Confirmed dengue fever count in the territory stands at 264

Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — As of October 12th, American Samoa has 264 confirmed cases of Dengue Fever. The Department of Health confirmed this in its latest update on Dengue in the territory. According to the health notice, the majority of these...

Pacific news in brief for 22 October

Artificial Intelligence is everywhere - but we can still make deliberate decisions about how we use it. Photo: 123rf Guam - AI Guam's Bureau of Womens Affairs has backed a bill that would make creating, sharing or possessing non-consensual...

Pacific Latter-day Saint women build faith, self-reliance and hope through service

20 Oct 2025, 7:00 a.m. MDT Your browser does not support the audio element. Play audio Listen to this Article Audio quality:| Skip back 15 seconds Play audio Skip forward 15 seconds Decrease playback rate 1.0x Increase playback rate 00:00/00:00...

PNG Orchids visit Coronation Primary School

Students of Coronation listening to PNG Orchids players. (Image: Supplied) The Santos PNG Orchids visited Coronation Primary School today to take part in a rugby league clinic organised by the NRL’s League Bilong Laif program. The full Orchids...

Pacific News In Brief For 14 October

Article – RNZ A round up of news from around the region, including a new mental health strategy in Tonga. Tonga – mental health Tonga’s health ministry has launched its long-awaited National Mental Health Strategy and Policy at Vaiola Hospital....

WHP steps up fight against tobacco use in Western Pacific

By Pacific Island Times News Staff Governments in the Western Pacific have made progress in advancing their tobacco control laws and expanding smoke-free environments. The sale of e-cigarettes, for example, is banned in 10 countries in the region,...

RC Blog: Who’s willing to pay for sustainability in the Pacific?

Written by Simona Marinescu, Isabella Massa, Guillaume Lafortune After major setbacks to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, the Pacific needs fairer access to financing as it fights to overcome climate challenges. Crises in climate, geopolitics...

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...

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...

'Festival for the people': Te Maeva Nui Aotearoa returns in full glory

Get ready Aotearoa, as the premier Cook Islands festival, Te Maeva Nui ō Aotearoa (TMNNZ), returns for 2025. The festival promises two days of vibrant performances from oire (villages) and communities from across the country, those famous Cook...

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...

Pacific News In Brief For 16 October

Article – RNZ A round-up of news from around the region, including 32 political parties in PNG put on notice by the Integrity of Political Parties and Candidates Commission. Papua New Guinea – notice Thirty-two political parties in Papua New...

"Veterinary Orthopedic Guardian": European Veterinary Surgeon Dr. Hannah Partners With VEC Hong Kong

Bringing Extensive European Experience to Lead Advanced Orthopaedic Surgeries and Elevate Pet Surgical Care HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 16 October 2025 - Veterinary Emergency Centre, Hong Kong (VEC) today announces the enhancement of...

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...

Celebrities: Death in September 2025

Dhimitër Anagnosti, 89, Albanian film director (The Return of the Dead Army, Përralle Nga e Kaluara) and politician, minister of culture (1992–1994) and MP (1991–1996). Jimmy Bone, 75, Scottish football player (Partick Thistle, St Mirren) and...

Capstone Unveils WQ Hotel Wellington – A fresh new bleisure brand for the capital

A new chapter in Wellington hospitality begins tomorrow as the city’s Atura Hotel officially becomes the WQ Hotel (Wellington Quarter Hotel). This event marks the property’s transformation under Capstone Hotel Management and the introduction of a...

WQ Hotel Opens Its Doors in Wellington: a New Era for Wellington’s Atura Hotel as It Transforms to WQ Hotel

A new chapter in Wellington hospitality begins tomorrow as the city's Atura Hotel officially becomes the WQ Hotel (Wellington Quarter Hotel), marking the property's transformation under Capstone Hotel Management and the introduction of a fresh...

Update: Dengue fever in the Pacific: Samoa records 7th dengue death

Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Samoa has recorded more than 14,000 clinically diagnosed dengue cases since January, and its seventh death from the disease. The latest report, released on September 29, covers the week of September 22- 28. The Ministry...

Wellington’s Atura Hotel transforms into WQ Hotel

Wellington’s Atura Hotel has officially become the WQ Hotel (Wellington Quarter Hotel), marking the property’s transformation under Capstone Hotel Management and the introduction of a fresh urban brand to the capital. The rebrand to WQ represents...

200 SAMOAN WOMEN TO RECEIVE FREE DRIVING AND EV AWARENESS TRAINING

[PRESS RELEASE 15 October 2025 Apia, Samoa] – The Women’s Driving License Programme was officially launched on Friday, 10 October, offering free driving lessons to 200 women across Samoa, together with an Electric Vehicle (EV) awareness course....