Pacific Tennis: Solomon Islands claimed Under-14 and Under-18 doubles gold at the Pacific Youth Tennis International in Païta, defeating New Caledonia in both finals. The 11–17 October tournament brought rising players from across Melanesia to compete in Nouméa.
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Pacific Youth Tennis: Solomon Islands players won the under-14 and under-18 doubles titles at the Pacific Youth Tennis International in Païta, beating New Caledonia in both finals. The 11–17 October tournament brought together young players from across Melanesia, with visiting athletes gaining experience against regional competition.
Pacific Youth Tennis: Solomon Islands players won the Under-14 and Under-18 doubles titles at the Pacific Youth Tennis International in Païta, defeating New Caledonia in the finals. The 11–17 October tournament in Nouméa brought together young players from Solomon Islands, Fiji, Vanuatu and New Caledonia.
Pacific Tennis: Solomon Islands’ young players won the Under-14 and Under-18 doubles titles at the Pacific Youth Tennis International in Païta, beating New Caledonia in Wednesday’s finals. The 11–17 October tournament in Nouméa brings together rising players from Fiji, Vanuatu, Solomon Islands and the host territory.
Art & Books: A new compendium gathers around 420 of Claude Monet’s letters, offering a more personal view of the artist’s relationships, family life and thoughts on his Water Lilies. Pacific Travel: A family-holiday guide points to cruises from Sydney that stop in Noumea and Lifou, putting New Caledonia on the itinerary for multi-generational travellers.
TV Shake-up: Lucinda Light and Andrea Thompson won’t return to Channel Nine’s Travel Guides in 2027 after their Ireland trip, as the network brings in new cast members. Pop-Culture Collaborations: Seiko’s first Bocchi the Rock! watch turns its dial into a vinyl record; preorders are open for a 300-piece run. Another Seiko release celebrates Sanrio’s Hangyodon, with a fishcake detail on the dial and a house-shaped box. Art & Books: A new collection of about 420 Claude Monet letters offers a candid look at the artist’s life, relationships and views on his Water Lilies series. Pacific Getaways: Travel advice for multigenerational families points to cruises that visit New Caledonia, including Noumea and Lifou.
TV Shake-up: Lucinda Light and Andrea Thompson won’t return to Channel Nine’s Travel Guides in 2027, as the network refreshes the show’s cast. The pair joined the series for a 2026 trip around Ireland. Art & Books: A new collection gathers around 420 letters by Claude Monet, offering a candid look at the artist’s relationships, family life and thoughts on his work. South Pacific Travel: A holiday guide recommends cruises for multi-generational families, including December-January sailings from Sydney with stops in Nouméa and Lifou.
Television: Lucinda Light and Andrea Thompson won’t return to Travel Guides in 2027, as Channel Nine refreshes the cast. The pair brought their upbeat chemistry to the latest season, which followed their travels in Ireland. Art and Books: A new collection of about 420 letters offers a candid look at Claude Monet, from his artistic relationships to his private life and his early doubts about the French government’s plans for his Water Lilies. Pacific Football: Kiribati is pushing to join FIFA and compete in Oceania before rising seas threaten its future. The campaign could bring the island nation into the same football confederation as New Caledonia.
Pacific Football: Kiribati is racing to join FIFA and play a World Cup qualifier before rising seas threaten its islands. Its federation hopes to compete in Oceania alongside New Caledonia and other Pacific neighbours. Travel: A family-holiday guide recommends Pacific cruises from Sydney, with itineraries stopping in Noumea and Lifou. Art & Books: A new collection of about 420 Claude Monet letters offers a personal view of the artist’s relationships, family life and Water Lilies project.
TV & Entertainment: Channel Nine is giving Travel Guides a fresh cast for 2027, leaving out fan favourites Lucinda Light and Andrea Thompson after their Ireland trip. Pacific Travel: A holiday guide suggests cruises from Sydney for multi-generational groups, with nine- to 10-night trips calling at Noumea and Lifou. Art & Books: A new collection of about 420 Claude Monet letters offers a candid look at the artist’s relationships, family life and work, in his own words. Pacific Football: Kiribati is pursuing FIFA membership and hopes to play a World Cup qualifier before rising seas threaten its low-lying islands; its football federation says it wants to join Oceania alongside New Caledonia and other neighbours.
Pop Culture: Seiko’s new limited-edition watch celebrates Sanrio character Hangyodon, with character details on the dial and a house-shaped presentation box. Pacific Football: Kiribati is seeking FIFA membership so it can compete alongside neighbours including New Caledonia, while using football to draw attention to the threat of rising seas. Art & Books: A new collection of about 420 letters gives readers a candid look at Claude Monet’s relationships, family life and thoughts on his work.
Watchmaking & Design: Grand Seiko’s two new studio-only watches feature ivory dials embossed with tree-ring patterns inspired by the wood in its Iwate workshop. Buyers must visit the studio to purchase them. Anime & Music: Seiko’s first Bocchi the Rock! collaboration turns a limited-edition chronograph dial into a vinyl record, with a guitar-pick marker and band details. Just 300 are planned. Art & Books: A new collection of about 420 Claude Monet letters offers a candid look at the artist’s relationships, family life and work on the Water Lilies. Pacific Football: Kiribati is pushing to join FIFA and play in Oceania before rising seas threaten its future, with New Caledonia among the neighbors it hopes to compete alongside.
Pacific Travel: A multi-generational holiday guide points to Pacific cruises with stops in Nouméa and Lifou, offering an easy way to explore the islands with family. Art & Books: A new collection of about 420 Claude Monet letters offers a candid view of the artist’s relationships, family life and work on the Water Lilies. Oceania Football: Kiribati is seeking FIFA membership so it can compete alongside New Caledonia and other Pacific neighbours, while raising awareness of the threat posed by rising seas.
Arts & Books: A new collection of about 420 Claude Monet letters offers an intimate look at the artist’s relationships, family life and thoughts on his Water Lilies. Pop Culture: Seiko’s first Bocchi the Rock! watch is a limited-edition chronograph, with a record-style dial and details inspired by the band. Pacific Football: Kiribati is seeking FIFA membership so it can compete alongside New Caledonia and other Oceania neighbours, while raising awareness of the threat of rising seas. Island Travel: A travel guide recommends Pacific cruises with stops in Nouméa and Lifou for multi-generational holidays.
Pop-Culture Watches: Seiko’s limited Hangyodon collaboration is on sale in a 2,000-piece run, with Sanrio’s fish character and friend Sayuri on the dial. A separate Seiko chronograph celebrates anime Bocchi the Rock!; just 300 are available for preorder. Art & Books: A new Claude Monet collection brings together about 420 letters, offering readers a candid look at the artist’s relationships, family life and famous Water Lilies. Pacific Travel: A family holiday guide recommends cruises that include Noumea and Lifou, with activities and dining options for different generations.
Art & Books: A new collection of about 420 Claude Monet letters offers a candid look at the artist’s relationships, family life and thoughts on his Water Lilies. Pacific Music: Katchafire’s new single “Bounce,” featuring Laughton Kora, is out now. The reggae band recently visited New Caledonia for the Guidance Festival, ahead of its November 27 collaborative album.
Art & Archives: A new book brings Claude Monet’s voice to the fore through around 420 letters, revealing his views on fellow artists, family and the future of his Water Lilies paintings. Pacific Music: Katchafire made a quick stop in New Caledonia for the Guidance Festival before releasing “Bounce,” a collaboration with Laughton Kora. The single appears on the band’s Revival 2.0 Guest Edition, due Nov. 27.
Island Getaways: A travel guide for multigenerational families recommends Pacific cruises from Sydney, with some itineraries stopping in Nouméa and Lifou. Pacific Music: Reggae group Katchafire made a quick visit to New Caledonia for Guidance Festival before its Australian dates. Its new single, “Bounce,” with Laughton Kora was released October 2, ahead of the Revival 2.0 Guest Edition album on November 27.
Pop-Culture Collectibles: An unconfirmed leak points to new Lego Pokémon and Harry Potter display sets for 2027, including a 1,156-piece Snorlax and a Chamber of Secrets collectors’ set. Pacific Music: Katchafire and Laughton Kora released their collaborative single “Bounce” on Oct. 2. Katchafire recently visited New Caledonia for the Guidance Festival; its Revival 2.0 Guest Edition album is due Nov. 27.
Pacific Music: New Zealand reggae group Katchafire stopped in New Caledonia for the Guidance Festival before heading to Australia. Its new single “Bounce,” made with Laughton Kora, arrived October 2; the group’s Revival 2.0 Guest Edition album is due November 27, followed by European dates with UB40.
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