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St John’s Team in Niue for First Aid Training
Waimanu Pulu (Medical Doctor, Department of Health) Sheree King (HHSJ tutor), Oscilyna Kulatea (Paramedic, Department of Health), James Shilton (General Manager of Matavai Scenic Resort) Glen ‘Ping’ Gould (HHSJ tutor) and Margaret Smith (HHSJ...

Online bullying at Niue High School prompts investigation
An internal investigation has allegedly been launched at Niue High School to crack down on online bullying. It comes after an anonymous TikTok account was reported to the school. Described as a “confessions” page, the account shared defamatory...

Artist Selected as Niue Artist in Residence 2025
Katrina Iosia. Photo: Corban Estate Award-winning artist Katrina Iosia has been selected as the inaugural Niue Artist in Residence 2025. Katrina works as both a designer, developer and a multidisciplinary artist with a passion for creative...

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...

Pacific Tourism Organisation and Niue Tourism Share Key Findings from 2024 International Visitor Survey
The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO), in partnership with the Niue Tourism Office through the Pacific Tourism Data Initiative (PTDI), has released the 2024 International Visitor Survey report. The findings provide key insights into visitor...

Book aims to share Niuean culture
PMN’s Island Time host, Inangaro Vakaafi, celebrates the launch of Hunt for Niue Tupu, blending the Niuean and English languages and connecting Pacific families. Photo: Facebook / Mila's Books A children's book on Niuean culture has just been...

Diwali 2025 vacation: Indians can visit over 50 countries visa-free - check full list, key details
With days left for the Diwali 2025 holidays, several people across the country are gearing up to celebrate the festivities abroad. As a growing number of countries are offering visa-free or visa-on-arrival, travelling abroad has become easier with...

Three Hato Hone St John Tutors Travel To Niue To Teach First Aid And Life-saving...
Waimanu Pulu (Medical Doctor, Department of Health) Sheree King (HHSJ tutor), Oscilyna Kulatea (Paramedic, Department of Health), James Shilton (General Manager of Matavai Scenic Resort) Glen ‘Ping’ Gould (HHSJ tutor) and Margaret Smith (HHSJ...

Which 57 countries can Indian passport holders travel visa-free to in 2025?
India has dropped to the 85th position in the 2025 Henley Passport Index, giving Indian passport holders visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 57 countries. This marks a decline of five spots from last year, when Indians could travel to 62...

Brighton v Newcastle Live TV – Global channel listings on Saturday for Amex Stadium clash
Around the world, here are the channels you can watch Brighton v Newcastle Live TV. The global TV listings are featured below for local (to you) coverage on Saturday (3pm (UK) kick-off). Eddie Howe looking to make it three NUFC wins in a row. The...
Niue cyclone warning cancelled
The Tonga metservice has issued its final tracking map for Pita. Photo: Tonga Meteorological Service A tropical cyclone warning in place for Niue due to cyclone Pita has been cancelled. Fiji's metservice has also lifted associated coastal...

On the Up: Hato Hone St John leads vital first aid courses in Niue
Two advanced resuscitation courses were also taught. “Everyone who took part in the training was so engaged and open to learn. I love teaching, and teaching over there was an amazing experience. “We all had a brilliant time.” Niue, known as The...

NZ Transnational Crime Unit conduct workshop in Niue
For the first time, a 2 member team from the New Zealand Transnational Crime Unit (NZTCU) were in Niue this week to conduct A Foundational intelligence workshop. The two day workshop focused on developing capacity and up-skilling for the Niue...

Ngāhiraka Mai Tawhiti lands in Sāmoa – preperations underway to sail home
After relying solely on traditional navigation knowledge and methods, kaumoana on Ngāhiraka Mai Tawhiti made landfall at the Sāmoan village of Poutasi, Falealili, on Wednesday afternoon. In a debrief interview with voyaging legend Jack Thatcher,...

Indian Passport power slides to 85th on Henley Passport index: Full list of 57 visa-free countries
The latest ranking of passport power has been out, and the rankings suggest India still has some catching up to do. So, as per the latest rankings by the Henley Passport Index 2025, India is in the 85th position globally, giving Indian passport...

Customers encouraged to make use of Telecom Niue’s website and app
Telecom Niue Limited Chief Executive Officer- Anurag Tandon is pleading with their customers to access their website to top up their mobile data and to top up power. This he says will reduce the amount of work their customer care team does as they...

Tonga earthquake felt in Niue yesterday morning
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.3 occurred in the Tonga islands around 1.19am yesterday morning (Monday -Tonga time). Tremors were also felt in Niue as people took to social media regarding their early morning Sunday experience...
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...

Henley Passport Index: 57 Countries Offer Visa-Free Entry To Indians
Henley Passport Index 2025: India’s Ranking Drops But These 57 Countries Still Offer Visa-Free Entry To Indians; See Full List Inside When it comes to passports, the math is simple: a strong passport opens doors to more destinations without the...

Niue’s battle for land legacy: ‘united we stand, divided we fall’
Land in Niue represents more than just property. It embodies identity, heritage, and security. However, disputes over land ownership fuels division rather than unity. Despite transparent legal systems designed to clarify ownership, land remains an...