in American Samoa has taken a leap forward with the launch of American Samoa Pocket Guide,...

New Travel Guide for American Samoa marks major leap for local Tourism
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The tourism industry in American Samoa has taken a leap forward with the launch of the American Samoa Pocket Guide, a comprehensive online travel guide created for the U.S. territory. With more than 160 articles...
Fiji moves to secure more Tuna supply for PAFCO, says Fisheries…
Fiji is making headway in talks with Pacific neighbours to ensure steady tuna supply for the Pacific Fishing Company (PAFCO) in Levuka, Fisheries Minister Alitia Bainivalu told Parliament. Responding to an oral question from Opposition MP Faiyaz...
On Road to Belem, Pacific countries raise their voice on 1.5…
Pacific countries at the forefront of the climate crisis, described as a “ticking time bomb”, have vowed that their One Pacific Voice on keeping 1.5 alive, is heard loud and clear at the Thirtieth Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework...
Pacific atoll nations receive NZD13m boost for critical water security
Representatives from seven Pacific atoll nations gathered in Nadi, Fiji, this June with an urgent message. Rising seas and prolonged droughts are pushing their communities toward a water crisis that threatens tens of thousands of lives. These...

Top US Military Officers Ordered to Pentagon Summit
Posted by Java Joe on Monday, September 29, 2025 · Leave a Comment Morning Coffee is a robust blend of links to news around the internet concerning the Naval Air Station Patuxent River economic community. The opinions expressed here do not reflect...