The Oceanian

Know what’s happening across Oceania—before your coffee’s cold. TODAY IN OCEANIA Presented By Vonu Studios On April 22, 2025, Kīlauea unleashed a fiery display as lava burst skyward in a spectacular eruption. Photo Credit: USGS / FOX Weather Kīlauea Roars to Life: Towering Lava Fountains Light Up Hawaiʻi’s Skies in Latest Eruption Kīlauea volcano on Hawaiʻi’s Big Island delivered a dramatic spectacle during its latest eruptive episode on April 22, 2025, with lava fountains soaring over 600...

Know what’s happening across Oceania—before your coffee’s cold. TODAY IN OCEANIA Presented By Vonu Studios Tongan Passport Delays Reveal Deeper Digital Failures. Photo Credit: Tonga Pocket Guide Tonga’s Passport Delays Reveal Deeper Digital Failures Tonga’s passport processing delays have sparked growing frustration at home and abroad, uncovering deep-rooted problems within the country’s immigration system. Despite having a digital system in place since 2000—the Tonga Immigration Management...

Know what’s happening across Oceania—before your coffee’s cold. TODAY IN OCEANIA Presented By Vonu Studios ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Area (AANZFTA). Photo Credit: ASEAN Upgraded ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement The upgraded ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (AANZFTA) officially entered into force on April 21, 2025, marking a significant enhancement in trade relations among the participating countries. This upgrade aims to modernize the existing...

Know what’s happening across Oceania—before your coffee’s cold. TODAY IN OCEANIA Presented By Vonu Studios Their Majesties King Tupou VI and Queen Nanasipauʻu of Tonga will travel to Fiji in July to attend the installation of the Sau Ni Vanua Ko Lau and Tui Lau chiefs, marking a historic moment of cultural and diplomatic significance between the two nations. Photo Credit: Kaniva Tonga Facebook Tongan Royal Visit to Fiji Set for July: A Celebration of Pacific Unity Their Majesties King Tupou...

Know what’s happening across Oceania—before your coffee’s cold. TODAY IN OCEANIA Presented By Vonu Studios Air New Zealand’s New Uniforms Celebrate Culture, Craft & Sustainability. Photo Credit: New Zealand Herald YouTube video Air New Zealand’s New Uniforms Celebrate Culture, Craft & Sustainability Air New Zealand has unveiled its first new uniform in 14 years, designed by New Zealand-born fashion designer Emilia Wickstead in collaboration with Māori tattoo artist Te Rangitu Netana. The...

Know what’s happening across Oceania—before your coffee’s cold. TODAY IN OCEANIA Presented By Vonu Studios Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary Sees Record Applications. Photo Credit: PNG Facts Website PNG Police Recruitment Sees Record Applications The Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary (RPNGC) has received 18,460 applications for its 2025 recruitment drive through a newly introduced online portal. However, only 500 recruits will be selected due to limited training capacity. More than half...

Know what’s happening across Oceania—before your coffee’s cold. TODAY IN OCEANIA Presented By Vonu Studios Photo credit: ABC Pacific Beat Fletcher Morobe's Exit Highlights Challenges in PNG's Construction Industry Fletcher Morobe, a prominent construction firm in Papua New Guinea (PNG), has announced its departure after 70 years of operation, leading to the loss of approximately 380 local jobs. The company has been instrumental in developing significant infrastructure, including the National...

Know what’s happening across Oceania—before your coffee’s cold. THIS WEEK IN OCEANIA Presented By Vonu Studios Photo credit: Western Sydney University Western Sydney University Addresses Food Messaging for Youth Mental Health in Australia Western Sydney University, in collaboration with several national institutions and health organizations, has launched a major initiative to improve youth mental health through safe nutrition messaging in schools. Backed by over $990,000 in funding from the...

Know what’s happening across Oceania—before your coffee’s cold. THIS WEEK IN OCEANIA Presented By Vonu Studios Tuvalu’s Bold Call for Climate Action at Global Shipping Forum Tuvalu continues to champion a global levy on greenhouse gas emissions from shipping. Collaborating with an alliance of Pacific, Caribbean, African, and Latin American countries, Tuvalu aims to address climate change impacts through international maritime regulations. Tuvalu's Minister for Transport, Energy,...