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‘My heart is for Niue’: Beauty queen reflects on ‘heartwarming’ trip
Pacific Media Network
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An international beauty pageant contestant, who has overcome criticism about her roots, wants to inspire others from Niue to be proud of their heritage - especially after her moving trip back to her homeland. Miss Niue International and Miss Face...
Need for independent science during plastic treaty negotiations
Pacific News Service
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Poor science heard during the negotiations for a new Plastics Treaty has caused concern for the Scientists Coalition for an Effective Plastics Treaty. A group of approximately 240 scientists representing over 250 independent scientists across the...
I don’t know Niue, but Niue knows me
Pacific Media Network
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For two weeks I was asked: “Ko hai e higoa haau? Ko hai e tau matua?” I would reply: “Ko au ko Matt Manukuo, Ko tama Luka Manukuo au” Even though I had been absent from Niue for five years and didn’t recognise many faces, the people of Niue knew...
Downer Group wraps up work in Niue
Television Niue
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November 5, 2024
Work is finally wrapping up for the Downer Group as Project Manager-Craig Smart gives a final update on the final completion of upgrade work at the Hanan International airport and car park to BCN News. Smart says their last remaining items and...
China-aided road upgrading project in Niue handed over
Xinhua News Agency
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ALOFI, Niue, Oct. 23 (Xinhua) -- The China-aided roundabout road upgrading project in Niue undertaken by the China Railway First Group Co., Ltd. has been handed over to the South Pacific island country. Attending the handover ceremony on Monday...
Pacific island Niue wants seat at Commonwealth leaders table
KFGO - North Dakota
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October 23, 2024
By Kirsty Needham (Reuters) – Niue celebrated 50 years of self-government on Saturday, with Britain’s King Charles issuing a congratulatory video, but the Pacific Island state is excluded from this week’s Commonwealth leaders meeting, and its...
Australia Announces New High Commissioner To Niue 23 October
The National Tribune
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October 22, 2024
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Today I announce the appointment of Ms Olivia Phongkham as Australia’s next High Commissioner to Niue. Australia and Niue have over 50 years of friendship. We work closely together to advance regional...
NZ announces more funding to support development in Niue
Television Niue
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October 22, 2024
In a statment last night on their NZ High Commission to Niue Facebook post,19 October 2024 marks 50 years of Niue’s self-governance in free association with New Zealand. It states the special constitutional partnership between New Zealand and Niue...
7 Niueans honored at the Niue National Awards 2024
Television Niue
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October 22, 2024
Seven Niueans were honored at the Niue National Awards 2024 held at the 50th Anniversary Celebration last Saturday. The award recognises individuals for their long-standing service, voluntary contributions, demonstrated innovation, and...
Governor General Dame Cindy Kiro highlights the flourishing bond between Niue and NZ
Television Niue
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October 22, 2024
“Since 1974 New Zealand has been proud to be Niue’s constitutional partner, the bonds between our two nations have flourished nurtured by our shared history, language, cultue and citizenship.” These were the sentiments shared by the New Zealand...
King Charles III sends video message of well wishes to Niue
Television Niue
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October 22, 2024
His Majesty King Charles III sent in a Constitution Day message to the people of Niue via a two minute video that was broadcasted during the 50th Anniversary celebration last Saturday. “I very much hope that all Niueans can take particular pride n...
Op-Ed by UN Resident Coordinator for the UN Multi Country Office for Cook Islands Niue Samoa and Tokelau on the commemoration of the UN Day 2024
Samoa Global News
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October 27, 2024
PRESS RELEASE Rescuing the SDGs will secure Pacific’s future. As we commemorate the 79th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations, we find ourselves at a pivotal moment for reflection, hope, and renewed action. Our world faces mounting...
President joins Niue’s anniversary celebrations
FBC News
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October 20, 2024
From left: First Lady, Madam Vilomena Katonivere, Prime Minister of Niue, Hon. Dalton Tagelagi, President of the Republic of Fiji, His Excellency Ratu Wiliame Katonivere. [Source: Fiji Government/Facebook] President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere, along...
“Remember those that’s keeping the fort alive” – Niue Prime Minister Dalton Tagelagi
TP+
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October 25, 2024
John Utanga | Senior Journalist As Niueans see off a milestone Pulefakamotu, their Prime Minister urges his people not to forget about those stoking the home fires Amid a torrential downpour, Niueans marked the 50th anniversary of self-government...
Cook Islands delegation heads to Niue for 50th anniversary
Cook Island News
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October 18, 2024
Prime Minister Mark Brown is leading a delegation of Parliament members and representatives of the Cook Islands Niuean community, to Niue for its 50th self-governance celebration this Saturday. Close to 2000 of Niue’s population will be...
Governor-General heads to Niue to mark 50 year celebrations
TP+
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October 17, 2024
Dame Cindy Kiro. Photo: Newshub Governor-General, Dame Cindy Kiro will travel to Niue to mark 50 years of Niue’s self-government in free association with New Zealand. Dame Cindy will join the people of Niue, Pacific leaders and members of the...
‘I can’t wait’: Anticipation grows at Niue’s National Showday
Pacific Media Network
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Manukuo Hundreds of people got a feel for how vibrant Niue will become on Saturday, as the week-long celebrations continue ahead of the 50th Constitution Day festival. Niue’s National Showday is an annual event that welcomes villagers from across...
Governor-General Visit To Niue – Government House
The Daily Blog
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October 17, 2024
The Governor-General, The Rt Hon Dame Cindy Kiro and Dr Richard Davies will travel to Niue on Saturday 19 th October to represent New Zealand during celebrations to mark 50 years of Niue’s self-government in free association with New Zealand. Dame...
NZ Governor-General heading to Niue for celebrations
RNZ
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October 17, 2024
Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone New Zealand's Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro and her husband, Dr Richard Davies, will travel to Niue on Saturday to represent Aotearoa during celebrations to mark 50 years of Niue's self-government in free...
PACMAT To Support Niue's 50th Constitution Day Celebrations Amid Surge In Visitors
Scoop
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Photo/Supplied As Niue prepares to celebrate the remarkable milestone of fifty years of self-government (Pule Fakamotu), the Pasifika Medical Association Medical Assistance Team (PACMAT) is ready to support the island nation, following a formal...