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Constitution Day: Live updates from Niue
Pacific Media Network
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Thousands have been descending on Niue to mark the biggest day in their nation’s history. This Saturday 19th October, Niue will commemorate 50 years since the signing of their constitution and became a self-governing state in free association with...
First Niue Research Symposium aims to establish network of professionals
Television Niue
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October 11, 2024
The first Niue Research Symposium was launched last Saturday at the University of Auckland’s South Campus in Manukau. According to a Media Release by Auckland University, the Niue Research Symposium aims to establish a network of professionals and...
University of Auckland to host research symposium to mark Niue's 50th anniversary
RNZ
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October 3, 2024
Niue flag Photo: 123RF As Niue celebrates 50 years of self-government, or Pule Fakamotu, University of Auckland's Centre for Pacific and Global Health will host its first Niue Research Symposium at its South Auckland campus. The symposium will be...
‘It quickly becomes clear that things are not good. What follows is a blur of suppressed panic and a mad fumbled search of the boat…’
Yachting World
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June 19, 2025
A terrifying medical episode in a remote anchorage tests liveaboards Miranda Baker and Elliot Russo – but reveals the strength of the cruising community Friday evening, 21 February, 2025, and we are anchored inside a reef lagoon in a remote part...
KEYNOTE ADDRESS BY HON. TUALA TEVAGA IOSEFO PONIFASIO, HON. ACTING PRIME MINISTER/ DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER/ ACTING MINISTER OF HEALTH MENTAL HEALTH WEEK – OFFICIAL OPENING CEREMONY (EFKS AAI-O-NIUE @ 3.30PM)
Government of Samoa
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October 6, 2024
Rev. Efu Efu, Cabinet Ministers, Members of the Parliament, Members of the Diplomatic Corps, Heads of Governments and Non-Government Organizations, Members of the National Mental Health Committee Congregation, Ladies and gentlemen, I am humbled to...
Research symposium to celebrate Niue’s 50th anniversary of self-government
Matangi Tonga Online
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October 3, 2024
As Niue celebrates its 50 years of self-government, the Te Poutoko Ora a Kiwa, Centre for Pacific and Global Health will host its first Niue Research Symposium at Te Tai Tonga, South Auckland campus. The symposium will be launched on 5 October at...
Research Symposium Celebrates Niue’s 50th Anniversary
Scoop
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As Niue celebrates Pule Fakamotu (50 years of self-government) the Te Poutoko Ora a Kiwa, Centre for Pacific and Global Health will host its first Niue Research Symposium at Te Tai Tonga campus. The symposium will be launched 5 October at the...
Brazil eliminates lymphatic filariasis as a public health problem
Pan American Health Organization
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September 30, 2024
30 September 2024- The World Health Organization (WHO) congratulates Brazil for having eliminated lymphatic filariasis as a public health problem. “Eliminating a disease is a momentous accomplishment that takes unwavering commitment,” said Dr...
Tongan community in Niue welcomes media representatives during Pacific Media Summit
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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September 27, 2024
Approximately 100 Tongans living in Niue, working across various sectors such as health, education, tourism, construction, and government, hosted a warm reception for Tongan media representatives on Wednesday, 26th September, at the Niue Golf...
More investment needed on mental Health across the Pacific, Research finds
Television Niue
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October 2, 2024
The Pro Vice-Chancellor for the faculty of Pacific Studies at the University of Auckland-Professor Jemaima Tiatia-Siau was on the island last week to present key findings from her research project on the link of Climate Change and Mental well...
SPREP and Niue initiate Strategic Partnership Framework discussions
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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September 23, 2024
The work of the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) to promote cooperation in the Pacific region and provide assistance in order to protect and improve its environment, and to ensure sustainable development for...
Blue Economy Workshop focused on Niue’s Integrated Ocean management
Television Niue
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September 17, 2024
A one day Inception Workshop on Niue’s Integrated Ocean management on the Blue Economy Strategy for Niue was held at the Matavai Resort last week. A three member team from the UNDP’s Environment and Climate Change office in Samoa are on the island...
Pacific faces health emergency, WHO Pacific director uges Forum Leaders to act now or face devastating consequences
Pacific News Service
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The newly appointed World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional director for the Western Pacific, Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala, has called on Forum Leaders to confront the region’s most critical health challenges with urgency and commitment. Speaking at the...
WHO calls on Pacific leaders to make health and climate a high priority
Matangi Tonga Online
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August 30, 2024
Tonga, 30 August 2024 – The World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for the Western Pacific joined prime ministers and presidents from across the Region and United Nations Secretary General, António Guterres, at the Pacific Islands Forum...
Computer Vision Statistics 2024 – By Segments, Countries, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Healthcare Market, Retail Industry, Surveillance, Symptoms
Hollywood Gazette
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August 27, 2024
Computer Vision Statistics 2024 – By Segments, Countries, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Healthcare Market, Retail Industry, Surveillance, Symptoms August 21, 2024 — Introduction Reports indicate that by the end of the year 2030, the market size of...
A drop in the ocean? Pacific nations tap local know-how for marine conservation
South China Morning Post
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June 27, 2025
Pacific island nations are racing to enhance marine conservation, establishing sweeping “no-take” zones and pledging to sustainably manage vast swathes of their territorial waters despite facing limited resources and geopolitical pressure. Among...
Full list of the countries where rabies is 'high risk' after UK tourist dies
Manchester Evening News
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June 18, 2025
A woman has tragically died in the UK after becoming infected with rabies in Morocco. She is said to have contracted the fatal viral disease while coming into contact with a stray dog during a visit to Morocco, the UK Health and Security Agency...
Construction begins on new Niue Fale
Cook Island News
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August 21, 2024
Work has officially begun on the new Niue Fale project in Tupapa. MELINA ETCHES/24081911 or 1912 Work has officially begun on the new Niue Fale in Tupapa, opposite the Ministry of Health administration building. The project started on Saturday...
Quantum Computing Statistics 2024 – By Segment Revenue, Country and Region, Healthcare Market, Best Stocks, Usage, Website and Companies
Hollywood Gazette
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August 20, 2024
Quantum Computing Statistics 2024 – By Segment Revenue, Country and Region, Healthcare Market, Best Stocks, Usage, Website and Companies August 15, 2024 — Introduction Quantum Computing Statistics: A report suggests that the industry of Quantum...
Letter: New Zealand aid
Cook Island News
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June 26, 2025
Dear Editor, There is a claim by some doing the rounds, that New Zealand’s economy is struggling, and the aid freeze is just a convenient excuse to pull back funding. TBH (to be honest) think it through, that’s highly unlikely, budgeted foreign...