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New Caledonian swimmer determined despite injured foot
Samoa Observer
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Even with an injured left foot, Adeline Williams, of New Caledonia is still determined to do her best and make her country proud. Adeline settled for bronze in the 200 meters backstroke, swimming with a fractured foot on Tuesday night, but is up...
Special Olympics BC called a resounding success in Prince George
Prince George Citizen
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‘Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt' The 2025 Special Olympics BC Summer Games were three unforgettable days of spirited competition, celebration, and community support that left a lasting mark on athletes and...
Meet Thomas – SPTO’s New Marketing Intern from New Caledonia!
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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June 27, 2025
There’s a new face in the Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) family—Thomas, our new Marketing Intern from New Caledonia! SPTO Chief Executive Officer Christopher Cocker welcomed the French-speaking intern to the SPTO team and highlighted that...
Discover New Caledonia: Hidden Islands, Eco-Adventures & Cruising the Pacific
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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June 19, 2025
Discover New Caledonia: Hidden Islands, Eco-Adventures & Cruising the Pacific New Caledonia is more than just its vibrant capital, Nouméa. This Pacific paradise offers stunning natural beauty, rich Kanak culture, and unique travel experiences for...
Youth in sport
Noosa Today
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July 2, 2025
Ron Lane Rugby League Interesting to note that at present time two of our football codes Rugby and NRL are performing well in the junior ranks. In the Noosa Pirates Rugby League, the senior grades are having a tough time. However, the junior teams...
Pacific Mini Games 2025 draws regional viewership, offers wide access to sports coverage
Island Times
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July 1, 2025
By: Eustoria Marie Borja KOROR, Palau (July 1, 2025) — The Pacific Mini Games 2025 opened with vibrant color, traditional dances, and a dazzling fireworks display on Sunday, marking the Games’ return to Palau after 20 years. Despite a rain shower,...
OFC Professional League will revolutionlise football in the Pacific - Karembeu
RNZ
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July 16, 2025
OFC Men's Champions League 2025. Photo: Shane Wenzlick / Phototek.nz "The new Pro League will be a revolution for our region," the New Caledonia-born midfielder and FIFA World Cup winner says. Former FIFA World Cup winner Christian Karembeu...
Singapore Zoo celebrates reptile baby boom, including hatchings of endangered species
The Straits Times
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July 17, 2025
SINGAPORE – The Singapore Zoo welcomed nearly 20 young reptiles between April and June, including the first successful hatchings of the Philippine crocodile and painted terrapin, both critically endangered species. The other new additions are...
NZ Youth Choir Wins CHOIR OF THE WORLD
Scoop
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New Zealand Youth Choir has won CHOIR OF THE WORLD / Supplied The New Zealand Youth Choir has won CHOIR OF THE WORLD at the 2025 Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod in Wales. This follows their massive win at the European Choir Games in...
World Cup Power Rankings: USMNT outside top 20
CBS Sports - Florida
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With the Gold Cup done and dusted, the 2024-25 international cycle is done and dusted. A year from now we will be in the teeth of the 2026 World Cup knockout stages, so what better time to assess who figures to be in the mix in 365 days time? Ten...
Sharks didn’t rebound—so Mark Erdmann is putting them back
Mongabay
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July 13, 2025
For over 30 years, Mark Erdmann has combined scientific discovery with grassroots conservation in Indonesia, helping communities protect their reefs from destructive practices and documenting more than 220 new species. As a leader behind Raja...
Australian Hobie Cat Nationals entries rolling in
Sail-World
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July 1, 2025
by Susan Ghent 1 Jul 14:15 PDT 27 December 2025 - 5 January 2026 There is excitement in the air for the Pitts Design and Construction 53rd Australian Hobie Cat National Championships. To be held in Busselton in the South West of Western Australia...
World Cup winner buzzing about ‘revolution’ of OFC Pro League
Football in Oceania
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July 12, 2025
Christian Karembeu, the most successful footballer from Oceania, says the new OFC Pro League will be the vital next step to close the gap with the rest of the world. BY: Coen Lammers Karembeu says Auckland City’s extraordinary performance against...
Amazing finish for an amazing team
Marianas Variety
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(Northern Marianas Sports Association) — Team Marianas closed out its campaign in the 2025 Pacific Mini Games in Palau with a bang, winning a gold medal in the half marathon and a bronze in 3x3 basketball on Wednesday. Northern Marianas Athletics’...
Tonga claims shot put gold as 2025 Pacific Mini Games draw to a close
RNZ
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July 8, 2025
Tu'utafaiva, 28, is mentored by former world and Olympic Games champion Valerie Adams, and recorded a throw of 14.76 metres to claim top spot. Photo: Facebook / Tonga Sports Association & National Olympic Committee Tonga's Ata Ma'ama Tu'utafaiva...
A campus facade tells a unique story
The National
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IN my last feature article, I stressed the importance of shops giving their customers a good shopping experience. That would require the façade being upgraded and the interior also designed in such a way to make it appealing to customers or people...
Faithful look forward to Airlie Beach Race Week
Sail-World
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June 25, 2025
by Di Pearson/ABRW media 24 Jun 22:33 PDT 7-14 August 2025 Just as Whitsunday Sailing Club (WSC) is looking forward to 74 Islands Distillery Airlie Beach Race Week, so too are competitors, including those in the Performance Racing category where...
The new face of stand-in forces
DVIDS - Georgia
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July 10, 2025
DARWIN, NORTHERN TERRITORY, AUSTRALIA 07.10.2025 Since December 2024, the Marines and Sailors of Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D) 25.3 have charted a historic path, validating what it means to be a stand-in force in the Pacific under the...
I'm Super Picky About Perfumes, But I'll Fold for These 10 Buys on Amazon Prime Day
Who What Wear
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July 10, 2025
I have a confession: I've tested dozens of fragrances during my time as a beauty editor and still don't have a signature scent. And if I'm being extra honest, I find it difficult to find perfumes I actually like and want to wear on a daily basis....
Tan, Andrew strike gold in athletics
Marianas Variety
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(Northern Marianas Sports Association) — A smiling Tania Tan crossed the finish line of the women’s 10,000m race at the 2025 Pacific Mini Games in Palau on Friday morning — and she had more than one reason to smile. She bagged the gold medal,...