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...

Inside the secret world of Kiwis working on billionaires’ superyachts

Normally, for a dinner with that many courses, Collé would have been up at 5am to begin preparation. She was the only chef on board the boat. Instead, she frantically grabbed crew members to help and descended into a panic-laced frenzy of cooking...

Young musician fuses bluegrass country and Vagahau Niue to preserve heritage

A young musician is honouring her family and Niuean culture while striving to make the language more accessible through an upcoming compilation supported by the Moana Reo Media Fund. Anna Tukuitoga from Paeroa, with proud Niuean and Fijian roots,...

Niue family adventures: Swim with whales, explore caves, and more with your kids

Touching down in Niue after a quick three-and-a-half-hour flight from Auckland, you are greeted with not only warm temperatures all year round, but the most warm and hospitable welcome possible. It’s best to pre-arrange a rental car for your...

Celebrities Are Sharing Their Favorite Part Of Their Culture, And This Is So Beautiful

"One of my favorite Samoan words is va, meaning the set of rules and protocols that dictates your social connection with other people, your relationships. I love that aspect of our culture, that the space between you and someone else is not just...

Fisheries Officials Meeting Concludes In Niue With Strong Commitments To Regional Cooperation And Sustainability

The 138th Annual Officials Meeting of the Forum Fisheries Committee (FFC) has officially concluded in Alofi, Niue, after a productive week of deliberations and strategic discussions. Over 80 fisheries officials were in Niue for the FFC Officials...

Niuean Musician and Artist Appointed Pasifika Navigator for Choirs Aotearoa New Zealand

William Kingi William Kingi (Will) has been confirmed as the Pasifika Navigator for Choirs Aotearoa New Zealand (CANZ) in a brand new role for the organisation that manages our national choirs. With support from Creative NZ, the position will see...

Pacific atoll nations receive NZD13m boost for critical water security

Representatives from seven Pacific atoll nations gathered in Nadi, Fiji, this June with an urgent message. Rising seas and prolonged droughts are pushing their communities toward a water crisis that threatens tens of thousands of lives. These...

Niue Tourism updates their image library

Last year Tourism Niue bought in renowned Australian photographer David Kirkland who was here to refresh and renew their image. During his two weeks stay in Niue, David captured a stunning array of images that showcased Niue’s natural beauty,...

Sustaining Nature; Sustaining Culture: The Anthropology Of Resource Management In The Pacific And Caribbean

Reviving Traditional Island Resource Management The Anthropology of natural resource management (NRM) in the Pacific and the Caribbean underscores the complex relationship among community structures, cultural practices, and environmental...

Difficult economy dashes plans for popular indigenous arts festival

The popular Toi Kiri: Indigenous Arts Festival won’t return this year after all. Instead, the festival, which celebrates traditional body marking from around the world, will wait until 2026. Mount Maunganui was to host the October event, but...

Fana Café: A culinary revival on Niue’s shores to honour tradition

A small yet charming café in Niue is winning the hearts of locals and tourists alike. Fana Café, operated by 41-year-old Niuean Chris Skinner and his family, brings 23 years of culinary experience from abroad to the small Pacific island nation....

Sidney Lui to lead Team Niue at Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

Preparations for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow are underway, with Team Niue recently selecting Sidney Lui to lead their delegation. Lui, a respected sports leader from the small Pacific island nation, steps back into the role with a clear...

‘A marvelous man’ – Niue priest pays homage to Pope Francis

Niue’s only Catholic priest has joined millions across the world in honoring His Holiness Pope Francis following his death. According a press release issued by the Vatican office, the 88-year-old pontiff died of stroke, followed by a coma and...

‘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...

US immigration crackdown is bad news for towns dependent on international students

The Trump administration has recently revoked the visas of more than 1,300 foreign college students – detaining some – and launched immigration enforcement actions on college campuses across the country. This has raised concerns among the more...

Celebrating heritage: Niuean’s debut picture book unites culture through coconut tales

A Niuean broadcaster has launched her first book to unify Pacific creatives and families around rich, coconut-filled tales of heritage. Inangaro Vakaafi’s book, Hunt for Niu Tupu, blends English narration with Niuean terms. It guides young readers...

Cook Islands dance connects cultures at Te Maeva Nui NZ 2025

The world’s largest Cook Islands festival kicks off in Tāmaki Makaurau this Friday, celebrating culture and heritage for everyone, Kūki or not. Modeled on the original festival in Rarotonga, Te Maeva Nui NZ (TMNNZ) engages communities from across...

NZ Transnational Crime Unit conduct workshop in Niue

For the first time, a 2 member team from the New Zealand Transnational Crime Unit (NZTCU) were in Niue this week to conduct A Foundational intelligence workshop. The two day workshop focused on developing capacity and up-skilling for the Niue...

Health data masking cancer differences between Pacific ethnic groups

Tongans and Cook Islands Māori have a higher rate of cancer diagnoses than other Pacific people in New Zealand, while Samoans and Niueans have higher rates of gastric cancer, specifically. Authors of new research in the New Zealand Medical Journal...