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Is U.S diplomatic recognition of Cook Islands and Niue in question?
Pacific News Service
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By Michael Walsh U.S President Donald Trump recently announced that he intends to nominate Jared Novelly to serve as the U.S Ambassador to New Zealand. One of the questions that begs is whether the Trump administration will continue to extend...
Pacific profiles: The guardians of the Rainbow Fale
The Spinoff
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August 14, 2025
The Pacific profiles series shines a light on Pacific people in Aotearoa doing interesting and important work in their communities, as nominated by members of the public. Today, Jazriel Lavakula, Mela Meilin Ta’avao and Penni Wolfgramm of the...
Citizen Science and DNA Barcodes Map Spread of Biological Control Agent
Technology Networks
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New CABI-led research using publicly-shared DNA barcodes and citizen science images have provided new evidence on the establishment and spread of a biological control agent used for the control of the major invasive shrub Lantana camara. Lantana...
Niue imports a beetle to keep weeds under control
Scimex Newsfeed
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November 4, 2024
Funder: The research work on air potato is a part of the PRISMSS Restoring Island Resilienceprogramme, which is funded by New Zealand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade andadministered by SPREP. The introduction of the air potato to Niue is...
DNA barcodes and citizen science reveal global spread of Lantana control agent
Medical News
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February 8, 2025
New CABI-led research using publicly-shared DNA barcodes and citizen science images have provided new evidence on the establishment and spread of a biological control agent used for the control of the major invasive shrub Lantana camara. Lantana...
DNA Barcodes and Citizen Science Images Map Spread of Biocontrol Agent for Control of Major Invasive Shrub
ScienceDaily
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New CABI-led research using publicly-shared DNA barcodes and citizen science images have provided new evidence on the establishment and spread of a biological control agent used for the control of the major invasive shrub Lantana camara. Lantana...
Niue releases leaf-feeding beetle to control spread of invasive air potato vines
Television Niue
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November 6, 2024
Niue will become the first country in the Pacific to welcome a leaf-feeding beetle that researchers hope will control the spread of the invasive air potato vines or known locally as hoi. A team from the Manaaki Whenua– Landcare Research in New...
Niue:Tiny Pacific island nation declares bold plan to protect 100 percent of its ocean
Pacific News Service
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The Pacific island state of Niue has announced that it will protect 100 percent of the ocean in its exclusive economic zone (EEZ), which spans 317,500 sq km (122,000 sq miles), roughly the area of Vietnam. The water that surrounds one of the...
Stronger ties benefit Pacific island nations
China Daily Global
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Fijian students try their hands at Chinese calligraphy on April 15 during an event celebrating the United Nations Chinese Language Day, which falls on April 20, in Suva, the capital of the Pacific island country. GAO XIN/XINHUA This summer, Basi...
Research symposium to celebrate Niue’s 50th anniversary of self-government
Matangi Tonga Online
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October 3, 2024
As Niue celebrates its 50 years of self-government, the Te Poutoko Ora a Kiwa, Centre for Pacific and Global Health will host its first Niue Research Symposium at Te Tai Tonga, South Auckland campus. The symposium will be launched on 5 October at...
Research Symposium Celebrates Niue’s 50th Anniversary
Scoop
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As Niue celebrates Pule Fakamotu (50 years of self-government) the Te Poutoko Ora a Kiwa, Centre for Pacific and Global Health will host its first Niue Research Symposium at Te Tai Tonga campus. The symposium will be launched 5 October at the...
Niue Hosts The 7th Pacific Media Summit
Scoop
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Alofi, Niue – 25 September 2024 – The Prime Minister of Niue and Minister of Broadcasting Corporation Niue, Hon. Dalton Tagelagi officially opened the 7th Pacific Media Summit being hosted with Pacific Islands News Association (PINA), and the Niue...
Niue’s Strategic Diplomatic Expansion
The Diplomat
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September 25, 2024
Establishing a diplomatic presence is crucial for nations seeking to bolster their international stature, and for Niue, the opening of an honorary consulate in Japan represents a significant stride in its quest for greater global recognition....
Technology Replacing Jobs Statistics 2024 By Concerns, Attitude, Potential Number of Jobs Lost to Automation and Rate of Adoption by Industry
Hollywood Gazette
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September 6, 2024
Technology Replacing Jobs Statistics 2024 By Concerns, Attitude, Potential Number of Jobs Lost to Automation and Rate of Adoption by Industry August 31, 2024 — Introduction Technology Replacing Jobs Statistics: Artificial intelligence has just...
India offers $500,000 in relief to quake-hit Vanuatu. China sends supplies, engineering team
The Print
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January 3, 2025
New Delhi: India Thursday offered $500,000 (Rs 4.3 crore) in rehabilitation assistance to Vanuatu, following the 7.4 magnitude earthquake that struck off the coast of its capital city Port Vila on 17 December. “As a close friend and partner under...
The most-read pieces on Mining Technology in 2024
Mining Technology
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December 17, 2024
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‘There’s magic everywhere:’ Niuean journalist celebrates homecoming
Pacific Media Network
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Niue has welcomed its newest journalist, who will cover many stories on the island. Moana Makapelu-Lee has come back home to Niue, joining the island's only news organisation after 13 years in New Zealand media. “What I love about working in Niue...
Challenging Future For Children In 2050 Transformed By Extreme Climate Crises, Population Shifts, And Tech Disparities
Scoop
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Saturday, 30 November 2024, 11:07 pm Press Release: UNICEF NEW YORK/SUVA, 20 November 2024 – The future of childhood hangs in the balance if urgent action is not taken to safeguard children’s rights in a changing world, UNICEF warned in its...
Book aims on preserving Niue’s art of weaving
Television Niue
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November 18, 2024
From delicate fibers to vibrant patterns, Niue’s oldest art form has been intricately woven in a book. Weavers of Men and Women written by Dr. Hilke Thode-Arora explores the ancient art of weaving in Niue. The German anthropologist returned to...
Traditional Niue music archives to be released after 40 years
Pacific Media Network
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Niue and members of the public will soon have access to precious music archives from the 1980s. University of Auckland (UoA) will launch the Richard Moyle Survey of traditional music of Niue in January next year. The collection will feature audio...