Government prioritizes investments in social and economic infrastructure

The Assembly’s public accounts committee has started the process to scrutinize the government’s budget after the first reading of the Appropriation bill passed in the Fono Ekepule two weeks ago. Minister of Finance-Hon.Crossley Tatui in his...

Committee calls for government to expedite appointment of Niue diplomat to Wellington

The parliamentary select committee, the Public Accounts committee (PAC) has recommended to the government to expedite the appointment of Niue’s High Commissioner to New Zealand. In its 42 page report, the PAC highlighted several recommendations...

Niue hosts crucial 138th Forum Fisheries officials Meeting

Fisheries officials and delegates from the 17 Members of the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA), are gathering this week at the Millenium Hall in Alofi, Niue, for the 138th Forum Fisheries Committee (FFC) Annual Officials Meeting. The...

BCN archives digitised; a valuable taoga for Niue

Two hundred and fifty (250) tapes and video cassettes from BCN archives from of video tapes over four decades have been digitized and this morning a small handover was held at the BCN office. General Manager and the man behind the camera for many...

Health, education, social welfare and government salaries receive boost in budget

In the government’s new $12.5 million deficit budget, health and education will receive the highest boost for the new financial year as well as boost to the social welfare budget. As announced by the Minister of Finance, last week the largest...

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...

Niue Arts Festival opening draws crowd

It was a full house as people turned up to the official opening of the Niue Arts Festival 2025 in their colorful attires at the old Fale Fono Foyer on Tuesday night. Invited guests, locals and tourists showed up in numbers to celebrate Niue’s...

Niue and Tonga see strong returns from smarter tourism planning - survey

Tourism is bouncing back across the Pacific, and two nations appear to be setting the pace with smart, data-led strategies. The latest International Visitor Survey (IVS) results from Niue and Tonga show strong tourism recovery and a shared focus...

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...

Niue Arts Festival countdown begins

The countdown begins for the much anticipated Niue Arts Festival that will be held this month in Alofi, with preparations well underway. This was revealed by Minister for Education and Social Services-Hon. Sonya Talagi to BCN News this week. The...

Foreign Minister Focuses On Pacific Resilience During Visit To France

Rt Hon Winston Peters Minister of Foreign Affairs Foreign Minister Winston Peters has taken part in two major international events in Nice, France this week, focused on Pacific resilience, prosperity and security. The sixth Pacific-France Summit,...

King’s Birthday 2025 Honours List – Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet

The New Zealand Order of Merit DNZM To be Dames Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit: Ms Ranjna Patel, ONZM, QSM, JP For services to ethnic communities, health and family violence prevention Emeritus Distinguished Professor Alison Stewart,...

Niue Senior officials visits Solomon Islands for mid-term review of Intra-Pacific Labour Mobility Pilot Scheme

A team of Senior Officials from the Niue Government visited Solomon Islands this week as part of a mid-term review of the Intra-Pacific Labour Mobility Pilot Scheme between the two countries. This mid-term review is a precursor to a final...

Niue and Solomon Islands Review Labor Mobility Pilot

This mid-term review is a precursor to a final assessment scheduled for July 2025, which will focus on identifying ways to enhance the current arrangements and ensure effective management of the labour mobility of semi-skilled and skilled Solomon...

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...

PM Manele receives FSM’s Non-Resident Ambassador to SI

Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele today received a courtesy call from the visiting Federated States of Micronesia’s (FSM) non-resident ambassador to Solomon Islands, His Excellency (H.E) Carson Sigrah. H.E Sigrah, who is based in Suva, Fiji,...

No political strings attached to China’s assistance in Fiji and the Pacific - China's President

No political strings attached to China’s assistance in Fiji and the Pacific - China's President There is no political strings attached to China’s assistance, no imposing one’s will onto others, and no empty promises and China has called on all...

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...

Niue Rugby League: Building bridges from grassroots level to global competition

The growth of Pacific rugby league over the past several years is undeniable, with teams such as Toa Sāmoa, Fiji Bati, and Mate Ma’a Tonga making a significant impact globally. But one island remains absent from this conversation: Niue. Niue Rugby...