Leopard sharks engaging in a 'threesome' mating ritual captured on video in a scientific first

For years, divers off New Caledonia have watched male leopard sharks dash after females, only to miss the main event. Now we finally have it on film – and it wasn’t just one pair. In a first for the species, two males sequentially mated with a...

‘Make it financially sustainable:’ interim VIU president navigating budgetary challenges

Top of the list for Johnson is balancing VIU’s budget, with the school running a significant deficit. The previous administration, under Saucier and continued under then-acting president Emily Huner, took the first steps towards a healthier...

Fonterra Agrees Sale Of Consumer And Associated Businesses To Lactalis For $3.845 Billion

Press Release – Fonterra Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd today announced it has agreed the sale of its global Consumer and associated businesses to Lactalis for $3.845 billion, subject to certain customary financial adjustments and conditions....

Sharks head for NZ to enjoy our summer

“There’s this perception that sharks are invading because there’s warmer waters, but it’s not. It’s purely a seasonal movement from deep ocean water into the coastal shallows for food and for pupping.” Researcher Dr Riley Elliott says young sharks...

Exclusive-Australia offers to sell shares in critical minerals reserve to allies, sources say

By Julia Payne BRUSSELS (Reuters) -Australia is willing to sell shares in its new strategic reserve of critical minerals to allies including Britain, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters, as Western governments scramble to end their...

Ships Monthly October 2025 issue out now

SHIPS MONTHLY October 2025 The October 2025 issue of Ships Monthly is out now, and is packed with all the usual news and outstanding articles and features, covering every aspect of the shipping world. NEWS Waterfront – DFDS expands Baltic ferry...

Semifinalists confirmed for OFC U19 Women's Championship

New Zealand secured the top spot in Group B at the OFC U-19 Women’s Championship in Tahiti with a dominant 11-0 victory over Vanuatu at Stade Paea. Photo: OFC Media via Phototek The four semifinalists in the OFC Under 19 Women's Championship in...

Mood of the Boardroom: New NZIBF director outlines exporters’ response to tariffs

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Beyond Fiji: Cruise ships branch out to new Pacific destinations

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Declaration of Peace amid realities of violence

ANALYSIS: Pacific leaders have declared a Blue Pacific “Ocean of Peace” - yet many warn the document misses a chance to ground peace in Pacific values and practice. The Blue Pacific Ocean of Peace declaration was signed earlier this month at the...

A match made on the court: How a pair of earrings sparked the Gigimat family

Netball and basketball share many similarities. In both sports, points are scored when the ball goes through the hoop. But while basketball players dribble, netball players have only three seconds to pass. For Mr. Ilaita Gigimat and Ms. Karo...

These new art hubs are giving Paris and NYC a run for their Monets

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Sharks head for New Zealand to enjoy our summer: Researcher Dr Riley Elliott explains why they come

“There’s this perception that sharks are invading because there’s warmer waters, but it’s not. It’s purely a seasonal movement from deep ocean water into the coastal shallows for food and for pupping.” Shallow coastal waters are a nursery ground...

World Cup 2026 odds: Tips, predictions, and an early look at the frontrunners

THE FIFA World Cup is the ultimate prize in professional football, and with the competition in 2026 expanding from 32 nations to 48, this next World Cup, hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico, is set to be the biggest and best ever held. Argentina...

The eight players to watch at Under-20 World Cup: The kid who wants to emulate Messi, the Spanish goal machine and the £50m Brazilian boy wonder all set to shine in Chile

The FIFA Under-20 World Cup kicks off in Chile on Saturday night with the stars of tomorrow ready to break into the spotlight. Thanks to shifts in global football in recent years - not least inflation and restrictive financial rules - youngsters...

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...

Pacific tuna stocks stay healthy

FOR months, the town of Thio went without a local doctor. The east coast mining town in New Caledonia, with a population of 2,500 people, has been going through tough times. Last year, during months of clashes between Kanak protestors and French...

Germany: the central role of arbitration following catastrophes

In summary Catastrophic events – from climate disasters and pandemics to geopolitical unrest – are becoming more frequent and severe, causing significant human and financial losses worldwide. As these events disrupt international commerce, they...

US Nears Highest Cancer-Rate Around The World

Cancer is one of the world’s leading causes of death, but its prevalence varies significantly from country to country. In this infographic, Visual Capitalist's Marcus Lu shows age-standardized cancer incidence rates across 180+ countries,...

Amajita aim to inspire Bafana Bafana with World Cup campaign

Paths are not always forged by forefathers; they are also paved by descendants. As a result, after the U20 national team led from the front, expectations are now high for Bafana Bafana to follow suit. Amajita will begin their FIFA U-20 World Cup...