Read the latest news from regional and global sources, presenting different voices and perspectives.
Family of brain-damaged company executive seek $58m in damages from a Dubai hospital and doctor
The National News
·
The transformation of Imran Hussein from company executive to a bed-ridden hospital patient with the mental age of a toddler is both heartbreaking and tragic. Equally frustrating for his family is that his current state - confined to a hospital...
Wallis and Futuna at the Agricultural Show
The French Pacific Journal
·
March 2, 2025
Wallis and Futuna came up trumps. The small French archipelago made a big splash at the Paris Agricultural Show. This is one of the major events of the year, attracting more than 600,000 visitors over 10 days each year. This year, the archipelago...
Our family booked a dreamy beach vacation to Bora Bora. We were so disappointed that we flew somewhere else after 3 days.
Business Insider
·
July 1, 2025
At first, our family's trip to Bora Bora felt like the ultimate tropical escape — there's nothing quite like relaxing in a beautiful overwater bungalow above crystal-clear water at a resort in French Polynesia. About three days into our vacation,...
Eyewitness account of Rainbow Warrior voyage – new Eyes of Fire edition
Asia Pacific Report
·
July 4, 2025
By Giff Johnson, editor of the Marshall Islands Journal Author David Robie and Little Island Press are about to publish next week a 40th anniversary edition of Eyes of Fire: The Last Voyage and Legacy of the Rainbow Warrior, a first-hand account...
European Union working to increase economic, security ties in Pacific
Pacific News Service
·
The European Union is working to boost its presence in the Pacific through economic ties and new security commitments as geostrategic competition in the region intensifies, the bloc’s ambassador to Pacific Island nations said on Tuesday....
Cook Islands deal sparks concern
Taipei Times
·
February 24, 2025
An archipelago of 15 islands in the Polynesian region of the Pacific Ocean, the Cook Islands has found itself at the center of geopolitical competition. Its recent decision to sign an action plan for a “comprehensive strategic partnership...
Full list of 12 places ‘banning’ cruise ships - and the 7 more that could follow
Daily Express
·
February 28, 2025
Last year’s rampant protests against the strain of foreign visitors on struggling housing markets and infrastructure has evolved into new regulations on tourist travel. Governments in countries including Spain, France and Italy have been forced to...
Anticipation builds for Vanuatu’s first LDS Temple as Auckland opens
Vanuatu Daily Post
·
Fittingly built on elevated ground overlooking parts of Auckland City, New Zealand, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ newest temple stands as a beacon of faith. The Auckland New Zealand Temple, constructed on a 4.6-hectare property...
Holland America Reveals New Cruises for Hawaii and the Panama Canal
Cruise Hive
·
February 28, 2025
Whether it’s the stunning natural beauty of the Hawaiian Islands or the intricate architecture that defines the Panama Canal, Holland America Line has it all! On February 27, 2025 bookings opened for the cruise line’s 2026-2027 Hawaii and Panama...
Samoa - Opening of the French Embassy de France (28.02.25)
France Diplomacy
·
February 28, 2025
For the first time since 2011, France has had the pleasure of opening a new embassy in its network, in Samoa in February 2025. This new embassy increases France’s sizeable diplomatic network in the region, alongside our five existing bilateral...
French Senate issues report on French Polynesia’s future autonomy
RNZ
·
October 15, 2024
French Polynesia President Moetai Brotherson speaks at UN Fourth Committee of the UNGA. Photo: screen capture UN web TV Analysis -The French Senate has issued a massive report dedicated to future orientations regarding French Polynesia's future....
They export sirens to Brazil and French Polynesia. Brothers from Košice launched business worth millions
The Slovak Spectator
·
October 25, 2024
25. Oct 2024 at 17:53 I Telegrafia alarm systems warn people of floods and earthquakes. Font size:A-|A+ Comments disabled The Tomark company was nominated for the FéliX Business Award in the Exceptional Family Business category in 2024. The...
world New Zealand's foreign minister raises concerns over China's Tasman Sea drills
Asiaone
·
February 27, 2025
BEIJING — New Zealand's foreign minister said he had raised concerns over China's recent live-fire drills in the Tasman Sea during meetings with Chinese leaders on Wednesday (Feb 26). The issue was a lack of notice given to New Zealand over the...
China roils the Pacific waters courtesy Australia and New Zealand
Sunday Guardian Live
·
February 22, 2025
China’s role in the region is a constant pressure in one direction. New Zealand and Australian policies towards the region have been naive at best, and the situation was worsened by U.S. State Department following Canberra and Wellington’s lead....
NZ’s foreign minister raises concerns over China’s Tasman Sea drills, Cook…
Pacific News Service
·
New Zealand’s foreign minister said he had raised concerns over China’s recent live-fire drills in the Tasman Sea during meetings with Chinese leaders on Wednesday. The issue was a lack of notice given to New Zealand over the military exercises...
Dreaming of a Private Island Getaway? Here’s How to Make It a Reality
AFAR
·
February 25, 2025
When it comes to beach vacations, exclusivity is the ultimate luxury, and that’s why private island resorts are so appealing: Imagine waking up steps from an empty beach with few to no other travelers, the natural soundtrack of birds chirping and...
New Zealand's foreign minister raises concerns over China's Tasman Sea drills on Beijing visit
The Gazette - Colorado
·
BEIJING (Reuters) - New Zealand's foreign minister said he had raised concerns over China's recent live-fire drills in the Tasman Sea during meetings with Chinese leaders on Wednesday. The issue was a lack of notice given to New Zealand over the...
Billionaire Retreats: The World’s Most Expensive and Secluded Getaways
eTurboNews
·
February 25, 2025
For the ultra-wealthy, travel isn’t just about luxury—it’s about exclusivity, privacy, and once-in-a-lifetime experiences. While five-star hotels and first-class flights are nice, billionaire travelers seek something more: private islands, hidden...
Opinion: Cook Islands-China deals: ‘The devil is in the detail’
Cook Island News
·
February 25, 2025
Merita Tuari’i. SUPPLIED/25022420 While the Action Plan 2025-2030 for the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) and a couple of MoU’s between the Cook Islands and the People’s Republic of China (PRC) have been signed, Cook Islands local...
James Ellsmoor | International Sustainability Summits highlight benefits of collaboration, inclusivity
The Gleaner
·
July 3, 2025
OVER THE course of the past few weeks, several major regional and international events focused on sustainability and the environment have served as a reminder that to achieve the prosperous future we want for local, regional, and global...