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The 10 countries with the most time zones in the world
Conde Nast Traveller
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July 2, 2025
At first glance, it seems obvious that Russia or the United States would dominate the time zone count, given their sheer size. But the rankings tell a more layered story, one shaped not just by continental spread, but by colonial history and the...
NTA’s CEO focused on key areas
Marshall Islands Journal
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July 3, 2025
GIFF JOHNSON Dr. Yukiko Muller took over the reigns at the National Telecommunications Authority six weeks ago and is focused on a series of improvement projects. The new CEO updated the Journal about the many projects on the priority list for NTA...
Tjibaou on New Caledonia talks in Paris: “We want to resolve this now”
Islands Business
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June 30, 2025
Koror, Palau-It’s been two weeks since the curtains fell on the third UN Ocean Conference. At this largest ever ocean summit, the Pacific voice echoed as a collective, calling for more global ocean accountability, and offering transformational...
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection Reveals Winter 2026–2027 Itineraries
Breaking Travel News
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June 26, 2025
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection unveils its Winter 2026–2027 itineraries, introducing an expanded portfolio of luxury yachting experiences across French Polynesia, Hawaii, and Asia-Pacific aboard Evrima and Luminara. Sailing from October 2026...
Record 2.5 tonnes of cocaine seized off New Caledonia on Panama-flagged vessel bound for Australia
RNZ
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July 1, 2025
French customs officers board a ship as part of anti-drug traffic operation. Photo: Supplied / Douane France A record 2.5 tonnes of cocaine were seized last week off New Caledonia, the French High Commission in New Caledonia said on Thursday. The...
Education Ministry receives an increase in budget allocation
Islands Business
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June 30, 2025
“We want to resolve this now, and that is why I am committed to dialogue.” That’s Emmanuel Tjibaou, president of the independence party Union Calédonienne (UC) and one of New Caledonia’s deputies in the French National Assembly. On Wednesday this...
Skeleton of man from ancient Egypt gives up its secrets in scientific first
The National News
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The first whole ancient Egyptian genome has been sequenced by researchers, taken from a man who lived 4,500 to 4,800 years ago in the age of the first pyramids. By investigating chemical signals in his teeth relating to diet and environment, the...
Our family booked a dreamy beach vacation to Bora Bora. We were so disappointed that we flew somewhere else after 3 days.
AOL
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We left Bora Bora early and changed our vacation entirely by booking flights to Los Angeles. The beaches were beautiful, but we're probably not the right type of travelers for that kind of place.Abby Price Our family went to a beautiful resort in...
Remembering Bolton Wanderers' Premier League Years: Part three, 2001/02
The Bolton News
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In total, the club have racked up 13 seasons in the top division since it was rebranded in 1992, playing 494 matches and scoring 745 goals. The Bolton News takes a look back at each season, talking to some of the stars who featured, and re-living...
In a constant state of becoming
Ke Alaka'i - The Leader
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July 1, 2025
Photo by Cho Yong Fei For Poerava Ah Sing, what began as a little fascination with manga sketches transformed into an artistic vocation rooted in individuality, cultural heritage and perpetual change. She said her art started with mirroring online...
UH researches explain the impacts of groundwater input to coral reefs
Hawaii News Now
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July 2, 2025
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - University of Hawaii researchers said ground water flowing into the ocean at just the right amount can boost the growth of coral reefs but too much can be harmful. The researchers describe the effect as a “Goldilocks...
The Ocean Still Holds Mysteries. That’s Why We Must Save It
TIME Magazine
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June 30, 2025
When the world’s first marine reserves were established in the 1920s, Jacques Cousteau was an adolescent. The deepest we could dive was about 500 ft. Humans were beginning to imagine what could be beneath the surface, what discoveries lay waiting,...
Bucket-list cruises you’ll want to take at least once
AOL
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Image Credit: Shutterstock.If your dream is to explore the world, you might instinctively look into airfare or the most scenic road trips as your primary travel options. We don't blame you, as these are common modes of transportation that...
Air Tahiti Unveils TERAIEFA: A New ATR 72-600 Honoring Tuamotu Heritage
FTN News
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June 27, 2025
Air Tahiti has introduced TERAIEFA, a new ATR 72-600 aircraft that embodies both technological advancement and deep cultural roots. With a name drawn from the Tuamotu archipelago’s Reo Mihiroa language meaning “the appearing sky” or “the skies...
Hōkūleʻa crew sights land in the Tuamotus, continues toward Taputapuātea
Maui Now - Hawaii
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June 23, 2025, 9:35 AM HST Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia are making steady progress on their sail to French Polynesia, the first international leg that resumes the Moananuiākea Voyage. PC: Polynesian Voyaging Society / Jonathan “Sav” Salvador. The crew...
8 best overwater bungalows in the Caribbean
The Points Guy
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June 23, 2025
Overwater bungalows often conjure images of far-flung destinations like the Maldives or French Polynesia — places that may require long-haul flights, multiple connections, and a significant investment of time and money. But travelers don't need to...
Kiwi Tom Francis skippers NZ boat Ultimate Lady to Blue Marlin World Cup victory
The New Zealand Herald
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July 6, 2025
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Registration is open for 14th Annual Paddle Imua
Hawaii News Now
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June 29, 2025
KAHULUI (HawaiiNewsNow) - Registration is now open for the 14th Annual Paddle Imau event from Maui happening on Sunday, July 13. The race takes place after the Maliko Run down the North Short of the Vally Isle and takes paddlers eight miles to the...
Why Fishing With A Local is hooked on benefits beyond the catch
About Regional
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June 30, 2025
Fishing With A Local school holiday program with Figtree High out of school care group. Photo: Supplied. When George Newcombe talks about fishing, it’s about more than catching a meal. For this UK-born adventurer turned Illawarra and Shoalhaven...
The John Ford movie that John Wayne admitted he’d been miscast in: “I felt awkward”
Far Out Magazine
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June 29, 2025
(Credits: Far Out / Paramount Pictures) John Wayne always exuded confidence. It was part of his schtick. Any hint of uncertainty and all that messianic swaggering would have come crashing down. Many of his co-stars said that he was equally at ease...