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Immigration New Zealand Extends Longer Visits for Pacific Island Nations Granted Visited Visa
TP+
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July 7, 2025
Photo: NZ Immigration New Zealand is welcoming Pacific visitors by making it easier to travel here with changes to immigration settings that will come into effect later this year. From 6 July 2025, people from Pacific Islands forum countries...
Susi Newborn among activists featured in Pacific ‘nuclear free heroes’ video
Asia Pacific Report
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July 17, 2025
Pacific Media Watch Greenpeace pioneer and activist Susi Newborn is among the “nuclear free heroes” featured in a video tribute premiered this week in an exhibition dedicated to a nuclear-free Pacific. The week-long exhibition at Tāmaki Makaurau...
Minister for Education, Aseri Radrodro on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan
Fijivillage
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With the dilapidated state of our school infrastructure in the country and the lack of technological advancement and upgrade of the curriculum for holistic learning for our students, Minister for Education, Aseri Radrodro has not clarified as yet...
David Havili among 8 NZers in squad to face British and Irish Lions
1News
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Crusaders' Super Rugby title-winning captain David Havili has been selected among the New Zealand contingent for the invitational AUNZ squad to face the British and Irish Lions on Saturday. The full squad of Australians and New Zealanders for...
Why Did Cierra Ortega Leave ‘Love Island USA’ Season 7? Controversy Explained
Forbes
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LOVE ISLAND USA — Episode 726 — Pictured: Cierra Ortega — (Photo by: Ben Symons/Peacock via Getty ... More Images)Ben Symons/Peacock via Getty Images Love Island USA Season 7 contestant Cierra Ortega is no longer in the villa, becoming the second...
Rúaidhrí O’Connor’s Lions tour diary: Joe Schmidt to run rule over clash with Brumbies as eight All Blacks face tourists on Saturday
Irish Independent
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Homecoming for Mack Hansen as Andy Farrell names strong side for Brumbies clash Today at 08:59 Joe Schmidt touched down in Canberra this morning to run the rule over the Lions in person as they take on the Brumbies in Australia’s capital later...
When is the 'Love Island USA' finale 2025?
AZ Central - Arizona
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“Love Island USA” Season 7 airs every day except Wednesdays on Peacock. The "Love Island USA" 2025 finale airs Sunday, July 13. The show is filmed in Fiji and hosted by Ariana Madix. Viewers can vote for their favorite islanders via the Love...
Australia Commits $734m to Fiji
Fiji Sun
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July 6, 2025
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka (right) with his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese in Australia. Australia will increase its financial assistance to Fiji to almost $734 million over the next four years, as both nations move to formally...
Hope and headaches: What the Wallabies learnt against Fiji
The Sydney Morning Herald
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July 7, 2025
Lack of game management Noah Lolesio had a tough outing in Newcastle, eventually leaving the field on the hour mark after a heavy tackle. One decision in particular stood out. The Wallabies had moved into a 14-0 lead and looked in control with...
Fiji leader to spruik security, unity to Australia
The Advocate
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July 1, 2025
Later in the week, Mr Rabuka and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will attend the Wallabies-Fiji Test in Newcastle to watch the two national teams clash for the Vuvale Bowl in a statement of the cultural bonds shared through rugby.
Test against Fiji would have given us a proper Lions tour
The Times
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So far, so underwhelming. This was another weekend of substandard performances from the British & Irish Lions and also the Wallabies. The team who scrapped their way to a 21-10 win over a weakened Waratahs team were, admittedly, a long way from a...
‘Love Island USA’ Cierra Ortega’s Team Speaks Out On Racist Behavior
TV Shows Ace
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July 6, 2025
Love Island USA star Cierra Ortega is in extremely hot water over a racial slur she made in 2015 and 2020. Now, her team is speaking out on what happened and where they stand with the Season 7 islander amid all of the drama. So, what are their...
The Finance Minister Who Forgot His Own Institute: Biman Prasad’s 2023 Declaration Omits FIAS Directorship He Campaigned On. Once the votes were counted, seat won, the very title vanished-from his legal obligations
Fiji Leaks
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July 6, 2025
Biman Prasad Boasted of FIAS to Win Votes — Then Hid It from the Law In politics, credibility is currency. And during Fiji’s 2022 general election, Biman Prasad, leader of the National Federation Party (NFP) and now Deputy Prime Minister and...
Harry Wilson's late try saves Australia in 21-18 win over Fiji
Japan Today
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July 6, 2025
A last-gasp try by captain Harry Wilson has salvaged a dramatic 21-18 win for Australia on Sunday in its international season-opener against Fiji. Wilson twisted and spun over from close range after several minutes of the Wallabies pressuring the...
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Schmidt doesn't expect to 'knock Lions over' as Australia complete preparations with Fiji win
Eurosport
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July 6, 2025
Joe Schmidt tempered any expectations of Australia knocking the British & Irish Lions over after gearing up for the three-Test series with a scrappy win over Fiji. The Wallabies will face the British & Irish Lions in the opening Test in Brisbane...
Australia boss Joe Schmidt admits Wallabies don't have 'real confidence' after struggling in last-gasp win over Fiji ahead of Lions series
Daily Mail
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July 6, 2025
Wallabies edged Fiji 21-18 with a late try in their Test before facing the Lions Star man Joseph Suaalii was kept quiet as Fiji impressed physically and tactically By NIK SIMON Published: 13:49 EDT, 6 July 2025 | Updated: 13:49 EDT, 6 July 2025...
Love Island USA's Austin 'Sincerely' Apologizes After Racism Allegations
Us Weekly
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July 6, 2025
Love Island USA star Austin Shepard is clarifying his recent social media activity since leaving the villa. “I want to take a moment to address my recent repost that has caused offense to some of you,” Austin, 26, wrote via his Instagram Stories...
Rugby’s Fun Police robbed Fiji. Here’s how game should make it up to them
The Sydney Morning Herald
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July 6, 2025
The Wallabies showed enormous resilience to grab a 21-18 win against Fiji in Newcastle, but all thoughts about what it means for the British and Lions series should be suspended for the moment. Instead, the afternoon turned into a celebration of...
Wallabies edge Fiji 21-18 with last-gasp try in Newcastle
Talking Rugby Union
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Fraser McReight was one of the try scorer for Australia ©World Cup Australia 21-18 Fiji, Newcastle In a dramatic and high-intensity contest at McDonald Jones Stadium in Newcastle, the Wallabies clawed their way to a tense 21-18 victory over a...
Wallabies team: Winners and losers as Joe Schmidt gambles after ‘disastrous’ setbacks for B&I Lions series opener
Planet Rugby
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July 17, 2025
Following the announcement of Joe Schmidt’s Wallabies team to tackle the British and Irish Lions in Brisbane, we pick out our winners and losers. Schmidt has been dealt several untimely injuries ahead of the Test Series opener with the likes of...