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Leicester v Newcastle Live TV – Global channel listings on Monday
Around the world, here are the channels you can watch Leicester v Newcastle Live TV. The global TV listings are featured below for local (to you) coverage on Monday (8pm (UK) kick-off). Eddie Howe and his Newcastle United players looking to make...

Fitness is rooted in traditional CHamoru life
I recently saw the statue of Chief Gadao along the beachside of Inalåhan Bay. I saw the statue of Chief Matapang at Hagåtña before Typhoon Mawar. According to the statues, both of the respected chieftains were very fit. It seems our island’s great...

Newcastle v Brentford Live TV – Global channel listings on Wednesday
Around the world, here are the channels you can watch Newcastle v Brentford Live TV. The global TV listings are featured below for local (to you) coverage on Wednesday (7.45pm (UK) kick-off). Eddie Howe and his Newcastle United players looking to...

Mana Moana: Celebrate Pacific culture in a mesmerising night of music and unity
Rehearsals are in full swing as an ensemble of Pacific voices prepares to resonate through Auckland’s Spark Arena next month. After the success of their 2023 show, the soul-stirring Mana Moana will return for a one-night-only performance...

Niuean Musician and Artist Appointed Pasifika Navigator for Choirs Aotearoa New Zealand
William Kingi William Kingi (Will) has been confirmed as the Pasifika Navigator for Choirs Aotearoa New Zealand (CANZ) in a brand new role for the organisation that manages our national choirs. With support from Creative NZ, the position will see...
Lui appointed Niue's Chef de Mission for Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games
Sydney Lui Photo: Supplied The Niue Island Sports Commonwealth Games Association (NISCGA) has selected prominent sports administrator Sidney Lui as the Chef de Mission for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. NISCGA president Maru Talagi expressed...

Pacific couple celebrate 10 years of success in entertainment and events industry
Trevor and Elizabeth Palupe-Grant are proud parents of four daughters and the directors of their premier events company, Limelight DJ & Entertainment. What started as a love story has evolved into a successful journey for this dynamic duo in the...

Historic Rookie Games unites Niue through fitness and heritage
Elizabeth Swann, also known as Peka, is making waves in Niue after successfully organising the island’s first-ever CrossFit-inspired competition, the Rookie Games, held on 1 March. The 22-year-old fitness enthusiast recently moved to Niue to...

Hologa Niue Festival brings together the Niue community in Aotearoa
John Pulu | Presenter/ Reporter/Director Hologa Niue means descendants of Niue which is the name of the inaugural cultural festival held in Auckland recently. Led by Three Star Nation (TSN) a Niue youth community group, the festival was a chance...

Hit Show Mana Moana Returns To Wellington With Signature Choir And NZSO
Monday, 16 June 2025, 7:25 pm Press Release: NZSO The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra and Signature Choir are excited to bring back Mana Moana — a spectacular fusion of symphony and songs of the Pacific — to Wellington in July. Mana Moana...

Newcastle v Brighton Live TV – Global channel listings on Sunday
Around the world, here are the channels you can watch Newcastle v Brighton Live TV. The global TV listings are featured below for local (to you) coverage on Sunday (1.45pm (UK) kick-off). Eddie Howe and his Newcastle United players looking to make...

Study finds challenges and opportunities faced by media in Niue
Media in Niue face challenges such as limited staffing, resources, and infrastructure. This was highlighted in a study on the “State of the Media-Niue” published last week. The study reveals media in Niue face distinct challenges and...

Samoan soprano Aivale Cole happy to sing to her own tune
Soana Aholelei | Reporter / Director Fresh from a trip to Niue recently, Samoan soprano Uitualagi Aivale Cole stopped by in Auckland on her way back home in the UK to chat about life, love and career. The recent Commonwealth Celebrations at...

Liverpool v Newcastle Live TV – Global channel listings on Wednesday
Around the world, here are the channels you can watch Liverpool v Newcastle Live TV. The global TV listings are featured below for local (to you) coverage on Wednesday (8.15pm (UK) kick-off). Eddie Howe and his Newcastle United players looking to...

Newcastle v Nottingham Forest Live TV – Global channel listings on Sunday
Around the world, here are the channels you can watch Newcastle v Nottingham Forest Live TV. The global TV listings are featured below for local (to you) coverage on Sunday (2pm (UK) kick-off). Eddie Howe and his Newcastle United players looking...

Niuean wins NZ bowls title
Olivia Bloomfield, a former Commonwealth Games representative for Niue, has reached a significant milestone by winning the women’s pairs open title at the 2025 New Zealand Bowls Nationals Championships. According to Bowls New Zealand, she might be...

Preserving Pacific stories: Niue’s digital leap for future generations
Niue, Sāmoa, and the Solomon Islands are part of a Pacific children’s media programme called Storytime and Play (STP), an innovative early childhood development initiative led by Plan International Australia with the support of the New Zealand...

‘I want to be the first Niue world champion’
At just 12 years old, Mai'ivia Simi says, “I want to be the first Niue World Champion.” Nicknamed the “Niuean Sayan”, Simi carves out a strong path in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and boxing, showcasing his skills and unwavering passion for the fight game....

Book aims on preserving Niue’s art of weaving
From delicate fibers to vibrant patterns, Niue’s oldest art form has been intricately woven in a book. Weavers of Men and Women written by Dr. Hilke Thode-Arora explores the ancient art of weaving in Niue. The German anthropologist returned to...

Manchester City v Newcastle Live TV – Global channel listings on Saturday
Around the world, here are the channels you can watch Manchester City v Newcastle Live TV. The global TV listings are featured below for local (to you) coverage on Saturday (3pm (UK) kick-off). Eddie Howe and his Newcastle United players looking...