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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...
These Are the Best Islands in the World—and No. 1 Has Postcard-worthy Blue and White Villages
AOL
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Thomas Gravanis The Greek island of Paros.Travel + Leisure readers’ favorite islands for 2025 represent many continents, cultures, and climates—including colorful reefs, tropical beaches with sea-weathered rocks, temperate forests, and scrubby,...
Review: The Westin Bora Bora Resort and Spa, French Polynesia
The New Zealand Herald
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June 29, 2025
Honeymooners, a once-in-a-lifetime blow-the-budget trip, or rich listers escaping from the hustle and bustle of daily life. First impressions: Bora Bora has long been my dream destination, and I desperately hoped it wouldn’t be a “never meet your...
The Rainbow Warrior 1985-2025 | Part 2: Nuclear Refugees In The Pacific - The Evacuation Of Rongelap
Scoop
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On the last voyage of the Rainbow Warrior prior to its sinking by French agents in Auckland harbour on 10 July 1985 the ship had evacuated the entire population (320) of Rongelap in the Marshall Islands. After conducting dozens of above-ground...
The UK, France, and Italy Coordinate an International Indo-Pacific Aircraft Carrier Operation
The National Interest - Washington D.C.
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July 7, 2025
Following a week-long port visit to Singapore, the Royal Navy’s flagship has begun preparations to carry out joint operations with the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force. The carrier airwing of HMS Prince of Wales will reportedly conduct flight...
Reframing the French Indo-Pacific: French Polynesia, a Model of Shared Sovereignty?
The Diplomat
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June 27, 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...
Conference unites 15 Pacific universities
The National
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THE Pacific Islands Universities Regional Network (PIURN) conference brought together 15 member universities from the Pacific Island countries and Territories to the PNG University of Technology in Lae, Morobe. PIURN coordinator Mathilde Souchon,...
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...
China rejects 'false narratives' on Pacific military base claims
RNZ
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July 7, 2025
China has been building roads and bridges, and addressing development issues that respond to people's urgent needs, the Chinese embassy in Fiji says. Photo: RNZ Pacific/ Koroi Hawkins China says it is not interested in geopolitical competition,...
The Rainbow Warrior saga. Part 2: Nuclear refugees in the Pacific – the evacuation of Rongelap
Asia Pacific Report
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July 6, 2025
COMMENTARY: By Eugene Doyle On the last voyage of the Rainbow Warrior prior to its sinking by French secret agents in Auckland harbour on 10 July 1985 the ship had evacuated the entire population of 320 from Rongelap in the Marshall Islands. After...
Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia reach ancestral home in French Polynesia
KITV - Hawaii
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RAʻIĀTEA, French Polynesia (Island News) -- Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia made landfall on Wednesday, June 24 in French Polynesia. Polynesian Voyaging Society crews onboard the two traditional canoes were joined by crews on Tahiti's canoe Fa'afaite,...
Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia make landfall at French Polynesia’s Taputapuātea
Maui Now - Hawaii
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On Tuesday, at approximately 9:45 a.m., the Polynesian Voyaging Society’s traditional voyaging canoes Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia, accompanied by Tahiti’s canoe Fa‘afaite, arrived at their first stop in French Polynesia: Taputapuātea. Located on the...
Pacific Islands Countries Push For Action at UN Ocean Conference
The Diplomat
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June 20, 2025
Last week, more than 60 world leaders convened in Nice, France, for the third – and the most-attended – United Nations Ocean Conference. There was cause for celebration: during the week-long conference, 19 countries ratified the Agreement on...
Pacific Ocean Commissioner: Op -ED – Ripples to Waves:
Island Times
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July 1, 2025
By Dr Filimon Manoni, Pacific Ocean Commissioner KOROR, 30 JUNE 2025 (PIFS) — 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...
‘Just such a surf dog at heart’ — veteran SA surfer Jordy Smith embraces new perspectives as he eyes world title
Daily Maverick
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July 6, 2025
Jordy Smith is closing in on a first world title at the age of 37. It says something about the respect that peers hold for the South African that the greatest of all time was happy to see him win again earlier this year. Kelly Slater, 11-time...
PACIFIC JOURNOS MEET CHINESE FOREIGN MINISTRY OFFICIAL, PRAISE CHINA
Solomon Star
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June 29, 2025
Beijing, China – SIX Pacific Islands journalists met with the Director of the Pacific Island Division, Department of North American and Oceanian Affairs of the Chinese Ministry on Foreign Affairs, Gu Xinqiang in Beijing and exchanged views within...
Bora Bora Too Busy? Explore Friendly Rurutu In French Polynesia
Forbes
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The limestone caves and sapphire seas of Rurutu make it a unique island to visit in French ... More Polynesia.© Michael Runkel, courtesy of Tahiti Tourisme Beneath a grapefruit tree on the road that rings the Polynesian island of Rurutu, my...
French Polynesia creates world’s largest MPA
Dive Magazine
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June 18, 2025
Bora Bora, one of French Polynesia’s Society Islands, will be included in the new MPA (Photo: Shutterstock) By DIVE Staff The government of French Polynesia has announced the creation of a marine protected area (MPA) that will extend around the...
France should apologize for decades of nuclear tests in French Polynesia: Parliamentary report
Yeni Safak
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A new French parliamentary report urges Paris to apologize for its decades of nuclear tests in French Polynesia. "The investigation reinforced the conviction of the parliamentary commission of inquiry that France must issue an apology to French...
Reframing the French Indo-Pacific: New Caledonia, How to Overcome the Geopolitical Impasse?
The Diplomat
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July 4, 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...