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HMNZS Manawanui arrived in Alofi before heading to Fiji and later Vanuatu in Operation Calypso
Niue is the first port of call for the Royal New Zealand HMNZS Manawanui carrying a crew of seventy, arrived Alofi this morning in the start of a seven-week deployment including Fiji and Vanuatu. While in Niue the HMNZS…
NOV 01, 2023·Esther Pavihi
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Investigation into the Health Department ‘disappointing’ findings for the Public Service Commission
The Public Service Commission two weeks ago completed its investigation into two separate incidents at the Niue Health department that occurred several months ago. The chairperson of the Commission, Ida Talagi-Hekesi…
OCT 27, 2023·Esther Pavihi
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Minister of Social Services meets with sports leaders to tackle impasse between the codes and the national sports governing body NISCGA
Two weeks ago, Minister of Social Services and Sports Hon. Sonya Talagi took the bold move to call a meeting with the leaders of the sports codes on the island including the national sports governing body NISCGA.
OCT 18, 2023·Esther Pavihi
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President Biden recognises Niue’s sovereignty and independence as the two nations formalise diplomatic relations
Today in Washington DC, the Governments of Niue and the United States of America officially established diplomatic relations, marking a significant milestone in Niue’s international engagement during the 2nd U.S.-…
SEP 26, 2023·Esther Pavihi
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‘Daughter of Niue’ Jacinda Ardern turns up in support of Niuean initiative in New York “Pacific peoples are just the greatest ambassadors on Climate Change but also the greatest ambassadors of Climate Solutions”
At the launch of the world first Niue Ocean Conservation Commitments in New York, former New Zealand Prime Minister and Daughter of Niue Jacinda Ardern spoke fondly of her support for the Niue initiative. Ardern said it…
SEP 21, 2023·Esther Pavihi
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New Zealand funded $5 million energy project for Niue Power expected to be completed by the end of 2025
A design team of engineers from New Zealand were on the island last week as part of a $5 million dollar energy project funded by the New Zealand government. Director of Utilities Clinton Chapman said that there is much…
SEP 14, 2023·Esther Pavihi
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Air New Zealand responds to flight capacity issues raised in the Fono Ekepule last week
Air New Zealand’s General Manager Short Haul, Jeremy O’Brien responded on Thursday last week to BCN News questions about the flight capacity issues raised in parliament on Monday. In an email statement, O’Brien said “…
SEP 12, 2023·Esther Pavihi
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Nurses from Samoa will arrive next month to help with staff shortage at the Health Department
Minister of Health Sonya Talagi yesterday confirmed during question time at the Fono Ekepule that several nurses will arrive from Samoa next month to help with the staff shortage at the Health Department. The minister…
SEP 06, 2023·Esther Pavihi
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MPs question Premier Tagelagi over Air New Zealand fares and lack of available seats until October
Premier Dalton Tagelagi was this morning grilled by members of parliament over the situation with Air New Zealand and the lack of available seats until mid-October and the expensive airfares. There is only one flight a…
SEP 05, 2023·Esther Pavihi
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Former Minister Hon Pokotoa Sipeli NDSC passes away in Sydney
Former Minister Hon Pokotoa Ikiua Lalotoa Sipeli passed away yesterday in Australia surrounded by his family. He was 80 years old.
AUG 30, 2023·Esther Pavihi