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...

‘Tinā’, ‘The Rule of Jenny Pen’, ‘Ka Whawhai Tonu’ lead nominations for New Zealand Screen Awards

Tinā, The Rule of Jenny Pen and Ka Whawhai Tonu will lead the charge at next month’s New Zealand Screen Awards, with nine nominations each. The Convert,We Were Dangerous, The Gone and Double Parked also feature strongly, earning six nods apiece,...

Tapasā Launches Atafa o le Moana Youth Leadership Movement

Photo: Supplied Tapasā Navigating Futures proudly launches Atafa o le Moana, a movement aimed at amplifying the voices of Pacific youth who are leading with culture, courage, and compassion. Atafa brings together 16 young leaders aged 15–20...

57 countries now visa-free for Indians: What it means for travellers

For Indian travellers, the world is gradually opening up. According to the latest Henley Passport Index for 2025, Indian passport holders can now enter 57 countries without a visa in advance — either visa-free, via a visa-on-arrival, or via an...

Oscar-winner Geoffrey Rush and Oscar-nominee John Lithgow up for New Zealand Screen Award

Lithgow is best know for his role in TV comedy 3rd Rock From the Sun, for which he won three Emmy Awards. He also won Emmys for his roles in Dexter and The Crown and has been nominated for two Oscars. Based on a short story by Owen Marshall, The...

When is the best time to visit New Zealand?

Journeying to Aotearoa (New Zealand's Māori language name) is a good choice any time of the year – but your experience will vary depending on what season you choose to visit. During summer, you can enjoy a southern hemisphere adventure by hiking...

Bangladeshi passport drops to 100th spot in new ranking

Holders of the Bangladeshi passport can travel to the following destinations visa-free: Bahamas, Barbados, Bhutan, Bolivia, British Virgin Islands, Burundi, Cambodia, Cape Verde Islands, Comoro Islands, Cook Islands, Djibouti, Dominica, Fiji,...

Solomon Islanders Call for Sustainable, Community-Driven Tourism

The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO), in partnership with Tourism Solomons (TSO) and Solomon Islands Ministry of Culture and Tourism (MCT), has released the results of the 2024 Community Attitude Survey (CAS)—the first nationwide study of its...

Timor-Leste Community Voices Highlight Tourism’s Promise and Challenges

The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO), in collaboration with Timor-Leste’s Ministry of Tourism and Environment (MTA), released the findings of the 2024–2025 Community Attitudes Survey (CAS)—Timor-Leste’s first comprehensive national study on...

Annie Crummer brings her West Akl heart to Titirangi Festival

The Titirangi Festival of Music (TFM) returns this Labour Weekend, bringing the spirit of West Auckland to life and showcasing both beloved and emerging talents of Aotearoa New Zealand. Set in the lush surroundings of Titirangi Village, the event...

Pasifika Candidates feature across the Country in Local Body Elections

Fauono Ken Laban has been elected Mayor of Lower Hutt, making history as Aotearoa New Zealand’s first Pasifika Mayor. Photo: Tagata Pasifika Gladys Hartson | Senior Journalist Preliminary results for local body elections 2025 show a good spread of...

PIF praises Nauru’s 'transparent' elections as voters reject 4-year parliamentary term

Nauru’s 2025 general election has drawn regional attention, with the Pacific Islands Forum sending an official observer mission to monitor the vote and praise the country’s commitment to democratic transparency. While some political veterans are...

How to watch Rinderknech vs Vacherot: live stream Shanghai Masters final 2025 online, start time, what TV channel?

Watch Shanghai Masters 2025 live streams, as Arthur Rinderknech takes on Valentin Vacherot in a blockbuster cousin vs cousin final on Sunday, October 12. They're due on Stadium Court not before 4.30pm BST / 11.45am ET. If you put money on...

Auckland Theatre Company Unveils 2026 Season

Auckland Theatre Company has revealed its 2026 show lineup, including two world premieres. The 2026 season will premiere “Helen Clark in Six Outfits” by artistic virtuoso Fiona Samuel, which retraces the remarkable trajectory of a farm girl from...

Ken Laban makes history as NZ's first Pasifika mayor

Fauono Ken Laban has been elected Mayor of Lower Hutt, making history as New Zealand’s first Pasifika mayor. Fauono secured 8704 votes, comfortably ahead of Brady Dyer on 6974, Karen Morgan on 5529, and Prabha Ravi on 3608. His victory marks a...

Ken Laban makes history as first Pasifika mayor of Lower Hutt

A long-time broadcaster, sports commentator, and former councillor, Laban has been a visible advocate for inclusion, youth opportunity, and safer communities across the Wellington region. He is also the only Pasifika mayoral candidate to have been...

Ken Laban first Pasifika mayor

Fauono Ken Laban has been elected Mayor of Lower Hutt, making history as Aotearoa New Zealand's first Pasifika mayor. He secured 8704 votes, comfortably ahead of Brady Dyer (6974), Karen Morgan (5529) and Prabha Ravi (3608). His victory marks a...

Ken Laban makes history as Pasifika candidates win across Aotearoa

Fauono Ken Laban has made history as Aotearoa New Zealand’s first Pasifika mayor, elected to lead Lower Hutt following the 2025 local elections. Photo: Hutt City Council / LDR Fauono Ken Laban has been elected Mayor of Lower Hutt, making history...

NZ’s first Pasifika mayor: Ken Laban makes history in Lower Hutt

Report from LDR by Mary Afemata Fauono Ken Laban has been elected Mayor of Lower Hutt, making history as New Zealand’s first Pasifika mayor. Fauono secured 8704 votes, comfortably ahead of Brady Dyer (6974), Karen Morgan (5529), and Prabha Ravi...

Pasifika Honoured at Auckland Investiture Ceremony this month

John Utanga | Senior Journalist A Fijian Bravery Medal winner and a Former National Party MP were among those to be invested with their honours in Auckland last week. Bravery Medal Winner Meli Balenivalu received his award from the Governor...