Paul Gauguin Cruises extends ‘Tempting Tahiti’ offer

Cruise By TravelPress Staff October 27, 2025 Paul Gauguin Cruises has extended its “Tempting Tahiti” offer, which features $1,000 in shipboard credit per stateroom or suite on select 2025 and all 2026 departures. For applicable to bookings made by...

Super League stars including Leigh quartet and Hull KR man inspire vital PNG victory

Four Leigh Leopards stars were among the key performers as Papua New Guinea recorded a crucial and historic victory over the Cook Islands on Saturday. The Kumuls will take on Fiji in next weekend’s final round of fixtures in the men’s Pacific Bowl...

Air Tahiti launches ATR MRO centre

Air Tahiti has launched a new project that seeks to expand and enhance Air Tahiti’s existing ATR MRO centre. The airline, along with the the government of French Polynesia and the French state want to strengthen the current capabilities and...

Next stop, Aotearoa: Hōkūleʻa, Hikianalia depart Rarotonga on open ocean crossing

Polynesian Voyaging Society’s traditional double-hulled voyaging canoes Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia departed later in the afternoon of Oct. 21 from Rarotonga in the Cook Islands, beginning their deep-sea voyage to Aotearoa, the Māori name for New...

‘Continue the legacy’: Cooper Bai opens up on ambitions with PNG

When Cooper Bai runs out for Papua New Guinea in the Pacific Championships, it’ll be the continuation of a proud family legacy. The 18-year-old forward, son of Kumuls legend Marcus Bai, will make his Test debut against the Cook Islands after a...

AI Is Decoding Whales’ Communications. Could That Be a Turning Point in the Push for Their Rights?

For centuries, humans have drawn a line between themselves and other species, initially claiming that other animals couldn’t feel pain. Science proved they could. Then the argument shifted: Animals lacked consciousness or the ability to think in...

Kumuls take control: Lead Aitu at Half-Time in Port Moresby

The PNG Kumuls are leading the Cook Islands Aitu 22-12 at the half-time break in their thrilling 2025 Pacific Championships clash at the National Football Stadium in Port Moresby ​The home crowd has erupted, fueled by a brilliant surge of play...

Broncos stars spotted at Kumuls vs Aitu match

PNG rugby league fans at the Santos National Football Stadium were treated to a surprise appearance from some NRL stars during the 2025 Pacific Bowl Championships match between the Papua New Guinea Kumuls and the Cook Islands Aitu. Among the crowd...

Kamikamica takes commandas youthful Fiji Bati dominate Bowl opener

FIJI Bati captain Tui Kamikamica says the team’s blend of youth and experience is energising camp after their 44-24 win over the Cook Islands Aitu in the Pacific Bowl Championships opener at Santos National Football Stadium, Port Moresby. The...

Vinaka, Bula

FIJI Bati fullback Jahream Bula delivered a blistering performance on Saturday, crossing for four tries to lead his side to a commanding 44-24 win over the Cook Islands Aitu in their Pacific Bowl Championship opener at the Santos National Football...

Let the Red, Gold and Black speak freely

PAPUA New Guinea is a nation where rugby league is more than just a sport. It is a source of pride, of identity, and an excellent tool for national unity. However, in recent times, it is deeply troubling that access to our national teams,...

Top 10 Survivor Players Who Never Won

In order to win the game of "Survivor," everything has to fall perfectly into place; it's half gameplay, half fate. Ask anyone on this list of the best players who have never won CBS' long-running reality competition show that tosses a handful of...

Test for Kumuls

FROM the Pacific Bowl Cup match on Saturday between the PNG Kumuls and the Cook lslands Aitu. It became evident that a tiny island nation as Cook lslands has fared well ahead in the greatest game of all – rugby league. This was evident in the Cook...

In the depths of the ocean, a new contest between the US and China emerges

Deep below the surface of the Pacific Ocean, the seafloor is dotted with clusters of brown and black rocks, each containing valuable metals. The rocks, known as polymetallic nodules, hold reserves of critical minerals that could be used to power...

‘It’s a farce’—Why the IRL Golden Boot needs a re-boot

It used to be the ultimate accolade in rugby league, awarded to the best player in the game across all formats of club and representative competition each calendar year. However in more recent seasons the IRL ‘Golden Boot’ selection criteria has...

Costing over a whopping 3 crores, the most expensive aquarium fish is…

When it comes to the world’s priciest aquarium fish, one name swims right to the top. According to Quora users, the Asian Arowana (or Red Arowana Fish) has emerged as the unanimous pick for the most expensive aquarium fish. Here’s all you need to...

PNG, Aitu face-off

THE Papua New Guinea Kumuls appear solid, and carry the advantage of home support as they enter Port Moresby’s Santos National Football Stadium tomorrow in their opening Pacific Bowl Championship match against the Cook Islands Aitu. For the...

Aitu hitman loves Moresby, focuses on getting results

PROP Brendan Piakura is ready to lead the Cook Islands Aitu into a crucial Pacific Bowl clash against the PNG Kumuls tomorrow at the Santos National Football Stadium in Port Moresby. After a disappointing loss to the Fiji Bati last weekend,...

Rugby League World Cup format confirmed as unique group stage system revealed

The 2026 Rugby League World Cup is set for a unique pool stage format, according to reports from Down Under. The new 10-team competition, which returns next year after the 2025 edition was postponed after France withdrew from hosting the...

International Team of the Week: Three PNG stars and Wales cult hero feature on historic weekend

It has been an historic weekend for the international game, with some world-class performances from some nations in a series of blockbuster matches. Over 120,000 fans turned out in force to see the games across the globe with World Cup qualifiers,...