‘Niue is your home’

Prime Minister of Niue Dalton Tagelagi visited Aotearoa New Zealand this week to attend the funeral service of former Common Roll Member of Parliament Richard Hipa, whose contributions and lasting impact were commemorated by many. During his...

PM Tagelagi attend Richard Hipa’s funeral as politicians and friends pay tribute to a compassionate leader

The funeral of former Common Roll MP and former Secretary to Government Richard Hipa will be held in Auckland today. BCN News understands that Prime minister Dalton Tagelagi left on Friday last week to attend and represent the government at Hipa’s...

NZ Veterans Minister to attend ANZAC Day service

In a media release on Tuesday, New Zealand’s Veterans Minister and Associate Defence Minister- Hon. Chris Penk will be attending the ANZAC Day service in Niue on Friday. In the statement released on their official New Zealand Government website,...

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...

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...

Veterans Ministers to honour Niuean service personnel to New Zealand and Pacific on ANZAC day

Photo: Inside Government Veterans Minister and Associate Defence Minister Chris Penk will visit Niue this week to honour the contribution of Niuean service personnel to New Zealand and the Pacific on Anzac Day. “New Zealand shares a deep and...

Veterans Minister To Attend Anzac Day Services In Niue

Hon Chris Penk Minister for Veterans Associate Minister of Defence Veterans Minister and Associate Defence Minister Chris Penk will visit Niue this week to honour the contribution of Niuean service personnel to New Zealand and the Pacific on Anzac...

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...

First aid training boost for Niue locals

Eighty people across health, emergency, business, and government sectors in Niue have received life-saving first aid training through a joint initiative between Hato Hone St John (HHStJ) and the Government of Niue. HHStJ senior first aid tutor...

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...

New Zealand to nearly double military spending

New Zealand’s National Party-led government released a multi-billion dollar Defence Capability Plan on Monday, which will nearly double the country’s military spending from just over 1 percent to 2 percent of gross domestic product in 8 years. New...

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...

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...

Fiji moves to secure more Tuna supply for PAFCO, says Fisheries…

Fiji is making headway in talks with Pacific neighbours to ensure steady tuna supply for the Pacific Fishing Company (PAFCO) in Levuka, Fisheries Minister Alitia Bainivalu told Parliament. Responding to an oral question from Opposition MP Faiyaz...

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...

Pacific entrepreneurs honoured at awards for innovation, resilience

Pacific entrepreneurs were honoured at the 2025 Pacific Business Trust (PBT) Awards during a lavish event in Auckland on Wednesday. Auckland-based TROW Group took out the Frances Hartnell Supreme Award for its sustainable approach to demolition,...

Foreign Minister wraps up Tonga visit, heading to Hawai'i

Tonga's Prime Minister 'Aisake Valu Eke and New Zealand's Foreign Minister Winston Peters Photo: RNZ Pacific / Grace Fiavaai The New Zealand's Foreign Minister Winston Peters has concluded the Tonga leg of his Pacific mission and is now en route...

NZ's Foreign Minister wraps up Tonga visit, heading to Hawai'i

Tonga's Prime Minister 'Aisake Valu Eke and New Zealand's Foreign Minister Winston Peters Photo: RNZ Pacific / Grace Fiavaai New Zealand's Foreign Minister Winston Peters has concluded the Tonga leg of his Pacific mission and is now heading to...

NZ's Foreign Minister wraps up Tonga visit now heads to Hawai'i

(L-R) Tonga' Prime Minister 'Aisake Valu Eke and New Zealand's Foreign Minister Winston Peters Photo: RNZ Pacific/Grace Fiavaai The New Zealand's Foreign Minister Winston Peters has concluded the Tonga leg of his Pacific mission and is now en...