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Concern US presence could run against Marshalls nuclear-free treaty
Marshall Islands defence provisions could "fairly easily" be considered to run against the nuclear-free treaty that they are now a signatory to, a veteran journalist on Majuro says.
Updated at 1:20 pm on 10 March 2025
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‘We don’t know what tomorrow will bring’: How climate change is affecting Fijians’ mental health
It's unlikely any region of the world will escape the effects of climate change. But the Pacific Islands are likely to experience disproportionate effects from advancing climate change.
Updated at 1:22 pm on 9 January 2024
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Survivor says gender-based violence ‘is a pandemic', calls on Pacific govts to act
Pacific governments have a lot to prove in the fight against gender-based violence, a Papua New Guinean survivor and activist says.
Updated at 12:42 pm on 9 December 2023
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Helping the Pacific financially is a great start - but Australia must act on the root cause of the climate crisis
Analysis - The federal government has announced an extra A$150 million for climate finance - including $100m for the Pacific to help protect its people, housing and infrastructure from the escalating impacts of global warming, Wesley Morgan <...
Updated at 1:34 pm on 8 December 2023
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Representation matters: Pacific voices should be telling Rugby World Cup stories
First Person - The 'Ikale Tahi are going down swinging, but they are competing against and - at times - dominating top-level opponents, writes James Nokise.
Updated at 6:44 am on 29 September 2023
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RWC2023: rugby league heroes are inspiring Manu Samoa
Manu Samoa have the Toa Samoa rugby league team to look up to for inspiration.
Updated at 7:35 am on 5 September 2023
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How NZ's political parties aim to woo Pacific voters in election
New Zealand's political parties are pitching their policies to Pasifika voters as the 2023 election looms.
Updated at 11:03 am on 1 September 2023
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Australia should offer its ‘Pacific family’ access rather than simply reacting to China
It's time for Australia to implement a visa-waiver programme] for citizens of Pacific countries, writes Professor Joanne Wallis.
Updated at 1:37 pm on 2 August 2023
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Trio with Pacific roots aiming for Women's World Cup glory
Three players at the Women's World Cup have Pacific heritage and can act as role models to female players around the region.
Updated at 12:29 pm on 19 July 2023
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Moana Pasifika aim for playoffs in second season of Super Rugby
A year wiser and no longer rookies, Moana Pasifika are realistically expecting to finish higher up in Super Rugby Pacific 2023.
Updated at 9:02 am on 16 February 2023
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Drua coach says team far more settled ahead of new season
Meli Derenalagi will return as captain of the Fiji Drua for a second season.
Updated at 10:58 am on 1 December 2022
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It's a Miracle: Samoan loose forward picked by Moana Pasifika
Moana Pasifika has named its 39-strong squad for the 2023 Super Rugby Pacific season.
Updated at 10:17 am on 23 November 2022
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New faces in Fiji and Samoa rugby test teams
Debut caps will be handed out when both Fiji and Samoa play their opening northern hemisphere tour tests this weekend with a former All Black among them.
Updated at 12:00 pm on 4 November 2022
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Reimagining Pacific tourism by thinking locally
Analysis - the pandemic brought tourism to a standstill. Now, over two years how is the industry in the Pacific dealing with the return of travellers?
Updated at 12:30 pm on 2 September 2022
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Watchdog group says election 2022 a 'wake-up call' for PNG's leaders
Transparency International Papua New Guinea (TIPNG) says the just-completed national election was a severely flawed process.
Updated at 11:37 am on 1 September 2022
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Pacific digital toolbox needed to hammer out misinformation
Opinion - a shortage of resources and investment from digital platforms has left the Pacific region battling misinformation and under-moderation.
Updated at 7:12 pm on 19 July 2022
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An expanded, empowered Pacific Islands Forum could lock in Pacific security
Opinion - Amid global political turbulence, the Pacific region's influence is sought by the world's powers, but regional coordination is as important as ever.
Updated at 6:02 pm on 19 July 2022
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Wanted: More Pacific Islands women in marine sciences
Opinion - More Pacific women are needed in marine science and conservation, says scientist Juney Ward, who wants to encourage more action toward healthy oceans.
Updated at 5:48 pm on 11 July 2022
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UN Ocean Conference 2022: Ocean pollution like all forms of pollution must be prevented
Opinion - Our Ocean is the planet's largest ecosystem, regulating the climate, and providing livelihoods for billions. But its health is in danger, writes Anthony Talouli, Director of Waste Management Pollution Control of the Secretariat of the ...
Updated at 8:05 pm on 27 June 2022
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Prop Meli Tuni gets starting debut for Drua against Blues
Fijian Drua Head Coach Mick Byrne has revealed his line-up to take on Super Rugby Pacific competition table leaders the Blues in the 'Super Round'.
Updated at 10:32 am on 21 April 2022
