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KitKat necklaces and a sea of red: Unseen gallery Lions tour special
The Times
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I could not resist bringing my drone to Australia as I specifically wanted to capture views of their iconic stadiums, starting with the beautiful Gabba in Brisbane. Many years ago I covered an Ashes test match at the Gabba, and revisited with Will...
Te Maeva Nui international night showcases heritage and heart from across the islands
Cook Island News
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July 28, 2025
The Kiribati community at Te Maeva Nui international night last Friday. TEITIMOANA TAIRI/25072709 Te Maeva Nui 2025 International Night opened on a high note on Friday, with cultural groups from across the Pacific, based in the Cook Islands,...
6 Surprising Reality TV Bombshells From Survivor's Parvati Shallow's Gripping Memoir
Screen Rant
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July 8, 2025
Parvati Shallow, Survivor legend and reality TV competitor, has pulled back the curtain on her life in the spotlight, sharing some incredible behind-the-scenes secrets about her appearances on screen in her new book, Nice Girls Don't Win....
Suaalii backs ‘Marky Mark’ to become a dual international
Zero Tackle
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July 26, 2025
The favourite to win the 2025 Dally M Rookie of the Year award, Mark Nawaqanitawase has earned the backing of Joseph Suaalii to soon become a dual-international. Since switching codes from the 15-man game to the NRL, Nawaqanitawase has taken the...
Retired NRL forward Zane Tetevano facing serious criminal charges
Zero Tackle
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July 26, 2025
Twelve months after announcing his retirement from rugby league, former NRL and Super League forward Zane Tetevano is back in the headlines again for all the wrong reasons. According to The Western Weekender, Tetevano, who decided to hang up the...
Studying mother acknowledged by YWCA initiative
Otago Daily Times
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July 25, 2025
Becoming a mother at 18 years old inspired a Dunedin woman to make a difference in her community. Ellathea Fleming was recently recognised for her work in the community by being named in the YWCA Y25 programme — a celebration of 25 young wahine...
Pacific Mini Games 2025 draws regional viewership, offers wide access to sports coverage
Island Times
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July 1, 2025
By: Eustoria Marie Borja KOROR, Palau (July 1, 2025) — The Pacific Mini Games 2025 opened with vibrant color, traditional dances, and a dazzling fireworks display on Sunday, marking the Games’ return to Palau after 20 years. Despite a rain shower,...
E Avaiki toku: Knowing our place, shaping our future
Cook Island News
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July 26, 2025
Vaine Tutai Richard, General Manager, Cook Islands Development Agency New Zealand (CIDANZ). “E u'u no te akau roa, ka oki rai ki tona akau roa” (the (parrot) fish from the reef, will always return to its home) - Aitutakian proverb. I was born...
Tahitian community returns to TMN stage
Cook Island News
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July 25, 2025
Tahiti community members will be performing tonight at the National Auditorium. TEITIMOANA TAIRI/25072409 After a long absence, the Tahitian community in the Cook Islands is proudly returning to the stage with first-time performers at Te Maeva Nui...
WATCH: Tagata Pasifika 2025 Epiosde 19
TP+
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July 25, 2025
Tagata Pasifika | Television Series Join host John Pulu as he takes you through news and stories from our Pacific Community! This week, we talanoa with Cook Islands–Kiwi comedian Rhiannon McCall about Vaine Fresh, a new project helping Pasifika...
Celebration as first travel bubble flight lands in Rarotonga
Pacific News Service
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There were tears, singing and applause as the first travel-bubble flight from New Zealand landed in Rarotonga on Tuesday. Passengers on board Air New Zealand flight NZ940 didn’t let the bad weather in the Cook Islands deter their excitement as...
Te Maeva Nui begins!
Cook Island News
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July 26, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Brown lights the cauldron to officially open the nation’s 60th Te Maeva Nui festival, celebrating the theme “Kua kite au i toku turanga, e Avaiki toku” (I know who I am, I have a homeland). MELINA ETCHES/25072533 Rarotonga...
Vodafone sets up internet access for TMV key locations
Cook Island News
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July 26, 2025
Vodafone, an Ariki Sponsor of Te Maeva Nui 2025, has provided free internet at 20 key rehearsal locations and raised $14,000 through its campaign, giving $1000 in direct support to each of the 14 competing teams. VODAFONE/25072417 Vodafone Cook...
Katoa elevates indigenous wisdom in award-nominated master’s thesis
Cook Island News
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July 26, 2025
Pukapukan architect Romani Katoa. 21060925. This week, Pukapukan architect Romani Katoa graduated with his Master’s degree from the Auckland University of Technology (AUT). His thesis entitled: “Resilient Futures: Unearthing Indigenous Maori...
Samoa confirm new assistant coach for Pacific Championships
Zero Tackle
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July 18, 2025
Melbourne Storm assistant coach Ryan Hinchcliffe will take the next step on his rugby league coaching journey when he becomes an assistant coach for Samoa at the 2025 Pacific Championships. The former NRL and English Super League forward has been...
Spotify: The Ultimate Guide
Android Headlines
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July 24, 2025
Believe it or not, Spotify was one of the first streaming music services that offered more than just a personalized radio service, like Pandora. It actually launched in 2008, ahead of YouTube Music (or Google Play Music), Apple Music, Amazon...
‘Indigenous nonfiction is vital’: Qiane Matata-Sipu’s books confessional
The Spinoff
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July 22, 2025
Welcome to The Spinoff Books Confessional, in which we get to know the reading habits of Aotearoa writers, and guests. This week: Qiane Matata-Sipu (Te Waiohua, Waikato, Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Pikiao, Cook Islands), author of Ngā Kupenga a Nanny Rina...
Panthers roar, TKV Reds shock
Cook Island News
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July 21, 2025
Action from the Cook Islands Rugby Union Raising Ruckstars week two at Raemaru Park in Arorangi on Saturday. CIRU/25072040 The Tupapa Panthers have taken the lead in the 2025 Cook Islands Rugby Union Club 15s season as the weekly competition takes...
PNG on track to defend Nations Cup
Fiji Sun
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July 11, 2025
PNG defender Olivia Upaupa said they are here to defend the title. Papua New Guinea star striker Marie Kaipu on attack against Cook Islands at Churchill Park, Lautoka, on July 10, 2025. PNG won 8-0 to qualify for the semi-final. Photo: OFC Media....
Negin Rasoulipour wants to rewrite history
Tehran Times
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July 14, 2025
TEHRAN - For Negin Rasoulipour Khameneh, the FIBA Women’s Asia Cup 2025 is more than just another tournament. It is a chance to rewrite history. Now in her third appearance for Iran at the Women's Asia Cup, having played in 2021 and 2023,...