NRL weighing up three Hotels, private Island to attract stars to PNG Chiefs expansion team

The PNG Chiefs are set to use a luxury multimillion-dollar player village to attract players and officials to come and play for the NRL’s 19th expansion team. The Daily Telegraph reported the NRL is currently weighing up a number of options to...

Week 7 high school football previews for Southwest Washington with livestream links and predictions

Last week was perfect. In fact, perfectly perfect. Last week we accurately picked all 14 winners, going 14-0 in picks. And we also had our first perfect score: correctly predicting Woodland’s 41-0 win over R.A. Long. That left us 77-19 on the...

First-and-10: Bears' wins over Raiders, Commanders recall other upbeat moments — which didn’t always last

Are the Bears on the verge of something special under Ben Johnson? Their 25-24 victories over the Raiders and Commanders in back-to-back games have referenced some glorious — or at least encouraging — moments in recent Bears history: • Two of the...

INSIDE STORY: Kerzner’s landmark project in Fiji

INTERNATIONAL developer and operator of luxury resorts Kerzner International Holdings Limited has announced the signing of the first One&Only resort and community of private homes to be developed in Fiji. The landmark development is a testament to...

Celebrating Achievements and Progress in the Division – August 2025

Halo Olaketa from the SPTO Division of Sustainable Tourism! We are excited to provide you with another monthly issue of key updates from the Pacific on sustainable and responsible tourism developments and successes. In this August issue, we take...

The Hidden Leverage of Digital Chokepoints

EXPERT PERSPECTIVE — When we think about the arteries of global power, images of oil pipelines or shipping lanes often come to mind. They are visible, tangible, and easy to picture on a map. The digital world has its own arteries, equally vital...

How Is XRP Helping New Zealanders Access Faster International Payments?

New Zealand sits at the edge of the world, which sounds romantic until you need to send money anywhere. Traditional banks have gotten better at international transfers, major routes clear in 1-2 days, but they still hit you with high fees,...

Vanuatu’s Mantis wins Pacific Break 2025

Mantis, a rapper from Vanuatu, has won ABC Radio Australia’s Pacific Break 2025 with his tri-lingual track Weatherman. Rapping in Bislama, French, and English, his winning song caught the judges’ attention, beating hundreds of original entries...

Military looks to Papua New Guinea for alternative to Red Hill facility

The U.S. military is continuing to pursue its post-Red Hill refueling strategy in the Pacific with a new facility under construction in Papua New Guinea. Adm. Samuel Paparo, the commander of the Hawaii-­based U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, visited the...

Vanuatu rapper Mantis wins Pacific Break 2025 with powerful track ‘Weatherman’

Vanuatu rapper Mantis has won the 2025 Pacific Break competition with his famous track ‘Weatherman’, beating hundreds of entries from 18 Pacific nations. Delivering verses in Bislama, French and English, Mantis impressed judges with his commanding...

Gunther, Rhea Ripley, Batista, and other WWE stars react to Sheamus' heartbreaking update

Several current and former WWE personalities, including Gunther, Rhea Ripley, and Batista, recently took to social media to react to Sheamus' heartbreaking update. The Celtic Warrior sent an emotional message after his dog's passing. Sheamus is...

Nine Upfronts: 2026 Olympics leads a slate filled with defining Australian moments, sharks, and outback murder highways

Share Tweet Share Email The Olympics were front and center at Nine’s pitch to advertisers and media today with the 2026 Nine Upfronts. Nine confirmed its full hosting and commentary lineup for the sporting event, while unveiling its roster of new...

Scott Cam and Ariarne Titmus 'face their biggest fear' in brand new show Shark! leading Channel 9's TV line up for 2025

Nine has announced a thrilling line-up of TV shows for the coming year at its annual upfronts event. While many of your favourites have returned there's been some big changes with the announcement of brand new reality show Shark! and a fresh...

Patriots Mailbag: Trade deadline targets, how to fix the run game and more

Following a Week 6 victory over the Saints and a second consecutive loss by the Bills, the Patriots currently sit atop the AFC East. Their schedule, as has been discussed, could help them stay there as the Nov. 4 NFL trade deadline nears. So,...

WWE Superstar Currently Asking An Outrageous Price On Cameo

Wrestling fans love using Cameo to get a personalized message from their favorite professional wrestler. Although one current WWE Superstar might be asking for a little too much. SmackDown Superstar and MFT member Tama Tonga is currently asking...

Nine Network Unveils New & Returning Content at 2026 Upfronts

The Nine Upfronts has revealed new and returning content for 2026, with a focus on the Winter Olympics. Nine confirmed its full hosting and commentary lineup for the sporting event on Wednesday, while unveiling its roster of new and returning...

Patriots Mailbag: Trade deadline targets, how to overcome the run game and more

Following a Week 6 victory over the Saints and a second consecutive loss by the Bills, the Patriots currently sit atop the AFC East. Their schedule, as has been discussed, could help them stay there as the Nov. 4 NFL trade deadline nears. So,...

3 Stars who can join Solo Sikoa’s MFT faction next week on WWE SmackDown

Solo Sikoa has been dropping video packages for the past few weeks while lurking in the shadows. This week on SmackDown, he made an interesting statement that caught the attention of fans. The Street Champion was seen along with Tonga Loa, JC...

Pacific Islands News Roundup – September 26 – October 2, 2025

Editor’s Note: We are undergoing a web host migration process and may need to make necessary modifications to our format and frequency over the next several weeks. Thank you in advance for your understanding. Political Leadership and Regionalism,...

WWE creative clueless about Solo Sikoa's booking, feels wrestling veteran: "That doesn't make any sense" (Exclusive)

Former WWE head writer Vince Russo vehemently criticized Solo Sikoa's video package on SmackDown. The Street Champ once again appeared in a vignette on the blue brand. This week on SmackDown, Solo hyped up the seven-foot-tall behemoth, Talla...