Niue’s Health department works with NZ Health Ministry and WHO to improve preparedness efforts for COVID19
To date, there are no suspected or confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Niue. However, the first confirmed case of COVID 19 in the Pacific has been recorded in French Polynesia. For Niue’s…
Niue’s Travel Advisory updated in the wake of Coronavirus Pandemic
An updated travel advisory has been issued by the Immigration department. This has been approved by Cabinet in its meeting on Tuesday 10th March 2020 and is to take effect immediately: 1.…
Date of Niue’s 2020 General Elections finalized and is yet to be officially announced
The Speaker of the Fono Ekepule Hon. Togia Pihigia has confirmed that the next sitting of the house will be on Wednesday next week the 18th of March. Hon. Pihigia also…
Over breeding of dogs and cats continues to be an animal welfare issue
There is still a problem with over breeding of cats and dogs on the island, this continues to be an animal welfare issue. In a report by the ROCKVETS Trustees and…
Niue is the first country to be officially recognized as a ‘dark sky’ nation
Niue’s official Dark Sky recognition is set to provide a significant economic opportunity for the country with a growing global interest in ‘Astro-tourism’. Niue has become the world’s first whole country…
Villagers desire sustainable and responsible tourism
Sustainable and responsible tourism are some of the key vision of villages for Niue’s tourism development. This has been highlighted by Niue’s Tourism Consultants, Tourism Recreation Conservation or TRC who have…
More awareness needed on managing marine resources sustainably
More awareness is needed to empower Niueans to manage their marine resources sustainably. This is a gap that has been identified by local stakeholders together with SPC officials in the Ridge…
Health steps up preparedness activities as Coronavirus cases grow globally
There are no reported suspected or confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Niue or in any Pacific Island Country. A local Niuean who was in Asia is currently undergoing a period…
Niue bans importation of plastic shopping bags
Niue joins the fight against plastic shopping bags by imposing a prohibition order on the importation of plastic shopping bags. The Government of Niue under the authority of the Niue Customs…
Authorities seek more public feedback on plans to upgrade Airport
The Niue Ministry of Infrastructure, in conjunction with the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, propose to resurface the runway at Hanan International Airport. The existing runway surface is…