QB Alejado earns 6th Freshman of the Week honor

Micah Alejado was recognized by the Mountain West Conference after leading the ʻBows to a senior night victory.

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Why is ICI chair Reyes averse to livestreaming hearings?

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Pacific news in brief for 3 December

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How much are public Christmas tree displays costing us?

Towns and cities across Aotearoa are hoisting their trees into place - symbols that, for many, come with a hefty price-tag.

Family of child who died in ice-skating accident angry coroner will not open inquiry

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Prisoner segragated after allegedly assaulting cellmate at Auckland's Mt Eden Corrections Facility

It comes amid a Corrections review of a risk assessment tool used in deciding whether prisoners are suitable to share a call, after two suspected murders in nine months.

Vaka Eiva: Cook Islands paddling festival 'for all' wraps up in Rarotonga

The Matson Vaka Eiva wrapped up over the weekend with paddlers from around the world celebrating camaraderie amongst competition.

Small island, big crossroads: What China’s Pacific playbook really means for Guam

And while the case studies focus on places like Palau, the Solomon Islands and Kiribati, the implications land straight on our shores. The report calls Guam the “gas station, repair shop and command center” for U.S. forces in any conflict with China. If that is true, then everything happening around the second island chain should concern us.

'No political agenda': Principal says CCTV proves mouldy meals weren't last week's leftovers

The authority says it's more than likely that some lunches provided last week remained at the school and were not refrigerated.

Women's Refuge CEO Ang Jury passes the mantle after three decades

As she passes the mantle, Dr Ang Jury says she had hoped she would have worked herself out of a job by now, but stayed because the need never abated.

Massive traffic queues as crash closes part of Auckland's SH20

The two-vehicle crash, involving a car and a truck, was reported at 4am on northbound lanes by the Coronation Road off-ramp.

Tonga's parliament to elect new prime minister on 15 December

Almost two weeks after Tonga's general election, four MPs - including two former prime ministers and a former speaker - are being floated as potential candidates for the top job.

Parents fear reprisals

ABUJA: Many of the parents whose children were abducted 10 days ago from a boarding school in Nigeria are terrified – they do not want to talk to the authorities or journalists in case of reprisals from the kidnappers.

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NZ authors among global payout out after AI chatbot trained on pirated books

Award-winning author Catherine Chidgey's books have been caught up in a class action in the US which saw Anthropic AI agree to pay up to $2.6 billion.

Bulldogs win Tei Kariko RL premiership

Claim K5000 for their effort

The Doggies edged Mirapo Eagles 4-2 in a close encounter to bag their second premiership in the Tei Kariko RL  A grade grand final that was staged at the Sir Tore Lokoloko Memorial Field at Iokea village on Sunday.

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Monash University GIG Programme Nov 2025: First Week’s Events

by Dwayne Mahimkar* 82 students from Monash University are currently residing in Samoa for two (2) weeks to better understand local life and its environmental impacts. The 82 Melbourne-based students, accompanied by six (6) professors, are received by the students and staff of the University of the South Pacific’s (USP) Samoa Campus. These students come […]

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KTPS launches new learning facilities as it moves toward Junior High status

Kiunga Town Primary School (KTPS) was filled with celebrations yesterday as it marked its 26th Grade 8 graduation, the opening of a new four-in-one double classroom, and the launch of a modern science laboratory and library.

The event also signaled the official close of the 2025 academic year.

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Green MPs, councillors launch campaign against second Mt Victoria tunnel in Wellington

Green MPs and former and current councillors spoke out against the project, saying it's too expensive, too disruptive and too focused on cars.

Kiunga Town Primary School holds 26th Grade 8 graduation

Kiunga Town Primary School (KTPS) in Western Province's North Fly hosted its 26th Grade 8 graduation on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, drawing parents, guardians, caregivers and members of the public to witness the milestone event.

A total of 158 students graduated after completing six years of primary education from Grade 3 through Grade 8. The ceremony marked the end of their primary schooling as they prepare to continue to Grade 9 next year.

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Police get huge budget

Every year, the national budget increases. This year it’s K30 billion. That’s a whopping huge number.

Every year, the budget for the police department also increases. This year it was K703 million.

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Betel Nut price surge drives major CPI rise in September Quarter 2025

A sharp rise in the cost of betel nut and mustard has driven a significant 16.8 percent increase in the Alcoholic Beverages, Tobacco & Betel Nut Group, making it the largest contributor to Papua New Guinea’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) movement for the September quarter of 2025.

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One dead, another seriously injured after crash near Whakatāne

It's believed the car crashed into a river off State Highway 2.

Court already decided on 10% Quota for Women MPs

By Lagi Keresoma/ Apia, Samoa – 03 December 2025: Lawyer Mauga Precious Chang representing the Fa’atuatua i le Atua Samoa ua Tasi (FAST) party said the 10% quota that determines the number of women parliamentarians has already being argued and a decision when to activate it is already cemented in court. Mauga’s was responding to the […]

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200 delegates at NUS for the 26th Pacific History Conference

Apia, Samoa – 03 November 2025 – Over 200 delegates are gathering in Samoa for the 26th Pacific History Association (PHA) Conference that officially opened yesterday morning at the National University of Samoa (NUS) with a traditional ‘Ava Ceremony, following a devotion led by Reverend Dr Latu Latai of the EFKS Apia. Professor Tuifuisa’a Patila […]

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Person seriously injured in assault on central Wellington street

Police said the person was seriously hurt early on Wednesday morning.

Inside Police Commissioner Richard Chambers' first year and how he plans to rebuild trust

Inside Richard Chambers' first year as Police Commissioner and the c-word that defined it.

Kapolei City Lights

Kapolei is getting ready for “A Season of Stars” on ʻŌlelo Community Media this Saturday! In partnership with Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi and the City & County of Honolulu, ‘Ōlelo goes live in Leeward O’ahu on December 6th for the Kapolei City Lights block party and parade. The event is scheduled from 5:00 p.m. – […]

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PART 2: Punialava‘a has added a new chapter to its remarkable legacy

By

Asi Andrew Fa'asau

andrew@samoanews.com

Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — In part two of this exclusive interview following the press conference held by Punialava‘a, one of Samoa’s most iconic family bands who were in the territory to bring awareness to Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, Executive Director of the Samoan Language Commission of American Samoa, Elisapeta Tupo Alaimaleata reiterated the importance of the group’s contribution, emphasizing that their work not only sustains the language but also deepens cultural understanding across generations.

She explained that within the community, Alzheimer’s disease is currently referred to in several ways: some transliterate the English term as 'Alisaima'; others describe it as “ma‘i o le mafaufau” (the sickness of the mind); while still others use “fa‘ama‘i o le loto galo” (the disease of forgetfulness).

Alaimaleata observed that this matches terminology used in Tonga, where the condition is likewise transliterated as 'Alisaima.' In addition, Tongans use similar descriptive phrases such as 'pōpōaki ‘o e loto ngalongalo' or 'pōpōaki ‘o e loto fakangalo,' meaning 'sickness of forgetfulness' or 'sickness of the forgetting heart/mind.'

A passionate advocate for the preservation of Gagana Samoa, Alaimaleata commended Punialava‘a for coining the word “Mananoa” as a culturally resonant translation for Alzheimer’s.

She announced her intention to raise the matter with her counterpart in Independent Samoa, with the goal of having the term formally recognized. She further explained that the Samoan Language Commission of Samoa has already allocated a seat for a representative from the American Samoa Commission at its monthly meetings, ensuring collaboration and unity in safeguarding the language.

At last week Monday’s press conference, local media representatives and community members became the first in the Territory to experience Punialava‘a’s newest composition for Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month.

The track, "Manatua le Mananoa," resonated deeply as it played on the sound system, and the audience embraced the tune, humming along to the melody while listening intently to the powerful message woven into its lyrics.

The composer, Rev. Lale Peteru, spoke with the confidence of more than 50 years of experience in crafting songs that nearly every Samoan — both in Samoa and across the diaspora — can recognize and sing along to. He explained that the art of songwriting is much like the making of coconut oil: one gathers fragrant flowers to infuse the oil with sweetness, just as a composer gathers life experiences to enrich a song’s meaning.

“When writing the lyrics of Manatua le Mananoa, I reflected on life experiences that could illustrate the theme and make it resonate, just like gathering sweet-smelling flowers to make the oil fragrant,” Rev. Peteru shared.

He recalled a trip to Alaska during winter, where the biting cold and endless ice reminded him of the North Pole. “And then there was the magical Aurora — the Northern Lights — painting the sky with dazzling beauty and splendor. I used those majestic sights as metaphors to describe Alzheimer’s.”

He explained how the imagery shaped the song: “The first line mentions 'mananoa,' meaning forgetting or the state of memory void, and 'maofaofa,' which means astonishing or surprising. 'Leai ni auga ae ogaoga,' describes how there are no visible symptoms, yet it is a serious condition. 'Pei o le pole e to‘a ai le kiona,' likens it to the pole where snow settles, and 'ma aputia i le aurora,' portrays being covered in the radiant lights of the aurora — the Northern Lights.”

Samoan (original):

Le mananoa e maofaofa,

Leai ni auga ae ogaoga,

Pei o le pole e to‘a ai le kiona,

Ma aputia i le aurora.

English (translation):

The forgetting is astonishing,

Like the pole where snow settles,’

And is covered in the lights of aurora.

The Q&A session continued with podcaster Taupau Tauileave Toluono of Talatala le Ta‘ui asking Punialava'a how they saw music playing a role in raising awareness and bringing the community together around importance health issues like Alzheimer's.

One of the members, Nanai Vielanni Peteru explained that music is not only a medium for delivering information but also a powerful force for stirring emotions. He pointed to the song “Ta‘elega i Petesa” — written and recorded by Punialava‘a in 1981, at a time when awareness of disability in Samoa was beginning to grow. During that period, many families faced stigma, and people with disabilities were often marginalized.

The song was composed to challenge those attitudes and to encourage compassion, dignity, and inclusion. Drawing on the biblical story of the Pool of Bethesda, it used scripture as a metaphor for God’s mercy and healing power.

The lyrics were written from the perspective of a cripple who longed for a place like the Pool of Bethesda, where an angel would occasionally stir the waters and the first person to enter afterward would be healed. Through this imagery, Punialava‘a gave voice to the hopes of those living with disability, affirming their worth and reminding communities that true healing comes from faith and love.

The song quickly became popular, striking a deep chord with listeners and awakening feelings of empathy for the plight of people living with disabilities. For some, it was the first time they were introduced to the biblical story of the Pool of Bethesda — where the blind, the lame, and the paralyzed gathered in hope, waiting for the stirring of the waters and the promise of healing.

Nanai also reflected on the unifying effect of Punialava‘a’s music, noting how their songs often spark meaningful conversations between generations. He explained that many of their lyrics are written in formal Samoan, layered with deep cultural and historical significance.

“Some young Samoans born and raised overseas sing along to our songs without fully understanding the meaning of the words,” Nanai said. “So they turn to their parents for explanations. Often, those lyrics are rooted in important events, and as parents share the stories behind them, the conversations grow and expand.

“Some parents have even reached out to us, saying their children have asked about the meaning of certain lyrics. Yet, many of them admit they don’t fully understand either. So we take the time to share and explain the words and the message behind the songs. In this way, the music becomes a bridge — linking Punialava‘a to the parents, who then connect with their children and remind them of their heritage. Through this exchange, family bonds are strengthened and cultural identity is passed on.”

Punialava‘a founder Rev. Lale Peteru commented that he has been working on translating the lyrics of their songs into English to support younger generations. His goal is to ensure that Samoan youth, especially those raised overseas, cannot only sing along but also understand the meaning of the words they are articulating.

As an example, Rev. Peteru read aloud a verse from one of their songs in Samoan, followed by its English translation.

Samoan (original)

Pe ana avea a'u ma fetu o le lagi,

E nofo ita mamao atu ma matagi,

Ia manino la'u faalogo i pesega,

A i latou ua ola faafualeva.

English (translation)

If I had been a star in the sky,

I would stay far away from the storms,

So I may hear with clarity the singing,

Of those who live in eternity.

Responding to a question from V103 news anchor and translator Doug Avauli about his process of lyric composition and arrangement, Rev. Lale Peteru explained that each lyricist has their own unique approach.

The veteran composer shared that his method always begins with identifying the central theme of the project. From there, he gathers relevant experiences and information that can help illustrate and highlight that theme. Once the foundation is set, he carefully works on the wording and the arrangement of verses and the chorus to ensure the message is carried clearly throughout the song.

“Sometimes I begin with the first verse,” Rev. Peteru noted, “but when I start arranging the song, I realize that the information in that verse is actually the main thrust of the message. In those cases, I move it to the chorus, so that after each verse, the chorus reinforces and emphasizes the theme.”

He pointed to the chorus of the new song “Manatua le Mananoa,” recorded for this year’s Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Week, as an example. Originally written as the opening verse, it was later elevated to the chorus because it contained the song’s central message — ensuring that the theme of memory and forgetting would resonate powerfully throughout the piece.

Samoan (original)

Pe a aulia le tau o puaoa,

E galo nimo ma le mautinoa,

Pei o le masina pe a popo loloa,

Ia manatua le mananoa.

English (translation):

When the season of fog arrives,

Memories fade and certainty is lost,

Like the moon when long concealed,

Remember the forgetting — the mananoa.

“As I was writing those lines, the Samoan proverb ‘Eā oe nei, ae ā a‘u taeao’ — which translates to ‘It is you now, it will be me tomorrow’ — came to mind,” Rev. Lale shared.

“In that moment, I realized how easily I too could one day be afflicted by Alzheimer’s. This thought weighed heavily on me, but it also strengthened my resolve. My hope is that this song will raise awareness among our people and inspire them to respond with empathy, understanding, and love for those already living with the condition.”

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Smart watches give family violence victims 'a sense of protection'

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A year of aviation turbulence: how flying is still the safest way to travel

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Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Taranaki

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Defence Force 'dusting off the history books' to copy recruitment strategies from 1930s

The head of Defence says the country needs to be able to quickly add up to 10 times more personnel to the armed forces if the need arises.

Savaii youth engage with Samoa Support Systems on mental health solutions

Apia, SAMOA — (November 24, 2025) More than 60 youth participants from Savaii communities gathered at the Jet Over Hotel last week Friday for a ‘Talanoa session’ on mental health. SVSG Youth led the outreach program for young people in Samoa, and last week’s Savaii Talanoa session was the second event following the Upolu Talanoa in October.

Funded by UNESCO and SEVENTEEN, SVSG continues to empower youth to be aware of the social issues that surround them. Mental health issues especially affect young people when drug abuse is involved. These issues can lead to violence within families and communities, so young people must be empowered to advocate for safer communities through their roles.

The ‘Talanoa’ ensures that safe spaces are created for young people to share their insights about social issues, while at the same time being empowered to resolve these issues and design strategies for the problems they face. The ‘Talanoa’ not only provides relevant information about social issues but also allows participants to brainstorm how best to respond and address these challenges, helping to minimize mental health concerns.

The role of youth is very important in their families and village communities. Therefore, this ‘Talanoa’ not only brought young people together and created safe spaces for them to discuss their social challenges and reflect on effective strategies, but also allowed them to explore ways to help their families and communities. Participants are encouraged to advocate for a society free from violence resulting from mental health issues and to embrace their roles as future leaders, promoting peace, love, and safer communities.

SVSG President Siliniu Lina Chang extended her heartfelt fa’afetai to the village and church community leaders who accompanied their youth groups and participated in the ‘Talanoa’ session. This is a positive sign of strong community support for youth empowerment programmes, helping to build a brighter future for these future leaders and advocating for safer families and communities.

Participants expressed hope to see more opportunities and programs like these continue for the young people and youth of Savaii every year.

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The dedication of the Fale Fono photo & caption

The dedication of the Fale Fono on Friday, saw the top echelon of the 2Samoas gather to celebrate the occasion. (L-R) Gov Pulaali’i Nikolau Pula, First Lady Lois Phillips-Pula, Samoa Head of State Tuimalealiifano Vaaleto'a Sualauvi II & Masiofo Faʻamausili Leinafo, Senate President Tuaolo Manaia Fruen, Fiapa'ipa'i Emelio Fruean, and Samoa Prime Minister Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Polataivao Schmidt and Tupea Heather Lima-Schmidt.  [photo: AF]

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Marape strongly defends govt record economic credibility

Prime Minister James Marape  delivered a firm, evidence-based Response in Parliament to the Opposition’s remarks on the K30.9 billion 2026 National Budget, challenging what he described as “selective, misleading and politically motivated narratives” presented particularly by Shadow Treasurer Bryan Kramer.

PM Marape emphasised that the record Budget—tabled last week by Treasurer Ian Ling-Stuckey— continues his government’s disciplined Economic Strategy, correcting structural weaknesses inherited over decades while laying long-term foundations for inclusive growth.

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PM Dept donates hampers to Chesire Disability Home and House of Hope

The Department of Prime Minister & NEC has donated food hampers to two Charity Organizations; the Cheshire Disability Homes and House of Hope in Port Moresby.

This is part of the 20-Days of Human Rights and Gender Equality &Women Empowerment Campaign which was approved by the Department of Personnel Management.

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Bitcoin treasury business Locate Technologies moves shares to 'forward-thinking' NZX

ASX-listed Locate Technologies says it is moving to New Zealand's Exchange in pursuit of a faster pathway to growth.

Allan Bird blasts Government over broken Provincial Funding promises

By Eileen Waididika

DWU Journalism Student

East Sepik Governor Allan Bird told the floor of parliament today that the government had been failing to deliver on its promises of provincial funds, branding the 2025 National Budget as deceptive and politically driven.

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West Sepik Governor pays tribute to Late Minister Solan Mirisim

The West Sepik Provincial Government has released a statement expressing their sympathy and sorrow following the death of Telefomin MP and Minister for Works and Highways, Solan Mirisim.

Governor Tony Wouwou said the people of West Sepik are joining the rest of the country in mourning the late minister, whose passing is felt across all four districts of the province and throughout Papua New Guinea.

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Dela Rosa’s long Senate absence may merit ethics case | The wRap

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Australian Government expands training for PNG women researchers

The Australian Government is proud to support the expansion of a training and skills development program for women researchers in Lae, building on the successful launch of the initiative in Port Moresby earlier this year.

Forty women researchers from Lae have been selected to participate in two intensive workshops. The top ten performers will be offered a four-week advanced training placement in Australia, providing an opportunity to further strengthen their expertise and leadership skills.

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Solar lights the way for safer care at New Ireland health centres

Families in Lavongai, a remote island community in New Ireland Province, can now rely on clean energy to power their local health facility for the first time.

Installed through a partnership between Caritas Australia, Catholic Church Health Services (CCHS), and the Australian Government, a new solar system is transforming healthcare delivery by providing reliable power for lighting and essential equipment.

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Simberi Gold Company apprentice receives 2025 Lord Casey Award

Final Year Heavy Equipment Apprentice at Simberi Gold Company Limited (SGCL), Oliver Elias received the 2025 Lord Casey Award, which is the Highest Practical Mark at the 2025 Apprentice & Trade Test Candidate of the Year Awards Ceremony.

The annual Awards Ceremony took place on 27 November at the Crowne Hotel in Port Moresby, with this year’s theme, 72 Years of Apprentice Training and 23 Years of Trade Testing.

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Waro Junior High School commissioned

THE Petroleum Resources Kutubu (PRK) in partnership with the Mineral Resources Development Company (MRDC) has commissioned the Waro Junior High School in Waro, Kutubu, Southern Highlands Province.

Built at a cost of K14 million, the entirely new school will serve the population in one of the remote parts of Southern Highlands, nearby Mt Bosavi the wider Kutubu area.

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Palau Pacific Resort to Launch Luuk Nature Center, Showcasing Commitment to Environmental Stewardship

By: L.N. Reklai Koror, Palau (December 2, 2025) —“Keen to make the Palau Pacific Resort more green, the Luuk Nature Center was created,” said Manager Yalap Yalap, capturing the heart of the resort’s newest initiative — a full nature immersion experience designed to deepen environmental awareness and celebrate Palau’s natural heritage. Palau Pacific Resort (PPR) […]

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Government Pay-Hour Cut Triggers Outcry; Senate Pushes Back on ‘Premature’ Memo

By: L.N. Reklai & Laurel Marewibuel “There is no need to make people panic,” Senate Vice President Dr. Stevenson Kuartei said, responding to a memo from the Office of the President that warned national government employees they may temporarily shift to a 72-hour pay period unless the FY 2026 budget is passed soon. The memo, […]

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Ngchesar Election Sees Strong Showing for Young and Female Candidates in Unofficial Count

By: Summer Kennard Ngchesar State (December 1, 2025) — Ngchesar voters went to the polls on November 28 to elect nine at-large legislators, with early results showing a strong presence of women and younger candidates among the leading vote-getters. Although the numbers remain unofficial until final verification this Friday, December 5, the preliminary tally highlights […]

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House–Senate Enter Final Stretch of FY 2026 Budget Talks

By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang Koror, Palau — Lawmakers are in the final phase of negotiating the FY 2026 Unified Budget bill, with attention turning to House-proposed amendments that would fund capital improvement projects (CIPs) for specific states. The changes have prompted public and Senate questions about why only some states secured allocations while others received […]

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Angaur Governor Misech Denounces Police Handling of Assault Case

By (L.N. Reklai) KOROR, Palau — “They are not doing their job of providing public safety. I am so disappointed in this process, and my life is under threat,” Angaur Governor Natus Misech said, condemning what he describes as the police’s mishandling of the investigation into an alleged assault against him last month. Misech, who […]

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Palau Projects Nearly 69,000 Visitors in 2025 as All Markets Expand

By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (December 2, 2025)— Visitor arrivals to Palau jumped 25% in the first 10 months of 2025, driven by growth across all major tourism markets and boosted by new flight routes and targeted promotion, according to a visitor summary report. From January through October, Palau recorded 57,370 international arrivals, up from […]

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AI Marine Monitoring Comes to Palau Through Taiwan Platform “AI Blue”

TAIPEI — Taiwan Mobile’s AI-powered ocean platform, “AI Blue,” has expanded to Palau for the first time, marking a milestone for digital marine conservation in the Western Pacific. The platform — developed to document and identify marine species — is now being used in partnership with the Palau International Coral Reef Center (PICRC), with support […]

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Marianas Trench monument eyed for commercial fishing, along with other Pacific marine sanctuaries

HAGATNA/SAIPAN, 28 NOVEMBER 2025 (PACIFIC ISLAND TIMES) — The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Council is set to decide next month whether or not to recommend the lifting of the fishing ban in the Marianas Trench National Monument and other federally protected marine areas in the Pacific, which President Donald Trump sought to open for commercial […]

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DepEd’s new literacy program to give grants, tap universities as partners

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O LE AUUSO SA LEILOLOA

[ata: SN]

By

Okalani Etuati

VAEGA 10

E toe fa’atalofa atu i a tatou pa’aga i so’o se tulimanu o le kelope o lo’o maua mai ai lenei auaunaga, aemaise i nai o tatou tama ma tina matutua i Amerika Samoa. E fa’atalofa atu i le faaopoopoga fou o le tatou Fagogo. E tatou te tau fai si’faatasi le viiga ma le mua i lo tatou Tapa’au Sili i le Lagi, ona o Lana pule faasoifua ma Lana tausiga alofa ia i tatou taitoatasi, ua mafai ai ona o tatou toe fesilafa’i ma le manuia i lenei taeao fou.

Ia ae se’ese’e mai loa i ou se’etaga malu, mo le amataga o le tatou Fagogo Fou – O LE AU USO SA LEILOLOA.

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Na fa’agata mai le tatou Fagogo, ina ua fai atu le tamaitai o Vaioleti ia Sosefina, e alu e tusi sana tusi, e tali atu ai le tusi a le alii o Lave, lea ua mana’o e la te feiloa’i, ae o le a vala’au e Vaioleti ia se gogosina, e sau e fa’ao’o le tusi a Sosefina.

Ua faatopetope atu nei Sosefina i lona potu ma saofa’i loa i lalo, ma toso mai se fasipepa ma amata loa ona tusi lana tusi mo Lave.

O le umi o se taimi o saofa’i ia Sosefina ma sioa i lana laupepa, ae ua matua’i nimo i lona mafaufau se faaupuga e tusi ai.

Ina ua iloa e Sosefina, ua toeititi alu atu le gogosina e fa’ao’o lana tusi, sa ia tago atu loa ma tusi ai na’o le tasi lava le fuaiupu.

“Afai e te toa, sau i lo’u fa’amalama, o le a ou faatali atu ai.”

Ona tago lea o le teine i le gaugau fa’alaititi lava le laupepa ma o’omi ai loa i luga ia se ga’o e fa’amau ai, ina ia aua ne’i tatala gofie e seisi.  Ma o lea ga’o, o lo’o iai le fa’ailo a le alii fitafita pito sili ona ta’uta’ua i le malo atoa.

O lea tagata, e fefefe uma ai le to’atele.  Ma sa tu’uina iai e Sosefina ia lea faailo, ina ia toe faamanatu ia Lave, e le o ia o se tagata e mafai ona fai mai iai ni ona uiga taufa’asese.

O le aso na soso’o ai, sa le manofo lelei ia le teine o Sosefina,  i totonu o le a’oga, a’o ia tau  va’ava’ai pe iai se tali mai a le alii o Lave.

Ae na alu le aso atoa, ua matua’i le amana’ia mai e Lave ia Sosefina, e pei lava e la te le masani.

Sa tau masalosalo ia Sosefina, po o le mea e le’i aveina e le gogosina a Vaioleti ia lana tusi.  Po o le mea ua sese le tagata ua ave iai e le gogosina ia le tusi.  Ia po o ua tia’i e Vaioleti ia le tusi.

Na alu lena aso atoa, ua matua’i le alu lelei le mafaufau o Sosefina i ana a’oa’oga, talu ai lava lenei tusi.

[E FAIA PEA]

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Foot Patrol nabs drug suspect near Post-Courier HQ

A routine foot patrol by the police led to the apprehension of a man found in possession of marijuana in the Konedobu area, highlighting the ongoing challenges faced by officers in curbing drug-related street activity.

The incident occurred near the Post-Courier office when officers on patrol from a police unit sighted a man acting suspiciously.

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TALA I VAIFANUA

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Pago Pago - AMERIKA SAMOA

TATALAINA ALOAIA LE MAOTA FONO FOU A AMERIKA SAMOA

O le aso Faraile o le vaiaso ua mavae, sa faapea ona aofia potopoto ai ta’ita’i o le Tafatolu o le Faigamalo a Amerika Samoa, faapea nisi o malo fa’aaloalogia, lea sa aofia ai le Afioga i le Ao o le Malo o Samoa, Tuimalealiifano Vaaletoa Sualauvi II ma le Masiofo ia Faamausili Leinafo, o le Afioga i le Palemia o Samoa i le Laaulialemalietoa Leauatea Polataivao Schmidt ma le faletua ia Tupea Heather Schmidt, faapea ma le Afioga i le Fofoga Fetalai o le Palemene a Samoa, ia Auapaau Mulipola Aloitafua Mulipola, aua le tatalaina aloaia o faitoto’a o le Maota Fono fou a le malo.

E tusa ai ma se fa’aaliga mai i le ofisa o le kovana, e pei ona fa’asalalauina i luga o Upega Tafa’ilagi, ua ta’ua ai e le malo le faataunu’uina o lenei faamoemoe, “o se talafa’asolopito lenei aso i le faamanatuina o le umusaga o le Maota Fono Faitulafono a le malo o Amerika Samoa.’

Ma i lana saunoaga i le aso tatalaga o le maota fono fou, i le aso Faraile o le vaiaso ua mavae, na saunoa ai le Afioga i le Kovana ia Pulaalii Nikolao Pula, “

Harmony Faoa-Danielson brings touch of Am Samoa to a USA school project E fa’atutupuina e le Atua augatupulaga e avea ma taitai e le oia gofie i le faatuatua, ma tautuaina tagata o Amerika Samoa.”

“O se sulu o le faamoemoe ma le auaunaga mo tagata o Tutuila ma Manu’a,” o upu ia sa faatusaina ai e le Afioga i le Kovana, ia le Maota fou.

Ma sa ia ta’ua foi e faapea, “O lenei faamoemoe ua ausia, o se ta’utinoga fa’afouina lenei mo le atunu’u, ma mautinoa ai o leo o Tutuila ma Manu’a, o le a lagonaina pea ma fa’amamaluina i totonu o ona pa vaeloto.”

ALOA’IA SE ATA TUSIA A SE ALO O AMERIKA SAMOA I TOTONU O AMERIKA

O le fa’ai’uga o le tausaga na mavae, sa malaga atu ai le tamaitai o Harmony Faoa-Danielson, mai Amerika Samoa, ma fa’amautu i le setete o Oklahoma ma fa’aauauina ai lana vasega 12.

Ae o sana ata tusia, ua faapea ona aloa’ia i totonu o lana aoga, i Lawton ma sa ta’ua a lana faiaoga tusi ata, o Deborah McNally ia le ausia e le ata tusia a Harmony, ia vaega uma o lo’o a’oa’oina i totonu o le latou vasega.

Sa ta’ua e McNally, o lenei a’oa’oga, o se vaega muamua e fa’aulufale atu ai fanau a’oga, i le mataupu tusi ata.

I le faamatalaga a Harmony, sa ia tusia ia ata o mauga ia e faamanatu atu ia te ia, lona nu’u iinei i Amerika Samoa.  Ma ua ia fuafuaina e vali nei mauga i le lanu moana ma le lanu meamata.

Sa ta’ua e Harmony, o le tusi ata o se tulaga e fiafia ai tele ma e fiafia lava e tusi ata o tagata.

SUI E LE KOMITI FAAFOE A LE KOLISI IA LANA PERESETENE

O le aso Lulu, Novema 26, 2025, i sana fa’aaliga fa’alautele, na fa’alauiloa mai ai e le Afioga i le Kovana ia Pulaali’i Nikolao Pula, ia se suiga po o ni tofiga fou, i totonu o le Komiti Faafoe o Aoaoga Maualuluga (BHE).

E to’afa i latou sa faapea ona toe suia i totonu o le Komiti Faafoe.

Ae o le aso 24 o Novema, 2025, sa faapea ona salalau ai se fa’aaliga mai i le BHE, e fa’alauiloa ai le le toe fa’afouina o le konakarate a le peresetene o le Kolisi, lea sa fa’amae’aina i le aso ananafi, Tesema 1, 2025.

Sa ta’ua i le tusi mai i le BHE, ua mae’a ona fa’alauiloa atu lea tulaga i le tamaitai peresetene, ia Dr. Rosevonne M. Pato faapea taitai o le Kolisi, i sa latou fonotaga na faia i le aso lava lea e tasi (Novema 24, 2025).

Ma na ta’ua foi i le tusi a le Komiti Faafoe, le amataina nei, Tesema 2, 2025 ona avea le Taitaifono o le BHE, le susuga i le Faifeau Toeaina Fouvale Asiata ma peresetene le tumau o le Kolisi, se’ia toe maua mai seisi fa’aaliga.

O lenei tusi, sa sainia lava e le susuga ia Asiata, i le avea ai o ia ma Taitaifono o le BHE.

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Governor Parkop on faith and future

​Papua New Guinea is a country of major faith and religion, which has defined and contributed to our lives not only in a spiritual sense but also in the social, economic, and other aspects of our existence, said National Capital District Governor Powes Parkop.

​Governor Parkop made this statement during the official opening of the Christmas Lights Program at Ela Beach.

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NCD Governor Powes Parkop launches Christmas lights ceremony

NCD Governor Powes Parkop officially opened the Christmas festive lights ceremony tonight at Ela Beach, Port Moresby.

With so much humour and joy thrilled within him, he proudly shared about the importance of the Christmas lights launch as an annual event that has become a significant part of the city's culture and calendar.

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FACT CHECK: ‘Pamaskong handog’ news report is AI-generated, link redirects to shopping site

A supposed 'Pamaskong handog' registration link directs users to an online store, and the video promoting it is AI-generated rather than an official report

HOLIDAY READS: Rodrigo Duterte at the International Criminal Court

Read these stories to look back on Duterte's arrest, his situation in The Hague, and what comes next

Principal of school at centre of mouldy school lunch fiasco hurt by David Seymour's comments

The School Lunch Collective is investigating after mouldy mince was served up to students at Haeata Community Campus yesterday.

FACT CHECK: Links for DOST scholarship online application lead to phishing websites

A widely shared Facebook reel promoting supposed DOST scholarship application links is AI-generated, and directs users to phishing sites

Sara Duterte’s security detail comprised nearly half of OVP personnel in 2024

Of the OVP’s 781 personnel in 2024, 335 were members of the Vice Presidential Security and Protection Group

Disney’s ‘Zootopia 2’ fuels box office frenzy with $556 million worldwide

The $272 million tally made 'Zootopia 2' Hollywood's highest-grossing animated movie in China, surpassing a record set by the first 'Zootopia' in 2016

Police recieve new homes at Ningerum, North Fly

The Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary, through the Border Command, today received nine newly upgraded police houses in Ningerum, North Fly Command, an important milestone made possible through the continued partnership with Ok Tedi Mining Limited (OTML).

Assistant Commissioner of Police (Border) Commander Steven Francis acknowledged OTML Managing Director & CEO Mr. Kedi Ilimbit, senior OTML leadership, Ningerum LLG President Mr. Dominic Kadiam, community representatives, police personnel and media for witnessing the handover ceremony.

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No-parking change proposed for Kona street

The Hawaii County Council’s Policy Committee on Public Works and Mass Transit will take up a proposal today to update the county’s no-parking rules for a busy street in Kona.

Trump’s crackdown in wake of shooting blocks legal pathways for migrants

The sweeping crackdown President Donald Trump declared last week after an Afghan national was accused of shooting two National Guard members is poised to radically curtail immigrants from legally entering and living in the United States, putting up roadblocks unparalleled in recent history.

YMCA’s Christmas Tree Fundraiser underway

The Island of Hawaii YMCA has about 240 Christmas trees left for sale to benefit its 77th annual Christmas Tree Fundraiser, which allows the nonprofit to provide day camp scholarships to the children of working parents.

Progress on Waikaumalo bridge rehabilitation effort

Plans to rehabilitate the Waikaumalo Stream Bridge on the Hamakua Coast are moving forward following a review by the Hawaii County Cultural Resources Commission.

Schofield soldiers developing drones for Pacific operations

Soldiers at the 25th Infantry Division’s “Lightning Lab” at Schofield Barracks have been developing, building, tinkering with and modifying drones as technology that was once seen as science fiction becomes increasingly a fact of life in the 21st century.

Traveling without a Real ID? That’ll cost you $45

Traveling without a Real ID is now going to cost travelers.

Arson not suspected in Hilo fire that burned multiple buildings

It appears that three buildings were destroyed by fire early Saturday morning in downtown Hilo rather than the four initially reported by authorities. Two of the buildings were on Kinoole Street, while the third was on Haili Street.

Council resolution urges state to push back against Trump’s immigration order

A new resolution before the Hawaii County Council is challenging the Trump administration’s latest immigration directives and urging the state to resist stepped-up federal enforcement.

White House says admiral had approval for second strike on boat from Venezuela, defends attack as lawful

WASHINGTON — The White House on Monday defended a U.S. admiral’s decision to conduct multiple strikes on an alleged Venezuelan drug-smuggling vessel in September, saying he had Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s authorization, even as critics questioned the legality of a strike on survivors.

Prison guard says Luigi Mangione, alleged CEO killer, spoke of 3D-printed gun

NEW YORK — Luigi Mangione told a prison guard he had a 3D-printed gun in his backpack after his arrest for allegedly gunning down a UnitedHealthcare executive, according to testimony at a court hearing to determine whether prosecutors can use these statements and other evidence at his murder trial. Mangione, 27, was arrested in December 2024 and charged with fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on a sidewalk in Midtown Manhattan. Mangione became a folk hero to some critics of steep U.S. healthcare costs. Public officials condemned the assassination.

News in brief for December 2

Early winter storm puts 16M under weather advisories

Guardsman who survived Washington shooting gives thumbs up, still in serious condition

The surviving National Guardsman shot by a gunman last week near the White House gave medical personnel a thumbs up when asked if he could hear them and also wiggled his toes in response, West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey said on Monday. Morrisey said that Andrew Wolfe, 24, one of two West Virginia National Guard members shot on Wednesday, remained in serious condition.

In a reversal, FEMA won’t reinstate suspended workers

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration said Monday that it was revoking the reinstatement of 14 employees of the Federal Emergency Management Agency who have been on administrative leave since August, when they wrote a letter to Congress warning that President Donald Trump was gutting disaster response in the United States.

Obituaries for December 2

Patricia Dacuycuy Inocencio, 64, of Hilo died Nov. 18 at Straub Benioff Medical Center in Honolulu. Born in Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, Philippines, she was a care home administrator for Inocencio Arch, former activities coordinator and certified nursing assistant for Life Care Center of Hilo, member of Iglesia Ni Cristo and served as a deaconess, choir leader and organist. Visitation 5-6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21, at Dodo Mortuary Chapel. Wake service at 6 p.m. Visitation again 10:30-11:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 22, at the chapel. Funeral service at 11:30 a.m. Burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park, Ilima Section. Casual attire. Survived by husband, Virgilio “Virgil” Inocencio of Hilo; sons, Jordan (Jamie) Inocencio of New York and Hilo, Travis Jo (Kassey) Inocencio of Hilo, and LJ (Ariane) Inocencio of Las Vegas and Hilo; brother, Aurelio (Cleofe) Dacuycuy Jr. of Bacarra; sisters, Rebecca Tumacder and Ruth Dacuycuy of Bacarra; three grandchildren. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Appeals court says Alina Habba is unlawful US attorney

A federal appeals court said Monday that Alina Habba had been serving unlawfully as the U.S. attorney in New Jersey, dealing a blow to the Trump administration and most likely setting up a showdown at the Supreme Court.

A smartphone before age 12 could carry health risks, study says

What is the “right” age to get your child a smartphone? It’s a question that vexes many parents — torn between their pleading tweens and researchers who warn about the potential harms of constant connectivity. But new study findings strengthen the case for holding off.

Trump’s push for more AI data centers faces backlash from his own voters

DANVILLE, Pa. — The residents came in camouflage hats and red shirts signaling unity, more than 300 of them packing into a rural Pennsylvania planning commission meeting to protest a proposed data center they feared would carve up their farmland and upend the quiet rhythms of their valley. Most were loyal supporters of President Donald Trump, who carried their home of Montour County by 20 percentage points in the 2024 election. But they bristled at Washington’s push to fast-track artificial intelligence infrastructure, which has driven data-center growth in rural areas around the U.S. where land is cheap.

Damaged Shenzhou-20 spacecraft to return to Earth uncrewed for inspection

BEIJING — China’s first crewed spacecraft to be ruled unfit to fly in mid-mission will be sent back to Earth for experts to assess the damage it sustained more closely, state broadcaster CCTV reported on Monday.

Trump becomes the wild card in razor-thin Honduras election

MEXICO CITY — They were twin election surprises.

Miniature chicken pot pies warm the soul

The classic marriage of golden, flaky pie crust with rich and creamy chicken is like a warm hug from your grandmother. Not only is it instantly comforting, but for many of us, it’s a familiar flavor from childhood that leads us on a walk down memory lane.

Let’s Talk Food: Christmas events

Now that we have finished off the leftovers from Thanksgiving, it is time to think about Christmas.

Hong Kong arrests more suspects in fire probe as death toll hits 151

HONG KONG — Hong Kong authorities said on Monday they had arrested 13 people for suspected manslaughter in a probe into the city’s deadliest fire in decades, pointing to substandard renovation materials for fueling a blaze that has claimed at least 151 lives. Police continued to sweep the seven burnt-out towers engulfed in Wednesday’s disaster at the Wang Fuk Court estate, finding bodies of residents in stairwells and on rooftops, trapped as they tried to flee the flames.

Police arrest man after fleeing driver incident in Invercargill

Police spiked the man's car on State Highway 6, south of Winton, causing him to crash into a water table.

Rotten lunches remained at school without refrigeration for three days - NZ Food Safety

"We rely completely on the Compass Group to deliver and then take the food that isn't eaten," says the principal at the centre of the saga.

Veterans ruling: Govt plans 'could include a legislative response'

The government is facing an extra $1.4 billion liability, but has not ruled out further legal action.

Thrift shop gets over 520kg in donations this year alone

And staff say they love working at Te Oraka so much, they'd do it for free.

New weapon in war against invasive yellow-legged hornet

Tracking technology will allow hornet hunters to follow them back to the nest.

Port Authority of Guam launches F1 Pier restoration project

By Pacific Island Times News Staff The Port Authority of Guam today launched the  \(6.9 million Joint Region Marianas Pier Restoration Project at F1 Pier, the island’s only operational fuel offloading terminal. In September, the port authority was awarded a \)4.8 million federal grant under the Department of War’s Defense Community Infrastructure Program to fund urgent structural and safety upgrades at F1 Pier, the island’s sole operational fuel import terminal. The DCIP grant covers the...

Pacific pushes Tuna Commission on high seas fishing

"Our priorities are albacore and high seas transshipment," Marshall Islands official says, as Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission members meet.

Court Dismisses Falealili 2 Application to Intervene

By Lagi Keresoma / Yvonne Atonio/ Apia, Samoa – 02 December 2025: The Electoral Court has dismissed the application by the Alii ma Faipule of Falealili 2 as an intervener in the prolonged Falealili 1 election petition. The intervention is in support of the withdrawal by Falealili 1 petitioner Tuiloma Laniselota Lameko against the Falealili […]

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Car crashes into Whakatāne River

SH2 in Whakatāne is blocked.

UH System targets workforce gaps with online solutions

UH aims to meet critical workforce needs by increasing online offerings.

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Dairy owner stabbed in early morning robbery

A teenager has been arrested after the incident.

American Samoa reach second round of football world cup qualifier

American Samoa has reached the second round of the FIFA women's world cup qualifier, for the first time, beating the Cook Islands 4-0 in Rarotonga.

Historic candlestick returns to St Paul's church in Paihia, Northland

One of three artefacts stolen from St Paul's altar in Paihia in 2022 has been handed in under mysterious circumstances.

ASTRO forms academic link-up to back training aspect of Guam's 3D printing project

By Pacific Island Times News Staff The Applied Science & Technology Research Organization of America, or ASTRO America , has formed a partnership with Colorado School of Mines and the University of Guam to establish a satellite campus that will provide the academic infrastructure to support the development of a 3D printing industry on island. The program is designed to develop a highly skilled workforce capable of supporting additive manufacturing, or 3D printing, for both national defense...

Awarua RSA president 'gutted' after thieves rip plaques from soldiers' graves

Awarua RSA president Ian Becker said the theft showed a complete lack of respect.

1,000 heat-tested corals planted in Ngaraard to support reef recovery

Researchers from the Palau International Coral Reef Center (PICRC) have completed a new round of coral restoration work in Ngaraard State, in northern Palau. The team identified and planted corals that naturally tolerate higher temperatures, aiming to help reefs recover and better withstand future marine heatwaves. This work is part of a collaborate project between […]

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Micronesia advances reef fisheries research

The Nature Conservancy (TNC), Micronesia and Polynesia, is working with local organizations across Micronesia to fill critical gaps in fisheries data and support sustainable reef management. Through ongoing studies in Palau and the Marshall Islands, scientists are collecting detailed information on reef fish to help communities make informed decisions about their marine resources. In Palau, […]

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Japanese renowned Opera Singer Ms. Hisako to perform at Ngarachamayong Cultural Center

The Embassy of Japan in collaboration with Ngarachamayong Cultural Center is organizing a Music Concert that will be held on December 8th, 2025 (Monday) from 6pm to 7:30pm (Doors open at 5:30 pm). Ms. Hanaoka Hisako is a professional Japanese singer born in Kanagawa Prefecture. She graduated from the Vocal Music Department of Tokyo University […]

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Memory, Education, and the Future of Palau

Dear Editor, Kahlil Gibran once wrote, “History does not repeat itself except in the minds of those who do not know history.” El Hajj Malik Shabazz, sharpened this further: “History is a people’s memory, and without memory man is demoted to the lower animals.” These words remind us why history matters, not as abstract study, […]

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CLEAN HOUSE

Healing with grace and mercy is to forgive the unforgivable and love the unlovable as Jesus did on the cross ✝️.   Pain is part of life but if you let it define you, you have lost it. Unforgiven Offenses long enough become toxic, emBittered and offensive. This is y forgiveness is as clean house. Ar […]

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Lawmakers demand U.S concessions before allowing seabed mining access near Guam

HAGATNA (THE GUAM DAILY POST) — Guam senators are drawing a hard line on the U.S federal government’s push to explore deep seabed mining in waters near the island, with one lawmaker insisting the White House must first lift longstanding maritime restrictions before the territory will consider granting access to its exclusive economic zone. Senator […]

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Marianas Trench monument eyed for commercial fishing, along with other Pacific marine sanctuaries

HAGATNA/SAIPAN (PACIFIC ISLAND TIMES) — The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Council is set to decide next month whether or not to recommend the lifting of the fishing ban in the Marianas Trench National Monument and other federally protected marine areas in the Pacific, which President Donald Trump sought to open for commercial harvests. The council’s […]

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Manila meeting risks “destroying WCPFC credibility” as obstruction stalls harvest strategy, Tuna advocate warns

By Pita Ligaiula MANILA(PACNEWS) — One of the region’s most outspoken tuna advocates says the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) faces a credibility crisis if next week’s Manila meeting once again fails to deliver long-promised harvest strategies. In an interview with PACNEWS, Shark Pacific Policy Director Bubba Cook said the Commission is running […]

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Social media ban implementation will ‘vary’ across platforms, eSafety commissioner warns

SYDNEY (ABC) — Not all Australians aged under 16 will “magically disappear overnight” from social media, the nation’s online safety regulator says, amid a legal challenge to pause the start of the federal government’s ban. eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant has warned that the implementation of the social media restrictions due to start on 10 […]

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Trump says airspace above and surrounding Venezuela to be closed in its entirety

In short: (ABC-Australia) US President Donald Trump has said the entire airspace above the South American nation of Venezuela should be considered closed. Mr. Trump has appeared to advise airlines not to enter the zone, without elaborating. What’s next? Last week Mr. Trump said efforts to halt Venezuelan drug trafficking by land were imminent, ahead […]

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Tom Phillips injunction hearing concludes at Hamilton High Court

Lawyer Linda Clark filed an urgent injunction, preventing media from publishing certain details related to the case, hours after Tom Phillips was shot.

Community Turns Out Strong for Palau’s Turkey Trot 5K Health Run

By: Summer Kennard The Civic Action Team (CAT) Palau, in partnership with the Palau Athletics Federation and the Ministry of Health’s Diabetes Prevention Unit, hosted a highly successful Turkey Trot 5K last week at Ernguul Park, drawing more than 250 runners, walkers, and families from across the community.  “The turnout was incredible, and it was […]

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Thrills at the 2025 Melekeok State Constitutional & Memorial Day Derby

Koror, Palau – The Palau Sport Fishing Association (PSFA) proudly hosted the 2025 Melekeok State Constitutional & Memorial Day Derby this past weekend, bringing together anglers, families, and fishing enthusiasts for a day of celebration on the water. This year’s derby delivered excitement from start to finish. Team Taber, captained by Telly Thomas, secured the […]

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Former Covid-19 response lead Alister Thorby stole $1.8m DHB funding during pandemic

Alister Thorby spent the fraudulently obtained DHB funds on buying a house, vehicles, and overseas travel.

Thunderstorms, hail and possible tornadoes forecast for North Island

The hot start to summer is expected to take a turn.

Man accused of murdering Gurjit Singh 'lied to police and left evidence at scene', Crown alleges

The man known only as Rajinder in on trial for murdering Gurjit Singh, who was found dead on the lawn of his home after being stabbed more than 40 times.

'Extreme concerns' as vandals block Wellington cycle path with planks

A champion cyclist is "disgusted" by a spate of vandalism in Wellington's Town Belt which appears to be targeting mountain bikers.

Student expands research on microplastics in Hawaiian waters

Hope Kanoa is expanding her research to understand microplastic concentrations in coastal environments.

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ʻUmeke Lā‘au art installation open to public at Leeward CC Wai’anae Moku

The ʻumeke is reimagined as a space for reflection, healing, repair and connection.

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Koto, origami, manga: UH Mānoa’s Nippon Day

The annual event, hosted by the EALL department featured hands-on activities highlighting Japanese language, art and community traditions.

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Rainbow Warrior football celebrates 2025 regular season, annual awards

The Rainbow Warriors capped their 2025 regular season by honoring standout performers at the Alec Waterhouse Memorial Awards Banquet.

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Home away from home: How Tokelauans keep their culture alive in Aotearoa

At a recent Tokelau Language Week seminar in Aotearoa, Higano “Gano” Perez held up a hand-drawn fishing circle and invited the audience to imagine rowing an outrigger canoe into the open lagoon.

[Vantage Point] DMW Advisory No. 34: How PH gov’t mishandles the maritime sector

The Philippines cannot afford a weak, passive, denial-driven maritime governance model. The country’s role as the world’s premier provider of seafarers is not guaranteed. It is earned — and it can be lost.

[Pinoy Criminology] The human cost of white-collar corruption

The failure of our government staff to speak up — despite their qualifications, despite their technical expertise — reduces them to palamuti

LIST: The social media posts that got Kiko Barzaga in trouble

The House ethics committee directs Barzaga to remove the Facebook posts or risk the possibility of graver punishment

Police bust firecracker smuggling ring in Madang

Madang police have intercepted a vehicle allegedly carrying more than 10 cartons of contraband fireworks, resulting in the arrest of five people, including a serving mobile squad officer and a man wanted for a triple murder in East Sepik Province.

Madang Provincial Police Commander Superintendent Robert Baim confirmed the arrests late on Sunday, saying the operation followed intelligence about unauthorised movements of uniformed personnel into Madang and Bogia district.

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Virginity testing harming women in New Zealand - researcher

Medical professionals have been approached to conduct the procedure and have declined, a researcher says.

Man charged after allegedly swallowing a pendant at an Auckland jewellers

Police say the pendant is yet to be recovered.

Defendant claims he was just trying to scare victims

The man accused of killing his wife and another man last Thursday evening in Nu’uuli appeared in District Court MONDAY morning for his initial appearance. Guofeng Tan is held without bail at the Territorial Correctional Facility facing

Chronic methamphetamine use will cost us - emergency doctor

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UH Mānoa team confirms tiger shark roundtrip from Hawaiʻi to Mexico

The female tiger shark was originally tagged in Kāneʻohe Bay, Oʻahu, in November 2016.

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Tertiary institutions enrolling extra students to meet demand

An increase in school-leavers has driven enrolments up across the entire tertiary sector, including polytechnics and private tertiary institutions.

Wellington's Gordon Wilson flats to be demolished this month

Victoria University will knock down the building which lost its protected heritage status this year.

An elusive project: Guam governor's plan to build a new hospital continues to face setbacks

Most recently, the proposed project hit a new snag when Superior Court Judge Elyze M. Iriarte struck down the Guam Housing and Urban Renewal Authority's move to condemn the Mangilao properties designated as the hospital project site.

Nation mourns the passing of Minister Solan Mirisim

The nation is mourning the passing of a dedicated long-serving Member of the National Parliament,  Solan Mirisim, who died early this morning, Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at the Port Moresby International Hospital after a brief illness.

​Mr Mirisim, a prominent leader from the Telefomin District, West Sepik Province, served the people of Papua New Guinea with distinction for over a decade.

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Ozempic-type drugs backed by WHO for treating obesity

It conditionally recommended GLP-1 drugs for long-term treatment - along with healthy diets, exercise and support from health professionals.

Dairy owner stabbed during Christchurch robbery

Police said the robbery happened at a business on Opawa Road.

Calls for government to stump up $359 million for forestry response

The cost of transitioning land in Tai Rāwhiti was initially estimated to need $200m of government funding, however the figure has grown to nearly double that.

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AG credits collaboration for conviction in drug cases

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Territory celebrates dedication of new Maota Fono

American Samoa’s new Maota Fono, the headquarters of the territory’s lawmaking body is now opened. It took seven years to complete, with three different administrations in office during construction. The 39th Legislature hosted an elaborate dedication ceremony

Two killed in stabbing incident in Nu’uuli

Two people were killed in a stabbing incident on the evening of Thanksgiving Day last Thursday near Coconut Point in Nu’uuli. (KHJ News sincerely apologizes for initially reporting this as a shooting). Acting Commissioner of Public Safety

COP 31: Where have all the Ocean states gone?

Once, with the sinking sun behind Tonoas shimmering off the waters of Truk Lagoon in that short, spectacular burst of light, I had a conversation as to whether the scattered islands of Micronesia have much in common.

Parents horrified children ate mouldy mince in government-funded school lunches

Parents were horrified after their children ate contaminated food, but David Seymour has criticised the school's principal.

Auckland mayor hits out at government's rates cap, says it could impact City Rail Link

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Calls for yellow-legged hornet trapping in Auckland to be widened

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Ikea opening day: Nearby businesses preparing for mayhem

Ikea's opening on Thursday will "create more traffic jams", a local cafe manager says.

AOG church at North Karkar opens new K70,000 church building

The New Life Worship Center Assemblies of God (AOG) Church in Tugutugu Village in North Karkar has officially opened its new church building, a significant milestone valued at K70,000 and fully funded through the faithful commitment of its congregation.

The project, which took five years to complete, was built through continuous fundraising, love offerings, and donations from every church family. The dedication ceremony was officiated by Senior Pastor and Provincial Superintendent, Pastor Dick Dagen, who cut the ribbon to mark the official opening.

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Gold export gains over K10B revenue in 2025

Further projected to K15 billion by year end

PNG’s gold export revenue for January to August 2025 is at a whopping K10.14 billion and is further projected to K15 billion by the end of the year, according to a report.

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Measuring economic performance in the Pacific

When economists want to analyze economic performance, they typically examine Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth. However, a better measure of economic performance is Gross National Disposable Income (GNDI).

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'Lack of understanding' on Cook Islands-New Zealand realm relationship - expert

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Margaret Anne McManus named UH Mānoa’s inaugural chief academic advancement officer

McManus will lead efforts to align philanthropic initiatives with UH Mānoa’s research, academic and campus strategic priorities.

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by Allison Whittenberg We had eggs. Eggs and bacon, too. But Dad wanted an Egg McMuffin—with sausage. And we didn’t have sausage, and we didn’t know how to make it taste like McDonald’s.  He could’ve gone himself. But the night … Continue reading →

For the love of soccer

From the Goodenough Islands to POM for EPC

THEY had to dig deep into their own pockets to raise funds to make their debut in the Eastern Papua Carnival soccer tournament.

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Health NZ and nurses union at loggerheads over strike plan

Nurses have been accused of failing to provide 'life preserving services' but the union says a plan for dedicated on-call staff to cover gaps during strike action was rejected.

The Rotorua family who have been on a 4-year camping trip

The Leopards loved camping, but holidays were just too short. So they sold their things and hit the road.

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December 2025 anniversaries

The University of Hawaiʻi celebrates December 2025 faculty and staff anniversaries.

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Sāmoan cultural elements in Fono Fale design photo & caption

Sāmoan cultural elements the architect Mark Lively included in the design of the Fale Fono are 34 hand carved Ifiele half columns in both chambers, 46 Ifilele hand carved upeti panels for each desk, 16 sides of carving for the 8 chamber doors, and 30 3’x10’ acoustic panels made of hand painted siapo. [photo: courtesy]

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Will ICAC reel in the other big names?

We are impressed with the Go Forward momentum of ICAC under its Acting Commissioner, Thomas Eluh.

Five people are under investigation, the latest big name being former Kandep MP and former Sports Minister Don Pomb Polye.

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NZ facing health crisis from chronic methamphetamine use - emergency doctor

The consequences of chronic methamphetamine use are already visible in hospital wards, and it's about to get worse, Dr Paul Quigley says.

Lawyers criticise ministry's advice to Fisheries Minister Shane Jones on set net fishing

The Environmental Law Initiative has filed court proceedings against the oceans and fisheries minister for failing to protect hoiho, or yellow-eyed penguins, from the risk of extinction.

How a student feels his way through NCEA exams for six hours

End of year exams are stressful for most teenagers. For 17-year-old Toby Ireland, the work begins long before he even sits down to study.

Charter School Agency reveals enrolment numbers after telling schools to keep figures under wraps

The number of enrolments had been kept under wraps after the agency told the privately-run, state-funded schools not to reveal their numbers while still setting up.

Relying on forestry for carbon removal is placing 'eggs in one basket', MPs warned

The Climate Change Commission says there are risks with relying on forestry for the country's carbon removal.

Tahiti landslide: hundreds join interfaith church service in homage to victims

The major landslide left no survivors in the small township of Afaahiti-Taravao, southeast of main island of Tahiti, on 26 November, with a three-year-old girl the youngest victim.

Better laws needed to protect sexual violence survivors - Helen Clark Foundation

Its report highlighted four areas it says will create "practical, meaningful and lasting change".

Night shift worker died in school bus crash driving home, coroner warns of fatigue

Scania Rangi Te Whare had worked a lot of overtime in the weeks before his death, the coroner said.

Late Josepha Wailoni taken home by family

Tribesmen continue demand for accountability

The fight for justice for the late Josepha Wailoni, who lost her life along with two others in a house fire in Western Highlands Province, remains steadfast.

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Late Josepha Nuan taken home by family

Tribesmen continue demand for accountability

The fight for justice for the late Josepha Nuan, who lost her life along with two others in a house fire in Western Highlands Province, remains steadfast.

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Acknowledging important progress on World AIDS Day

Australia joined Papua New Guinea, and global partners, communities, and individuals to observe World AIDS Day.

To commemorate this day, Health Minister, Elias Kapavore MP, was joined by representatives of the Australian High Commission and partners in launching the Triple Elimination Strategy (HIV/AIDS, syphilis, hepatitis B) at Port Moresby General Hospital.

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Chief Secretary Pomaleu welcomes new public servants

Chief Secretary, Ivan Pomaleu has welcomed the recent permanent officers of the Department of Prime Minister and NEC, who have successfully completed a week-long Public Service induction and training on Friday 28th November at the Somare Institute of Leadership and Governance (SILAG) in Port Moresby.

The Chief Secretary was accompanied by acting Deputy Secretary - Policy Wing 2, Ms. Freda Komolong and Deputy Secretary - Operations, Mr Joshua Uvau and officers of the Department who were present to witness this event.

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Government formalizes establishment of NMCA as a Central Agency

The Governor-General, Sir Bob Dadae, has formally signed the notice to establish the National Monitoring and Coordination Authority (NMCA) as an office under the Public Service Management Act.

Sir Dadae acted on advice and exercised the powers granted by section 20(2) of the Public Services Management Act 1995 to formalize this important government entity.

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House suspends Kiko Barzaga for disorderly behavior | The wRap

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Sauaina se alii ona o le lue o lona ulu a’o alu le taavale

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O le aso muamua o Novema, 2025, na o’o atu ai se valaau i le Ofisa a Leoleo i Tafuna, ona o se faalavelave na tupu i Petesa, lea na ave faapagotaina ai ni alii se to’alua, ae molia na’o le to’atasi, i le Fa’ao’olima i lona tulaga e tolu, o se vaega ‘A’ i solitulafono mama, e mafai ona nofosala ai i le falepuipui, e o’o atu i le tausaga atoa, po o se sala tupe e $1000; po o faasalaga uma e lua.

E $500 sa faatonuina e le faamasinoga, e totogi, ina ia mafai ona tatalaina ai le na molia, mai i le falepuipui, a’o fa’agasolo lona faamasinoga.

E tusa ai ma fa’amaumauga a le faamasinoga, ina ua o’o atu leoleo i Petesa, sa va’aia ni tagata se to’alua – o se tama matua ma se tamaitai, o savavali agai mai i le alu atu o le taavale a leoleo.  Sa tu atu iai le taavale a leoleo, ma fesiligia i la’ua e tusa ai ma le faalavelave.

Ma sa ta’ua e le tamaitai, o ia na valaau i leoleo.  I lana faamatalaga, sa fo’i atu lona tama ma lona tuagane, i le fale, ae alu atu se alii i le la taavale ma taumafai e fusu ma lona tuagane.  Ina ua taunu’u lona tuagane ma lona tama, i le fale, na toe fo’i mai ia ona tuagane ma lona toalua, e o e su’e alii e to’alua, ia sa faamisa i lona tuagane.

Na ta’ua foi e le tamaitai, ia lona faatonuina o ona tuagane ma lona to’alua, e toe fo’i atu i le fale ona sa le manao e faateteleina le mataupu.

Ina ua taunu’u leoleo i le fale sa faasino iai e le tamaitai na valaau i leoleo, sa fa’ailoa iai e le susuga ia Tavila Muese, sa pisa ia ni alii se to’alua ma lona atalii ma sona ‘nephew’ i lena afiafi.  Ae ua mae’a ona toe fa’aleleia le mataupu.

O le atalii a Muese, sa a’afia i se faalavelave i tafatafa o se fale’aiga ma ni tamaitai.  Ma sa faatonuina i latou e leoleo, ina ia ta’ape i o latou aiga.

Sa talosagaina e leoleo ia le alii talavou ma se alii e suafa ia Avele Tulai (lea na molia), ina ia o atu ma leoleo i le ofisa a leoleo, mo le fa’aauauina o a latou su’esu’ega.

Ina ua agai atu leoleo ma nei alii e toalua, sa faapea ona mulimuli atu iai Mu’ese i totonu o lana taavale.

Ae a’o agai atu leoleo ma le la pasese i le ofisa a leoleo, sa valaau se tasi o leoleo, i le tamaitai na valaau i leoleo, ina ia o atu ona tuagane ma lona tama, i le ofisa a leoleo mo le fa’amaumauina o a latou faamatalaga, e tusa ai ma le faalavelave na tupu.

Sa lagonaina e leoleo ia le malosi o le manogi pia mai i alii na lokaina ma molia.  Ma sa o la fa’amaonia, ia le faia o se la inuga pia, ae e le’i tupu le faalavelave.

Sa faamatalaina e Avele Tulai (le na molia), sa o la sauaina ma le alii talavou, ia le na a’afia, ona sa le fiafia iai, i le lulu mai o lona ulu, ina ua pasi atu lana taavale.  Na ta’ua e Avele, o lea gaioiga sa faia e le na a’afia, sa le fa’aaloalo, ma u’una’ia ai i la’ua e tali atu.

Sa ta’ua foi e Avele, na amata mai le latou mataupu i se tauga’upu, ae na i’u lava ina o latou pa’i lima, ae la te le’i sosola ‘ese.

I le molimau a le alii talavou na to’alua ma Avele, sa ia faamaonia ai faamatalaga a Avele (le na molia) ma sa ia faamaonia foi le faia o se la inuga pia, ae e le’i tupu le faalavelave ma lo la sosola ‘ese.

I le faamatalaga a le tamaitai na valaau i leoleo, o lona tuagane ma lona tama, sa ta’ua ai e le tuagane, ia le savali ifo i luma o lana taavale ia le alii talavou sa to’alua ma Avele, a’o agai atu le la taavale ma lona tama, i le fale.

Na ta’ua e le na a’afia, ona o la sa alu atu i le taavale a lona tama, na le’i mana’o ai e faatupu se misa.  Ae ina ua ia taunu’u i le fale ma paka le taavale, sa ia toe fo’i mai ma fesili i le alii talavou, pe aisea na ia faia ai lea tulaga.  Ae amata ona tatu’i mai o ia e le alii talavou.   Ae ina ua taumafai le na a’afia, e tali atu le tu’i mai o ia e le alii talavou, sa osofa’ia mai o ia e Avele.

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Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown says budget, City Rail behind proposed 7.9% rate hike

Wayne Brown says his proposal is focused on delivering smarter services and faster progress to strengthen communities and businesses.

Molia se alii i solitulafono mama ina ua valaau e le to’alua a lona afafine, ia leoleo

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E tusa ai ma se ripoti na faila i le Faamasinoga Faaleitumalo, ia Novema 3, 2025, sa ta’ua ai le valaau atu o se alii i le Ofisa a Leoleo i Tafuna, i le aso 2 o Novema, e ripoti ia le tama a lona to’alua, i le fa’ao’olima ma le fa’atupu vevesi i totonu o le latou aiga, i Faleniu.

O se taimi mulimuli ane, na ave faapagotaina ai le tama matua ia Kapeneta Tupua, ma molia i moliaga, na aofia ai:

Faitauga 1:  Fa’ao’olima i lona tulaga e tolu (sauaga i le lotoifale) – O se vaega ‘A’ i solitulafono mama, e mafai ona nofosala ai i le falepuipui, e o’o atu i le tausaga atoa, po o se sala tupe e $1,000; po o faasalaga uma e lua.

Faitauga 2:  Faatupu Vevesi i totonu o nofoaga tuma’oti (sauaga i le lotoifale) – O se vaega ‘C’ i solitulafono mama, e mafai ona nofosala ai i le falepuipui, e o’o atu i aso e 15, po o se sala tupe, e le silia ma le $300; po o faasalaga uma e lua.

E $800 na fa’atonuina e le faamasinoga, e mafai ona totogi, e tatalaina ai le na molia, mai i le falepuipui, a’o faagasolo lona faamasinoga.

Ina ua taunu’u leoleo i le nofoaga na tupu ai le faalavelave, sa fa’amatalaina iai e le to’alua a le afafine, a le na molia, ia lo latou tapena e agai atu i sauniga lotu, ae ona faalogoina ia lona to’alua, o tau’upu ma lona tua’a.  Ma sa vave lava ona fa’ateteleina le la tauga’upu, ona oso atu lea o le na valaau i leoleo, e taumafai e fa’ato’ato’a le mataupu.

Ae peitai, ina ua le faamanuiaina ana taumafaiga, sa ia savali loa i fafo ma valaau ia leoleo.

Sa mafai foi ona fa’atalanoa e leoleo ia le tamaitai na a’afia ma sa ia faamatalaina, ia lona faalogo atu o talanoa lona tama ma lona to’alua, ma sa faamanatu iai e le tama i le to’alua a lona afafine, ua mae’a ona faataga mai e le epikopo ona molimau le to’alua a lona afafine, i lea aso, i le sauniga lotu.

Ma na savali atu le tamaitai i lona tama ma fautua iai, e aua le faia sana molimau, ona o lo’o fa’aauau pea ona ulaula ma inu pia, faatasi ai ma le le toaga e auai atu i sauniga lotu.

Ae peitai sa amata ona leotele le tamaloa na molia ma fa’amata’u i lona afafine ma se paipa u’amea.  Ona ia savali atu lea, i le tu’i foliga a lona afafine, a’o taumafai lona afafine, e  u’una’i ‘ese o ia.

Sa ta’ua foi e le tamaitai na a’afia, na a’apa lona tama i se fagu ‘glue’ ae sa mafai ona ia taofiofi tau’au a lona tama ma ia valaau atu i lona to’alua, mo se fesoasoani.

Sa aveina e leoleo ia Tupua (le na molia) i le ofisa a leoleo mo le fa’aauauina o a latou su’esu’ega.

Ma e tusa ai ma sana faamatalaga i leoleo, sa faatagaina o ia e fai sana molimau i le sauniga lotu.  Ae sa taumafai lona afafine, e taofi o ia mai i le alu i le lotu, ona e leai seisi e fia faalogo i lana molimau.

Sa ta’ua e Tupua ia lona le fiafia ma ia tago atu i le u’u le ua a lona afafine, ae sa tago mai lona afafine, i le mau i lona ua ma taumafai e mimilo lona ulu.  Sa ia valaau atu mo se fesoasoani ma ‘ai’oi, e faasao lona ola.  Sa fa’aauau ona faamatala e Tupua (le na molia) ia le afaina o lona tau’au ina ua oso atu le to’alua a lona afafine, ma u’una’I o ia i lalo.  Ae sa toe tago atu le to’alua a lona afafine, i le ta’ita’i atu o ia i lona potu ma fa’ata’oto i lalo, ona o le tiga o lona tau’au.

E tusa ai ma fa’amaumauga a le malo, o lo’o ta’ua ai ia faamatalaga a le tamaitai na a’afia ma lona toalua, I le faasaina o le na molia mai i le toe auai atu i ni gaioiga a le lotu, ona o ona uiga faamisa faapea ma lona inu pia.  Ma o se mea e tupu so’o, ia le sauaina e le na molia o lona afafine, ae a o’o atu leoleo, ona taumafai lea e liliu le faamatalaga.

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Gatchalian: Senate working on tight schedule to pass 2026 budget

Senate finance committee chairman Sherwin Gatchalian also hopes to focus upcoming bicam discussions on realigning the spending bills of the Senate and the House of Representatives

Molia se alii i solitulafono mama ina ua valaau e le to’alua a lona afafine, ia leoleo

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Samoa News staff

Pago Pago - AMERIKA SAMOA

E tusa ai ma se ripoti na faila i le Faamasinoga Faaleitumalo, ia Novema 3, 2025, sa ta’ua ai le valaau atu o se alii i le Ofisa a Leoleo i Tafuna, i le aso 2 o Novema, e ripoti ia le tama a lona to’alua, i le fa’ao’olima ma le fa’atupu vevesi i totonu o le latou aiga, i Faleniu.

O se taimi mulimuli ane, na ave faapagotaina ai le tama matua ia Kapeneta Tupua, ma molia i moliaga, na aofia ai:

Faitauga 1:  Fa’ao’olima i lona tulaga e tolu (sauaga i le lotoifale) – O se vaega ‘A’ i solitulafono mama, e mafai ona nofosala ai i le falepuipui, e o’o atu i le tausaga atoa, po o se sala tupe e $1,000; po o faasalaga uma e lua.

Faitauga 2:  Faatupu Vevesi i totonu o nofoaga tuma’oti (sauaga i le lotoifale) – O se vaega ‘C’ i solitulafono mama, e mafai ona nofosala ai i le falepuipui, e o’o atu i aso e 15, po o se sala tupe, e le silia ma le $300; po o faasalaga uma e lua.

E $800 na fa’atonuina e le faamasinoga, e mafai ona totogi, e tatalaina ai le na molia, mai i le falepuipui, a’o faagasolo lona faamasinoga.

Ina ua taunu’u leoleo i le nofoaga na tupu ai le faalavelave, sa fa’amatalaina iai e le to’alua a le afafine, a le na molia, ia lo latou tapena e agai atu i sauniga lotu, ae ona faalogoina ia lona to’alua, o tau’upu ma lona tua’a.  Ma sa vave lava ona fa’ateteleina le la tauga’upu, ona oso atu lea o le na valaau i leoleo, e taumafai e fa’ato’ato’a le mataupu.

Ae peitai, ina ua le faamanuiaina ana taumafaiga, sa ia savali loa i fafo ma valaau ia leoleo.

Sa mafai foi ona fa’atalanoa e leoleo ia le tamaitai na a’afia ma sa ia faamatalaina, ia lona faalogo atu o talanoa lona tama ma lona to’alua, ma sa faamanatu iai e le tama i le to’alua a lona afafine, ua mae’a ona faataga mai e le epikopo ona molimau le to’alua a lona afafine, i lea aso, i le sauniga lotu.

Ma na savali atu le tamaitai i lona tama ma fautua iai, e aua le faia sana molimau, ona o lo’o fa’aauau pea ona ulaula ma inu pia, faatasi ai ma le le toaga e auai atu i sauniga lotu.

Ae peitai sa amata ona leotele le tamaloa na molia ma fa’amata’u i lona afafine ma se paipa u’amea.  Ona ia savali atu lea, i le tu’i foliga a lona afafine, a’o taumafai lona afafine, e  u’una’i ‘ese o ia.

Sa ta’ua foi e le tamaitai na a’afia, na a’apa lona tama i se fagu ‘glue’ ae sa mafai ona ia taofiofi tau’au a lona tama ma ia valaau atu i lona to’alua, mo se fesoasoani.

Sa aveina e leoleo ia Tupua (le na molia) i le ofisa a leoleo mo le fa’aauauina o a latou su’esu’ega.

Ma e tusa ai ma sana faamatalaga i leoleo, sa faatagaina o ia e fai sana molimau i le sauniga lotu.  Ae sa taumafai lona afafine, e taofi o ia mai i le alu i le lotu, ona e leai seisi e fia faalogo i lana molimau.

Sa ta’ua e Tupua ia lona le fiafia ma ia tago atu i le u’u le ua a lona afafine, ae sa tago mai lona afafine, i le mau i lona ua ma taumafai e mimilo lona ulu.  Sa ia valaau atu mo se fesoasoani ma ‘ai’oi, e faasao lona ola.  Sa fa’aauau ona faamatala e Tupua (le na molia) ia le afaina o lona tau’au ina ua oso atu le to’alua a lona afafine, ma u’una’I o ia i lalo.  Ae sa toe tago atu le to’alua a lona afafine, i le ta’ita’i atu o ia i lona potu ma fa’ata’oto i lalo, ona o le tiga o lona tau’au.

E tusa ai ma fa’amaumauga a le malo, o lo’o ta’ua ai ia faamatalaga a le tamaitai na a’afia ma lona toalua, I le faasaina o le na molia mai i le toe auai atu i ni gaioiga a le lotu, ona o ona uiga faamisa faapea ma lona inu pia.  Ma o se mea e tupu so’o, ia le sauaina e le na molia o lona afafine, ae a o’o atu leoleo, ona taumafai lea e liliu le faamatalaga.

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MASANI ONA LAFO MAI FAAMOMOLI A LE UA MOLIA I FUALAAU FAASAINA, MAI AMERIKA SAMOA

Ua iai nei i a’ao a leoleo o Samoa, ia se alii na maua i sana uta sa aveina atu mai Tutuila nei, ia se vaega o fualaau faasaina.

O lenei alii, o se avetaavale a se tasi o sui o le Kapeneta ma e avetaavale foi i le faalapotopotoga a le ‘Car Cruise’.

Sa fa’amaonia e le sui Komesina a Leoleo, ia Leiataua Samuelu Afamasaga, ia lea tulaga, i se la feiloa’iga tu’ufa’atasi ma le Pulesili o le Ofisa o Tiute, ia Fonoti Talaitupu Lia Taefu, ma vaega fa’asalalau, i le aso ananafi.

O le vaega o fualaau faasaina (Aisa), e 1.4 kilokalama le mamafa, sa nanaina i totonu o se pusa moa na alu atu ma le Lady Samoa III, i lana toe fo’i atu mai Amerika Samoa, i le aso Toonai o le vaiaso ua tuanai.

E tusa ai ma le saunoaga a Fonoti, o fualaau faasaina, sa saisai i totonu o se taga pepa, na iai ma se teutusi, sa tu’u faatasi ma vae moa, i totonu o le pusa moa.  Ae o le fa’ataina o le pusa moa, sa va’aia ai le afifi i totonu, lea na fa’amaonia ai, o lo’o iai se vaega o fualaau faasaina.

Sa saunoa Fonoti, e le o se taimi muamua lea na maua ai ni faamomoli a le ua molia, mai Amerika Samoa, ae o le taimi muamua lea, ua maua ai fualaau faasaina.

Sa le gata i fualaau faasaina, ae sa maua foi i le na lokaina i lea aso, ia se vaegatupe e $1,393.00.

Sa ta’ua e le vaega fa’asalalau a le Talamua i sa latou ripoti, e faapea, e le o se taimi muamua lea ua maua ai ni fualaau faasaina, mai i Amerika Samoa, i le uafu i Matautu, po o malaevaalele i Faleolo ma Fagalii.

Sa le’i nofo lelei i loto ma finagalo o taitai o Amerika Samoa, ina ua faasinosino lima ia le Komesina o Leoleo a Samoa i na vaitaimi, o Auapaau Logoitino Filipo, e faapea, o le teritori lea o lo’o alu atu ai le tele o fualaau faasaina, i totonu o Samoa.

Sa saunoa le Faatonusili o le Ofisa o Tiute, le susuga ia Fonoti Tala’itupu Lia Taefu, i sui o vaega fa’asalalau, i le aso ananafi, atonu o se mataupu lenei e mafai ona soalaupuleina e taitai o malo e lua, i le taimi o le Atoa o Samoa.

O le pa’aga i le va o le Minisita o Leoleo ma Tiute, e le o se tulaga fou, ae peitai, ona o le faateteleina o fualaau faasaina ua ulufale mai i totonu o le atunuu ma maua i tuaoi, ua toe faamalosia ai le galulue so’otau’au a ofisa e lua, aua le puipuia o Samoa.

FINAU LOIA A LE ITU TETE’E E ATAU ONA FA’ALEAOGAINA TAGI FAASAGA I LE PALEMIA MA ISI E TO’ALIMA

I le finau mai ai o le loia o lo’o tutula’i mo le Afioga i le Palemia ma isi e to’aono, ua o latou ta’ua ai le tatau ona fa’aleaogaina le tagi faasaga ia i latou ia, ona e le o mafai e le itu a le malo, ona fa’aali fa’amaoniga, e sapasapaia ai moliaga.

O le folasaga mulimuli i le aso Lua na se’i mavae atu nei, o le tamaitai loia ia Mapusua Tanya Toailoa, lea na tula’i mo Li’o Fa’ataumalama Auava, o se tasi na avea ma leoleo su’esu’e.

O Li’o, na tapa e le Afioga La’aulialemalietoa Leuatea Polataivao Schmidt, ina o avea La’auli ma Minisita o Fa’ato’aga, e na te faia se su’esu’ega, e faavae i faamatalaga a Samuelu (Sam) Su’e, sa ia molimauina le faalavelave lea na maliu ai le alii a’oga iunivesite, ia Aperila 2021.

O lea fa’alavelave, e o’o mai i le aso, e le’i maua lava le tagata na mafua ai.

Na ta’ua e Mapusua i lana folasaga, o le su’esu’ega a Li’o, sa faia lava I luma mana ia fa’aaogaina ai foi ni leoleo se to’alua, o Henifa Bryce ma Tomasi, e la te fa’atalanoaina ia Sam, ma lona to’alua o Sivai Kepi Le Mamea faapea Marie Tusi.

O le ripoti a Li’o sa tu’uina atu ia La’auli, lea na fa’ao’oina atu i leoleo.  O Li’o sa fa’auluulu iai le ofisa leoleo i Poutasi i lea taimi, ae na toe ave’ese mai o ia, ma fa’afaigaluega i luga o le alatele.

Ae peitai, o lo’o ua taofi le itu a le malo, o su’esu’ega sa faataunu’uina e Li’o, sa le’i fa’atagaina ma sa faia faalilolilo, ina ia faamalosia ai le molimau autu a leoleo, o Marie, ina ia pepelo.

Sa ta’ua e Mapusua e faapea, e tatau i le itu a le malo, ona fa’amaonia na pepelo ia Marie.

O le finauga lava foi lea e tasi, na faaleoina e Katherina Danzel, le tamaitai loia a Sama ma Sivai.

Sa toe Iloilo e loia uma e lua, ia molimau a Marie, lea sa ia ta’ua e faapea, na fai atu ia Sam ma Sivai ia te ia, ina ia pepelo, ona toe sui lea ma fai mai, sa fa’amalosia o ia e leoleo ina ia tete’e uma tu’ua’iga faasaga i isi na molia.

Na fesiligia foi e Mapusua le mafuaaga e le’i vala’au ai e loia a le malo ia Henifa ma Tomasi, e molimau, aua o la’ua ia na muamua ta’ua i su’esu’ega a Li’o.

I se talitonuga a Mapusua, afai na valaau ia Henifa ma Tomasi, e molimau, o le a le lelei mo le itu a le malo.

O se tasi o moliaga autu e faasaga ia I latou uma e to’aono, o taupulepulega, ae sa finau le loia a La’auli, Fepulea’i Su’a ma Lise Schmidt, e le o mafai ona fa’amaonia ia ia moliaga.

E tele ni molimau a leoleo sa fa’aulu e loia a le malo, e fa’amaonia ai moliaga, e pei o le faamatalaga a Sam, e faapea, na auai atu ia Tupuola Tanu Wright, Marie, Ieremia Su’a ma isi o alii talavou, i le pati o le aso fanau a Sivai.

Ae peitai, sa finau mai le itu tete’e, o le molimau a Tupuola, e faapea na fai atu Fepuleai e pepelo, e uiga i le faatauina e Sam o se povi mai ia te ia, ua na’o ni upu, ae leai sona fa’amaoniga.

E o’o lava foi i le molimau a le uso a Tupuola e faapea, sa iai i le taimi na talanoa ai Tupuola ma Fepuleai, e pei ona ta’ua e Tupuola.  E leai se faamaoniga na talanoa Fepuleai ma Ieremia, i Amerika Samoa, lea na fai atu ai Fepuleai ia Ieremia, e pepelo, po o se faamaoniga o se talanoaga i luga o le telefoni, i le va o Fepuleai ma Ieremia, e pei ona ta’ua e Ieremia.

I le aotelega, o lo’o finau mai ai le itu tete’e, e le o mafai ona fa’amaonia e le itu a le malo, e aunoa ma se masalosalo, o lona uiga ua tatau ona faaleaoga ia tagi faasaga ia i latou ua molia.

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UPNG Journalism Student

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More awareness needed for glassman bill in Simbu

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A thorough search by members of the special operations, both police and defense force soldiers revealed the vehicle, a Mitsubishi Station Wagon is registered under Hui Huang Trading Limited of Post Office Box 1622, Mt. Hagen, Western Highlands province.

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Wapenamanda tense as apprehension of armed men continues

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The tribesmen were intercepted by members of the special operations stationed at Mambisanda Rural Hospital for violating the National court-sanctioned Wapenamanda Peace Accord signed last week in Port Moresby.

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Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David fears the prospects of a transition council, a revolutionary government, or a civilian-military junta

Identity Apparel wants you to never, ever forget your outrage over corruption

Identity Apparel makes socks and t-shirts that don statements about flood control corruption as a form of reminder over the political scandals that have gripped the nation

Polye released on court bail

Ousted Member for Kandep Don Polye was picked up by investigators of the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) this afternoon and questioned before he was taken to the Boroko police station for processing.

Police confirmed that the allegations against Polye are reportedly related to official corruption and misappropriation of funds dating back to his time as the Minister for Higher Education and Sports.

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Duterte loyalists draw the line at Sara as ‘Marcos resign’ rings out in Mendiola

Duterte supporters want Marcos out over the flood control scandal. But isn't VP Sara facing corruption allegations too? 'That's old news,' a pro-Duterte supporter insists.

How Mt. Camisong’s Alapaap elevates Cordillera food, culture in Benguet

Nestled in a forest park, this mountain-top dining experience serves local cuisine worthy of its view

PNG cricketer jailed in Jersey for robbery

A Papua New Guinea international cricketer, Kiplin Doriga, has been sentenced to three years in jail after pleading guilty to a robbery charge while on tour in the British island of Jersey.

The case has sent shockwaves through PNG’s sporting circles and raises serious concerns about the conduct of national athletes during international representation.

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Progressives defy police in Luneta to call for Marcos-Duterte resignation

'Hindi namin puwedeng sabihin kung hanggang saan lang ang galit mo,' says activist and Luneta organizer Renato Reyes

ON THIS DAY IN OUR HISTORY: Self-reliant in cities too

Students must be made aware that self-reliance was not only for the rural areas, but for the whole country, the Assistant Secretary of Teacher Education, Miss Rose Kekedo, said on Monday. Miss Kekedo, who is the chairman of the Kila Kila High School Board of Governors, was addressing the school at its prize-giving day in […]

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Coming home golden: Emma Tiglao’s win hints at future of Philippine pageantry

The Kapampangan beauty queen returns home after her coronation as Miss Grand International 2025 in Thailand, bringing with her the lessons, experiences, and defining moments that shaped the country’s first back-to-back wins in the pageant

Overhaul of county’s affordable housing rules eyed

Hawaii County officials are inviting a limited number of residents to weigh in on proposed changes to the county’s affordable housing rules at a second public housing summit on Monday from 1 to 4 p.m. in Hilo.

Hawaii tourism faces slow holiday season

Visitor arrivals to Hawaii fell nearly 3% in October, marking the sixth consecutive month of decline, even as overall spending climbed to $1.7 billion, according to preliminary data released Friday by the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism.

Fatal Puna shooting captured on convenience store’s video

Mountain View Mini Mart’s surveillance system recorded video of a fatal shooting Tuesday afternoon, according to court documents filed by police.

Shoppers, drawn by steep discounts, power through Black Friday

Even at a time of inflation, tariff concerns and economic uncertainty, Americans opened their wallets on Black Friday, chasing deep discounts and stretching their budgets where they could.

FDA seeks more oversight of vaccine trials and approvals

The Trump administration is casting more doubt on the safety of vaccines, with an internal memo from the Food and Drug Administration linking the deaths of at least 10 children to the COVID vaccine and proposing new regulatory measures as a result.

Obituaries for November 30

Adriana Agbayani, 102, of Pepeekeo died Oct. 1 at Life Care Center of Hilo. Born in Cabugao, Ilocos Sur, Philippines, she was a sorter/packer for Diamond Head Papaya and member of the Filipino congragation at Immaculate Heart Mary Catholic Church. Visitation 5-6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 8, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Papaikou. Wake service at 6 p.m. Viewing 9-10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9, at the same church. Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Burial at Homelani Memorial Park, Lehua Section. Survived by nephews, Tito (Debra) Agbayani and Arnold (Lurline) Agbayani of Hilo; five nieces; great- and great-great-grandnieces and grandnephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Russia bombards Ukraine for nearly 10 hours in a deadly assault

KYIV, Ukraine — Russia unleashed a nearly 10-hour air assault across Ukraine on Saturday, killing at least two people in the capital and injuring dozens more, according to Ukrainian authorities.

Utah hiker rescued with his children faces abuse and torture charges

A Utah man who was rescued with his three children, ages 2, 4 and 8, after a cold and treacherous hike through mountainous terrain last month faces child abuse charges over forcing them to endure the ordeal, authorities said.

Fed up with the Taliban, Pakistan expels masses of Afghans

KARACHI, Pakistan — As Pakistan and Afghanistan have escalated military clashes and closed their borders, Pakistani authorities have intensified mass expulsions of Afghans, saying they can no longer accommodate the decades-old refugee community.

Trump declares Venezuelan airspace closed

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump warned airlines and pilots on Saturday that the airspace near Venezuela was closed, ratcheting up what his administration has characterized as a war against drug cartels.

Several arrested as protesters block federal agents in Manhattan garage

NEW YORK — Several protesters were arrested Saturday amid scuffles with police officers outside the entrance of a parking garage in lower Manhattan where dozens of federal agents had appeared to be gathering for an immigration raid nearby, according to police and witnesses.

Time is running out in the fight over congressional maps

The nationwide redistricting arms race is growing increasingly unpredictable. Courts are knocking down maps. Republicans are breaking with President Donald Trump. Democrats are finding new states where they will try to pick up seats.

Mourners line up to honor victims of Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades

HONG KONG — Hong Kong residents lined up into the night Saturday to mourn near the site of a fire that killed at least 128 people and displaced thousands, as authorities began the weekslong work of combing through what remained of seven apartment towers.

Steves: Tivoli is still Rome’s great escape, 2,000 years later

When travel dreams take people to Europe, Italy is often their first stop. There’s something seductively charming about this country, its people, and la dolce vita. I always feel at home in Italy, whether struggling onto a crowded bus in Rome, navigating the fun chaos of Naples, sipping a cocktail in a Venetian bar, or sitting on the banister of Florence’s Ponte Vecchio for a midnight street-music concert.

Fires destroy four buildings in downtown Hilo, day after deadly fire at former poi factory

Early morning fires destroyed four buildings early today on Kinoole and Keawe streets in downtown Hilo.

Manning delivers stern warning: INTERPOL must prioritise Pacific region to halt global crime corridor

Papua New Guinea’s Commissioner of Police, David Manning, issued a stark and urgent warning to the heads of global police forces this week, demanding INTERPOL dedicate significantly more resources to policing in the Pacific to prevent the region from becoming a major conduit for international criminal networks.

Speaking at the INTERPOL General Assembly, held in Marrakech from November 24-27, Commissioner Manning stressed that immediate action is necessary to stop transnational criminals from exploiting Pacific nations to gain access to larger global markets.

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ON THIS DAY IN OUR HISTORY: Special incentive to defeat Beni

Australian champion Hector Thompson will have a special incentive when he defends his Commonwealth light welterweight boxing title against Martin Beni in Newcastle, New South Wales.

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Mourners flock to site of deadly Hong Kong blaze as Beijing warns against protests

The smell of smoke still hung in the air four full days after the fast-moving blaze fanned across the exterior of seven residential towers under renovation in Hong Kong's northern Tai Po district.

ON THIS DAY IN OUR HISTORY: Tati rakes up top award

Lae player, Akuila Tati, has won the nation's highest rugby league award.

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ON THIS DAY IN OUR HISTORY: Six months shortage of tinned fish

Canned mackerel will be in short supply for at least six months, according to the merchandising manager of Steamships Trading Company Ltd, Mr Richard Remphrey.

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How autistic girls and women get shortchanged

The decades-long misconception that autism is a "male or boy thing" has left a lot of women in the lurch, an academic says.

Mitchell Te Kani’s sister told off after reading pre-approved victim impact statement

Paula Beilby was not only stopped, but also chided, after suggesting the defendant was given special treatment.

Raglan road-rage couple sentenced over brutal attack on teens after bridge stand-off

While Te Hina Rehua-Whare may not have laid a hand on the five victims, a judge has laid the full blame of the assault at her feet.

Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Auckland, surrounding regions

A torrential downpour has literally rained on Auckland's parade, as MetService warned of a severe thunderstorm.

Wastewater overflow prompts warning for Waiwhakaiho River, Bell Block Beach

The district council says its wastewater system has overflowed and has the potential to reach Waiwhakaiho River and Bell Block Beach.

insley elected as new president of Koinambe LLG in Jiwaka

The election and swearing in ceremony for the Koniambe LLG President seat in Jimi Jiwaka was conducted at Mt Hagen last week due to security reasons.

Cyril Kinsley was sweared in by Jiwaka Provincial magistrate Nancy Lipai as the elected president of the Koniambe LLG at Highlander Hotel in Mt Hagen last Thursday after he won the president seat.

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Kiwi Kate Hawley crowned inaugural Costume Designer of the Year

Kate Hawley has won the award from the British Fashion Council for her work on Frankenstein.

One new measles case identified in Wellington, bringing total to 22

New locations of interest have been identified, including two Wellington supermarkets.

Biosecurity New Zealand escalates response to yellow-legged hornets

So far, 27 queens, seven workers and 17 nests have been successfully located and removed from Auckland's North Shore.

Prime Minister James Marape congragulates MRDC on 50 years, hails company as ‘Powerhouse of Self-belief’

Prime Minister James Marape on Saturday night congratulated Mineral Resources Development Company (MRDC) on its 50-year anniversary, describing the company as a “powerhouse” that “reflects the Papua New Guinean story of resilience and can-do attitude.”

Speaking at a packed and elaborately decorated grand hall at Hilton Hotel—one of MRDC’s many investments in the hospitality and tourism sector—Prime Minister Marape paid tribute to founding father Sir Michael Somare for his vision in establishing the company, which has grown into a K16 billion enterprise.

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ABG and PNG DICT forge Digital partnership with new MoU

The Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) and Papua New Guinea's National Department of Information and Communication Technology (DICT) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to boost ICT development in Bougainville.

In a significant step for digital advancement in the region, the agreement was formalized this week at the closing of the four-day Digital Transformation Summit, hosted by the DICT at Port Moresby’s Stanley Hotel.

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Researchers link Māori housing inequities to 180 years of restrictive building laws

Experts say restoring Māori building autonomy could improve housing outcomes.

Air NZ's Airbus A320 aircraft return to normal service

The national airline says it expects no "ongoing impact" from the weekend's disruption, which saw 27 flights cancelled.

Emergency mobile phone coverage system rolled out to community groups

About 25,000 frontline responders are already using the Public Safety Network's (PSN) cellular service.

Fire at former Hilo poi factory kills 2

UPDATE 5 p.m. 11-29-25:

Tauranga lifeguards start summer patrols early after spike in serious accidents

Surf Life Saving warns that the warm weather has created a perfect storm of hidden hazards, such as rips.

Youth vaping rates halve within two years, 'negligible' number smoking - survey

A survey of more than 30,000 Year 10 students has indicated the perception of vaping is changing.

Over 35,000 Christmas Boxes packed this year as Kiwis struggle with cost of living

PM Christopher Luxon, former All Blacks Pita Alatini and Eroni Clark, and MasterChef judge Michael Dearth joined about 2500 other volunteers to pack boxes.

Man arrested after gunshot fired near Thames swimming hole

A 20-year-old man is alleged to have threatened members of the public and fired a shot into the air.

Hawke's Bay Regional Prison to get two high security units, adding 316 beds

The two new high security units, scheduled for early 2027, "will add more capacity" to the prison system, says the Corrections Minister.

MeLAWAN demands active support from PNG government for West Papua

MeLAWAN, an intellectual institution dedicated to principled political thought and the defense of Melanesian self-determination, urges the PNG government to move beyond passive diplomacy and actively support West Papua’s right to self-determination.

In a strongly worded statement, MeLAWAN commends Prime Minister James Marape for raising concerns in Parliament and advocating for West Papuan rights at international forums such as the United Nations and the Pacific Islands Forum.

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ACC disbands firefighters' toxicology panel which assesses cancer claims

While welcomed by the pros, volunteers fear disbanding the ACC panel will make it more difficult to access help.

Auckland's Santa Parade expected to draw crowd of 150,000

The annual parade starts on the corner of Mayoral Drive and Cook street, with all inner-city roads closed until 4.30pm.

Nurses forced to carry buckets during dry taps – new water tanks offer relief for Modilon Hospital

For years, nurses at Modilon General Hospital in Madang have resorted to carrying buckets of water between wards whenever taps ran dry. At times, treatment was delayed, hygiene standards were compromised, and patients waited in discomfort as staff struggled to keep basic services running.

Madang Provincial Health Authority chief executive Dr Martin Daimen said the hospital’s constant water interruptions had been one of its greatest operational challenges. “Water disruptions have affected services for years,” he said. “These tanks will give us much-needed stability and support our staff to care for patients safely.”

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Jetstar Airbus A320 jets resume flying, some Air NZ jets still grounded

However, some of Air New Zealand's fleet remains grounded with further cancellations possible.

KiwiRail fined more than $200,000 after worker injured in preventable fall

Technician Myles Dyeming was in a coma for days and suffered a raft serious injuries after a preventable fall in 2023.

Fiji sevens teams qualify for Dubai 7s semi-finals

The Fiji sevens rugby teams have qualified for the Dubai 7s tournament, to be played on Sunday night.

Government trialling new drone tech in push to eradicate bovine TB

The new technology is being trialled by the government, with the hopes it will detect possums in rugged, hard-to reach terrain.

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A daily collection of news affecting the Asia-Pacific region

What's feeding our fascination with murder mysteries?

After a long, hard day - despite all the grim headlines - many crave the "psychological relief" of crime drama.

Further flight cancellations possible as Airbus A320 jets stay grounded

Airline passengers around New Zealand have been caught up in cancellations.

Banking code updates focused on scam prevention

The Banking Association is criticising social media, technology and telecommunications companies for not doing enough to prevent scams.

Don McGlashan: 'All we can do is keep our tools sharp'

The iconic New Zealand musician explains music, water and the meaning of life.

New era for abandoned Waiwera hot springs as $50m plan revealed

A concept design for the revival of Auckland's Waiwera Thermal Springs has been released.

Accused National Guard attacker faces murder charge, Trump wants to halt ‘Third World’ migration

WASHINGTON — The Afghan man accused of shooting two National Guard members in Washington, killing one, will face first-degree murder charges for an attack that prompted U.S. President Donald Trump to declare he would stop migrants from “Third World Countries.” U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro said on Fox News on Friday that other charges would be filed against 29-year-old Rahmanullah Lakanwal, who she said ambushed the soldiers from the West Virginia National Guard near the White House on Wednesday.

Goodwill Hawaii sees rising demand, falling donations as holidays approach

Heading into the year-end giving season, Goodwill Hawaii is experiencing an unusual squeeze: more shoppers than ever relying on its stores for affordable goods, but fewer donations coming in — especially clothing and linens — as households recover from a turbulent fall marked by the federal shutdown, layoffs and rising costs.

Shoppers’ holiday spending could help keep the economy humming

Americans are nervous about the economy. They are troubled by the higher prices from tariffs. They are wary of a fizzling job market.

Trump’s team offers to keep some ballroom donors incognito

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s aides have promised transparency about the funding of a new ballroom, but the White House withheld the identities of several donors to the project, including some with business before the administration, The New York Times found.

Death toll rises to 128 in Hong Kong high-rise fire

HONG KONG — The death toll from Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades rose to 128 on Friday, as authorities struggled to identify victims and firefighters extinguished the last embers at the still smoldering high-rise apartment complex.

3 rebel nuns can stay in abbey, if they give up social media

BERLIN — When three octogenarian nuns escaped their senior center in September, their unlikely quest for freedom set off a bitter standoff with the abbot who leads their Roman Catholic order.

Israeli forces kill two Palestinians after they appear to surrender, video shows

TEL AVIV, Israel — Israeli security forces shot dead two Palestinians in the West Bank on Thursday after they appeared to surrender, according to videos released by an international news agency and two Arab television networks.

Trump announces pardon for Honduran ex-president convicted in drug case

PALM BEACH, Fla. — President Donald Trump announced on Friday afternoon his intention to grant “a Full and Complete Pardon” to a former president of Honduras, Juan Orlando Hernández, who was found guilty by an American jury last year of conspiring to import cocaine into the United States in a sweeping drug case.

Trump pauses domestic applications for asylum

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration paused asylum applications filed by migrants inside the United States, the latest change to come out of the government’s review of the immigration system in the wake of a shooting of two National Guard members.

Tropical Gardening: Poinsettias now making a show for holiday color

Although we have been seeing Christmas decorations in some stores, the Christmas holidays don’t seem real until our Thanksgiving leftovers are thoroughly digested.

Volcano Watch: The legacy of the 1975 earthquake: 50 years of study at Kilauea’s south flank

The 1975 Kalapana earthquake brought big changes to lives of the people affected by the fatalities and damage, as well as big changes to our understanding of Kilauea’s south flank.

Police ask public for info after unattended kayak found in Wellington

Police also found a hoodie on the beach.

[DECODED] X’s geolocation feature isn’t perfect or transparent, and that makes it problematic

Without proper safeguards, X's geolocation feature can be wielded like a weapon by bad actors

Upper Hutt fire extinguished, police investigating

Fire and Emergency were called to the scene just after 4pm Saturday.

The week in photos: November 22-28, 2025

A recap of news, sports, lifestyle, entertainment, and human interest images from the Philippines and around the globe

Māori Queen launches multi-million-dollar investment platform

Te Arikinui said she was proud to launch the initiative as a "declaration" that Māori were ready to invest.

MTRCB bans biblical horror ‘The Carpenter’s Son’ from public screening

The MTRCB notes that the film allegedly uses sacred icons and imagery in violent, sexual, or degrading contexts, and presents holy figures in ways interpreted as contemptuous rather than artistic

Navy Family Child Care Program expands child care options to off-base providers on Guam

The FCC program provides child care services in certified homes both on and off base by Navy-certified providers, in accordance with Navy Child and Youth Programs standards.

Passengers speak of 'chaos' and hours-long queues as A320 software recall paralyses NZ airports

Travellers report six-hour waits, mass cancellations and confusion, as the global A320 software recall derails flights.

How can Filipinos champion sustainable, fair, and clean food for all?

At Terra Madre Asia Pacific, Toyo Eatery's Chef Jordy Navarra, content creator Erwan Heussaff, and Asia's Best Female Chef 2023 Johanne Siy discuss how we can all uplift our farmers and enrich our local heritage

Canceled flights due to massive Airbus A320 recall: November 29, 2025

The cancellations come following a notice from Airbus requiring a mandatory software update for its A320 aircraft

O LE AU USO NA LEILOLOA

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Okalani Etuati

Vaega e 09

Taeao Manuia. Taeao Totoa, i le mamalu o le tatou aufaitau nusipepa i lenei taeao fou. Tatou te tau fai sii le Viiga ma le Faamanu i le Silisili Ese i Lana tausiga alofa ma Lana tausiga mamana, ia i tatou uma, ua mafai ai ona o tatou toe fesilafai i luma o nuu, ae le o tua o nuu, i lenei taeao

E faafeiloai atu foi i tina ma tama matutua ua mafai ona aulia mai lenei taeao matagofie i le pule alofa a lo tatou Tapaau i le Lagi.

Ae sagai mai loa mo le soso’oga  o le tatou Fagogo, “O LE AU USO NA LEILOLOA”,  i lona vaega e 09.

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Na toe tomanatunatu ia le tamaitai o Sosefina i vaitaimi sa amata ona sui ai lona uso masaga o Susana.

Lea na o’o ai lava ina amata ona nanaina e Susana nisi o vaega o lona olaga, mai ia Sosefina, e pei o lona tamatama’i lima lea sa motusia, po o le mea sa tupu i le po na fiu ai Sosefina e su’e.

Sa manatuntu ia Sosefina, i le tele o mea sa nanaina e Susana, mai ia te ia.

Ae na toe fo’I ese mafaufauga o Sosefina mai ia Susana, ina ua faapea atu Vaioleti, “Ia tu’aia, o lena e te le o faalogo mai.”

Ae peitai, sa o’u le faalogo i le faamatalaga a Vaioleti.  “Atonu e le o se taaloga.  Ou te manaomia se auala, e mafai ai ona avatu sau tusi ia Lave, e tali atu ai lana tusi.

Fai mai le tala a Vaioleti, “Alu e fai ia Ruta e sau e fa’a’ata ia Lave, ae e tago e tu’u lau tusi i totonu o lana ato.”

“A leai, ae a pe a e alu sa’o lava e te talanoa ia Lave?” o le toe fesili mai lea a Vaioleti.

“Eh, lena teine o Ruta, e na’o le pau lava mea e fiafia ai, o tauga pelu ma sailiga o auala e osofa’i ai e vaega’au ia isi nu’u,” o la’u tali atu lea.

“Ae a pe a ou valaau i se gogosina, e sau e ave lau tusi?” o le toe fesili mai lea a Vaioleti.

“O le tali lena!” ua oso atu le teine o Sosefina ma fusi mai ia Vaioleti.

Ua faatopetope atu Sosefina i lona potu ma saofa’i loa i lalo ma se peni ma se pepa ma amata ona tusi lana tusi mo Lave.

[E FAIA PEA]

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Molia le aveta’avale a le Minisita o Tiute a Samoa, i fualaau faasaina

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LALI STAFF

Apia - SAMOA

Ua molia nei le susuga ia Taylor Victor Crichton, ona o se uta sa ave atu mai i Amerika Samoa, mo Samoa, lea na maua ai i totonu o se pusa moa, ia se vaega o fualaau faasaina, e 1.4 kilokalama.

O nei fualaau faasaina, sa mauaina ina ua taunu’u le uta i Samoa, i le aso Toonai. Ma sa mafai ona fa’amaonia ma molia ai le susuga ia Crichton.

Ina ua fesiligia ia le sui Komesina o Leoleo, le susuga ia Leiataua Samuelu Afamasaga, e fa’amaonia le na molia, sa fa’aalia e Afamasa, i lona malamalama’aga, o le na molia, e faigaluega i se vaega o le latou ofisa.

O le susuga ia Taylor Victor Crichton, lea ua molia, o le aveta’avale a le Minisita o Tiute, le susuga ia Masinalupe Makesi Pisi.

E tusa ai ma se ripoti a le Samoa Observer, o Crichton lea sa ia pikiina ia fualaau faasaina.  Sa mafai ona fa’amaonia mai e le ofisa o tiute i le amataga o le vaiaso, I le Observer, ia le faigaluega o Crichton, o se avetaavale mo le alii minisita.

Ae e le’i mafai ona fa’amaonia mai e le ofisa o tiute, pe sa o’o atu le na molia, e faigaluega, i le amataga o le vaiaso.

O le lona tolu ai lea o se uta tele o fualaau faasaina (Aisa) ua mafai ona pu’eina e le Ofisa o Tiute a Samoa.  I le masina o Ianuari, sa pu’eina ai e le Ofisa o Tiute a Samoa, ia se vaega o fualaau faasaina, e 4 kilokalama lona mamafa, sa avatu faanana i lole o le ‘Lifesaver’.  Ia Setema, e lua kilokalama le mamafa o Aisa sa maua, o nana i totonu o se taga alaisa.  O nei mataupu, ua i luma o le faamasinoga.

Ua molia nei Crichton i lona umia faasolitulafono faapea ma le aveina atu i totonu o Samoa, o vaega o fualaau faasaina (Aisa).

TALA’AGA

I ni nai masina ua tuanai, sa faasinosino lima mai ai le malo o Samoa, ia Amerika Samoa, ma fai mai, o le nofoaga autu lea o lo’o agai atu ai fualaau faasaina, lea o lo’o aveina atu fa’anana, i totonu o le atunu’u.

O se tulaga sa faapea ona fa’aleoina ai e sui faitulafono, ia lo latou le fiafia, ma o latou tapaina ai ni faamaoniga ma se fa’ato’esega.

E tusa ai ma fa’amaumauga o lenei tausaga, ua lua ai nei ni uta ua mafai ona taofia e le vaega o tiute i Samoa, mai i Amerika Samoa, sa maua ai vaega o fualaau faasaina (Aisa).  O leisi uta, lea sa taunu’u ia Mati 2025, i le malae vaalele i Faleolo, i se pasese sa faimalaga atu mai Amerika Samoa.

Ia Oketopa 2025, e tusa ai ma le Pacific News Service, sa fa’aleoina ai e le susuga ia Auapaau Logoitino Filipo, lea sa avea ma Komesina o Leoleo, ia se popolega ua feagai ma leoleo faapea le atunuu, ona o le saoasaoa o le agai i luga, o fuainumera o tagata, ua a’afia i fualaau faasaina aemaise le Aisa.

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Molia se alii inisinia taavale i le sauaina o le tuagane a lona pule

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LALI STAFF

Pago Pago - AMERIKA SAMOA

O le taeao o le aso 24 o Oketopa, 2025, na valaau atu ai se tamaitai i le Ofisa a Leoleo i Tafuna, e ripoti iai lana inisinia, sa nofo ma fa’afefe lona tuagane, i se naifi.

E tusa ai ma fa’amaumauga a le faamasinoga, sa agai atu leoleo i le fale faigaluega a le tamaitai na valaau i leoleo ma sa fa’amatalaina e le tamaitai i leoleo, le alu atu o lona tuagane i lona fale faigaluega ma faamatala atu le faalavelave na tupu i le fale.

Sa ta’ua e le tamaitai na valaau i leoleo, ia le tuliloaina atu e le na molia, le susuga ia Tyrone McFall, ia lona tuagane, i lona fale faigaluega.  Ae na toe alu ‘ese Tyrone (le na molia) ina ua iloa, ua valaau e le tamaitai ia leoleo.

Na fa’ailoa atu e le tamaitai, i leoleo, o McFall, o lana inisinia taavale, ae e leai sona laisene avetaavale.  Ma na fa’ailoa foi iai e le tamaitai, i leoleo, ia le nofoaga e mafai ona maua ai le na molia.  Sa faapea ona agai atu loa iai leoleo, ae peitai, e o’o atu, ua leai McFall.

Ae o le faamatalaga a se molimau, na taunu’u atu ia McFall, ma toe alu ‘ese.  Ma sa ta’ua e le molimau i leoleo, sa i luga i le fogafale , ae ona va’aia le taufa’amata’u e le na molia, ia le tuagane o le tamaitai sa valaau i leoleo.  Sa u’uina e le na molia, ia se naifi, i le papatua o le na a’afia ma e tusa ai ma le va’ai a le molimau, e foliga mai sa a’afia le na molia, i vaega o fuala’au faasaina.

Ina ua mae’a le talanoaga a leoleo ma le molimau, sa fa’asino iai e le molimau ia le nofoaga e ono maua ai le na molia ma o iina na maua atu ai e leoleo ia McFall, o lo’o fealua’i mai i luga o le auala sima.

Ma ave faapagotaina ai loa e leoleo ia McFall (le na molia).

I le fa’atalanoaga o McFall, e leoleo, sa ia ta’ua ai le iai o se la fe’ese’esea’iga o manatu, ma le na a’afia, ae ua mae’a ona fofoina le la mataupu.  Ae na lokaina pea le na molia, ona sa iai se fa’atonuga aloaia mai i le faamasinoga, i se mataupu ua tuanai, e tatau ai ona loka o ia (le na molia).

O le aso lava lea, na o’o atu ai le alii na a’afia, i le ofisa a leoleo ma faia sana faamatalaga e tusa ai ma le faalavelave na tupu.

Sa ia ta’ua  lona agai atu i le fale, e vaai po o iai seisi.  Ae ona faalogoina le savali atu o se tagata i on atua ma le tu’uina atu o se a’upega, e pei o se naifi, i lona papatua.  Ma ia liliu mai, ma ona va’aia ai le na molia.

Sa ta’ua e le na a’afia, ia le fa’amata’uina o ia e McFall (le na molia) i le naifi ma sa ia fesili atu foi, i le alii na a’afia, pe fia fusu, pe fia tui o ia i le naifi.  Sa ta’ua e le na a’afia, ia lona tamo’e ese ae sa fa’aauau ona valaau atu le na molia ma palauvale atu.

O iina na alu ai loa le na a’afia, i le fale faigaluega a lona tuafafine, e ripoti iai le mea sa tupu, ae na mulimuli atu ia McFall ia te ia, i le fale faigaluega a lona tuafafine.

Sa iloa e le na a’afia ia McFall, ona e latou te nonofo fa’atasi i le fale e tasi, ma o le inisinia taavale a lona tuafafine.

O moliaga sa faia faasaga ia Tyrone McFall, na aofia ai le Fa’ao’olima i lona tulaga e tolu faapea ma le Faatupu vevesi i nofoaga tuma’oti – O ni vaega ‘C’ i solitulafono mama, e mafai ona nofosala ai i le falepuipui, i le ta’i 15 aso, po o sal atupe e ta’i $300; po o faasalaga uma e lua.

E $1,000 sa faatonuina le na molia, e totogia, e mafai ona tatalaina ai o ia mai i le falepuipui, a’o fa’agasolo lona faamasinoga.

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O le aso 30 o Oketopa, sa vala’au atu ai se tina i le Ofisa a Leoleo i Leone, e ripotia ni alii se to’alua, e faapea na o la sauaina sona alo e 14 tausaga le matua.

O i la’ua na molia i lenei mataupu, o Fa’asavalu Lafaele Galo ma Ben Fereti.

Sa faamatalaina e le tina na valaau i leoleo, na alu lona alo i se faleoloa e fai se faatau, ae tupu ai le fa’alavelave i le fale fa’atali pasi, lea e i autafa o le faleoloa.

Na aga’i atu leoleo i le nofoaga na tupu ai le faalavelave, ma e taunu’u atu, o lo’o nofonofo mai le tina na valaau i leoleo ma lona alo, i totonu o le la ta’avale.  Sa faatonuina e leoleo ia le tina ina ia agai atu ma lona alo i le ofisa a leoleo, e fa’aauau ai le latou su’esu’ega.

Ina ua fa’afofoga sui malu o le malo i le suafa o se tasi o alii o lo’o tu’ua’ia i lenei mataupu, sa o latou agai atu loa i lona fale, ona ua masani ai leoleo i nisi foi mataupu sa tutupu muamua i lea alii.

Ae peitai, e taunu’u atu leoleo i le fale Faasavalu (le na molia), e le o iai i le fale.  O lea na fa’asolosolo atu ai su’esu’ega a leoleo i fale tuaoi, ma maua ai iina se molimau, lea sa ia fa’ailoa i leoleo, na amata mai lenei mataupu i le aso na luma mai.

Sa faamatala e le molimau, sa taufa’alili e le atalii talavou lea na a’afia, ia a latou ta’ifau, e aunoa ma se mafua’aga ma sa lu’i foi e le alii talavou na a’afia, ia Fa’asavalu (le na molia), ae na fa’ai’u i lona (alii talavou) tamo’e ‘ese ma palauvale leotele mai ia Fa’asavalu (le na molia).

O le aso na soso’o ai, sa alu atu ai le alii talavou na a’afia, i le faleoloa, ae o lo’o iai Fa’asavalu ma e foliga mai, o iina na po ai e Faasavalu (le na molia) ia le alii talavou na a’afia, ma fai iai e ‘aua ne’i toe faia.  Ona toe fesili lea o Faasavalu (le na molia) i le alii talavou na a’afia, po o ‘okay’ o ia.

Ina ua fa’atalanoaina e leoleo ia le alii talavou na a’afia, sa ia faamatalaina lona alu i le faleoloa, i le aso i luma mai, ae valaau atu Faasavalu (le na molia) ia te ia, e le fia va’ai i seisi mai Vailoa i luga o le auala.

Sa ta’ua e le alii talavou na a’afia, e na te le’i iloa, o lo’o faatatau mai le faamatalaga a le na molia, ia te ia, se’ia o’o ina fesili atu le na molia, ia te ia, pe fia ulavale.  Na tali mai ai le alii talavou na a’afia, ‘ioe’.  Ma sa savali atu loa Fa’asavalu (le na molia) ma lu’i le alii talavou na a’afia, i se fusuaga.

Ae sa tali mai le alii talavou na a’afia, ua matua tele Fa’asavalu (le na molia).  O i’ina nao so atu ai Ben Fereti (lea foi sa molia), i le tau’ai le alii talavou na a’afia, ma ia tamo’e ‘ese ai ma fa’aumu.

Na fa’aauau le faamatalaga a le alii talavou na a’afia, i leoleo, e faapea, o le aso na soso’o ai, sa alu ai i le faleoloa e faatau, ae toe valavala’au mai ia Faasavalu ma Ben (e na molia), ia te ia ma fesili pe aisea na ia (alii talavou) ‘e’e atu ai ia la’ua.

Ma na fa’afuase’i ona tau tu’i o ia (alii talavou) e Faasavalu (le na molia), ae peitai, na oso atu Ben (le na molia) i le tu’i o ia.  Ona taofiofi lea e Ben o le alii talavou na a’afia, ae fasi e Faasavalu.

Ina ua savali ese le alii talavou, sa palauvale atu iai Ben ma fai atu iai o le tulaga le la e o’o iai le alii talavou na a’afia, ona o le tautalaititi.  Sa ta’ua foi e le alii talavou na a’afia, e le o se taimi muamua lea ua tupu ai se tulaga faapea, ua fai so’o e la’ua ia lea tulaga.

Na vala’auina e leoleo ia le vaega a le EMS ina ia siaki le alii talavou sa a’afia.

Ae agai atu isi leoleo e toe saili ia Faasavalu ma Ben.  Na agai mai Fa’asavalu i le ofisa a leoleo, i lona lava loto malie, ae sa le’i maua e leoleo ia Ben.

I le fa’amatalaga a Faasavalu i leoleo, na alu i le faleoloa, ae ona va’aia le tau’ai e le alii talavou na a’afia, ia latou ta’ifau.  Sa ia (Faasavalu) vala’au atu i le alii talavou e soia le faia o ta’ifau, ae peitai, na savali atu le alii talavou ia te ia.

Sa ta’ua foi e Fa’asavalu, o le po muamua, na alu atu ai lona tuafafine ma fai atu, sa ia va’aia i le alii talavou na a’afia, ma ona uso, o feoa’i ma ni la’au ma agaese, e su’e o ia (Faasavalu).  Ma o le mafua’aga lena, ina ua ia (Faasavalu) vaai i le alii talavou i luma o le faleoloa, sa ia fai loa iai, ae amata ona sasau mai tu’i a le alii talavou, ma sa ta’ua e Faasavalu, o le mafua’aga lea na ia po ina ai le alii talavou, e a’oa’o sana lesona.

E le i ta’ua i fa’amaumauga a le faamasinoga pe sa ave faapagotaina ia Ben Fereti.

Ae na molia uma Faasavalu ma Ben, i moliaga o le Fa’ao’olima i lona tulaga e tolu – O se vaega ‘A’ i solitulafono mama, e mafai ona nofosala ai i le falepuipui, e o’o atu i le tasi tausaga, po o se sala tupe e le silia ma le $1,000 po o faasalaga uma e lua.

E ta’i $500 sa faatonuina i la’ua na molia, e totogi, e tatalaina ai i tua mai i le falepuipui, a’o faagasolo a la mataupu i luma o le faamasinoga.

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Downtown Hilo is set to shine once again as the Lions Clubs of East Hawaii prepare to host the 2025 Downtown Hilo Christmas Lights Parade on Saturday. The festivities begin at 6 p.m., bringing what organizers describe as an evening of holiday enchantment for the entire community.

A climate ‘shock’ is eroding some home values. New data shows how much

Even after she escaped rising floodwaters by wading away from her home in chest-deep water during Hurricane Rita in 2005, Sandra Rojas, now 69, stayed put. A fifth-generation resident of Lafitte, Louisiana, a small coastal community, she raised her home with stilts.

Hawaii’s flower industry wilts as it faces changing tastes, global competition

For Little Plum Executive Chef Casey Kusaka, flowers have never been an afterthought.

National Guard member dies as ambush in US capital becomes political flashpoint

PALM BEACH, Fla./WASHINGTON — A National Guard member died on Thursday after being shot near the White House in an ambush that investigators say was carried out by an Afghan national, an attack President Donald Trump blamed on Biden-era immigration vetting failures as he ordered a sweeping review of asylum cases.

Matt LaFleur and the Packers make a statement in season sweep of Lions

DETROIT — Long gone are the days of Dan Campbell bullying Matt LaFleur.

Pope Leo warns of conflicts endangering humanity on first overseas trip

ANKARA — Pope Leo lamented during his first trip outside Italy as Catholic leader on Thursday that the world was seeing an unusual number of bloody conflicts, and warned that a third world war was being “fought piecemeal” with humanity’s future at risk.

News in brief for November 28

Court allows North Carolina’s new congressional map to take effect

Labubu and KPop Demon Hunters join Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

NEW YORK — It’s the 99th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Gone is Popeye. Gone, too, his beloved Olive Oyl.

Trump’s G-20 at his Miami golf resort will be an invite-only event

When Donald Trump welcomes the Group of 20 to his private golf resort in Miami next year, he’ll decide who’s on the guest list.

NASA rover makes a shocking discovery: Lightning on Mars

It is shocking but not surprising. Lightning crackles on Mars, scientists reported Wednesday.

Dollar set for biggest weekly fall in four months, Fed in focus

The U.S. dollar headed for its steepest weekly drop in four months on Thursday as investors bet on further monetary easing, amid pressure from President Donald Trump to cut rates.

Bird flu virus could risk pandemic worse than COVID if it mutates, France’s Institut Pasteur says

PARIS — The bird flu virus that has been spreading among wild birds, poultry and mammals could lead to a pandemic worse than COVID-19 if it mutates to transmit between humans, the head of France’s Institut Pasteur respiratory infections centre said.

Thailand shifts gear in flood evacuation; Indonesia death toll climbs to 61

HAT YAI, Thailand/KUALA PERLIS, Malaysia — Flood rescue teams in Thailand readied drones to deliver aid and helicopters dropped supplies to people marooned on rooftops on Thursday, as the death toll from its worst floods in years rose and the number killed by a cyclone in Indonesia climbed to 61.

Genome study reveals milestone in history of cat domestication

Whether they are a Siamese, Persian, Maine Coon, or Domestic Shorthair, there are hundreds of millions of cats living with people around the world. But despite their popularity as pets, the history of cat domestication has remained difficult for scientists to decipher.

Volcano man charged with fatal shooting in Mountain View

A 40-year-old Volcano man is accused of the shooting death of a 52-year-old Volcano man in the parking lot of an upper Puna convenience store.

[OPINION] The politics of ‘rehabilitation’ and relegitimation

Or how tainted officials leverage scandals for a comeback in the lucrative game of power and rent extraction

Wau Waria MP urges new LLG leaders to restore good governance

Wau Waria MP has called on the newly elected LLG heads to prioritise good governance, warning them not to lose the trust of the councilors who voted them into leadership.

The MP issued the message while congratulating Wau Urban Mayor Gedion Kipusing, Wau Rural President John Aki, and Waria Rural President Maita Tokubo after their elections this week.

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Wau Waria MP urges new LLG leaders to restore good governance

Wau Waria MP has called on the newly elected LLG heads to prioritise good governance, warning them not to lose the trust of the councilors who voted them into leadership.

The MP issued the message while congratulating Wau Urban Mayor Gedion Kipusing, Wau Rural President John Aki, and Waria Rural President Maita Tokubo after their elections this week.

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LIVESTREAM: ICC appeals hearing on Duterte’s interim release

The hearing will begin at 5:30 pm Manila time

Australia supports PNG Agencies to strengthen Maritime Intelligence and combat illicit activity

Papua New Guinea’s maritime border and regulatory agencies play a critical role in safeguarding its vast Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) within the Pacific, one of the world’s largest and busiest maritime regions.

However, protecting such an expansive maritime domain presents significant operational challenges, particularly against threat actors employing illicit activities like piracy, smuggling, and illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.

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New cost-cutting measures for wasterwater standards announced

It is hoped the new standards will save up to $830 million over the next 35 years by streamlining wastewater consents.

Spear gun used in carjacking in South Auckland's Papatoetoe

A man has been arrested and faces charges of aggravated robbery and attempts at aggravated robbery.

Impacts of corruption in Papua New Guinea

Earlier this week, I explored what corruption looks like in practice—how it operates and why understanding it is key to addressing it. Today, I want to focus on its real impacts in Papua New Guinea and why this fight demands collective responsibility.

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DFAT urges Westpac for PNG NRL sponsorship amid geopolitical concerns

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) is actively encouraging major Australian corporations, including Westpac, to consider a significant sponsorship deal with Papua New Guinea’s new NRL team, the PNG Chiefs.

This diplomatic effort is aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and strategically countering China's growing influence in the Pacific region.

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Study: NZ-born Pacific islanders burnt out by work and family obligations

Asetoa Sam Pilisi/Photo courtsy of Universoty of Aukland By Pacific Island Times News Staff New Zealand-born Pacific islanders are overstressed by work and family obligations, according to a new study published in the Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities. Asetoa Sam Pilisi, a doctoral candidate at the University of Auckland who led the study, said the findings indicated the urgent need for workplace and policy reforms that recognize the unique cultural context of Pacific...

Health NZ fails to get Employment Relations Authority to force senior doctors into contract amid pay dispute deadlock

Health NZ asked the Employment Relations Authority to "fix" the terms of the collective contract after negotiation repeatedly broke down.

Man who died after being pepper sprayed 'deserved humanity and protection'

Caleb Moefa'auo was pepper sprayed in prison.

Hood Lagoon Primary: One school serving three villages and 617 students

Established in 1957, Hood Lagoon Primary School has long been a cornerstone of education in the Rigo District. The school has produced countless success stories and national leaders. For decades, it has served the three coastal villages of Keapara, Alukuni and Karawa, while also supporting students from surrounding inland communities.

Today, the school continues to operate from Prep to Grade 8. According to head teacher Mr. Gutuma Tegana, the lower grades are especially crowded.

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Nakanai DDA renewed its commitment to Bialla FODE during 2025 graduation

The Bialla Flexible, Open and Distance Education (FODE) Centre celebrated its 2025 graduation ceremony at Bialla Secondary School, announcing a record surge in student enrollment and securing renewed commitment from the Nakanai District Development Authority (DDA).

Enrolment for 2025 skyrocketed to approximately 693 students, a significant jump from fewer than 400 the previous year, highlighting FODE’s growing credibility as an alternative education path.

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‘Genuine privilege’: Simon Dallow signs off 6pm news for the final time

Dallow had been the presenter of 1News at Six for nearly 20 years.

Fijian PM Rabuka blames 'insulated' upbringing for racially motivated '87 coups

Sitiveni Rabuka took to the witness stand for the first time on Friday, fronting a Truth and Reconciliation Commission in a much-anticipated national healing process.

Water at the center of climate resilience at COP30 and beyond

Yet water is more than a sectoral issue; it is a unifying force. It serves and interconnects agendas relating to climate change, nature conservation and economic development, as the Global Commission on the Economics of Water makes clear.

Kaugere Junior High sets benchmark in child safety with landmark protection policies

In a city where headlines too often speak of violence and vulnerability, Kaugere Junior High School has chosen to rewrite the story on World Children’s Day.

Deputy Head Teacher Ms Mary Kamale signing the Acknowledgment of the Policy Launch document

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Parents fear long-term impacts of asbestos-contaminated coloured play sand exposure

In the last two weeks there's been rolling recalls of the magic sand used by children and schools across the country.

Backyard Gang Wars: Thuggery or a way to heal, doco asks

"My normal is totally different to your normal": John Paul 'fight dog' Te Rito says the events are about healing, connecting and role-modelling a better way.

Vandalism incident leads to eviction

Law enforcement began at the Manu Auto Port market this morning in a major eviction exercise.

National Capital District police confirmed the eviction following an incident where a police vehicle was allegedly stoned by market vendors.

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Tired of politics, Guam Memorial Hospital turns to community for help

Guam Memorial Hospital began installing new cooling towers this month. Photo courtesy of GMH   By Pacific Island Times News Staff Abandoning hope of getting solid support from elected leaders,   Guam Memorial Hospital has resolved to take charge and self-manage its facilities while appealing for community assistance. Joleen Aguon GMH today launched “Our Hospital. Our Mission. Our Island,” an initiative to "bring people together to uplift Guam’s only public hospital through volunteerism."...

'Walk up and get a tattoo': New Zealand Tattoo and Art Festival returns to New Plymouth

Thousands of people are expected to cram into New Plymouth's TSB Stadium over the weekend for the festival.

NZ Transport Agency assures Minister Chris Bishop braking system not inherently unsafe

The transport agency has assured the minister that the braking system is not unsafe, going against findings in the 2018 death of Graeme Rabbits.

SP Brewery backs peace march in West New Britain to promote respect and advocacy

South Pacific Brewery (SP Brewery), Papua New Guinea’s leading brewery, has partnered with the West New Britain (WNB) Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Action Committee to host a Peace March in Kimbe on Friday, 28 November 2025.

The event brought together town residents, provincial and community leaders, advocacy groups, and youth under the theme “Lead with Respect: Men & Boys for Change.” The march is part of ongoing efforts in the province to engage men and boys as active partners in preventing gender-based violence and promoting social change.

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True North guests raise K31,000 for remote PNG Island schools

The Australian expedition cruise ship, the True North, continues its two-decade tradition of philanthropy in Papua New Guinea, with guests raising a significant K31,000 this year alone., continues its two-decade tradition of philanthropy in Papua New Guinea, with guests raising a significant K31,000 this year alone.

The funds will be allocated toward essential infrastructure projects, including water tanks and classroom supplies, for schools in PNG's most remote island communities.

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National MP Catherine Wedd leads e-scooter rules revamp

E-scooter injuries have reportedly cost ACC almost $14 million in 2025.

Findings from first phase of Whakaari inquest 'valuable', but questions remain for bereaved families

Counsel for the bereaved families and survivors says the question still remains - was it ever appropriate to run tours on Whakaari/White Island during volcanic alert level two?

How police discovered 30,000 'falsely or erroneously' recorded breath tests

One officer falsely recorded 11 breath tests over a period of 5 minutes, over 3km, leading police to discover 30,000 falsified tests.

Three Days, Eight States: Palau Celebrates Wave of New Roads, Schools and Facilities Built with Taiwan Support

By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau — From airport security upgrades to newly paved state roads and school access improvements, Palau capped 2025 with a series of ribbon-cutting ceremonies celebrating capital projects funded through the Republic of China (Taiwan) economic stimulus grant program. Between November 24 and 26, the national government and state leaders inaugurated projects […]

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Palau Budget Talks Resume After Month-long Stall; Vote Eyed Next Week

By: L.N. Reklai Ngerulmud, Palau (November 27, 2025) Conference committee negotiators from the House and Senate met for the first time in more than a month on November 26, after repeated postponements and cancellations due to lack of a House quorum. During the session, House Ways and Means Chairman Rechelulk announced that the House had […]

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Four PCC Students Earn PNCC Scholarships, Paid Internships

By: Summer Kennard “This scholarship helps relieve a lot of financial burden,” said PNCC scholarship recipient Selaine Moiwai Andreas — a sentiment shared by four Palau Community College students awarded this year’s Palau National Communications Corporation (PNCC) Scholarships, marking another step toward strengthening Palau’s growing communication and technology workforce. PNCC awarded scholarships to four full-time, […]

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Palau’s OECD Graduation Delayed as Review Postponed to 2027

By: Bernadette Carreon The Pacific island nation of Palau will remain on the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development’s (OECD) list of Official Development Assistance (ODA) recipients for longer than initially anticipated. According to the OECD website, it has delayed its scheduled review of which countries should graduate from the aid list, pushing it from […]

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Palau Marks 16 Days of Activism Amid Alarming Rates of Violence Against Women

By:  L.N. Rekai Violence against women in Palau has reached a level that advocates describe as urgent, pervasive and impossible to overlook. One in four women in the nation has been physically and/or sexually abused by an intimate partner, according to national data, illustrating a crisis that continues largely behind closed doors. This alarming reality […]

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Chinese land, U.S radar and ties to Taiwan: The geopolitics rattling a tiny Pacific nation

KOROR, 25 NOVEMBER 2025 (BBC) — The air above Palau’s pristine waters smells of salt and breadfruit, and on calm mornings in Koror, Palau’s commercial centre, the whirr of dive boat engines echoes across the bay. A few years ago, those boats were filled with tourists – many from China – drawn to Palau’s lagoons […]

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Fijian academic questions if military apology 'will help to stop coup culture'

Distinguished professor Steven Ratuva of Canterbury University was referring to the army's traditional apology to the country's high chiefs on Wednesday.

Three men fined in Tonga for poaching nearly 30,000 sea cucumbers

Ivan Moreno, 35, Wang Zhin Ning, 37, and Yang Peng Chao, 35, pleaded guilty on 10 November.

USP’s Dr Korovulavula Joins Fiji’s NEC and IUCN Council

Leveraging expertise in sustainable futures, The University of the South Pacific’s (USP) Dr Isoa Korovulavula,...

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Humpback whale puts on 'amazing, awesome, unforgettable' display at Bream Bay

Michele Adams was returning from a fishing trip, when she captured the powerful images from 50 metres.

Gang president arrested in Auckland Airport drug sting

There have been 43 arrests, including 20 baggage handlers, as part of a crackdown.

USP and Samsung Celebrate Young Pacific Innovators at Solve for Tomorrow Finals

The University of the South Pacific (USP), in partnership with Samsung New Zealand, proudly hosted...

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'You're not a nobody': Auckland student embraces Solomon Islands heritage

Feature- Eleven-year-old Bruce Satchell is proud to hail from seven different cultures.

Nauru's OECD 'graduation' postponed to 2027

Nauru has celebrated a decision by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development that may have saved it from losing tens of millions in aid.

Marianas Trench monument eyed for commercial fishing, along with other Pacific marine sanctuaries

The Western Pacific Regional Fishery Council is set to decide next month whether or not to recommend the lifting of the fishing ban in the Marianas Trench National Monument and other federally protected marine areas in the Pacific, which President Donald Trump sought to open for commercial harvests.

Under representation of women in PNG parliament

By Eileen Waididika

DWU Journalism Student

Despite decades of independence, Papua New Guinean women remain severely underrepresented in PNG’s political system, and deliberate measures are needed to ensure their voices are heard.

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Strong push for digital reforms highlighted at technology summit in Port Moresby

The shift toward digital systems is also emerging as a central pillar in the country's effort to curb corruption, writes Scott Waide.

Young academics from Sumkar motivate the next generation

By Hendrina Igag

DWU Journalism Student

A group of Sumkar Tertiary students have launched an educational awareness drive to inspire younger students to pursue higher learning.

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The music festival shutting down K' Road this weekend

This Saturday, the Others Way Festival is turning Karangaphe Road into a stage.

Prime Minister opens Constitution conference with request for bold recommendations

The prime minister took a moment off parliament preparations yesterday morning to quickly grace a constitutional conference at the APEC Haus and officially open it.

He made one request: “Be frank” when participating in this conference.

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Pacific ties deepened: Political leadership dialogue maps future cooperation

The fifth China-Pacific Island Countries Political Leadership Dialogue, hosted by the International Department of the CPC Central Committee (IDCPC) was held in China to deepen exchanges and cooperation with Pacific Island countries and the community with a shared future.

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Man wielding hedge trimmer blade who trapped woman, baby was 'violent and not rational' - witness

"I distinctly remember the sound of him hitting the road, [I'll] never forget that," a witness who saw the man being tasered says.

Paid firefighters strike after negotiations stall

About 2000 members of the Professional Firefighters' Union will strike between 12-1pm.

Kiwi skipper dies in sailing accident on round-the-world trip

Lyall Babington set off from New Zealand three years ago on his 17-metre yacht.

Tahiti landslide: no survivors, eight bodies retrieved

The final toll comes after one day and one night of searching for potential survivors in the town of Afaahiti-Taravao, southeast of Tahiti.

New nativity float for Auckland Santa Parade

Christians say for many years it's been a Christmas celebration without Christ.

HSBC SVNS: Fiji 7s teams set for tough Dubai challenge

Both the Fiji men's and women's sevens teams are focused on their opening matches at this weekend's opening round of the HSBC SVNS in the UAE.

Hot days but reprieve from humid nights coming

Auckland today will be slightly cooler with high of 25°C.

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MIJ accused of cheating

Journal 11/26/1982 P1 Typhoon Pamela headed for LaeYesterday was Thanksgiving Day but many people bought flashlights, rain coats and lots of tins of biscuits. Perhaps they bought turkeys earlier in the week but yesterday was disaster preparation. Tropical Storm Pamela passed about 10 miles north of Majuro at about 4pm, causing damage to crops and […]

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Sports and recreational facilities expansion proposed for Guam’s capital

Sen. Shawn Gumataotao has introduced a measure that would give the Hagåtña Mayor’s Office the authority to build and operate a football pitch adjacent to the Hagåtña Pool and the Rick Ninete Tennis Center.

100 critically endangered Mahoenui giant wētā released into Taranaki's Rotokare Sanctuary

The critically endangered Mahoenui giant wētā is one of the world's largest insects.

Why New Zealand failed to reach its Smokefree 2025 target

In 34 days we hit the deadline - but to reach that goal we'd need 120,000 people to quit smoking pretty much immediately.

Taiwan says it has discussed with USarms purchases for extra defence budget

TAIPEI: Taiwan has already held preliminary talks with the United States about what weapons it wants to buy as part of a $40 billion supplementary defence budget, Defence Minister Wellington Koo said on Thursday.

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At least 44 dead in fire, hundreds missing

HONG KONG: At least 44 people have been killed in a huge fire that has engulfed multiple high-rise buildings in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district.

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Hong Kong high-rise fire: Similar renovations at Kiwi's apartment building

Michael Rudman says the deadly apartment building fires have left him feeling he's had a lucky escape.

'There's nothing we opposed': Board responds to outrage over Eden Park events

It says the business community and the public's reaction was based on an incomplete record of information.

Study discovers wells containing 40,000-year-old groundwater, warns of taking too much water

And scientists are warning they'll be put at risk if too much water is taken.

Erebus victim's daughter furious memorial will be in Christchurch instead of Auckland

Simone Bennett's father, David, was a crew member on board the flight. She was just 11 when she lost him.

Tradie turns car park into an abundant veggie plot

"It's flourishing, it's a really good feeling."

Principals stunned no tally kept of schools testing positive for asbestos from coloured play sand

The Ministry of Education initially told RNZ that no count was being kept, until the minister intervened.

Mountain Side FC to debut in EPC

FROM trading gardening tools for a pair of soccer boots and turning up on game day in soccer attires shows the passion for soccer.

This is how 2025 Eastern Papua Carnival newcomers, Mountain Side FC, was formed and all thanks to club patron Valentine Morububuna.

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Why convicted drug smuggler Karel Šroubek still hasn't been deported

Analysis: It's been a seven-year court battle for the former kickboxer who used a false passport and smuggled drugs into the country.

Big spending, bigger questions: Part 2

The year 2026, will be a record spending one, but despite repeated promises of expenditure restraint, the Budget shows no major cuts to political or administrative spending.

Payroll costs continue to rise, especially in education and the security sector.

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PM unveils major government reset

Prime Minister James Marape has announced that the PNG Reset@50 Roadmap provides the nation’s strongest governance Reform agenda since Independence, aimed at restoring Constitutional balance, strengthening Parliament, and safeguarding Public wealth.

“The Roadmap tells us one truth: to build a prosperous and united PNG over the next 20 years, we must restore the 1975 spirit of our Constitution—its integrity, its checks and balances, and its vision of a people centred State,” PM Marape said.

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Advocate rejects MPs claims schools were pressured to reaffirm commitment to Te Tiriti

The Education Minister says "very unfair" pressure has been put on schools.

Honolulu City Lights

Holiday Magic Begins on ʻŌlelo This Weekend This coverage is made possible through a partnership with Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi, the City and County of Honolulu, and  Friends of Honolulu City Lights. The holiday season officially begins on Oahu this Saturday, and ʻŌlelo Community Media will bring viewers live coverage of two of Honolulu’s most […]

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Four bodies retrieved following major landslide in Tahiti

Rescue teams in French Polynesia have recovered four bodies from the rubble of a major landslide on French Polynesia's main island of Tahiti.

Firefighters battle fires in Otago, Southland overnight

High winds and hot temperatures have fanned the nine fires that broke out across Otago and Southland.

'Hidden' workforce shortages in hospitals add to frontline pressures

Health NZ data reveals it was taking up to 30 weeks to approve recruitment for frontline vacancies at hospitals in the Wellington region.

Marape tables reset @50, PNG’s reform blueprint for next 20 years

Prime Minister James Marape says the 2026 National Budget reflects Government’s unwavering commitment to strengthening Human Capital through expanded Health and Education investments, aligning with PNG’s Vision 50 and the Reset@50 national renewal framework.

“Our people are our greatest resource. This Budget shows our determination to equip our children with quality Education and ensure our families access strong and reliable Health services,” Marape said.

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HMPNGS Gilbert Toropo dry docked in PNG for the first time

In a first for the Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF) Maritime Element, HMPNGS Gilbert Toropo was recently dry docked at PNG Dockyard, Motukea (Port Moresby) to conduct repairs and required maintenance.

The HMPNGS Gilbert Toropo, one of four Guardian-class Patrol Boats (GCPB) in the PNGDF Maritime Element fleet, required routine maintenance which usually needs to be conducted in Cairns, Australia.

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Australian Volunteers work with PNG partners to deliver arts, health and conservation

Newly arrived Australian volunteers Juliet Zaer and Mathilda Martin are further deepening the close people-to-people links between Australia and Papua New Guinea (PNG) by joining forces with local organisations delivering arts, health and conservation efforts.

Juliet has joined the Tree Kangaroo Conservation Program in Lae, volunteering as a Technical Support Mentor.

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An acre full of colourful Christmas lights, extravagant animations

The Shands Rd Christmas Experience in Christchurch has been attracting thousands of visitors for the past 19 years.

Wellington's Transmission Gully to close for southbound traffic over weekend, while trains replaced by buses

NZTA is closing the southbound side of Transmission Gully from Friday until the early hours of Monday.

17,000 healthworkers strike for the second time in a month

Mental health and public health nurses, allied health workers and policy staff will strike from 1pm to 5pm.

No end yet to Miss Universe 2025 controversies. Here’s a rundown of it all.

Miss Universe 2025 was touted as the most-viewed edition of all time — but it seems that it's the never-ending controversies surrounding the pageant that's getting people to tune in

Edwin Gardiola denies public works corruption allegations | The wRap

Today’s headlines: Edwin Gardiola, Raul Rocha, Alex Eala

Weather forecast for today

PNG regional and major towns/cities forecast for the next 24 hours at 02:00 pm (Local) as

issued by PNGNWS

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Australia-RMI climate deal

Australian Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen visited Majuro in July and among a range of issues on the climate agenda, he discussed a renewable energy partnership with the Marshall Islands. On the margins of the global climate summit COP30 in Belém, Brazil on 17 November, Minister Bremity Lakjohn and Minister Bowen signed the RMI-Australia Renewable […]

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Kiunga Secondary restores boarding status with opening of two new dormitories

Kiunga Secondary School in Western Province officially opened two new dormitories on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, marking the school’s return to boarding status after nearly a decade of operating as a day school.

The previous dormitories had been closed and demolished due to their deteriorating condition.

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BSP launches enhanced customer value services

Bank of South Pacific (BSP) launched its enhanced customer value proposition services.

The enhanced customer services are BSP Gold and BSP First, which will provide customers with advanced benefits for their banking services both in Papua New Guinea and around the world.

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Thailand shifts gear in flood evacuation; Indonesia death toll climbs to 61

Meteorologists say current extremes of weather in Southeast Asia could stem from the interaction of two active systems, Typhoon Koto in the Philippines and the unusual formation of Cyclone Senyar in the Malacca Strait

In Malabon, this multimillion flood control project is just a thin river wall

Rappler checks a river wall in Malabon flagged by a Rappler app user and finds not only an unfinished, poorly built project, but also homes devastated by floodwaters

Rappler Live Jam: Jaggadah and Quaderna

Catch the two bands share the Live Jam stage!

Audit Confirms MOF Followed Funding Ban on KASP Loan Payments; Budget Lacked Required Debt Disclosure

By: L.N. Reklai Koror, Palau – (November 27, 2025) A government audit has determined that the Ministry of Finance and the Palau Public Utilities Corporation complied with legal requirements prohibiting the use of public funds for payments on the Asian Development Bank–funded Koror–Airai Sanitation Project (KASP). The report, released in response to a request by […]

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Filinvest City brings Christmas magic to its open spaces

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Watch the new music video here!

OHA provides $6.1M to help those hurt by government shutdown

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Hawaii solar installations soar, but industry faces ‘disruption’

Hawaiian Electric said Tuesday that almost half of all Oahu single-­family homes have been outfitted with rooftop solar systems — even as Hawaii’s solar industry faces a rocky, uncertain future with federal solar tax credits expiring at the end of the year.

Hilo’s Basically Books turns 40, hosts celebration Saturday

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National Guard soldiers shot in ‘targeted’ attack near White House

WASHINGTON — Two National Guard soldiers were shot and critically wounded on Wednesday in downtown Washington near the White House in what officials described as a targeted ambush, and the suspect was in custody after suffering gunshot wounds during the incident.

Celtics sink free throws, keep Pistons from 14th straight win

Jaylen Brown had 33 points, 10 rebounds and five assists to help the host Boston Celtics end the Detroit Pistons’ 13-game winning streak with a 117-114 victory on Wednesday in an NBA Cup game.

News in brief for November 27

FCC says hackers hijacking radio gear to send fake alerts

3 construction officials arrested in fire that killed at least 44 in Hong Kong

BEIJING — An inferno ravaged a high-rise apartment complex in Hong Kong on Wednesday, killing at least 44 people, leaving nearly 280 others missing and prompting the police to arrest three construction officials on a charge of suspected manslaughter, accusing them of “gross negligence.”

ICE detains mother of White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt’s nephew

WASHINGTON — U.S. immigration authorities are detaining the mother of White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt’s nephew, officials said on Wednesday, a sign of the wide reach of President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown.

Russia rules out big concessions on Ukraine as leak shows Witkoff advised Moscow

MOSCOW — Russia will make no big concessions on a peace plan for Ukraine, a senior Russian diplomat said on Wednesday, after a leaked recording of a call involving U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff showed he had advised Moscow on how to pitch to Donald Trump. Witkoff is expected to travel to Moscow next week with other senior U.S. officials for talks with Russian leaders about a possible plan to end the nearly four-year-old war in Ukraine, the deadliest in Europe since World War Two.

Heavy snow disrupts some Thanksgiving travel across upper Midwest

Blizzard warnings were in effect in parts of the upper Midwest on Wednesday as a winter storm continued to churn eastward across the region, dumping heavy snowfall that was already beginning to disrupt Thanksgiving plans for some travelers.

Trump administration cancels US observance of World AIDS Day

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Democratic-led states sue over Trump’s food aid cuts for immigrants

A group of Democratic-led states sued on Wednesday to block U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration from cutting off food aid benefits for tens of thousands of legal immigrants by declaring certain groups of non-citizens ineligible for the anti-hunger program.

US retailers face holiday supply chaos due to Trump tariffs

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Judge dismisses Georgia election interference case against Trump

ATLANTA — A judge in Georgia dismissed the last pending criminal prosecution against President Donald Trump on Wednesday, effectively ending efforts to hold him criminally responsible for attempts to overturn the 2020 election.

[OPINION] How will COP30 outcomes affect Philippine climate action?

Every single decision made will ultimately influence how the Philippines responds to the climate crisis, for better or worse

How newsrooms keep their audience in age of AI, TikTok

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WAM graduates biggest group

This Friday will showcase a graduation of note and the soft opening of a new non-government organization building in Majuro. Waan Aelon in Majel’s two-story offices and work facilities will have a soft opening Friday from 2pm. WAM’s new building replaces the workshop and office facilities that were destroyed by fire over two years ago. […]

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Safata 1 back to the polls as MP loses seat in election petition

By Lagi Keresoma/ Apia, Samoa – 27 November 2025: The Electoral Court has found both Leaana Ronnie Posini (Petitioner) and Seve Te’i Fuimaono (Respondent) guilty of corrupt election practises. The ruling was delivered today declaring the election of Seve as Safata 1 Member of Parliament void. Seve is currently the Minister of Natural Resources and […]

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Samoa’s Premier Fashion and Art Event: LIFE-Con Pacific Season 8

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Government commits to safer PNG with 9.6% increase in Law and Justice Sector funding

Prime Minister James Marape has welcomed the substantial 9.6 per cent boost to the law-and-justice sector in the 2026 national budget, stating that the extra money will make Papua New Guinea safer and more secure for all citizens.

This significant funding hike in 2026 follows a 9.5 per cent rise allocated to the law and justice sector in the previous 2025 budget.

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Magele Sekati Fiaui Clarifies Court Decision, Denies Misappropriation Allegations

Apia, Samoa – 27 November 2025 – Magele Sekati Fiaui today issued a statement to clarify the recent court decision of November 21, 2025, and to strongly refute misleading media reports suggesting personal misuse or misappropriation of funds from the Fono Faavae to fund his campaign. “I want to set the record straight,” he stated. […]

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Residents warned to keep windows shut after series of scrub fires break out in Otago and Southland

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PM Marape: K1.01 Billion household relief and massive Provincial boost in 2026 Budget

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The Prime Minister highlighted that provincial governments stand to benefit from several major increases designed for significant growth. The major increases include functional grants rising by 44 per cent over two years from K535.0 million to K770.0 million, and Goods and Services Tax (GST) and bookmakers tax distributions increasing from K980.0 million in 2024 to K1.274 billion in 2026. Provincial Health Authorities funding will also see an increase to K1.476 billion, and teacher salaries increase and GTFS funding also flows directly to provincial service delivery.

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Crimson Ex wins Hackathon 2025 Top Prize at DTS25

By Margreth Dardar

UPNG Journalism Student

Innovation soared as young tech talent from across Papua New Guinea presented transformative solutions at the Hackathon 2025, a key event at the Digital Transformation Summit 2025 held at the Stanley Hotel.

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Aucklanders against plan to trial fortnightly rubbish collections

Auckland Council received 5086 submissions on a proposed trial to halve the number of kerbside collections in parts of the city

BSP GoGreen Annual Clean Up reels in over 2000 participants

The 2025 BSP GoGreen Clean Up campaign demonstrated a significant scale of community partnership and educational outreach, reeling in over 2,000 students nationwide.

This year, BSP teamed up with 30 schools across the country, facilitated through 21 BSP branches, marking a major expansion of the environmental initiative.

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Dunedin City Council will ask for interest to set up housing outreach service

The council was originally discussing setting up an in-house service immediately for $270,000, but a new motion opted to ask for proposals from community providers.

Construction of controversial sewerage pipeline near Rotorua lake heads back to court

The Rotokākahi Board of Control is taking the council to court over the Tarawera Sewage Scheme.

Bioeconomy Science Institute to ask for voluntary redundancies

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Millions spent on new speedway track at Auckland's Waikaraka Park

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Proposed Waikato housing subdivision sparks land occupation

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Dunedin man charged with arson over Waikaia fire from almost two years ago

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Kua questions continuous delay of Papua LNG project

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Mr Kua said that while the country is looking forward to the project, it has been delayed several times two years, by his count.

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Marshall Islands introduces world's first crypto-based universal income scheme

The Marshall Islands government announced its universal basic income system on Wednesday, with blockchain as its main mode of delivery.

Death of Caleb Moefa'auo after being pepper sprayed haunts Corrections staff

Caleb Moefa'auo died from a cardiac arrest after being pepper sprayed in 2022.

A digital resource centre connecting rural learners and agribusinesses to the world

At St. Ignatius Secondary School in Aitape, the Digital Resource Centre is helping to improve both learning and livelihoods.

Rural students are using computers and the internet for the first time, while local farmers and agripreneurs are using the same facility to learn digital skills, promote their products online, and grow their small agribusinesses.

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Turning old bread into flour and then into tasty tortillas

An Auckland company that's taking loaves full circle is now branching out to other products.

Auckland swelters during hottest November day on record

Many parts of the country have exceeded 30 degrees celsius on Thursday.

Iduhu questions government on benefits for Sirinumu Dam Landowners

The Member for Hiri-Koiari, Keith Iduhu, raised a question on behalf of the Sirinumu Dam landowners and surrounding communities, asking if the government has plans to host a national content forum and if these communities are going to receive any benefits.

Mr Iduhu pointed out that since 2014, the government and the landowners have been dealing with the issue on and off, and the landowners still have outstanding claims to be settled.

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Samoa Customs Intercepts 10gms of Meth Hidden in Milk Powder

Apia, Samoa – 27 November 2025 – The Ministry of Customs and Revenue (MCR) has intercepted another shipment of methamphetamine in less than seven days. The street value of the 99grams of the seized drugs is estimated to be around $100,000 Samoan tala. Customs Border Officers detected the prohibited drugs during a routine inspection of […]

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Seats vanish from bus stops across Auckland, AT yet to file police report

Auckland Transport says the benches are possibly being sold off as scrap.

UH Maui College, Salvation Army feed 650 for Thanksgiving

UH Maui College culinary arts students provided a delicious holiday feast.

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Wotje ‘Farm-to-Fork’ a hit

KAREN EARNSHAW “When we did the cooking with the community, the men were more engaged than the women.” To clarify, in case you were slightly stunned by this statement, the media release from the Wellness Center continued: “Usually, we would think that the men would sit and wait for the women to cook, but it […]

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Police K9 dog suspected to have been overdosed

Apia, Samoa – 27 November 2025 – The lone K9 dog used in Police and Customs operations to detect illegal drugs at Samoa’s borders is undergoing medical treatment at the national hospital due to a suspected overdose. The Acting Commissioner of Police, Leiataua Afamasaga confirmed the K9 dog is undergoing medical treatment and police are […]

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STEC Board Meets PM on National Exports and Agriculture Transformation

Apia, Samoa – 27 November 2025 – The Board of the Samoa Trust Estates Corporation (STEC) met last Friday 21st November 2025 with the Prime Minister and Minister responsible for STEC to discuss Government’s direction for strengthening Samoa’s export capacity and accelerating national agricultural development. The Prime Minister reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to winding up […]

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East Sepik Governor Bird slams 2026 Budget

The K$30.9 billion spending plan, unveiled earlier this week, has been characterised by analysts as highly political and aligned with next year's election cycle.

Protected: Hōkūleʻa’s 50-Year Legacy Shines at City Lights

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Celebrating 50 Years of Hōkūle’a

Navigating by the Stars In honor of the 50th anniversary of Hōkūle’a, “Navigating by the Stars” is the theme for this year’s Honolulu City Lights. Hawai‘i’s legendary voyaging canoe first launched on March 8, 1975. Since then, it has completed 14 major voyages including Tahiti, Aotearoa, Rapa Nui, Japan, Canada, and the continental United States. […]

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UH West Oʻahu Turkey Trot tackles student basic needs insecurity

Generous participants help fight hunger, donating 400 items for campus pantry.

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Pasifika Sipoti in brief for 27 November

A round-up of sports news from around the region, including Samoa and Tonga to comepete in the first World Rugby Nations Cup.

LIVE: Jaime V. Ongpin Journalism Seminar 2025

Bookmark this page to watch the livestream of the journalism panel that includes Rappler reporters Lian Buan and Dwight de Leon on Thursday, November 27

Watch live: Location of National Erebus Memorial revealed in Christchurch

A site with a view of the Southern Alps has been selected as the location for the long-awaited memorial.

Partnership enhances armed forces capability

SINCE the signing of the Status of Forces agreement between Papua New Guinea and France in 2022, the relationship has continued to strengthen the trust and commitment between the two-armed forces.

At the gifting of the two Delair fixed wing drones and the night vision goggles yesterday at the PNG Defence Force headquarters, Ambassador of France to PNG Excellency Pierre Fournier said that the cooperation between the two countries covers a very board field of action from traditional tools to the most advanced tools such as cybersecurity, and concerns an even wider field of application: defence, surveillance, illegal fishing, drug trafficking and also humanitarian assistance, particularly through the FRANZ mechanism, that also brought together Australia and New Zealand.

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Carving returned to marae after more than 100 years

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Tom Phillips' family welcome government inquiry into case

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POU TIUTE A LEOLEO

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Pago Pago - AMERIKA SAMOA

LOKA SE ALII NA TAUMAFAI E SOGI FAAMALOSI I SE TAMAITAI

O le 2:02 i le aoauli o Oketopa 23, 2025, na valaau atu ai se tamaitai loto mafatia, i le Ofisa a Leoleo i Fagatogo, ona o se alii, ua taumafai e sogi faamalosi atu ia te ia, i totonu o se faleoloa.

Sa ta’ua e le tamaitai loto mafatia, o se taimi muamua lea ua tupu ai se tulaga faapea ia te ia.

Na aga’i atu leoleo i le nofoaga na tupu ai le faalavelave i Pago Pago, ma ina ua o latou feiloai ma le tamaitai na a’afia, sa va’aia le mu o foliga o le tamaitai, ona sa tagi ma le fa’ate’ia o ia.

Sa faamatala e le tamaitai na a’afia, sa afe atu i se faleoloa, e fai se faatauga mo taumafataga o le afiafi a le latou aiga.  Ma o le mea mulimuli lava sa ia mana’omia, o se fiu, lea i le pito i tua o le faleoloa.  Ma o i’ina na tupu ai le faalavelave.

Sa ia ta’ua e faapea, e punou atu e aumai sana fiu, ae ona faalogoina le tago mai o le tagata ia te ia, ma loka atu lona ulu i lona (le na molia) lima tauagavale, ma futi atu lona ulu.  Ona fa’aauau lea ona tago le alii ua eto ona foliga ma ‘o’omi o ia.

Na ‘e’e le tamaitai na a’afia, mo se fesoasoani, ae o le taimi foi lea, sa ia taumafai e ‘a’apa atu i se mea e ta ai le na molia, ae ona o le malosi tele o le alii, sa le mafai ai ona minoi le tamaitai na a’afia.

Sa ta’ua e le tamaitai, lona taumafai pea e u’una’i ‘ese le tagata ma ina ua mafai ona ia tilotilo i foliga o le na molia, sa ia iloa ai o se alii e suafa ia Daniel Lauama, ma e masani iai.

O le taimi lea na sola ‘ese ai le na molia mai i le faleoloa.  Ma na fa’ailoa atu e le tamaitai, i leoleo, ia lona fefe tele ma sa mana’o e fai sana tagi e faasaga i le na molia.

Ina ua mae’a le fa’atalanoaga o le tamaitai na a’afia, sa faapea loa ona agai atu leoleo i le fale a le na molia ma ave faapagotaina o ia, i le ofisa a leoleo, mo le fa’aauauina o su’esu’ega.

E ui ina sa iai ni nai ma’osia i le fatafata, tua ma foliga o le tamaitai, ae peitai, sa le’i mana’o e valaau ia le EMS.

O lo’o ta’ua i fa’amaumauga a le faamasinoga, e le o se taimi muamua lea, ua faia ai e le na molia, ia lea tulaga, i isi tagata.

Sa molia ia Daniel Lauama, i moliaga o le Faatupu Vevesi i nofoaga lautele ma le Fa’ao’olima i lona tulaga e tolu.

O le moliaga o le faatupu vevesi, o se vaega ‘B’ i solitulafono mama, e mafai ona nofosala ai i le falepuipui, e o’o atu i le ono masina, po o se sala tupe e le silia ma le $500; po o faasalaga uma e lua.

O le moliaga o le Fa’ao’olima, o se vaega ‘A i solitulafono mama, e mafai ona nofosala ai i le falepuipui, e o’o atu i le tasi tausaga, po o se sala tupe e le silia ma le $1,000, po o faasalaga uma e lua.

Sa taofia le na molia, e aunoa ma se vaegatupe faatulagaina, e toe tatalaina ai i tua, a’o faagasolo lona faamasinoga.

MOLIA SE TAMALOA I LE SAUAINA O LONA TO’ALUA I TOTONU O SE TAAVALE

E tusa ai ma fa’amaumauga a le faamasinoga, o le aso 25 o Oketopa, 2025, na valaau atu ai se tina i le Ofisa a Leoleo, ina ua o la toe fo’i atu i le fale ma lona to’alua, i le mae’a ai o se la evaga i se falekalapu, ae sauaina ai o ia e lona to’alua, i totonu o le taavale.

[Ua le lomia suafa o i latou na a’afia po o le na molia, i lenei mataupu, ona o le puipuiga o fanau ma le tina na a’afia.]

Sa fa’ailoa atu e le tina na a’afia, ia lona tau le mafai ona tautala ona o le tiga o lona ua, ona o le taumafai o lona toalua, e titina o ia.

Na ta’ua i le ripoti, ia le taumafai o le tina a’afia, e vili i lalo le fa’amalama o le taavale ma ‘e’e atu i seisi mo se fesoasoani.  Ma ona o le fa’asuaava o le na molia, sa saoasaoa ai lona faafoeina o le taavale.

Sa i’u ina mafai ona vala’au e le tina na a’afia, ia le ofisa a leoleo.

I le 10:30 o lea po, na agai atu ai leoleo i le fale o le tina na a’afia ma sa ia fa’ailoa atu i leoleo, le sola ‘ese o lona to’alua (le na molia), ma ave le la tamaititi e 10 tausaga, faapea le la tama teine e 4 tausaga.

Na faapea loa ona logoina e leoleo ia le ofisa, mo le fa’asalalauina o se fa’aaliga i leoleo uma, ina ia va’ava’ai ifo le taavale a le na molia, ae o le taimi lea, sa aveina atu ai le tina na a’afia ma sona alo tamaitai talavou, i le Ofisa a Leoleo i Leone, mo le fa’aauauina o su’esu’ega.

O iina na fa’amatalaina ai e le tina na a’afia, ia lo la iai ma lona to’alua i se fale kalapu.  Ae peitai, sa amata ona masalomia o ia e lona to’alua (le na molia) ma tu’ua’ia o ia i le faia o ni amioga le talafeagai, i si tamaloloa.

Ma sa o’o lava ina manatu le na molia, o lo’o fa’auo le tina na a’afia ma seisi, i lena po.

O le la toe fo’i atu i le fale, na amata ona fai ai se la tauga’upu, ma sa fa’aafe e le na molia, ia le ta’avale, i tua ma le auala ma amata ona ia titinaina le ua o le tina na a’afia.  Ma sa ta’ua e le tina na a’afia, ia la tatu’iina o ia e lona to’alua.

Na ta’ua e le tina na a’afia, ia le tupu so’o o tulaga faapenei.

Sa fa’atalanoaina foi le molimau ma sa ia ta’ua, ia lona le’i va’ai i le mea sa tupu i le va o ona matua, i totonu o le ta’avale.  Ae sa ia molimauina le oso atu i fafo o lona tina mai i le taavale, ae o lo’o tagi.  O le mea lea na ia savali mai ai i fafo, ma ia va’aia le fa’aauau ona tau’upu lona to’alua, i luma o le latou fale.

Ona tago lea o lona tama i le ta’ita’i atu lona tuagane e 10 tausaga ma lona uso e 4 tausaga, ma o latou o ese atu, i le taavale.

Ina ua mae’a ona fa’atalanoaina e leoleo ia le tina ma lana tama teine, sa toe fo’i atu leoleo e saili mai le na molia, ae peitai, e le’i maua o ia i lea aso.

I le fa’aauauina o su’esu’ega a leoleo, sa fa’aalia ai le toe momoli atu e le na molia, o le fanau.

O moliaga na faia e faasaga i le na molia, na aofia ai:

Faitauga 1:  Fa’ao’olima i lona tulaga muamua (sauaga i totonu o le aiga) – o se vaega ‘B’ i solitulafono mamafa, e mafai ona nofosala ai i le falepuipui, i le va o le lima ma le 15 tausaga.

Faitauga 2:  Taofi fa’asolitulafono o se tagata – o se vaega ‘C’ i solitulafono mamafa, e mafai ona nofosala ai i le falepuipui, e le silia ma le fitu tausaga, po o se sala tupe e le silia ma le $5,000; po o faasalaga uma e lua.

Faitauga 3:  Faatupu Vevesi i nofoaga tuma’oti – o se vaega ‘C’ i solitulafono mama, e mafai ona nofosala ai i le falepuipui, e o’o atu i aso e 15, po o se sala tupe e $300; po o faasalaga uma e lua.

Faitauga 4:  Faia o se gaioiga e afaina ai le saogalemu o fanau – o se vaega ‘A’ i solitulafono mama, e mafai ona nofosala ai i le falepuipui, e o’o atu i le tausaga atoa, po o se sala tupe e $1,000; po o faasalaga uma e lua.

E leai se vaegatupe na fa’atulagaina, na mafai ona tatalaina ai le na molia mai i le falepuipui, a’o faagasolo lona faamasinoga.

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Mayor Fauono Ken Laban hopes the move will support local businesses during their busy time.

Right to information policy discussed

The recent regional consultation for the highlands region that  was held in Mt Hagen had participants questioning what will actually be in the drafted right to information policy by the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT).

The Provincial Networking Coordinator for Try Warriors Inc an NGO that works with people living with HIV and AIDS Charlie Tembon during the question and answer session asked if people living with HIV and AIDS and people living with certain disabilities have access to such a right.

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Pacific news in brief for 27 November

A round-up of news from around the region, including new meth laws in Solomon Islands.

Major landslide buries houses, residents in Tahiti

Authorities say the search and rescue operation could last up to two days following a landslide that struck several houses in the small town of Afaahiti-Taravao.

37 former Lake Alice patients receive individual compensation payments of up to $600,000

105 survivors opted to receive $150,000 rapid payments.

Enrā week in RMI

GIFF JOHNSON The conversation in Majuro has been dominated by the word “Enra” for the past week. Everywhere you go, people are talking about Enra. Did you register? Is it really going to happen? How much are we getting? When is the distribution? Did you see the traffic backed up from MISSA with people trying […]

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Launch catches fire on Auckland's Hauraki Gulf

No-one was injured in the incident near Browns Island.

FSM National Tax Reform Task Force Conducts Stakeholder Consultation in Kosrae

KOSRAE, Federated States of Micronesia – November 26, 2025 – As part of the ongoing national effort to advance tax reform and modernization, the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) National Task Force on Tax Reform (NTFTR), led by Vice President and Chair the Honorable Aren B. Palik, conducted a series of official engagements with the […]

Executive Order establishes AS Grants Clearinghouse Division

An executive order that Governor Pulaalii Nikolao Pula issued earlier this month establishes the American Samoa Grants Clearinghouse Division which is to serve as the central coordinating entity for all federal grants, territorial grants and financial assistance

Representatives Announce Congressional Territories and Commonwealths Caucus

Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata welcomes Wednesday’s joint announcement of the new Congressional Territories & Commonwealths Caucus, which starts with the five Representatives from the territories. The founding members are Congresswoman Aumua Amata Radewagen (American Samoa), Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett

Happy Thanksgiving from Governor and Lt. Governor

Governor Pulaalii Nikolao Pula has issued the following message for Thanksgiving: “As we gather together this Thanksgiving, I extend my warmest greetings and heartfelt appreciation to the people of American Samoa. Today reminds us of the many

Thursday and Friday are ASG public holidays

It’s a four-day weekend ahead for ASG employees after Governor Pulaalii Nikolao Pula declared Thursday and Friday public holidays. Tomorrow, Thursday, November 27, is the public holiday for Thanksgiving, and Friday has also been declared an ASG

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Nurses sick of being used as 'chess pieces' by Health NZ, in second week of work-to-rule strike

Nurses nationwide are refusing to work extra shifts or fill roster gaps, forcing hospital managers to cancel planned care and reduce ward beds.

What now for home loan rates?

Interest rates have been cut again, but how much further can they keep going?

K20,000 boosts for Kerema RL grand final

Positive impact on youths inspires Opa

By Jack Ami

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Partnership to provide quality training

BY MARILYN PAUL

Papua New Guinea benefits from an abundance of natural resource wealth, yet these have not consistently translated into visible, tangible development.

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Stop killing the goose

After some delay, the 2026 Appropriation Bill has been tabled and we have a whopping K30 billion budget on our hands. If former prime minister, Peter O’Niell is correct, the delay may be due to the K2 billion hole in the 2025 budget.

If that is so, Treasurer, Ian Ling-Stuckey and his economic advisors will by now realise that they got the 2025 budget wrong by overestimating revenue and underestimating expenditure, he is going to look at what other animals there are in the farmyard to slaughter.

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Preserving Ancient Knowledge: HIKI NŌ Compilation Show

Watch a special collection of stories from the first round of shows this 2025 fall season.

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Man charged over stabbing in Auckland

The victim who's in a stable condition in hospital and the accused man know each other, police say.

'More could have been done': How two murdered children were taken out of school and fell through the cracks

Yuna and Minu Jo were found in suitcases in a storage facility years after they stopped turning up at school.

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Marape: Porgera CDA to be concluded by December

Prime Minister James Marape has assured the people of Porgera‑Paiela District and Enga Province that the Community Development Agreement (CDA) for the New Porgera Mine will be concluded before the end of this year, enabling the release of substantial benefits currently held in trust for landowners and the Enga Provincial Government.

Responding in Parliament to questions from the Member for Porgera‑Paiela, Hon. Gideon Maso Karipe, the Prime Minister addressed long‑standing concerns about landowner benefits, outstanding commitments, and the delayed resettlement of communities within the Special Mining Lease (SML) zone.

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PNG Air reports K26.7 million Loss in 2024 amid fuel crisis and fleet restructuring

PNG Air has released its 2024 Annual Report, revealing a challenging year marked by significant losses driven by a nationwide fuel crisis and kina depreciation. The airline’s pre-tax loss for the year was K26.7 million, a stark contrast to the K72.3 million pre-tax profit recorded in 2023.

In a statement, PNG Air Board Chairman Augustine Mano highlighted the difficulties faced during the year.

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PNG Air unveils strategic plan to drive recovery through 2025–2027

In an effort to get the company back on track, PNG Air has unveiled a comprehensive Three-Year Strategic Plan (2025–2027) aimed at recovery and growth.

The plan focuses on fleet expansion and renewal, including the retirement and disposal of the Dash 8 aircraft, and the acquisition of new ATR 42-600 and ATR 72-600 aircraft to boost network capacity.

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Aussie Army vocalist spreads joy of music in Samoa

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Captain Katy Manning

Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Australian Army vocalist Musician Miella Sartori sang in Samoa with US and Canadian musicians during Exercise Pacific Partnership 2025.

A Townsville native, she usually sings with the band of the 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (1RAR).

For Pacific Partnership 2025, she joined a multinational band in Samoa, sharing music across schools, local communities and at the National University of Samoa, where crowds sang and danced along to every song.

“Our days here are really beautiful,” Musician Sartori said.

“We get to do lots of community engagements, and people are so warm and welcoming.”

She described the mission as not just performing but connecting with people and collaborating with international partners.

“It’s amazing to see how music brings everyone together, no matter where you are,” Musician Sartori said.

“Working alongside American and Canadian musicians, sharing songs with local communities and seeing people join in really shows the power of music and how that connects us.

“My highlight here supporting Pacific Partnership was performing for the Samoa Victim Support Group at the Campus of Hope.”

The children’s joy and energy left a lasting impression, showing how music can lift spirits and bring people together.

She said learning a few Samoan songs made those moments even more special, as audiences would light up and join in.

“It’s not just performing – it’s about connecting. You give energy and it comes right back to you. That’s what makes it so special.”

Musician Sartori said she was proud to represent Australia while sharing music and seeing the difference the mission makes.

"It’s really incredible to be part of this,” she said.

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AEDES MOSQUITOES WORKSHOPS

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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Health leaders from 16 Pacific countries gathered in Honiara earlier this month for a workshop on Aedes mosquitoes.

The mosquitoes carry dengue fever, Zika virus, and chikungunya.

PMN reports the training was part of the Pacific Mosquito Surveillance Strengthening for Impact program.

Participants did field work, lab analysis, and strategy planning so they could return home better prepared.

A long-term goal of the workshop is to build up regional health security, by sharing data on mosquito populations and how they respond to insecticides.

Dr Nemia Bainivalu from the Solomon Islands Ministry of Health says mosquito-borne diseases are re-emerging threats, intensified by climate change, rapid urbanization, and increased human mobility.

Multiple people have died from dengue fever in the region this year.

CNMI MOURNS PASSING

A long-serving lawmaker of the Northern Marianas, Diego Tenorio Benavente, has died aged 66.

He was diagnosed with acute leukemia about three months ago.

Pacific Daily News reported Benavente was first elected into office in 1989 as a member of the CNMI House of Representatives.

He served for six consecutive terms — three of those as House speaker.

Benavente was elected lieutenant governor in 2001.

The CNMI's delegate to Congress, Kimberlyn King-Hinds, said Benavente was an extraordinary man.

She said they remember "a pioneer whose strength, vision, and heart shaped our community for the better".

FIJI PM SHIFTS GOVT

Fiji's Prime Minister says it's his prerogative to choose who stands in for him while he is overseas.

Sitiveni Rabuka was responding to questions from the Fiji Times about why the deputy prime minister, Viliame Gavoka, was not chosen as acting PM while Rabuka was in Japan.

Rabuka's nephew, Filimoni Vosarogo, the Minister for Lands and Mineral Resources, was acting Prime Minister instead.

The query follows recent shifts in the coalition government leadership, leaving Gavoka as the sole deputy prime minister.

SAMOA PM DEFENDS OBSERVER BAN

Samoa's prime minister has defended the decision to ban the Samoa Observer from press conferences in response to a joint letter from two media organisations.

The Pacific Islands News Association and the Pacific Freedom Forum have urged La'aulialemalietoa Polataivao Schmidt to reverse the ban.

A statement from the office of the Prime Minister acknowledged concerns raised by the media watchdogs.

It said the criticism was 'respected and understood' but urged them "to seek full information before forming conclusions."

It said "this is not a ban on media freedom — it is a response to persistent unprofessional and unethical conduct."

It added that the action taken relates solely to the Samoa Observer.

(Source: RNZ Pacific)

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Government's reforms will pressure councils to amalgamate - Andrew Little

Andrew Little says it's more likely the region's councils will become a super-city following reforms announced this week.

Indigenous chefs connect through kai at WIPCE

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by Pokere Paewai, RNZ Maori issues reporter

November 19, 2025 — A collective of indigenous chefs are using WIPCE as a springboard for cultural connection through kai.

The group includes Māori chefs Kārena and Kasey Bird, Joe McLeod and Kia Kanuta, as well as Hawaiian Kealoha Domingo, Native American Crystal Wahpepah and Samoan Henry Onesemo.

Nearly 4000 delegates from indigenous nations around the world have descended on Auckland for the education conference held once every three years.

Chef Joe McLeod told RNZ the idea to collaborate was born at a food festival in Hawai'i where the Hawaiian chefs suggested showcasing their kai [food] together at WIPCE.

"So, it's a partnership between New Zealand, Hawai'i, Canada, Australia, Samoa, Tonga... There's only a handful of us for now, so we're kick-starting this group to hopefully expand it out over time as we progress moving forward. But the whole purpose of the kaupapa is to show off the best of our cultural food. Our culinary cultural identity."

The events the collective is running at WIPCE include an exclusive dinner where international chefs were paired with Māori chefs to create dishes like Kangaroo Laab, roasted turkey and Hapuka Hinu-kōhue.

The dinner was sold out but McLeod said in "typical Māori" fashion he added an extra four seats for his whānau.

It hasn't all gone to plan as well with some of the suitcases not making it on to the plane, he said.

"So, it's been a real dog's breakfast of a nightmare trying to sort it out. So, I don't think we're going to get the food that's part of their luggage that was supposed to come over yesterday with our guests coming over from Hawaii."

McLeod said meeting for WIPCE was the first time the collective had all met each other, so he thanked the conference for kick starting the journey.

It's just the start of the initiative and he is hopeful it will continue to grow.

"I've been in the industry almost 56 years, so this is not new to me, but to our young ones coming through, oh mate, it's stunning to watch them get all excited like how I used to 50 years ago. But my role now is mainly kaumātua rangatira, leader, and someone who can open a lot of doors for the next generation."

McLeod said that is his gift to the next generation of Māori chefs, to open doors for them once they decide where their vision lies.

Hawaiian Chef Kealoha Domingo told RNZ it's "been nothing short of amazing" to connect with the other chefs.

Domingo said he is fortunate to have fallen into the role of reconnecting indigenous people in Hawai'i with their traditional foods.

"It's motivating me to continue the work and to connect with other people who are doing the same, to just build the bonds and build the strength and, you know, increase everything exponentially as the network grows."

The Chefs also had the chance to visit Velskov native forest farm in the Waitākere Ranges, ostensibly to relax amongst the hustle of WIPCE but also a chance for the international chefs to forage for native plants.

Head of Tourism at Tātaki Auckland Unlimited Karen Thompson-Smith said Velskov is a fantastic new venture that allows tourists to learn a little bit more about kai Māori.

It's fantastic to see indigenous chefs from around the world visit Auckland and be able to utilise local produce, she said.

"Auckland is a melting pot. We have so many different cultures that make up Auckland. So we've got this incredible, different cuisine that's been built on the back of our indigenous people being the Māori people and how they prepare their food.

"There's this real cross-pollination coming through. And what we're seeing in our food scene here in Auckland is just this development of different food offerings."

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Marape: PNG is never silent on West Papua human rights issues

Prime Minister James Marape says his government will not remain silent on human rights concerns affecting Melanesians, including the people of West Papua, and has consistently raised these matters with Indonesia.

Mr Marape said PNG’s foreign policy “is not being overshadowed or manipulated by Indonesia” and that concerns over alleged human rights abuses in West Papua have been communicated in multiple bilateral and regional meetings over the years.

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Government presents 2025 Foreign Policy White Paper

By Gino Kopa

The Foreign Affairs Minister, Justin Tkatchenko, presented the 2025 Foreign Policy White Paper under the theme, “Strategic Partnerships for Security and Economic Prosperity,” to the floor of Parliament today.

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Founder of CCTV register in Australia urges NZ police to look into similar scheme

The founder of the register claims it could help police find missing people faster.

Hunger and hallucinations: Adventure racers primed for Godzone event in Marlborough

The Godzone event will take competitors up to eight days to complete.

The fierce battle over mining on Denniston Plateau

It's long been mining country, but a proposed expansion of coal mining operations - and the backlash - leaves the region's economy and ecology uncertain.

New Zealanders arrested in Melbourne after 36kg of meth found in suitcases

Australian Border Force officers seized the drugs after selecting two women, both aged 22, for a bag examination.

Karel Sroubek may still avoid deportation after court setback

But Karel Sroubek could still bring a judicial review of a humanitarian appeal.

Hamilton's Company-X to supply virtual reality training to UK defence contractor Babcock

The deal is in line with the government's push to develop a local defence export industry.

Bongbong Marcos accuses Zaldy Co’s lawyer of ‘blackmail’ | The wRap

Today’s headlines: Bongbong Marcos, Zaldy Co, Chiz Escudero

Alotau MP raises query on restrictions for Oil Palm growers

The Member for Alotau, Ricky Morris, raised a question on the floor of Parliament today on behalf of oil palm farmers.

Mr. Morris asked the Minister for International Trade and Investment, Richard Maru, to explain why oil palm farmers who wish to expand their operations are being restricted by the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO).

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At least 13 dead after fire engulfs residential high-rise buildings in Hong Kong

The Wang Fuk Court housing complex, where the fire started, is home to 2,000 residential apartments, comprising eight blocks

[OPINION] Hybrid constitutional solution to crisis

Supporters of this hybrid approach argue that it could break the political deadlock that has stalled reform for decades and create momentum for structural change. The option of a civilian-military junta is the worst pathway to take.

In the Public Square: Can Ukraine win without America?

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Watch Amal and George Clooney in conversation with Maria Ressa at Social Good Summit 2025

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[OPINION] The Philippines is spending more on health, but getting less

Many still face catastrophic health expenses that drive families into poverty. And even when patients do enter the system, the quality they receive is suboptimal.

24th Jaime V. Ongpin lecture focuses on fighting disinformation in the age of AI

Experts cite the need for regulatory policies and a code of ethics governing AI use

Dutch public broadcaster NOS quits X over disinformation

'The platform no longer fits our vision on how we want to present news on social media,' state-funded news organization NOS says

Puna man gets 25 years for bang stick slaying

A 39-year-old Puna man was sentenced earlier this month to 25 years in prison for a fatal shooting with a bang stick in 2022.

Thanksgiving weather forecast: Mostly sunny islandwide

Weather forecasters are predicting mostly sunny weather for the remainder of Thanksgiving week, no matter where you live on Hawaii Island.

Man pleads not guilty in fatal crash that killed 2

A 43-year-old Kurtistown man accused of causing a head-on collision late last month on the Daniel K. Inouye Highway that killed a 47-year-old Kailua-Kona woman and her infant granddaughter pleaded not guilty Tuesday to charges connected with the crash.

FBI probes congressional Democrats who warned military about illegal orders

WASHINGTON — The FBI has requested interviews with six Democratic members of the U.S. Congress who in a video message told members of the military they can legally refuse to carry out unlawful orders, a Justice Department official told Reuters on Tuesday.

How Gabbard’s ‘hunters’ pounced on secret CIA warehouse for Kennedy files

WASHINGTON — The officials arrived at the secret CIA archival facility in the Washington area one morning in early April.

High teacher turnover challenges Hawaii public schools

A number of efforts are under way to help keep teachers in Hawaii classrooms as the turnover rate remains an obstacle for the state Department of Education.

CDC quietly appoints doctor critical of vaccines as second in command

Dr. Ralph Abraham, who as Louisiana’s surgeon general ordered the state health department to stop promoting vaccinations and who has called COVID-19 vaccines “dangerous,” has been named the second in command at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

US retail sales growth cools; consumer sentiment sags amid job market worries

WASHINGTON — U.S. retail sales increased less than expected in September, suggesting consumer fatigue amid higher prices because of tariffs, though the moderation did not dampen economists’ expectations for solid economic growth in the third quarter.

Thanksgiving air travel plans cut by US government shutdown

NEWARK — A record number of Americans had been expected to fly during Thanksgiving, but a 43-day government shutdown dampened demand for one of the year’s busiest travel seasons. Many skittish travelers rethought their plans as cancellations and delays mounted while the shutdown wore on.

US states sue to block Trump administration from restricting homelessness funding

A group of U.S. states filed a lawsuit on Tuesday seeking to block President Donald Trump’s administration from placing new restrictions on

Once foes of Obamacare, some Republicans push to protect it

WASHINGTON — Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Va., once called for eliminating the Affordable Care Act.

Pentagon advances Golden Dome missile defense with new Space Force contracts

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Space Force has awarded about a half dozen small Golden Dome contracts to build competing missile defense prototypes, kicking off a race for future deals worth tens of billions of dollars, according to two sources briefed on the matter. The awards went to several companies including Northrop Grumman, True Anomaly, Lockheed Martin and Anduril, the sources said.

Obituaries for November 26

Max G. Becker, 88, of Hilo, died Nov. 24. Surviving relatives are asked to call Ballard Family Mortuary at (808) 935-8445.

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Trump adds Thanksgiving turkeys Gobble and Waddle to his long pardon list

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Ethiopian volcano ash forces Indian carriers to cancel flights

NEW DELHI — Ash plumes from a volcanic eruption in Ethiopia covered parts of Pakistan and northern India on Tuesday, forcing Air India and Akasa Air to cancel some flights as a precaution.

Floods swamp homeless Palestinians’ tents in Gaza as winter looms

GAZA/CAIRO — Heavy rain caused flooding in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, swamping the tents of thousands of homeless Palestinians facing the prospect of harsh winter storms without sturdy shelter.

Germany’s Christmas markets grapple with soaring security costs

BERLIN — Germany’s Christmas markets, a major tourist draw for local economies, are grappling with unprecedented security costs following a series of attacks.

County buys Dolphin Bay Hotel for affordable housing

Hawaii County’s Office of Housing and Community Development has purchased the Dolphin Bay Hotel in Hilo, with plans to convert guest rooms into 18 affordable rentals.

Zelenskyy says Ukraine ready to advance peace plan, will discuss disputed points with Trump

WASHINGTON/KYIV — President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Tuesday Ukraine was ready to advance a U.S.-backed framework for ending the war with Russia and discuss disputed points with U.S. President Donald Trump in talks he said should include European allies. U.S. and Ukrainian officials have been trying to narrow the gaps between them over Trump’s plan to end Europe’s deadliest and most devastating conflict since World War Two, with Ukraine wary of being strong-armed into accepting a deal largely on Russian terms, including territorial concessions.

Public invited to World of Magic 2025 on Nov. 30

The Hilo Elks Lodge 759 will present its annual World of Magic 2025 performance from 2 p.m. to 3:30 pm. on Sunday, Nov. 30, at downtown Hilo’s Palace Theater.

Festive holiday choral concerts upcoming in Kona

The Kona Choral Society, with Susan McCreary Duprey as artistic director, will ring in the holidays with good will, good cheer and good music with their Annual Holiday Concert Series. The two-part series of live choral performances will commence with the free “Joy to the World” community concert from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 30, at the old Kona airport’s Makaeo County Pavilion.

How the military housing allowance structure warps Guam's rental market

Resolution 117-38 urges the U.S. Congress and the Department

of War to transition Guam from OHA to the basic housing allowance system, which applies in all 50 states.

Ripoti mai i le Taitaifono o le komiti faafoe a le LBJ i le fa’ai’uga o lana nofoaiga

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Na tali mai le susuga i le alii foma’i ia Dr. Malouamaua Tuiolosega, i se ripoti na lomia e le Samoa News, na fa’aulutalaina i le fesiligia o le silia ma le $300,000 i alauni mo sui a le Komiti Faafoe a le LBJ, sa ta’ua ai le tuto’atasi o le falema’i autu a Amerika Samoa (LBJ), ina ia taofia ai le fa’aaoga sese o tupe feterale, lea sa tu’uina i totonu o se Teugatupe Lautele a le malo, ae ua le fa’ao’oina atu i le falemai.

Sa ia ta’ua, o le vaitaimi lea, sa pa’u ai i le faigamalo, ona totogia ia falema’i i atunu’u i fafo, o lo’o si’i gasegase atu iai le mamalu o le atunu’u, faapea ai ma le le totogia o le tele o kamupani na sapalaia maia le falemai ma kamupani sa okaina mai ai vailaau – ae ua mae’a ona fa’aagaga e le vaega a le CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) ia vaegatupe.

Ae ua ave nei tupe ma tu’u i totonu o se Teugatupe Lautele, ae le fa’aaogaina mo le tausia o tagata o le atunu’u.

Ma o le mafua’aga lea sa taofia ai e le Ofisa o le Initeria ia tupe, se’ia fa’avaeina se ofisa tutoatasi e mata’ituina tupe a le LBJ, ma i’u ai ina faavaeina ia le ASMCA (American Samoa Medical Center Authority).

O le aso 2 o Iuni, 1993 sa faavaeina ai le pule’aga a le ASMCA, i lalo o se Faatonuga Aloaia 017-1993, ma faavaeina ai lona Komiti Faafoe.  E to’alima sui o le komiti faafoe, ma o la latou matafaioi o le mataituina o le fa’agaioiga o le falema’i atoa ai ma tala o le tupe, ma sa tu’uina iai sa latou paketi faaletausaga.

I le 2023, e tusa ai ma le paketi sa pasia mai e le Fono Faitulafono:

•  Sapalai - $78,000
• Pili mo le faatinoga o tiute a le komiti faafoe – 60,000
• Konefesi, Fonotele ma Aoaoga (I totonu o le Pasefika ma le Iunaite Setete) - $150,000
• Gaioiga mo tagata faigaluega:  $249,500

O ripoti ia sa liki mai i tua, o lo’o ta’ua ai aofaiga atoa o tupe totogi i sui o e komiti faafoe, ae e le o ‘oto’otoina mai ai alauni, o tupe toe totogi, o pasese, faletalimalo, femalagaiga, totogi mo sui taitasi (membership fees), tupe fa’aaoga ma tupe mo taumafataga.

Ma sa ta’ua e Dr. Tuiolosega, o lo’o nofo aitalafu ia le LBJ, i ana lava tupe sa ia fa’aaluina mo le fa’atauina o masini ma isi meafaigaluega, mo ni fai uila se to’alua, lea fa’ato’a fa’afaigaluega – ae na amata ona faigaluega e aunoa ma ni mea e faatino ai galuega, leai ni se’evae faigaluega ma le fa’aaogaina o sikukalaiva e galuea’iina ai ni ‘breakers’.

Sa faapea ona lisiina e Dr. Tuiolosega tulaga uma sa ia mafai ona ausia, a’o avea o ia ma Ta’ita’ifono, lea na aofia ai le fa’avaeina o le ‘Project Pasifika’ ia Mati 16, 2023, o le faaveaina o se pa’aga ma le HRP Consultants, lea sa mafai ona toe mauaina mai ai se vaegatupe e silia ma le $2.1 miliona, mai i le CMS, ina ua mae’a ona fa’asa’oina nisi o ripoti na sese.

E le gata i lea, o le fa’afaigaluega o ni tausima’i fou e 34 (pasia uma NCLEX-RN), faatulagaina se tusi taulima fou mo tagata faigaluega a le falema’i, ma le tele o nisi polokalama.

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Three arrested for allegedly selling cannabis illegally under the guise of a medical license

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New Zealand's track record of racial equality under review at the UN

Māori leaders have told a UN committee that racism against Māori has escalated under the current government.

Man dies after being found unresponsive in the water at Mount Maunganui beach

Emergency services were called to the beach at 6.10pm.

Fish thought to be lost from Auckland's wetlands found after decade of searching

The black mudfish hadn't been seen in Auckland's wetlands since 2014 - but that all changed a couple of months ago.

Mental health data won't be misused by new AI navigation tool - minister

A new AI tool will be a "real game changer in providing faster and real time access to support", says the mental health minister.

ON THIS DAY IN OUR HISTORY: Government pushes through 1993 Budget

The Government used its superior substantial numbers to defeat amendments proposed by the Opposition and pushed through the 1993 Budget just before 7 pm last night.

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Marine researchers find biggest source of microplastics in our ocean is vehicle tyres

It was found broken down tyres were the largest source of microplastics in New Zealand's coastal waters.

One dead after two trucks collide in Waikato

Another person has minor injuries.

Wewak MP seeks Turubu Oil Palm recognition following recent government assistance in ENB

The Member for Wewak, Stanley Muts Samban, commended the work of the Minister for International Trade and Investments, Richard Maru, and questioned when the people of Turubu Oil Palm would receive their recognition.

Mr Samban referenced the recent developments in East New Britain (ENB) province, where oil palm farmers received increase in oil palm prices last week.

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Aoraki Mt Cook deaths: Thousands raised for family of guide who 'touched the lives' of many

Wānaka-based Thomas Vialletet and a US client fell from Aoraki Mt Cook's west ridge.

Opposition leader slams government’s silence on West Papua human rights crisis

By Shemmeine Harley

UPNG Journalism Student

Deputy Opposition Leader and North Fly MP James Donald condemned the decades‑long inaction over West Papua, citing over 5,000 deaths and 15,000 refugees spilling into PNG’s border provinces, and directed questions to Prime Minister James Marape.

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Utu Health Centre empowered by donation of solar lighting and medical supplies

The Utu Health Centre, serving 14 wards across the Ambenob and Transgogol Local Level Governments in Madang District, has received a graceful donation valued at K12,000 through a partnership-driven initiative.

On November 24th, the Madang Rural Development Foundation (MRDF), led by Managing Director Mr. Kurere Matanzana, officially handed over a solar lighting system and essential skin disease medical supplies to the facility. This is a transformative step for the health centre, which has long operated off-grid, severely limiting its operational hours and critical functions.

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ON THIS DAY IN OUR HISTORY: South outclass East in Morata league

IOMA Souths beat Easts 8-5 in the main clash of Morata off-season rugby league at Kone Tigers Oval on Sunday.

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How much do people fear crime in New Zealand?

New data sheds light on the public's perceptions of crime and the justice system.

Sumkar Tertiary Students unite to lift education standards in awareness drive

Tertiary students from Sumkar District have come together for the first time to help improve education standards in their communities.

They completed a six-day awareness program aimed at motivating students and giving them clear guidance about their future.

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NZ is full of paper roads, but what are they and how can you find them?

There are 55,000 kilometres of paper roads across New Zealand, which can be accessed by the public.

Bougainville kicks off annual Coconut Festival with focus on heritage and resilience

The Bougainville Coconut Festival officially opened yesterday at Kuskus field, marking the start of a week-long celebration centred on the region's most vital natural resource.

North Bougainville National MP Francesca Semoso presided over the opening ceremony, highlighting the festival's powerful theme, "Tree of Life."

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Siwai visionary redefines Buka’s Retail Scene with revamped Shopping Centre

In the heart of Buka, a story of resilience and retail innovation is unfolding, led by a woman whose journey from a Siwai village to business leadership is inspiring the region.

The newly transformed BCM Shopping Centre now stands as a gleaming beacon on Buka's skyline, but its polished façade tells only half the story.

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Right to Information Regional Consultation

A regional consultation for the highlands region was carried out in Mt Hagen on Tuesday, 25th November 2025, for the drafted right to information policy with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT).

The draft Right to Information Policy will give the public an administrative right to access records held by all public bodies and certain private bodies, subject to certain exemptions.

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Nov 25 – News in English – Afternoon

Nov 25…Monica Miller presents Afternoon News in English.

Police continuing to investigate 17 over 'misuse and inappropriate content'

Three staff have been cleared of any wrongdoing, with inquiries finding their searches were work-related.

Suspect in drug bust a Cabinet Ministers driver & member of Car Cruise Group

By Lagi Keresoma/ Apia, Samoa – 26 November 2025 – The suspect in the latest drug bust by the Ministry of Customs at the Matautu wharf is a member the Car Cruise group and the driver of a cabinet minister. He is now in police custody. The Acting Police Commissioner, Leiataua Samuelu Afamasaga confirmed at […]

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Close contact of a measles case released from quarantine in the Cook Islands

Acting secretary of health Roana Mataitini says the test results came back negative from New Zealand.

New Taiwan resource center links UH Mānoa to global network

UH Mānoa joins a global network that expands access to China- and Taiwan-studies scholarship.

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'Insufficient evidence': Former anti-corruption chief cleared of abuse of office

A controversial Commission of Inquiry into Barbara Malimali's appointment alleged that she spread confidential voter information while on the job.

Christchurch chef Sumeer Thapa who sexually harassed teen colleagues sacked

His former boss says he would've fired him sooner had it not been for a "misunderstanding".

Auckland executive paid teen $1000 for sex, exchanged Uber Eats for intimate photos

The man, who described himself as a 'sugar daddy' on on Snapchat, has admitted paying a teenage girl for sex.

Pahīatua homicide: Police continue hunt for Jeremy Robertson six weeks after mother's death

Finding the suspect in Karen Gilbert-Palmer's death is "key" to seeing justice served, a detective says.

Hundreds of international paddlers descend on Rarotonga for Vaka Eiva festival

Over 700 paddlers from around the world are in Rarotonga this week to compete in the biggest week of paddling on the Cook Islands sporting calendar.

Regional council revamp 'pretty serious attack' on Treaty rights - Andrew Little

The coalition's proposals would impact Māori representation that's been guaranteed under the Treaty of Waitangi, Wellington's mayor says.

#CourageON: My full circle at the Social Good Summit 2025

Just a couple of years ago, I was a volunteer usher, quietly dreaming of joining Rappler. Now, here I was, leading a team and helping make it all happen, with the best people I could ask to work alongside.

South Island weather: Heat alerts canned, orange heavy rain warnings issued

It comes as the east of the South Island prepares for a hot day with temperatures predicted to reach the high 20s in some areas.

The healing we still need: Covid's lingering shadow 

Five years after the height of the Covid-19 pandemic and the world first locked down, America’s healthcare professionals are still recovering.

One Love music festival cancelled, organisers cite economic climate

The country's biggest reggae music festival is the latest gig to be cancelled, with organisers blaming tough economic conditions.

$500 million indoor sport and aquatics centre to open in Christchurch next month

People will be able to whizz down a hydroslide, shoot some hoops or relax in a sauna at Parakiore as soon as the sun is up on 17 December.

MV Manu’atele is back in service

The MV Manu’atele returned to service last week after undergoing repairs for nearly three weeks. The repairs were necessary after the vessel underwent a Coast Guard inspection. For now, the boat can carry only half its passenger

Farmers, handicraft makers thankful for Farm Fair

Farmers, handicraft makers, and food vendors at the 2025 Farm Fair are grateful for the support from the community and are thankful to the Department of Agriculture for organizing the event. Farmer Sekone Mano from Malaeloa is

Fijian MP: Violence against women and girls 'permeates every dimension of society'

"The cost of violence is not only emotional - it is national."

PNG parliament set to debate 30 billion kina budget for 2026

The 2026 Budget totals K30.9 billion (approximately NZ$12.4 million) in expenditure, up from K28.3b this year, framed as a continuation of the country's long-term repair plan.

1st Samoan TV anchor in Utah wins Emmy Award

Tamara Vaifanua the first Samoan TV news anchor in Utah has won an Emmy Award for coverage of the Maui wildfires. For her, the honor belongs to the people of Maui. “I am humbled by this honor.

Regional council revamp 'pretty serious attack' on Treaty rights - Andrew Little

The coalition's proposals would impact Māori representation that's been guaranteed under the Treaty of Waitangi, Wellington's mayor says.

Man charged with arson over Waiuku recycling facility fire

It comes as shipping containers near an Auckland business park that caught fire late on Monday night were ablaze again overnight.

Pygmy sperm whale found dead on Auckland's North Shore

The cause of death is not yet known.

Guam, CNMI delegates warn feds of the risks of hasty plan to raid Marianas subsea

“Current deep-sea mining technologies pose tremendous risks of disrupting fisheries and marine ecosystems, which could endanger Guam and the CNMI's interconnected economies,” Guam Del. James Moylan and CNMI Del. Kimberly King-Hinds said in a letter to Matthew Giacona, the bureau’s director.

Antimatter hunt advances with UH Mānoa work at CERN

Understanding antimatter particles helps us learn how the universe was formed and why it behaves the way it does today.

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ʻBows football coach Chang selected as AFCA Regional Coach of the Year

In his fourth season as head coach of his alma mater, Chang led UH Mānoa to its best start through eight games (6–2) since 2018.

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UH Mānoa’s ‘Tokyo Toe’ named finalist for Lou Groza Award

Kansei Matsuzawa set the UH Mānoa single-season record with a perfect 23–of–23 in field goal attempts.

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Mountain guide who died on Aoraki Mt Cook described as 'careful and diligent'

Internationally-recognised guide Thomas Vialletet called the job a 'dream that came true'.

UH-mazing Holiday Recipes: Jace Saplan’s Jello Poke Cake

Hawaiʻi Community College's Dean of Liberal Arts and Sciences Jace Saplan shared his family’s jello poke cake recipe.

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Is it cheaper to pay a mortgage, or rent?

In both markets, people looking for a home have the power.

Suitcase killings: Mum gets life sentence for murdering children, hiding bodies

Hakyung Lee has been given a life sentence for killing her son and daughter before putting their bodies in suitcases.

Maths teaching programme to be rolled out to 13,000 students nationwide

The acceleration programme was trialled for 12 weeks with nearly 1400 students, but a maths professor says they weren't tested against the entire curriculum.

Financial lifeline for UH Mānoa students

The UH Mānoa Student Basic Needs Program provides emergency financial grants to help students facing crises stay on track and remain enrolled.

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National emerging leader honor awarded to UH Mānoa engineering professor

The honor recognizes rising innovators whose work is helping shape the future of medical and biological engineering.

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'Great concerns' for Christchurch teen missing more than a week

Cobra was last seen leaving school on 17 November and reported missing the next day.

Hawaiʻi Gas fuels culinary student’s dreams

A financial lifeline enabled recovery, and helped an aspiring chef flourish.

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Social housing agency Te Toi Mahana hikes rents at double the rate ministry initially agreed to

The company told RNZ its costs had increased due to a rise in inflation, but emails reveal that's not the whole picture.

BHE is not renewing contract of ASCC President

The Board of Higher Education, which oversees the American Samoa Community College, is not renewing the contract of current president, Dr. Rosevonne Makaiwi-Pato. A memo from the Chairman of the Board, Rev. Elder Fouvale Asiata, which was

Punialavaa Band to debut “Manatua le Mananoa”

The popular Samoan band Punialavaa will debut their latest release, “Manatua le Mananoa,” at the free community concert sponsored by the Agency for Better Living Endeavors (ABLE) and business sponsors, on Friday at the Veterans Memorial Stadium.

Thanksgiving Day message from Congresswoman

In her Thanksgiving Day message, Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata quotes from the book of Colossians 3:15-17 (NKJV): “And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be

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“Six defendants in high profile case should be acquitted” – Defence Counsels

By Lagi Keresoma/ Apia, Samoa – 26 November 2025: Counsels representing 6 defendants in the high-profile case implicating the Prime Minister, have called to acquit the defendants as prosecution could not provide evidence to prove the police charges. Wrapping up defence submissions yesterday was Mapusua Tanya Toailoa who represented former Police Inspector, Li’o Fa’ataumalama Auava. […]

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Maths professor says Education Minister's claims a school trial is 'groundbreaking' is problematic

Erica Stanford said the results showed the government's focus on fixing the basics is working.

Another fire breaks out at scene of earlier suspicious blaze at Waiuku

Shipping containers at an Auckland business park that were set alight late on Monday night were ablaze again overnight.

Man charged for ice found in case of chicken

The man arrested and charged in Samoa for allegedly importing 1.4 kilograms of methamphetamine hidden in frozen chicken has been identified as Taylor Victor Crichton, the driver for the Samoa Minister of Customs, Masinalupe Makesi Pisi. The

Tropical Storm Verbena makes seventh landfall in Palawan

Prior to its seventh landfall in Palawan late Tuesday evening, November 25, Tropical Storm Verbena (Koto) intensified further, with its maximum sustained winds now at 75 km/h

Auckland couple take legal action over refusal to buy out flood-damaged home

Neighbouring houses have been bought up and removed but Auckland Council says Brendon and Stephanie Deacon's home isn't eligible.

Primary principals urge Minister to slow down curriculum changes

Principals told RNZ they could not possibly adopt the most recent changes to the maths curriculum in time for the new year.

Pacific News Briefs

AEDES MOSQUITOES WORKSHOPS

compiled by Samoa News staff

Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Health leaders from 16 Pacific countries gathered in Honiara earlier this month for a workshop on Aedes mosquitoes.

The mosquitoes carry dengue fever, Zika virus, and chikungunya.

PMN reports the training was part of the Pacific Mosquito Surveillance Strengthening for Impact program.

Participants did field work, lab analysis, and strategy planning so they could return home better prepared.

A long-term goal of the workshop is to build up regional health security, by sharing data on mosquito populations and how they respond to insecticides.

Dr Nemia Bainivalu from the Solomon Islands Ministry of Health says mosquito-borne diseases are re-emerging threats, intensified by climate change, rapid urbanization, and increased human mobility.

Multiple people have died from dengue fever in the region this year.

CNMI MOURNS PASSING

A long-serving lawmaker of the Northern Marianas, Diego Tenorio Benavente, has died aged 66.

He was diagnosed with acute leukemia about three months ago.

Pacific Daily News reported Benavente was first elected into office in 1989 as a member of the CNMI House of Representatives.

He served for six consecutive terms — three of those as House speaker.

Benavente was elected lieutenant governor in 2001.

The CNMI's delegate to Congress, Kimberlyn King-Hinds, said Benavente was an extraordinary man.

She said they remember "a pioneer whose strength, vision, and heart shaped our community for the better".

Fiji PM SHIFTS GOVT

Fiji's Prime Minister says it's his prerogative to choose who stands in for him while he is overseas.

Sitiveni Rabuka was responding to questions from the Fiji Times about why the deputy prime minister, Viliame Gavoka, was not chosen as acting PM while Rabuka was in Japan.

Rabuka's nephew, Filimoni Vosarogo, the Minister for Lands and Mineral Resources, was acting Prime Minister instead.

The query follows recent shifts in the coalition government leadership, leaving Gavoka as the sole deputy prime minister.

SAMOA PM DEFENDS OBSERVER BAN

Samoa's prime minister has defended the decision to ban the Samoa Observer from press conferences in response to a joint letter from two media organisations.

The Pacific Islands News Association and the Pacific Freedom Forum have urged La'aulialemalietoa Polataivao Schmidt to reverse the ban.

A statement from the office of the Prime Minister acknowledged concerns raised by the media watchdogs.

It said the criticism was 'respected and understood' but urged them "to seek full information before forming conclusions."

It said "this is not a ban on media freedom - it is a response to persistent unprofessional and unethical conduct."

It added that the action taken relates solely to the Samoa Observer.

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Marape: government is committed to open and mature budget debate

Prime Minister James Marape has affirmed his government’s long-standing commitment to transparency, Parliamentary accountability, and respect for all Members of Parliament as the 2026 National Budget—totalling K30.9 billion—was formally tabled yesterday by Treasurer Ian Ling-Stuckey.

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Measles close contact quarantined in Cook Islands

The Ministry of Health says the traveller, who is a close contact of a New Zealand measles case, arrived in the country on 22 November.

Win a boost ahead of World Cup Qualifier: Komeng

THE inaugural Melanesian Spearhead Group Prime Minister’s Cup inaugural women’s title win by PNG is a confidence boost heading into the World Cup qualifier next year.

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Focus on the company, the laughter, and the scents and flavors photo & caption

This holiday season, focus less on the calorie count and more on the company, the laughter, and the scents and flavors that make your traditions special. HAPPY THANKSGIVING! [courtesy photo]

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Delays on Auckland Harbour Bridge after roadworks equipment breakdown

Lanes have reopened but the transport agency is warning motorists to allow extra time for southbound travel.

Juveniles mark World Children’s Day

By Paul Maolai

JUVENILES jailed or remanded at Giligili jail in Milne Bay province celebrated World Children's Day on Saturday, November 22, 2025.

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Heat alerts possible as temperatures begin to soar

Heat alerts are normally available from December through to February but conditions meant monitoring had started earlier this year.

Samoan man charged in 1.4kg meth bust allegedly employed by Customs Ministry, local media say

The Samoan man was arrested and charged with importing 1.4kg of methamphetamine hidden inside a box of frozen chicken on Saturday.

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Cultural connection boosts mental health for Indigenous elders

New UH research ties cultural practices to stronger mental well-being in Indigenous elders.

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Another record budget

AT K30 billion, it’s another record budget for the Marape-Rosso Government.

Handed down yesterday in Parliament by Treasurer, Ian-Ling Stuckey, it will be discussed, critiqued, analysed and decided by the Members of Parliament in the coming days. Those who are observing this will also comment on the budget.

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Mountain guide who died on Mt Cook described as 'careful and diligent'

On Tuesday police recovered the bodies of an internationally-recognised mountain guide and their client who died in an overnight fall on Aoraki Mount Cook .

'I was engulfed in this huge cloud of orange and green slime'

From loose-boweled whales in Tonga to the deafening call of the Weddell seal, Kiwi cameraman Andrew Penniket has had plenty of close encounters under the surface.

The rising cost of taking a gamble on the what-ifs

Consumer NZ says there are worrying signs that more people are dropping their house insurance as a result.

Kupu continues empowerment program with JuK Express Service

From humble beginnings to establishing a fast-growing consultancy and community development initiative, Joshua Kupu has now become a beacon of hope through his services, especially for marginalized youths in the Hiri-Koiari district and surrounding communities.

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Opposition calls for quality roads and bridges under “Connect PNG Program”

The Opposition has called on the Government to ensure that the critical infrastructures, especially, the roads and bridges constructed under the ‘Connect PNG Program’ must be of good quality, and most importantly must withstand the test of mother nature and return value for money.

“Otherwise, it is a con-act project designed to siphon public funds, stated Deputy Opposition Leader James Donald.

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Heat alerts possible as temperatures continue to rise

Heat alerts are normally available from December through to February but conditions meant monitoring had started earlier this year.

One Love music festival cancelled, organisers cite economic climate

Organisers say the decision came after they "carefully reviewed several challenging situations", including a tough economic climate.

Zaldy Co accuses Sandro Marcos of budget insertions | The wRap

Today’s headlines: Zaldy Co & Sandro Marcos, Harry Roque, BIR

BSP Life launches Wantok Sumatin Insurance Product

BSP Life PNG has announced the official launch of Wantok Sumatin, a new endowment insurance product designed to help Papua New Guinean families secure long-term education funding while providing comprehensive life protection.

The launch, held at Lamana Hotel, was attended by BSP Financial Group CEO Mark Robinson, Deputy Group CEO and BSP Life PNG Executive Director Peter Beswick, BSP Life PNG Board Chairman Rabbie Namaliu Jnr, BSP Life PNG Country Manager Nilson Singh, members of the media, staff, and Insurance Advisors.

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Starfish set to build Guam portion of Bulikula subsea cable in December

By Mar-Vic Cagurangan Starfish Infrastructure Inc., a Google subsidiary, is seeking the Federal Communications Commission’s approval to build and test the Guam portion of the Bulikula submarine fiber ring, pending issuance of the company’s cable landing license. Starfish said the Bulikula system is currently set to be installed on Dec. 16, hence its request for special temporary authority "to ensure that cable-laying activities in U.S. territory may proceed on schedule." Google applied for...

Verbena strengthens into tropical storm as it nears Palawan

Signal No. 2 is raised in Calamian Islands and the extreme northern part of mainland Palawan at 8 pm on Tuesday, November 25, due to Tropical Storm Verbena (Koto)

Gardiola brother’s infra projects in Davao City overpriced, substandard — COA

COA en banc has ordered the audit reports to be turned over to the Ombudsman to determine possible criminal charges against those liable

Tropical Depression Verbena heads for northern Palawan

PAGASA says on Tuesday afternoon, November 25, that Tropical Depression Verbena may strengthen into a tropical storm within 6 to 12 hours

Philippines cancels Roque, Cassandra Ong passports

The Department of Foreign Affairs announces the cancellation of the former Duterte mouthpiece's passport a day after a Pasig court's decision is made public

Trump seizes control of Republicans’ 2026 election strategy with his presidency on the line

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump isn’t on the ballot in next November’s midterm elections, but he’s plunging into them with his own presidency at stake. He’s calling candidates, making early endorsements, shaping strategy and pushing economic messaging to try to keep Congress in Republican hands, according to nine Republicans involved in election strategy.

New access road proposed for Kaʻu Forest Reserve

The state Department of Land and Natural Resources is proposing to bulldoze a short access road in the remote Ka‘u Forest Reserve to improve management of native ecosystems and maintain a hooved-animal-proof fence, according to a draft environmental assessment released this week.

Independent workers in Hawaii brace for skyrocketing health premiums

For Shelley Oats-Wilding, a former Olympian who now runs a Honolulu-based nonprofit teaching ocean sports and safety to youth, health care in the U.S. is a complicated mess.

Hilo hospital expansion on target for 2027 completion

The $80 million expansion of Hilo Benioff Medical Center is taking shape, with certain facilities likely ready for use early next year and full completion expected in 2027, hospital officials said.

US senators call for probe of scam ads on Facebook and Instagram

U.S. senators Josh Hawley and Richard Blumenthal have asked the heads of the Federal Trade Commission and the Securities and Exchange Commission to probe Meta Platforms, following a Reuters report about the social media giant’s revenue from ads on Facebook and Instagram that promote scams and banned goods.

US judge tosses cases against ex-FBI chief Comey, New York AG James

WASHINGTON — A federal judge on Monday dismissed criminal charges against two perceived adversaries of President Donald Trump, FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, ruling the U.S. attorney he hand picked to prosecute them was unlawfully appointed.

Fifty kidnapped Catholic school students in Nigeria escape

MAIDUGURI, Nigeria — Fifty of the more than 300 students kidnapped from a Nigerian Catholic school last week have escaped and have been reunited with their parents, the Catholic Church and Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) said on Sunday.

Fighting for ‘the right to night’ under starry, rural skies

On a Saturday in September in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, a dozen people navigated through the woods to the shore of Lake Superior, where the waves licked softly against the land. Above, a wash of stars filled the blue-black sky, cut in half by the haze of the Milky Way.

News in brief for November 25

Trump is considering push to extend Obamacare subsidies

US labels another Venezuelan group as terrorist, ramping up pressure

WASHINGTON — The United States on Monday formally designated Venezuela’s Cartel de los Soles as a foreign terrorist organization, layering additional terrorism-related sanctions on the group it has said includes President Nicolas Maduro and other high-ranking officials.

Why crypto’s slide is rattling Wall Street

After a brutal and volatile week, bitcoin was down slightly on Monday. Crypto tokens have lost more than $1 trillion in market value since their October peak, according to Deutsche Bank, stoking fears that the sell-off has further to run.

Sleep apnea linked to Parkinson’s disease, new study finds

In a study published Monday in JAMA Neurology, researchers linked obstructive sleep apnea, a condition that causes temporary pauses in breathing during sleep, with Parkinson’s disease.

US appeals court weighs whether Trump can ban AP from Oval Office

WASHINGTON — A U.S. appeals court on Monday will hear oral arguments in the Associated Press’s battle with President Donald Trump over access to presidential events, a major press-freedom case. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit is considering the Trump administration’s appeal of an April ruling that it unlawfully retaliated against the AP because it refused to call the Gulf of Mexico by President Trump’s preferred name for it: the Gulf of America.

Jimmy Cliff, singer who helped bring reggae to global audience, dies at 81

Jimmy Cliff, the Jamaican reggae singer who helped popularize the genre around the world with songs like “You Can Get It If You Really Want” and “The Harder They Come,” has died. He was 81.

Record US Black Friday crowds to find fewer bargains amid high prices

NEW YORK — Unprecedented numbers of Americans are expected to hit stores this Black Friday, but they are likely to curtail their spending as they find fewer bargains from tariff-hit retailers.

Obituaries for November 25

Felicitas Cabon Bautista, 74, of Keaau died Sept. 30 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in the Philippines, she was a member of the New Hope Filipino Ministry in Hilo. Visitation 5-6 p.m Friday, Dec. 5 at Dodo Mortuary Chapel 6 p.m.; Service at 6 p.m. Visitation again 9-10 a.m. at the chapel. Funeral service at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Homelani Memorial Park, Ilima Section. Survived by daughters, Kharen (Alex) Alunday and Sharlyn (Jayson) Aguibay of Keaau; sons, Harris (Citadel) Bautista and Lesley (Amelyn) Bautista of Keaau; a sister-in-law and brothers-in-law; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; cousins, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.

Pentagon threatens to prosecute Senator Mark Kelly by recalling him to Navy service

WASHINGTON — The Pentagon on Monday threatened to recall U.S. Senator Mark Kelly, a retired Navy captain, to active duty status in order to prosecute him after what it described as seditious behavior by the former astronaut and decorated veteran.

Wisconsin woman convicted in ‘Slenderman’ stabbing captured after weekend escape

A Wisconsin woman convicted in the 2014 stabbing of a sixth-grade classmate, purportedly to appease the fictional horror character “Slenderman,” was apprehended on Sunday after fleeing from a group home without authorization, police said.

Easy sides for your holiday

As with dating or apartment hunting, planning your Thanksgiving cooking has its share of red flags.

Let’s Talk Food: Thanksgiving is this Thursday

Ready or not, this Thursday is Thanksgiving.

Latest episode of ongoing Kilauea eruption begins

Episode 37 of the ongoing Kilauea eruption in Halemaʻumaʻu crater began at 2:30 p.m. today.

[Kasalikasan] COP30, we were all rooting for you!

Outcomes out of COP30 — 'widely seen as a litmus test for turning decades of climate pledges into action,' as the UN itself puts it — were not just underwhelming but also 'extremely disappointing'

Overstaying Tourist Among Two Arrested in Palau Drug Crackdown; Meth Seized

By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau — Palau authorities have filed felony drug charges in two separate cases this fall, in an ongoing effort to curb illegal drug trafficking and possession across the nation. In the first case, Doulos Rirou Hideo was formally charged on October 6 with possession of a controlled substance after officers discovered […]

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Palau’s Beauty & the Beast Cycling Challenge Crowns International Champions in 50K and 100K Races

By: Summer Kennard KOROR, Palau — “Yesterday’s event had incredible energy,” Japan’s Miho Matsui said after topping the women’s 50-kilometer field at the 2025 Beauty & the Beast Cycling Challenge, setting the tone for a day marked by strong performances and international competition. Fifty cyclists from Palau, Japan, Taiwan, Australia, Canada, Great Britain, Germany, Poland, […]

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Palau Highlights Growing Threat of Drug-Resistant Infections With AMR Awareness Week

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Kiunga Secondary marks 26 years of grade 12 graduations

Kiunga Secondary School (KSS), one of the pioneer high schools in North Fly District, today celebrated the graduation of its 26th cohort of Grade 12 students.

A total of 138 students, 44 females and 94 males, proudly walked the stage after completing their upper-secondary education.

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Isurava children forced to leave home for education

Due to the lack of a local school and the challenging terrain, children from Isurava village, the location of the historic Kokoda War Cemetery, are being forced to leave their families to live with relatives in other villages just to attend classes.

​While the surrounding lush, green, thick jungle is beautiful, the environment is not conducive for schoolchildren to trek daily.

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Japanese actor Lily Franky reflects on loneliness, growth of PH film industry

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A Lifetime of friendship: The captain, and his namesake

For the cruise boat True North, travel goes beyond scenic tours, it's forging genuine, lasting family connections with the remote islands it visits.

This is the heartwarming story of Gav Jnr, a young man from Fergusson Island, and the boat's Captain, his namesake.

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Digital Residency Visa Extensions Questioned for Possible Conflict With Palau Statute

By: L.N. Reklai Koror, Palau — Senate Floor Leader Kerai Mariur is calling on President Surangel Whipps Jr. to address what he says is a clear mismatch between Palau’s immigration law and a regulation granting visa benefits tied to digital residency. In a Nov. 24 letter, Mariur flagged Section 320 of the Immigration Regulations, amended […]

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Parliament approves amendments to the Central Banking Act 2000

Parliament has approved a revision to the Central Banking Act 2000 to enhance cash flow management across the government.

The amendment ensures that the Bank of Papua New Guinea will provide the Department of Treasury and Finance with weekly closing balances for all government accounts, along with a weekly statement of account operations. This will facilitate better oversight and management of government cash flows.

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Palau Gender Equality Validation Workshop Revisits Gender Policy

Koror, Palau – On November 19, 2025, the Bureau of Domestic Affairs, Ministry of State,  held a vital validation workshop to revisit and renew the Palau National Gender Equality Policy, formerly referred to as the Gender Mainstreaming Policy. The collaborative event brought together a wide range of partners and stakeholders to critically assess the draft policy, focusing on four key outcome […]

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Palauan ARFF Trainee Charged and Held in Custody in Saipan After Alleged Assault

By: Summer Kennard Saipan — A Palauan national, undergoing Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) training in Saipan, is in custody on $25,000 cash bail after allegedly assaulting a man in Garapan on Nov. 16. Police identified the suspect as Jeremy Meseche Guillermin, 29, who was taken into custody after officers found a man injured and […]

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No aid-post, no school at Kokoda Memorial Centre

The community surrounding the famous Kokoda Memorial Centre at Isurava is urgently appealing for essential services, noting a severe lack of both an aid post and a school despite decades of tourism.

​Martin Liva, who has been looking after the memorial monument for decades, told Post-Courier Online that basic services have never been made available in the area.

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Palau’s Festival of Life Promotes Mental Well-being and Overall Wellness

By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau — The Ministry of Health and Human Services held a full-day community event on Nov. 24 to celebrate life and raise awareness about self-harm prevention, opioid overdose prevention and recovery, mental health, and substance use issues. The campaign, called Bellemakl el Klengar, or Festival of Life, brought an array of […]

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Paradise unveiled: discovering the magical fjords of Tufi

Far from the beaten path, hidden amidst a coastline of green, lush forest, lies the breathtaking Tufi Fjord, widely considered Papua New Guinea’s most beautiful hideaway.

It’s a place where untouched natural beauty meets the warmth of its friendly inhabitants.

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Treasurer Ian Ling-Stuckey blames Peter O’Neill for budget deficit

During the delivery of the 2026 Budget in Parliament today, Treasurer Ian Ling-Stuckey pointedly attributed the inherited budget deficit to former Prime Minister Peter O’Neill.

Treasurer Stuckey highlighted that, despite record levels of revenue and relatively low budget expenditures, the country faces a budget deficit of K1,607 million.

He explained that the government is still spending about K150 more per person than the country’s revenue.

Stuckey acknowledged that opposition critics believe this deficit is too high but emphasized that it has improved significantly compared to the inherited situation.

“This K150 per person deficit is better than the K520 per person deficit inherited from the Other Guy,” referring to O’Neill.

He further noted that the deficit per person under O’Neill was 250% higher than in the 2026 Budget.

The Treasurer confirmed that this high deficit figure was verified through thorough work, including assessments by international partners such as the IMF, which uncovered discrepancies in previous budgets.

Stuckey also criticized the previous administration for misusing the expected benefits of the PNG LNG project, which came online in 2014.

He accused O’Neill’s government of wasting this resource’s potential, citing the 2015 Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO) as evidence.

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Chatham Island wind farm to slash power prices, cut carbon emissions

It took two years to build the three wind turbines, storage battery and other infrastructure on the remote archipelago.

Education sector remains a development priority for the government

By Shemmeine Harley

UPNG Journalism Student

The Education Sector continues to be a key development priority for the Papua New Guinea government.

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No more regional councils - major shake-up of local government announced

The government says it is not a power grab, but about "making local government fit for purpose".

Palau Minister warns COP30: “Islands could disappear” without climate action

By Sanjeshni Kumar BELEM, 21 NOVEMBER 2025 (PASIFIKA ENVIRONEWS/PACNEWS) — Palau’s Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Environment, Steven Victor, raised the alarm at COP30 in Belém, Brazil, urging world leaders to meet climate targets and deliver climate finance for the world’s most vulnerable nations. Victor said COP30 had become the “COP of Truth” for small […]

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Ejercito: Businessmen, diplomats raised concerns over BIR’s alleged LOA scheme

Senate Deputy Majority Leader JV Ejercito also warns that news of rampant corruption may deter potential investors from entering the country

Motorcyclist dies in Ashburton crash

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Fire at Auckland LGBTTQIA+ nightclub G.A.Y treated as suspicious

Police have now revealed where the fire started.

Molia se tamaitai i lona lima i ma’a

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O le po o Oketopa 23, 2025, na vala’au atu ai se tamaitai i le Ofisa a Leoleo i Leone ma ripotia atu ai le tamaitai o Grace Kelekolio (le na molia) i lona sauaina o lana uo tama (tuagane o le tamaitai na valaau i leoleo), i se poloka sima, faapea ma lona (le na molia) fa’afefeina o lana uo tama, i le oti.

O le uo tama lea na afaina i lenei mataupu, e fa’aaogaina ia se nofoa fa’ata’avale (wheelchair).

E tusa ai ma fa’amaumauga a leoleo, ina ua taunu’u o leoleo i Malaeloa, i le nofoaga na tupu ai le faalavelave, sa muamua ona o latou talatalanoa ma le tuafafine o le alii na a’afia (o ia foi lea na valaau i leoleo).

Ma sa faamatalaina e le tuafafine o le na a’afia, o lona tuagane (le na a’afia) e nonofo ma lana teine (le na molia) i le fale tuaoi ma o aso uma lava e la te misa ai.  A’o talatalanoa leoleo ma le tamaitai na valaau i leoleo, sa va’aia le na a’afia, o agai mai i fafo mai i le fale tuaoi.

Ina ua fa’atalanoaina e leoleo ia le alii sa a’afia, na ia ta’ua ia lona le malamalama i le mafua’aga ua sui ai le amio a lana uo teine (le na molia).  Sa ia ta’ua e faapea, na amata le misa, i se la tauga'upu, e pei lava ona masani ona o la tau’upu ai.  Ae sa fa’ate’ia o ia i le togi o ia, e le na molia, i se ma’a ma afaina ai lona lima.

Sa ta’ua foi e le na a’afia, ia le lafoina atu e le na molia, ia ni faamatalaga tau fa’amata’u, i le fasiotia o ia (le na a’afia).

Na fa’ailoa e le na molia i leoleo, ia le ma’a sa togi ai o ia e le na molia, ma na ta’ua e leoleo, e foliga mai o se poloka sima.

Sa o’o atu le EMS e siaki le na a’afia, ae sa musu e alu i le falema’i.

Ina ua fa’atalanoaina e leoleo ia Grace Kelekolio (le na molia), sa ia ta’ua le taimi sa faigaluega ai i le StarKist, na tele ni faamatalaga sa ia fa’alogo iai, e uiga i se faigauo a lana uo tama (le na a’afia) ma se teine e nofo i le latou tuaoi.

Ae sa fa’amaonia i su’esu’ega a leoleo, ua pe a ma le 10 tausaga o nonofo faatasi le na molia ma le na a’afia.

Sa ave fa’apagotaina e leoleo ia Grace ma aveina atu i le ofisa a leoleo ae peitai, sa musu e fai sana faamatalaga tusia.

Ae sa molia o ia i moliaga, na aofia ai:

Faitauga 1:  Faatupu Vevesi i nofoaga tuma’oti (sauaga i totonu o le aiga) – O se vaega ‘C’ i solitulafono mama, e mafai ona nofosala ai i le falepuipui, e o’o atu i aso e 15, po o se sala tupe e $300; po o faasalaga uma e lua.

Faitauga 2:  Fa’ao’olima i lona tulaga e tolu – O se vaega ‘A’ i solitulafono mama, e mafai ona nofosala i le falepuipui, e o’o atu i le tasi tausaga, po o se sala tupe e o’o atu i le $1,000; po o faasalaga uma e lua.

E $1,000 se vaegatupe na fa’atulagaina, e mafai ona tatalaina ai le na molia, mai i le falepuipui, a’o fa’agasolo lona faamasinoga.

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Molia se tamaloa i lona ta ina o lona to’alua i se la’au piliaki

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O le aso 20 o Oketopa, 2025, na vala’au ai se tina loto mafatia i le Ofisa a Leoleo i Tafuna ma ripotia ai le sauaina o ia e lona to’alua, ina ua musu e ave iai se tupe e fa’atau ai ana Aisa.

E taunu’u leoleo ae ua sola le na molia.

[Ua le lomia suafa o i latou na a’afia ma molia i lenei mataupu, aua le puipuiga o fanau ma le na a’afia.]

E tusa ai ma fa’amaumauga a le faamasinoga, sa agai atu leoleo i le nofoaga na tupu ai le fa’alavelave ma feiloai ma le tina na a’afia, lea sa ia fa’asino i leoleo ia lona lima taumatau na uno’oa faapea ma ona tamatama’i lima na fufula.

Ma sa faamatala e le tina, ia le ta ina o ia e lona to’alua, i se la’au piliaki, a’o iai i totonu o se faleoloa.  Ae na manu’a lona lima ona sa ia tago i le ufiufi ai lona ulu.

Sa faamatalaina e le tina e faapea, o le 7:45 i le taeao, ina ua mae’a ona ave lana fanau i le aoga, sa aisi atu ai lona to’alua (le na molia) i se tupe, ae na tali mai le tina na a’afia, e leai sona taimi e alu ai i le faletupe.

Na fesiligia e le tina na a’afia I lona to’alua, po o le a le mea e mana’o ai i le tupe, ae tali le tamaloa (le na molia), e fa’atau ai sana Aisa.

Sa ta’ua e le tina na a’afia, ia lona fai atu i lona to’alua (le na molia) e leai sana tupe mo fualaau faasaina, ae na’o mo mea’ai a le fanau.  Ae ‘e’e ma palauvale mai iai le tamaloa, ma fa’atonu le tina na a’afia, e alu i fafo ma le fale, a leai, o la ia (le na molia) sasaina le tina na a’afia, i se la’au piliaki.

Na fa’aauau le faamatalaga a le tina na a’afia, i lona tu’ua vave o le fale, ae peitai, sa mulimuli atu le na molia, ia te ia, i le fale ta lavalava i Pavaiai, ma fai atu iai e sau i fafo e ave atu sana tupe, ma toe fa’alala atu foi le la’au piliaki.

Sa ta’ua e le tina ia lona le ano mai i le na molia, ae o iina na ta ai loa o ia e lona to’alua (le na molia).

Na fa’ailoa atu foi e le tina na a’afia, i leoleo, le tupu so’o o lenei tulaga i lo la aiga, ma e fa’alogologo lava le la fanau, a’o fa’amata’u o ia e lona to’alua (le na molia).

Sa ia ta’ua foi le fa’amata’uina o ia e lona to’alua, i le vaiaso na i luma mai, i le fasiotia ma le fa’aaogaina o se agaese ia te ia.  Na fa’ailoa atu e le tina na a’afia, i leoleo, ia lona fefe ma lona popole, e le gata i lona saogalemu, ae faapea o lana fanau.

O se tasi o taimi, e pei ona ta’ua e le tina na a’afia, sa le gata ina fa’amata’uina o ia e le na molia, i se agaese, ae faapea foi lana fanau, atoa ai ma le tau fa’amata’u i le susunuina o le latou fale.

I le fa’aauauina o su’esu’ega a leoleo, i le fale ta lavalava lea na tupu ai le fa’alavelave, sa mafai ona matamata ai leoleo i ata vitio o le faalavelave mai i le masini pu’e ata o le fale ta lavalava.  Ma na va’aia ai le tina na a’afia, o tamo’e aga’i i le faitoto’a o le fale ta lavalava, ae o lo’o tu le na molia, i le vaega e totogi ai fa’atauga.

Ma sa u’uina e le na molia ia le la’au piliaki lea sa ia taumafai e sasau aga’i i le tina na a’afia, ae na u’una’i ese mai o ia (le na molia), e le tina na a’afia.  Ona toe sasau atu lea e le na molia ia le la’au piliaki, ma tau i le lima taumatau o le tina na a’afia, lea sa fa’aaoga e pupuni ai ona foliga.

O moliaga sa faia e fa’asaga i le na molia, na aofia ai:

Faitauga 1:  Fa’ao’olima i lona tulaga e tolu (sauaga i totonu o le aiga) – O se vaega ‘D’ i solitulafono mamafa, e mafai ona nofosala ai i le falepuipui, e le silia ma le lima tausaga, po o se sala tupe e le silia ma le $5,000; po o fa’asalaga uma e lua.

Faitauga 2:  Faatupu Vevesi i nofoaga faitele (sauaga i totonu o le aiga) – O se vaega ‘B’ i solitulafono mama, e mafai ona nofosala ai i le falepuipui, e le silia ma le ono masina, po o se sala tupe e $500; po o faasalaga uma e lua.

E leai se tupe sa faatulagaina e toe tatalaina ai i tua le na molia, a’o faagasolo lona faamasinoga.

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TALA I VAIFANUA

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SI’I TUPE TOTOGI O PONE A LE OFISA O FEMALAGAIGA

I se fa’aaliga fa’alautele i le aso Tofi, Novema 20, 2025, sa fa’alauiloa mai ai e le Ofisa o le Loia Sili a Amerika Samoa, ia le si’itia o pone (bond) mo tagata faimalaga mai atunu’u i fafo o lo’o fia fa’amautu i totonu o Amerika Samoa.

Ma i lea suiga fou, ua va’aia ai le maualuga o siitaga mo le toatele o atunu’u.  Mo se fa’ata’ita’iga, o pone mo tagata mai Samoa, lea sa \(147, ae ua si’itia nei i le \)325 mo le tagata e to’atasi.  Ae o le pone pito sili ona maualalo lea i le lisi o atunu’u uma.

Ae o lo’o va’aia foi le iai o nisi atunu’u, o lo’o tumau pea a latou ‘bonds’, e pei o Saina, lea e tumau lava i le \(2,300.  Ae o atunu’u pito sili e ona maualuga a latou ‘bonds’, o lo’o aofia ai Iran, Isaraelu ma Slovenia, lea ua silia ma le ta’i \)4,000.

I se fa’aaliga i le aso Faraile, Novema 21, 2025, sa fa’alauiloa mai ai le amata faamalosia o nei suiga fou, ia Ianuari 1, 2026.

MAUA FUALAAU FAASAINA I TOTONU O SE PUSA MOA

I se ripoti a le vaega fa’asalalau o le Talamua, sa ta’ua ai le taofia e le aufaigaluega a le Ofisa o Tiute, i Samoa, ia se uta na ave atu i Amerika Samoa, lea na maua ai i totonu o se tasi o pusa moa tu’u ‘aisa, ia se vaega o fualaau faasaina, o le Aisa.

Sa ta’ua e le Ofisa o Tiute, le fa’ailoa mai i metotia o lo’o fa’aaoga e i latou o lo’o faia lenei tulaga, le fa’aauau pea ona taumafai nei fa’alapotopotoga e fa’aulufale atu fa’anana ia fualaau fa’asau i totonu o Samoa, tauala atu i oloa masani.

O lo’o ta’ua i le ripoti ia le aveina e leoleo i Samoa, o se alii na malaga faatasi atu ma le uta.

MOLIA SE ALII NA AMATAINA LE AFI NA MU AI VAOMATUA I ‘OAHU

O le aso Tofi o le vaiaso ua mavae, na molia ai le alii o Lendon Galoia-Lauti i lona amataina o se afi, sa mu ai se vaega o le vaomatua i le itu i Sisifo i Oahu.

E tusa ai ma se ripoti a leoleo, na molimauina e se tasi, ia le alii 30 tausaga, o tu’ua le vaega o le vaomatua, ae e le’i umi ae amata loa ona mu.

Ina ua ave faapagotaina e leoleo ia alii o Galoia-Lauti, na molia o ia i le amataina o se afi, i lona tulaga e lua.

E $2,000 le vaegatupe sa faatonuina e le faamasinoga, e na te totogia, e mafai ona tatalaina mai ai i tua, a’o fa’agasolo lana mataupu i totonu o le faamasinoga.

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Palau’s first Wellness Volleyball League Yields high Health Screening participation

MHHS reports 221 completed screenings as cross-agency event links sports, wellness promotion, and NCD data collection. KOROR, PALAU – The Ministry of Health & Human Services (MHHS) reported the completion of its inaugural Cross-Agency Wellness Volleyball League, held from September 22 to November 18, 2025. The initiative brought together 18 teams from government and private […]

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Palau claims double Gold at Marianas Open in Guam

UOG CALVO FIELD HOUSE, Guam — Palau’s Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Athlete Christian Nicolescu delivered a dominant performance at the Marianas Open on October 18, earning double gold in the lightweight and open-weight divisions of the Master 30 purple belt category. Competing against some of the region’s toughest grapplers, Nicolescu secured four submission victories in the GI […]

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Ministry privacy breach sees the names of five people seeking compensation for sexual abuse published

The ministry has removed documents naming five people, but internet searches were still bringing up the MSD information.

Search for wreckage of plane after crash in Bay of Islands

It appeared the engine had "conked out" in mid-air, forcing the pilot to execute a textbook emergency landing on the water.

Tākuta Ferris alleges 'despicable' treatment of dying MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp

Tākuta Ferris has levelled a series of allegations against his former party, which its president has dismissed as "innuendo".

Watch: Christopher Luxon and Erica Stanford face questions at school visit

It comes after a turbulent year, with the government pushing through numerous changes which have not always gone down well with teachers and principals.

Māori health leader Lady Tureiti Moxon delivers complaint to UN in Geneva

"The coalition government has escalated discrimination against Māori, spread misinformation, and overridden constitutional norms," says Lady Tureiti Moxon.

Wellington milliner with 150-year legacy unveils new space amid turbulent times

Hills Hats has crafted the headwear that defines famous artists and frontline services.

Pacific news in brief for 25 November

A round-up of news from around the region, including the death of a long-serving lawmaker in the Northern Mariana Islands.

COP30 ends with 'extremely weak' outcomes, Pacific campaigner says

The outcomes of the United Nations climate conference in Brazil means global temperature rise will not be limited to 1.5C - the threshold climate scientists say is needed to ensure a healthy planet.

Two more arrests after Waikanae homicide

Michael Kenneth Tofts was found with critical injuries at a Kakariki Grove home and died at the scene.

[Vantage Point] Why global investors see PH flood control scandal as systemic red flag

The arrest warrants issued against Zaldy Co are not closure. They are evidence of structural vulnerabilities that require institutional reform, not cosmetic enforcement.

OFC launches AI tool to combat online abuse in Pacific Football

The Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) is taking a major step against the global rise of online abuse, particularly targeting women and girls in sport, by providing its Member Associations (MAs) with free access to an AI-powered moderation platform.

The new initiative offers MAs access to Respondology, a sophisticated online moderation tool that acts as a protective shield for players, coaches, officials, staff, and fans. The platform detects and hides harmful or abusive comments before they can cause harm.

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13 Revoked Board Vacancies Being Readvertised

Apia, Samoa – 25 November 2025 – Thirteen (13) vacancies for Board Members of various State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) have been readvertised. This follows the revocation of the appointments made by the Caretaker Government on 12 September, a few days before the new government was sworn in on 16 September 2025. The revocation is based on […]

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'Your mum will love you forever and ever': Children killed in Sanson fire remembered at funeral

The three siblings killed in a house fire are being remembered for their unique personalities.

Ollie Schuster convicted as charged

The verdict in the bench trial of Ollie Schuster, charged with one count of possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute and one count of possession of methamphetamine, was delivered in the Trial Division of the High

High Court order temporarily stops auction of vehicles

The High Court has issued an order prohibiting ASG from disposing of or altering in any form the 47 vehicles which the Customs Division of Treasury seized. The order, issued last Friday, has temporarily halted ASG’s bid

ASG auction of vehicles from China postponed

The Customs Division of Treasury issued the following notice regarding the public action of vehicles from China: “We respectfully give notice of the postponement of the public auction of vehicles that has been scheduled for November 24,

Savaii Youth Engage in Talanoa on Mental Health Solutions

Apia, Samoa – 24 November 2025: More than 60 youth participants from Savaii communities gathered at the Jet Over Hotel last Friday for a ‘Talanoa Session’ on mental health. The outreach program was led by the SVSG Youth for young people in Samoa, and the Savaii Talanoa session was the second event following the Upolu […]

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USP Professors Elected as new Fellows of the Pacific Academy of Sciences

Professors Bibhya Sharma and Sushil Kumar, distinguished academics from The University of the South Pacific...

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2025 Farm Fair opens at Suigaula

The 2025 Farm Fair opened Monday morning at Suigaula Park in Utulei. There’s an abundance of crops like bananas, taro, taamu, breadfruit, coconuts, yams, Samoan koko, pumpkin, pineapples and mangoes. There are rows and rows of plants:

Filming a 'sleeper comedy hit' in 10 days for $10,000

The restrictions of making a feature film in 10 days for just $10,000 was ironically creatively freeing, say two Kiwi filmmakers.

Tourism as a form of income

During our visit to the Japanese tunnels, I met 12-year-old Nasain Richard, who sat beside her mother at the entrance, selling arts and crafts to passing tourists.

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Govt providing money for West Coast settlement to upgrade wharf

The money from the Regional Infrastructure Fund would be topped up with $990,000 from Westland District Council.

Police defend releasing details about body found in Te Anihana Pomana search

On Monday police announced a body they believed to be Pomana was found on Saturday in dense bush in the Pukekohe area.

Education and healthcare: Struggles of rural Papua New Guinea

Across Papua New Guinea, education and healthcare remain two of the most pressing and persistent social issues, felt most acutely in remote communities where distance, limited infrastructure, and resource shortages significantly impact daily life.

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UH Native Hawaiian law center celebrates 20 years

Ka Huli Ao Center for Excellence in Native Hawaiian Law celebrates 20 years of education, scholarship and community advocacy.

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Huge, suspicious recycling centre fire spews smoke over Waiuku

Residents were warned to stay inside and close windows as dozens of firefighters battled a recycling centre blaze in Waiuku.

Tracking deep-sea coral health after Deepwater Horizon oil spill

UH oceanographers continue to chart the slow path to recovery for the region's deep-sea coral communities, providing critical information to guide their restoration.

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'Precious taonga': Family mourns 11-year-old boy who died fishing

Jason Paul Wharerau's heartbroken whānau has described him as clever, cheeky, loving and full of wairua.

'Serious shake-up' of local government imminent

The coalition is set to announce major changes that could spell the end of regional councils, RNZ understands.

Two climbers dead after fall on Aoraki Mt Cook

Police said four people were attempting to summit the mountain when two fell.

Air Niugini to restart jet flights into Gurney Airport

Air Niugini will resume jet operations to Gurney Airport in Alotau, Milne Bay Province, starting tomorrow, Tuesday 25th November.

The announcement follows the completion of runway upgrade works by the National Airports Corporation (NAC), enabling the safe return of Boeing aircraft to the province, along with the new Airbus A220 “The People’s Balus”.

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'Why are we still stuck in the Stone Age?' Digital documentation system proposed for paper-dependent Guam Customs

By Pacific Island Times News Staff Sen. Jesse A. Lujan has introduced a bill to address the antiquated system at Guam Customs and Quarantine, which is still heavily reliant on paper transactions. Bill 234-38 would mandate the adoption of the Automated System for Customs Data as the official customs management system of the Guam Customs and Quarantine Agency, and to authorize formal agreements with the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development for its implementation and maintenance.  ...

2026 Commonwealth Games: Tongan Tala to face tough challenge against Australia and England group play

The Tongans have Australia, England, South Africa, Malawi and Northern Ireland in their pool.

'Repeating the same mistakes': Ex Defence Minister over 'ticking time bomb' soldier

Jack Wesley who attacked a taxi driver in a drunken rage after training Ukrainian troops. Ron Mark says it's a textbook example of Defence Force mismanagement.

Cook Islands 'will continue to act in good faith' with New Zealand - Mark Brown

The Cook Islands government says it is working to stabilise its strained relationship with New Zealand, but not at the cost of its independence.

American Samoa secures $37.56 M in BEAD funding

American Samoa’s Final Proposal under the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program has been officially approved by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). The territory is among the first round of states and territories nationwide

Trial of Ollie Schuster ends on second day

The bench trial of Ollie Schuster wrapped up around 7 Friday evening. Schuster is charged with possession of methamphetamine and possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute. \On July 26, 2024, Schuster picked up a box

Arts Council wraps up 1st Upcycle Sculpture Competition

The American Samoa Council on Arts, Culture and Humanities has wrapped up its inaugural Upcycle Sculpture Competition — a new arts initiative designed to promote environmental awareness and creativity among local students. Spearheaded by Ms. Casidhe Mahuka

Fiji and Cook Islands to face heavyweights at 2026 Rugby League World Cup

The draws for the men's, women's and wheelchair World Cups were made at the weekend.

OFC Pro League full match schedule released

The first round of matches will be held at Eden Park in Auckland, starting mid-January 2026.

Neighbours hear screams before body found in Mount Roskill fire

A body was found after emergency services put out the blaze.

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Black Friday: Consumer warns shoppers to be wary of sales

Months of tracking prices at major retailers has found that claims of good deals weren't as good as they were made out to be.

Warning to locals as huge, suspicious recycling centre fire spews smoke over Waiuku

Residents are being warning to stay inside and close windows as dozens of firefighters battle a recycling centre blaze.

Samoa Customs find meth in chicken from Am Samoa

Customs officers in Samoa intercepted 1.4 kilograms of methamphetamine concealed inside a box of frozen chicken which arrived on the Lady Samoa voyage from American Samoa last Saturday . A statement from the Ministry of Customs and

Tropical Depression Verbena makes second landfall in Bohol

Floods and landslides remain likely as Tropical Depression Verbena moves across the Visayas on Tuesday, November 25

How the oil and gas industry helped rewrite New Zealand’s drilling rules

A paper trail shows just how far ministers went to accommodate the industry's wishlist, including giving it access to draft laws.

Rider dies at Auckland’s Woodhill Mountain Bike Park

The park will remain closed until Thursday to support staff and the park's riding community.

Commerce Commission takes legal action against Mobil

It believes the company's head office breached the Fuel Industry Act.

Mysterious, flu-like illness leaves Canterbury teen temporarily paralysed

Three months after fainting and waking up paralysed, Angel Dagcutan is still searching for answers.

Has the 'Temu effect' claimed another victim?

NZSale closed for business on Sunday and GrabOne went into liquidation last month, citing financial constraints.

Women's health services 'flooded' with referrals from cervical screening increase

As cervical screening picks up pace toward an 80 percent coverage target, services to further examine cases alerted in the screening tests are not able to keep up, clinical experts say.

PNG Women in Agriculture hosts AGM to chart new way forward

The PNG Women in Agriculture (WiA) Development Foundation is hosting its Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the National Agriculture Research Institute in Morobe Province.

The meeting is supported by the National Agriculture Research Institute and the Pacific Islands Farmers Organisation Network.

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'Gutting': Auckland BMX club canteen destroyed by fire

Waitākere BMX Club's canteen has been destroyed after a fire it believes was deliberately lit.

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HAWAIIAN VAKA MAKES HISTORIC RETURN TO NZ

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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A Hawaiian vaka was on display for people to see at Mangonui's main wharf in Northland this past Sunday.

Hikianalia is accompanying vaka Hōkūleʻa to take part in celebrations to mark 40 years since Hōkūleʻa visited.

It sparked the revival of building ocean-going vaka and traditional navigation, led by the late Sir Hek Busby.

Hikianalia was on display until 2pm, and then headed to a dry dock in Auckland for maintenance.

(RNZ Pacific)

CRITICAL ASSESSMENT UNDERWAY FOR PNG'S CONJOINED TWINS

A medical team from Australia is in Papua New Guinea assessing tiny conjoined twins who are fighting for survival.

The parents of six-week-old Tom and Sawong are desperate for their boys to be surgically separated, despite previous medical advice against it.

The twins, whose combined weight is only 2.9kg, were born in Morobe province on 9 October, joined at the abdomen.

They were flown by helicopter to Port Moresby General Hospital, where they received basic care in the neo-natal unit for five weeks.

Doctors had explored the possibility of flying them to Sydney for specialist care, but various plans fell through.

The hospital then did a u-turn earlier this month and advised the parents to stay in PNG, or risk one of both of them dying.

The family launched a global appeal for help and a week ago, the twins were moved to an intensive care unit at Paradise Private Hospital.

(RNZ Pacific)

PUBLIC REMINDED TO WEAR SEAT BELTS

Drivers are being urged to wear their seat belts after car crashes that took the lives of two women and nearly killed another.

None of them were buckled up during the incidents on Oahu and Maui over the past week.

Kyra Anne Tyquiengco, 29, was killed on the H-3 Freeway Thursday evening, after a 19-year-old driver rear-ended her.

Tyquiengco became Oahu’s 75th traffic death of the year, compared to 43 at the same time last year. She was not wearing a seat belt during the time of the collision.

“It’s unfortunate, especially this time of year. It happens, but it doesn’t have to happen as long as you take the proper safety precautions. Cars nowadays have tremendous safety features that are built in, but they don’t work if you don’t use them,” retired Maui Police Department traffic commander Lt. William Hankins said.

In light of Tyquiengco’s death, Hankins is reminding drivers to keep themselves and others safe.

“Simple things as far as buckling up your seat belt, staying off your phone, staying sober when you’re driving, following the speed limit,” Hankins added. “The basic things that you’re supposed to do will help keep you alive.”

On Maui last Saturday, Hilalia Villanueva-Langi, 21, lost her life in a rollover crash in Kula.

Then, on Friday in the same district, an 84-year-old woman had life-threatening injuries in yet another rollover collision.

Neither of the drivers was wearing a seat belt.

“One of the biggest things that people need to be aware of with crashes and not wearing your seat belt is the likelihood, and especially in a rollover, of you getting thrown out the vehicle is extremely high,” Hankins said.

Hankins also explained that wearing a seat belt could be particularly crucial in a rollover, when someone could be ejected.

(Hawaii News Now)

PROBE LAUNCHED INTO POLICE BRIBE VIDEO

A video circulating on social media showing a Samoa police officer receiving money from a driver at a roadside checkpoint has sparked debate in Samoa and prompted the Acting Police Commissioner to order an investigation.

The footage has been widely shared across Facebook and TikTok, with some users claiming the exchange reflects a “common practice” in Samoa, while others argue the driver, not the officer, is at fault.

Acting Police Commissioner Leiataua Samuelu Afamasaga confirmed the video had been brought to his attention but said investigators are still trying to determine key details, including when and where it was filmed.

“People sent it to me (the video), asking if I know this incident. That type of behaviour is unacceptable,” he said. “But if you look closely, it’s also an allegation against the person who tried to give the money to the police officer.” The video shows a driver handing $10 to a uniformed officer.

Leiataua said he had seen the video online and had no confirmed information on when or where it was recorded. “We don’t know if this is yesterday, today, last year, or even 10 years ago,” he said.

Leiataua confirmed that accepting money in this manner is improper. “But the police officer accepted that money, which he should not have accepted,” he said.

Leiataua also noted that identifying the people in the video is difficult. “There’s no clear face of the driver or our officer. They never show his face. People post it online to generate negative opinions about our service,” he said.

The commissioner said the investigation would determine whether the act constitutes bribery or misconduct. “If the investigation comes back and he did accept it and it’s bribery, then we file a criminal charge,” Leiataua explained. “If I’m not satisfied with the evidence for a criminal charge, then we charge him with misconduct.”

The video has been widely shared across social media this week, attracting significant attention. Some viewers have described it as a “common practice in Samoa,” while others have defended the police, suggesting the "driver is at fault."

Leiataua did not confirm the location of the checkpoint or whether he is familiar with the area shown in the video.

(Samoa Observer)

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Oxford business group returns to PNG with new Country Director

New team to lead research for The Report: Papua New Guinea 2026

Oxford Business Group (OBG) has announced the launch of a new research project in Papua New Guinea for The Report: Papua New Guinea 2026, a comprehensive publication analysing the country’s economic landscape and investment opportunities across key sectors.

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Finding employment, a challenge

FINDING employment in a formal sector has been every Papua New Guinean's aim. But it’s not easily achievable with high population growth rate, job scarcity, lower family income, poverty and the challenges of high inflation.

However, those who are in the employment sector face great challenges as well.

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Be competent in workforce: Rector

THE Don Bosco Technical Institute has graduated a total of 223 students from the different courses offered at the institute at their 24th graduation ceremony held last week Thursday at East Boroko, Port Moresby.

The ceremony marked academic accomplishment of DBTI’s Year 3 Diploma in Technology graduates and Year 4 bachelor's in technology and bachelor's in education – Technical graduates.

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Chimbu warriors

TRIBAL fights and ethnic violence are no longer predominant in the Chimbu Province.

It was once a hard nut to crack that existed in all societies in Chimbus six districts.

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Revive National Disaster & Emergency Service

A family is in mourning in Port Moresby because they have lost a child who was swept away and killed in the flooding city drainage.

In Tambul, Western Highlands, a community is in mourning because four young children were killed in a landslide.

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NOAA proposing new rules on commercial fishing in the expanded areas of the Pacific Islands Heritage Marine National Monument

Honolulu, HAWAII — The 205th meeting of the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council will convene by web conference on December 16-17, 2025.

Host sites for Webex include 1164 Bishop St., Ste. 1400, Honolulu, HI; Tedi of Samoa Bldg., Ste. 208B, Fagatogo Village, AS; BRI Bldg., Ste. 205, Kopa Di Oru St., Garapan, Saipan, CNMI; Cliff Pointe, 304 W. O'Brien Dr., Hagatfia, Guam.

The Webex link is https://tinyurl.com/205Counci1Mtg (if prompted, enter event number: 2864 005 8179; password: CM205mtg).

Specific information on joining the meeting, instructions for connecting to the Webex and providing oral public comments during the meeting will be posted on the Council website at: www.wpcouncil.org/event/205th-council-meeting-virtual-2.

The Council will consider and may take action on the issues summarized below, including any public comments on them. Written public comments on final action items should be received by the Council's executive director by 5 p.m. (HST), Thursday, December 11, 2025, via postal mail, fax or email as indicated at end of the end of the article.

Summary of Action Items at the 205th Council Meeting

1. ACL Specifications for CNMI BMUS for 2026 to 2029 (Final Action)

At its 203rd meeting in June 2025, the Council received the 2025 Commonwealth of the  Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) bottomfish management unit species (BMUS) stock  assessment update (Bohaboy and Matthews 2025) that found the fishery was not overfished or  experiencing overfishing. The stock assessment was updated with boat-based creel survey  interviews from 2018 to 2023. The Council accepted it as the best scientific information  available on the status of the fishery and directed staff to develop potential acceptable biological  catches (ABCs) and annual catch limits (ACLs) for initial action at the 204 t h  meeting.

The current ACL and annual catch target (ACT) for fishing years 2024 to 2025 were  specified at a 39% and 34% risk of overfishing, respectively. This accounts for the assessment  information, uncertainty characterization, stock status, productivity and susceptibility and the  social, economic, ecological and management uncertainties related to the CNMI BMUS fishery.  The catch associated with the ACL and ACT is 82,000 pounds and 75,000 pounds, respectively.  The average catch from the commercial and non-commercial sectors in fishing years 2021 to 2023 was 44,054 pounds, which is 54% of the ACL.

At its 205th meeting, the Council will consider taking final action on an alternative to specify ACLs and accountability measures (AMs) for the CNMI BMUS fishery for fishing years  2026 to 2029.  The Council will consider the following  alternatives:

No Action, do not specify ACLs and AMs

2.        Status quo, specify an ACL and ACT of 82,000 lbs and 74,000 lbs (Langseth et  al. 2019)

3.        Specify ACL (72,000 lbs) and ACT (66,000 lbs) based on the revised P* and  SEEM scores (P*=40% and 35%) (  Preliminary Preferred  )

4.        Specify ACL (<72,000 lbs) and ACT (<66,000 lbs) below the revised P* and  SEEM scores (P*<40% and 35%)

Recommendations for Commercial Fishing Regulations in the Pacific Islands Heritage

On April 17, 2025, President Donald Trump issued Presidential Proclamation 10918,

“Unleashing American Commercial Fishing in the Pacific,” in which the President found that

“managed commercial fishing would not put objects of scientific and historic interest within the  PRIMNM at risk” and that “a prohibition on commercial fishing is not, at this time, necessary for  the proper care and management of the Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument

(PRIMNM, since changed to Pacific Islands Heritage Marine National Monument via  Presidential Memorandum January 2, 2025) or the objects of historic or scientific interest  therein.” The Proclamation states that the Secretary of Commerce shall not prohibit commercial fishing within 50-200 nm of the boundaries of the monument.  It also directs the Secretary of Commerce, through NOAA, to expeditiously publish new proposed rules in the  Federal Register  to amend or repeal all burdensome regulations that restrict commercial fishing in the PRIMNM.

In order to meet the Proclamation, NOAA will need to publish new proposed rules regarding commercial fishing in the expanded areas of the Pacific Islands Heritage Marine  National Monument (PIHMNM) including Wake and Johnston Atolls and Jarvis Island.  Fishing  regulations are promulgated through the process described in the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery  Conservation and Management Act, and therefore the Council may provide recommendations on RAMNM, PMNM, and MTMNM in order to expedite the process.  The Council will review options that may include:

1. No Action - Do not remove commercial fishing prohibitions;

2. Restore commercial fishing by removing existing prohibitions;

3. Revising existing fisheries management measures to restore commercial fishing and include new or additional measures.

Mail: Ms. Kitty M. Simonds, Executive Driector

            Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council

            1164 Bishop St., Suite 1400

            Honolulu, HI 96813

FAX: (808) 522-8226

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Exporting talent, a priority for Rigo Rice Cup

EXPORTING rugby league talent is another top priority for Rigo Rice Cup rugby league competition.

Set to kick off its second edition this week, the competition’s patron Jeffrey Kennedy and CEO McSteve Polly said they have already started negotiations with potential player agents.

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Call for national data on where people are discharged to after hospital stay