Every team that has qualified for the World Cup 2026

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Father shares traditions with daughter

WITH over 13 years of experience in traditional voyaging, Iva Nancy Vunikura was honoured to assume the title of matua, a role that entails mentorship and guidance, especially to the young crew on board the Uto Ni Yalo. The voyage from Fiji to the...

New Caledonia under tight security ahead of 'Citizenship Day'

Armoured Centaures riot control vehicles are also part of the deployment. Photo: Supplied High security measures are now in force in New Caledonia, as the French Pacific territory approaches "symbolic" dates later this week. French High...

World's first shark THREESOME is caught on camera: Scientists spot two males and a female mating off the coast of New Caledonia

Scientists observing sharks off the coast of New Caledonia were in for a surprise, after spotting the world's first shark threesome. During the unusual encounter, two male leopard sharks mated with a female in quick succession – with the entire...

Australia’s emissions reduction targets ‘a bit of a cop out’, says Pacific climate advocate

As Australia's prime minister prepares to spruik the countries new climate targets at the UN General Assembly in New York, a Pacific climate activist says these are "a bit of a cop out". Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is addressing the United...

Up to nine tropical cyclones forecast for Pacific this season

Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Meteorologists are predicting five to nine cyclones for the southwest Pacific in the coming season. The official cyclone season for this region runs from November to April. The forecast issued by Earth Sciences New...

Building climate ambition through regional partnerships in the French Pacific

New Caledonia and French Polynesia step up climate ambition with new NDCs committing to deep emissions cuts and stronger adaptation by 2035. New Caledonia and French Polynesia are stepping up their climate commitments with updated Nationally...

Experts capture incredible video of never-before-seen shark behavior: 'Extremely interesting'

"We need to know more about their behavior." by Juliana MarinoOctober 13, 2025 A researcher in Australia has captured a rare moment on camera below the waters of New Caledonia. ABC News reported that scientist Dr. Hugo Lassauce of the University...

The South Pacific Regional Herbarium: A Guardian Of Pacific Biodiversity

Press Release – University Of The South Pacific The SPRH is like a living library of nature, a place for learning and training, and a way to connect Pacific people with their natural environment and cultural roots. The Centre for Sustainable...

Atout France’s ‘Happy French Tuesday’ strengthens ties between French destinations and Australian travel trade

Atout France’s is celebrating the sucess of its “Happy French Tuesday”, a one-day event designed to highlight the diversity and excellence of French tourism through 10 partner hotels and destinations from Paris, Monaco, the Isles of Tahiti, and...

Up To Nine Tropical Cycones Forecast For Pacific This Season

Article – RNZ The official cyclone season for the region runs from November to April. Susana Suisuiki, Pacific Waves presenter Meteorologists are predicting five to nine cyclones for the southwest Pacific in the coming season. The official cyclone...

“They Laughed When We Called It Real”: Scientists Confirm a Hidden Continent Beneath the Pacific (and It’s Far Bigger Than Anyone Imagined)

IN A NUTSHELL 🌍 Scientists reveal the discovery of Zealandia, a submerged continent beneath the Pacific Ocean. 📏 Covering approximately 1.9 million square miles, Zealandia is recognized as a distinct geological landmass. 🏝️ Despite being mostly...

World Cup 2026: Who is through and how does qualifying work?

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Death row, detainment and geopolitics cause surge in Canadian consular cases

Global Affairs Canada says deteriorating stability worldwide is causing a massive expansion in the work required to protect Canadians abroad, with the department warning Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand that Canadians might need to pay more...

Upto to nine tropical cycones forecast for Pacific this season

The official cyclone season for the region runs from November to April. Photo: The Solomon Islands Meteorological Service Meteorologists are predicting five to nine cyclones for the southwest Pacific in the coming season. The official cyclone...

'Missing forests': Is Scotland a barren wasteland?

Broad-leaved trees thrive almost anywhere sheep, deer and muirburn are excluded. But with honourable exceptions – big landowners choose not to do that. And the Scottish Government looks the other way. The proof is the A9 above Blair Atholl....

Death row, detainment and dire geopolitics result in onslaught of Canadian consular cases

Global Affairs Canada says deteriorating stability worldwide is causing a massive expansion in the work required to protect Canadians abroad, with the department warning Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand that Canadians might need to pay more...

Death row, detainment and dire geopolitics cause onslaught of Canadian consular cases

By Canadian Press on October 13, 2025. OTTAWA — Global Affairs Canada says deteriorating stability worldwide is causing a massive expansion in the work required to protect Canadians abroad, with the department warning Foreign Affairs Minister...

Bronze Medalists Return with Gold Ambitions

Nouméa (New Caledonia) – The 2022 FIBA Women’s Melanesian Cup bronze medallists, New Caledonia will be taking to the Friendship Hall Court in Honiara with a sense of purpose with two goals in mind, a gold medal, and Pacific Games 2027...

U.S. national team looks to ride consistency to FIFA Under-20 World Cup semifinal berth

The U.S. under-20 national team has advanced to the quarterfinal round in each of the last five FIFA Under-20 World Cups, dating back to 2015. On Sunday, this U.S. team will look to down Morocco and be the first to advance to the semifinals since...