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French Overseas Minister Manuel Valls begins first offifical visit to French Polynesia
RNZ
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July 16, 2025
Manuel Valls, French Minister of the French Overseas Territories, arrives for his first official visit to French Polynesia. Photo: AFP /Vaikehu Shan French Minister for Overseas Manuel Valls landed in French Polynesia on Wednesday (Tuesday local...
Why Raiatea, French Polynesia is a must visit for New Zealanders wanting to trace their lineage
The New Zealand Herald
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July 14, 2025
Roughly twice the size of Waiheke Island, Raiatea is believed to be the ancestral homeland of Māori and the starting point for migratory journeys that followed the track of Matariki – the Pleiades (Seven Sisters) constellation – and led to the...
Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia arrive in Moʻorea to a week of cultural engagements
Maui Now - Hawaii
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July 15, 2025
Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia arrive to Moʻorea, July 10, 2025. (Courtesy: Danee Hazama) Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia continued the French Polynesia leg of the Moananuiākea Voyage and 50th birthday celebrations of Hōkūleʻa this past week, sailing from the...
PONANT Expands Polynesia Cruise Presence
Travel Market Report - New York
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PONANT EXPLORATIONS GROUP, parent company of PONANT EXPLORATIONS and Paul Gauguin Cruises, is expanding its presence in French Polynesia with the introduction of new itineraries onboard Le Jacques Cartier beginning with the 2026/27 season. The new...
Global tracking study reveals marine megafauna hotspots lie largely unprotected
Mongabay
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July 16, 2025
A global study tracking nearly 13,000 marine animals representing 111 species reveals they spend 80% of their time in just 63% of their range, yet only about 5% of these high-use ocean areas are currently protected. The research identifies...
Pacific Islands focus: deep sea mining, reproductive injustice and a new breast screen campaign
Croakey Health Media
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July 10, 2025
Introduction by Croakey: World leaders are calling for a moratorium on deep sea mining to prevent devastating and irreversible environmental harm. This week, governments are meeting in Jamaica at the 30th Session of the International Seabed...
Pacific Islands Forum head: Island region 'must remain a beacon of hope and unity'
The Pacific Island Times
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July 7, 2025
The Pacific Islands Forum's secretary general has reaffirmed the region’s commitment to a united, resilient and inclusive Blue Pacific Continent. “In a world increasingly marked by turbulence, the Pacific must remain a beacon of hope and unity,"...
Pacific Islands Forum head: Island region ‘must remain a beacon of…
Pacific News Service
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The Pacific Islands Forum’s secretary general has reaffirmed the region’s commitment to a united, resilient and inclusive Blue Pacific Continent. “In a world increasingly marked by turbulence, the Pacific must remain a beacon of hope and unity,”...
Reframing the French Indo-Pacific: Clipperton, France’s Indo-Pacific Edge
The Diplomat
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July 11, 2025
As Emmanuel Macron wrapped up his visits to Vietnam, Indonesia, and Singapore – where he delivered the keynote address at the Shangri-La Dialogue at the end of May – the French president reaffirmed the Indo-Pacific’s strategic importance for both...
Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia visit Mataiea, Tahiti for cultural reconnection, youth engagement
Maui Now - Hawaii
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PC: Polynesian Voyaging Society / Danee Hazama Following their historic arrival in Papeʻetē on June 28, Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia hosted dozens of schoolchildren, families, and community members aboard the canoes. This week, the crew of both canoes...
French Polynesia Announces The Largest Ever MPA
Deeper Blue
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June 30, 2025
The government of French Polynesia has announced the creation of the world’s largest Marine Protected Area. The announcement was made at the United Nations Ocean Conference in France, where the French Polynesian President Moetai Brotherson stated...
Final day for athletics at Pacific Mini games
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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July 10, 2025
By BOB SNOW – Honorary life member Athletics PNG This is the final day (Tuesday July 8) for events on the track and in the field. Tomorrow’s (yesterday) events will be on the road from a early start time. Following the medal ceremonies the Palau...
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History Today: How terrorists attacked Amarnath Yatra bus and killed 8 pilgrims in J&K
Firstpost
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July 10, 2025
On July 10, 2017, eight Amarnath Yatra pilgrims were killed and 18 others injured after terrorists opened fire on a bus in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir. The attack was carried out by Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists, led by a Pakistani...
Rainbow Warrior bombing 40th anniversary: Advocates warn of expanding nuclearism in Pacific
RNZ
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July 9, 2025
The Rainbow Warrior was bombed in Auckland Harbour, New Zealand, in July 1985. Photo: Greenpeace / John Miller As Thursday marks 40 years since the bombing of the Rainbow Warrior, anti-nuclear advocates warn the Pacific region is facing expanding...
2 Canadian beaches were ranked among the best in the world and they're wildly different
Narcity
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July 9, 2025
Two Canadian beaches were just named among the best in the world — and they're seriously bucket list material. Whether you're planning a summer getaway or looking to add more must-visit beaches in Canada to your travel bucket list, this new global...
Eyes of Fire: The Last Voyage and Legacy of the Rainbow Warrior is a timely reminder
Pacific Media Network
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I didn’t know much about the surrounding context of the infamous Rainbow Warrior bombing 40 years ago today. All I knew was that we, as a country, have not forgotten. I was born in 1996, and although I didn’t know much about the vessel’s bombing,...
Ponant Explorations expands offering in French Polynesia
Travel Weekly
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July 2, 2025
Ponant Explorations Group has expanded its offering in French Polynesia with a brand-new travel experience aboard Le Jacques Cartier between October to December 2026 and January 2027. This entirely new approach is designed for travellers seeking...
PONANT EXPLORATIONS’ Le Jacques Cartier offers new adventures in French Polynesia
Travel Daily Media
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July 1, 2025
PONANT EXPLORATIONS GROUP announced the expansion of its offerings in French Polynesia through a slew of new voyages today, 1st July. The renowned experiential cruise company presents a brand-new travel experience aboard Le Jacques Cartier,...
Archaeologists make surprising discovery at Easter Island - turning everything we know on its head
Daily Mail
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July 8, 2025
There's no doubt Easter Island is geographically one of the most isolated places on Earth. More than 2,000 miles off the coast of Chile, it was first settled by humans around AD 1200, who built its famous enlarged head statues. Historically, the...
Travel + Leisure Readers' Favorite Cities and Islands in Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific of 2025
AOL
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In what other part of the world do global cities and remote island nations have such strong ties? The vast, diverse area of Oceania encompasses large islands like Australia, New Zealand, and New Guinea, but it’s also home to more than 10,000...