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Nauru says deep sea mining and ocean conservation can coexist
The island's climate change minister told leaders at the United Nations Ocean Conference that the extraction of metals from deep sea nodules is essential for energy transition.
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Solomon Islanders safe but unable to leave Israel
12:08 pm todayThe Solomon Islands foreign ministry says five people, who completed agriculture training in Israel, are safe but unable to come home amid ongoing tensions…
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Womb cancer 'really hitting Pacific and Māori' - biologist
2:03 pm todayMāori and Pasifika women have some of the highest rates of womb cancer in the word. Audio
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PNG reaffirms ban as opposition to deep sea mining gains traction
2:49 pm todayFeature - Global efforts to halt deep sea mining are gaining momentum and Papua New Guinea is holding firm despite local plans to rivive projects, writes Scott…
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Samoa police probe voter fraud ahead of August polls
The country's police chief warns voter fraud "is not a joke" and anyone who commits the offence can face up to 10 years in jail.
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Team PNG's hopes hang on levy deadline
11:21 am todayTeam Papua New Guinea's participation at the 2025 Palau Mini Games will cost around US$992,000.
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Pacific news in brief for 18 June
11:09 am todayA round-up of news from around the region, including Tonga's princess Angelika Latufuipeka Tuku'aho backing other Pacific leaders to grant whales legal personhood.
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Pasifika Sipoti in brief for 18 June
2:17 pm todayA round-up of sports news from around the region, including a new assistant coach for 'Ikale Tonga.
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Countries have the right to decide who can cross their borders - Winston Peters
The NZ foreign minister made the comment in response to the Trump administration's proposal to impose travel restrictions on three dozen nations, including three in the Pacific. Audio
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NZ gang ties causing serious concerns for local authorities - police
17 Jun 2025"The increased mobility of known gang members to the Cook Islands is a growing concern."
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Ardie Savea confirms sabbatical to play in Japan
5:18 am todayMoana Pasifika are set to lose their inspirational leader for next season.
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PNG-France partnership: Decoding Marape's discussions with Macron
17 Jun 2025Analysis - The recent series of high-level agreements between PNG and France marks a significant development in PNG's geopolitical relationships, writes Scott Waide.
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When is State of Origin Game II? Here's what you need to know
17 Jun 2025The Blues are one game up in this year's State of Origin series, after an 18-6 victory at Suncorp Stadium three weeks ago.
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'Incredible force for good': Tributes flow for Afa Ah Loo
A Samoan fashion stylist says Arthur Folasa Ah Loo was the best Samoan fashion designer she had come across. Audio
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Kaltak moves to Perth, set to launch football academy
Vanuatu national men's football team captain Brian Kaltak has signed a multi-year deal with Perth Glory and also announced plans to launch a football academy back home.
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No King's protest in Guam demands protection of democracy
The rally was part of a broader grassroots mobilisation across the United States, marking the first 'No Kings' protest held in a US territory.
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Tests show 'forever chemicals' in CNMI, Guam
17 Jun 2025The information stated that wells on the CNMI island are among the most contaminated in the US.
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Pasifika Sipoti in brief for 17 June
17 Jun 2025A round-up of sports news from around the region, including the latest signing with the Fijian Drua.
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PNG police officers arrested after meth raid
16 Jun 2025Two officers were taken into custody along with three other individuals after a raid on a Port Moresby hotel room on Saturday.
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'We still have time to make the right decision'
16 Jun 2025Cook Islands opposition leader is calling for a "national pause" on the Cook Islands' deep sea mining ambitions, warning that the country is risking its oceanic heritage and identity.
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Three Pacific nations in expanded US travel ban list
17 Jun 2025It's part of President Trump's crackdown on foreign nationals from countries that fail to meet "established benchmarks and requirements" for remaining in the US.
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Fiji launches largest-ever drugs trial as the country tackles growing meth scourge
More than a year after police made the record haul in the country's tourism hub Nadi, seven people stood trial last week on several drug charges stemming from the January 2024 raid.
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Samoan fashion designer fatally shot at Salt Lake City protest
Arthur Folasa Ah Loo, known as Afa Ah Loo, an "innocent bystander", died despite efforts by paramedics to save his life, police said.
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New campaign encourages more Pasifika women to get breast screening
"We want women to know that it's okay to talk about it and to feel safe and to feel like it's okay to share their stories."
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Pacific news in brief for 16 June
16 Jun 2025A round-up of news from around the region, including arrests in Nauru related to cyber info-stealing.
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Pasifika Sipoti in brief for 16 June
16 Jun 2025A round-up of sports news from around the region, including an ex-All Blacks forward set to join the Flying Fijians for their tests against Australia and Scotland next month.
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Fijiana retains Oceania Rugby title
16 Jun 2025The Fiji women's rugby team retained their Oceania Rugby Women's XV Challenge title with a hard-fought 24-20 victory against Samoa in Sigatoka on Saturday.
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Undeclared fireworks brought into Guam labelled as 'paper towels'
A vessel towing cargo from Saipan was intercepted by Guam Customs officers after an inspection uncovered undeclared fireworks. Audio
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