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Auckland, NEW ZEALAND — Rain and clouds did not dampen the spirits of Polyfest attendees today, as performers and festival goers alike flocked to the Manukau Sports Bowl for another vibrant day of culture, colour, and celebration.
For 50 years, Polyfest has served as a platform for the diverse...
Auckland, NEW ZEALAND — The 50th ASB Polyfest kicked off under intermittent showers at the Manukau Sports Bowl on Wednesday, marking a significant celebration of Polynesian culture over the past half century.
The festivities commenced with a flag-raising ceremony on Tuesday, followed by a pōwhiri...
Papeete, TAHITI — From March 24 to 27, 2025, the Tiaki Moana Summit & Workshop convened 42 Young Pacific Leaders (YPLs) from 25 island nations, fostering collaboration on marine conservation initiatives. This "unconference" format allowed participants to propose and lead sessions on topics...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Tonga's National Disaster Risk Management Office says there have been no reports of damage in the kingdom after a magnitude 7 earthquake.
The quake hit 79 kilometres south-southeast of Pangai, which is in the Ha'apai group of islands in Tonga, about 1.20am this morning....
Apia, SAMOA — The Samoan government has declared a 30-day state of emergency as the main island of Upolu grapples with a severe power crisis.
Major disruptions to Samoa's electricity supply have affected residents and businesses, with power rationing in place since February.
The crisis is due to...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — In honor of the First Nations of Lutruwita Tasmania, Australia, Performing Lines Tasmania, in association with Ten Days on the Island Arts Festival, highlighted the opening of SA/MOA (sacred/centre) Exhibition this month.
Lead artist/ musician Lila Meleisea welcomed and...
HONOLULU — At the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council meeting yesterday, discussions on electronic monitoring (EM) in longline fisheries in Hawai‘i and American Samoa focused on cost allocation, funding strategies and economic viability.
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS)...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A Guam senator is pushing for United States statehood out of concern that his island could be traded like a pawn in a global conflict.
Guam's legislature is set to debate a non-binding resolution to push for US statehood.
Senator William Parkinson, who introduced the...
Apia, SAMOA — Samoa media is reporting that a Samoa woman has been charged for allegations she made accusing the Prime Minister of being involved in the death of academic Professor Caroline Sinavaiana Gabbard.
Lise Schmidt is facing charges of conspiracy to defeat the course of justice and...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A deep sea mining company leading the charge for the budding future industry is being accused by environmental groups of changing its corporate branding from fueling the green transition to supporting security and defense.
However, The Metals Company (TMC) said the...