The Olsen twins served $225-per-pack water at their fashion show — is it really the ‘purest in the world’?

Guests at the Row’s Paris fashion week event were served more than just sleek silhouettes. Instead of their usual post-show snacks, attendees said founders Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen quenched their thirst with bottles of water — but this wasn’t...

Kerzner, BSP Life in Yasawa luxury resort deal

INTERNATIONAL developer and operator of luxury resorts Kerzner International Holdings Limited has partnered with institutional investor BSP Life to develop an ultra-luxury resort and community of private homes in Nacula, Yasawa under the One&Only...

Future Sea-level Rise Is Certain, but the Amount and Speed Are Uncertain

The WMO co-sponsored World Climate Research Programme (WCRP)1 is at the forefront of sea-level change research. At the request of WMO Members and other United Nations entities, WCRP has developed a status brief on current and projected sea-level...

A year the Nisswa mayor wasn't expecting

NISSWA — Jennifer Carnahan's 48th year started on a high note last November. "Every year, for my birthday month, I usually take a solo trip somewhere out of the country. Last year, in 2024, I decided to go to Japan because I had never been there...

Sad farewell to creative icon

OBITUARY The Peninsula has lost one of its most dynamic women. After a long and arduous journey with cancer, Brenda passed away with her family around her at home in Booker Bay on Friday, October 3. A powerhouse of the creative arts, Brenda will...

‘Sleepless nights’: Fashion store staff traumatised after armed robbery

Nine masked individuals wielding hammers and bricks attacked Roopdarshan in Auckland's Mt Roskill on Tuesday. Photo: RNZ / Blessen Tom Staff of an ethnic fashion store in Auckland have been left traumatised by a violent armed robbery targeting...

Jeff Probst Talks Snake Bite Incident and New Survivor Book

The On Fire podcast is back for Survivor 49, with Survivor host Jeff Probst, producer Jeff Wolfe, and Survivor: Cambodia winner Jeremy Collins. In the latest episode, the trio discusses the snake-biting incident, the role of the medical team in...

New morgue for Tavua Hospital by 2026

[file photo] A new morgue will be built at Tavua Hospital by July 2026, ending decades of reliance on an outdated facility that was donated more than 35 years ago. Currently, the morgues at Tavua Hospital and Nadarivatu Health Centre are not fully...

Outcry over park project

A three-storey building project proposed for the heart of Lautoka City has attracted strong opposition from local residents and social media users. Funded by the Lautoka City Council, the project at Coronation Park, which borders the Coronation...

Trump, China, and Declining US Influence in Asia

The clashing interests of the United States and China sustain their continuing rivalry in Asia, the main determinant of regional dynamics. The struggle focuses on the Indo-Pacific countries ranging from India in the west to Japan in the northeast,...

How Is XRP Helping New Zealanders Access Faster International Payments?

New Zealand sits at the edge of the world, which sounds romantic until you need to send money anywhere. Traditional banks have gotten better at international transfers, major routes clear in 1-2 days, but they still hit you with high fees,...

Brisbane rides the wave as the cruise terminal nears 500th visit

Brisbane is expecting 142 cruise ship calls from 11 lines this season with four ships based in the Sunshine State’s capital. While the number of cruise ship calls are slightly down from last year, there will be six vessels making their maiden...

From prison to the runway: Sachin Sharma to showcase first men’s collection at Makete Show

From prison to the runway: Sachin Sharma to showcase first men’s collection at Makete Show Former inmate Sachin Sharma is preparing to make a remarkable debut as a fashion designer at this Saturday’s Makete Fashion Show, where he will showcase his...

Countering Trump, Pacific Islanders Are Leading on Climate

The leaders of the Pacific Islands are forging a united front against President Donald Trump’s climate denialism and leading the world in the battle against the climate crisis. After Trump gave an inflammatory speech at the United Nations last...

LBJ officials questioned about subsidy, ARPA projects, doctors

When Fiscal Year 2025 ended on September 30, the LBJ Hospital had not received a single penny of subsidy funding from ASG. $2 million was approved in the FY2025 budget for the LBJ subsidy. In addition there was $300,000 unpaid from the FY2024...

Abhinav Kashyap calls Salman Khan “criminal,”

[Source: AP] The long-running feud between Dabangg director Abhinav Kashyap and Salman Khan has resurfaced with fresh accusations. In a recent interview, Kashyap referred to Salman as a “criminal,” asserting that the actor’s wealth and influence...

WORLD FOOD DAY & POVERTY ERADICATION ROUNDTABLE: LOCAL SOLUTIONS TO GLOBAL CHALLENGES

In commemoration of World Food Day and the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, the InnerCity Mission for Children will host a high-level roundtable discussion themed “Developing Local Humanitarian Solutions to Global Challenges” on...

Housing Authority green lights $39m loan, plans 4700 lots in 5 years

THE Housing Authority (HA) Board has given the green light to a new loan of $39million to help the entity in its planned delivery of 4700 housing lots over the next five years. The Authority made the announcement this week, saying the approved...

World Food Day & Poverty Eradication Day: InnerCity Mission leads talks on local solutions

From In celebration of World Food Day and the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, the InnerCity Mission for Children is set to host a high-level roundtable discussion themed “Developing Local Humanitarian Solutions to Global...

Brazil showcases finance ministers’ plan for $1.3 trln

[Source: Reuters] A group of 35 finance ministers laid out suggestions for scaling climate finance to $1.3 trillion a year, a key demand by developing nations ahead of this year’s COP30 talks in Brazil. In the first-of-its-kind report, the Circle...