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Solomon Islands political chess match begins - Manasseh Sogavare re-elected in East Choiseul
The incumbent prime minister has been re-elected in the East Choiseul constituency, opening move in the political chess match to form the next government of Solomon Islands.
Updated at 7:48 am on 22 April 2024
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More than half of Solomon Islands election results in as counting continues
Manasseh Sogavare's Our Party is in the lead having won 32 percent of counted votes. So far, two female MPs have been elected and three former prime ministers may be in the running for the top job.
Updated at 7:40 am on 22 April 2024
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Micronesia: Prolonged drought now impacting food and water across region
Extreme droughts in the Western Pacific region are expected to persist over the next three months.
Updated at 7:25 am on 22 April 2024
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French Pacific news in brief
A round-up of news in brief from the French Pacific region, including the arrest of a French Polynesian dancer on drug charges.
Updated at 1:14 pm on 20 April 2024
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Baron Waqa negotiating - No start date for incoming Pacific Islands Forum boss yet
The incoming head of the Pacific region's main political body is yet to sign his contract, almost six months after the 2023 Pacific Islands Forum Leaders meeting in Rarotonga.
Updated at 11:34 am on 20 April 2024
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Pasifika Sipoti wrap
A wrap of sport that took place this week from around the region, including rugby, rugby league, soccer, tennis, swimming.
Updated at 6:54 pm on 19 April 2024
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New Caledonia’s nickel French 'pact' in limbo
The French-proposed "pact" to salvage New Caledonia's beleaguered nickel industry is still in limbo as the local Congress has decided to re-examine the whole document through a "special committee".
Updated at 4:12 pm on 19 April 2024
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Bougainville guns: Concerns stolen firearms continue being used for illegal activities
Hundreds of high-powered firearms - allegedly stolen from weapons disposal sites - are still in use today, the police chief in the autonomous Papua New Guinea region of Bougainville says.
Updated at 2:15 pm on 19 April 2024
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Pacific news in brief for April 19
A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including Papua New Guinea's public sector workfroce beholden to loan sharks.
Updated at 1:37 pm on 19 April 2024
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'Tender ballots', counting venue issues: Solomon Islands election results coming in at a trickle
Human error and venue complications hampered the first day of counting in Solomon Islands but a steady stream of provisional results are expected today as more counting centres come online.
Updated at 12:02 pm on 19 April 2024
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Samoa on the brink of declaring a dengue outbreak
The health chief has confirmed about 80 people have been affected by the mosquite-borne disease and number of cases are going up.
Updated at 9:53 am on 19 April 2024
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Strong connections between Māori and Pacific important step for Tiriti-based constitution
Opinion - Restrengthening connections between Pacific tauiwi (settlers) and Māori is an important step towards transforming Aotearoa's constitution, to honour te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Updated at 5:40 pm on 18 April 2024
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Slow start - 'Counting after verification' in Solomon Islands, election chief says
The counting process for Solomon Islands' joint election is only just getting underway as the retrieval of ballot boxes from polling stations all across the country continues.
Updated at 3:27 pm on 18 April 2024
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Tongans remain vulnerable two years after Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai eruption
Live and Learn Tonga says more people are struggling and there was a need for assistance to be refocused to urban areas in the Kingdom.
Updated at 3:10 pm on 18 April 2024
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'The right person': What did Solomon Islanders vote for?
After a relatively well organised and peaceful day of voting in Solomon Islands, the electoral commission is working with donor partners to safely transport ballot boxes from polling stations.
Updated at 12:41 pm on 18 April 2024
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Preview: Unbeaten Hurricanes face partisan Drua crowd
Fijian Drua coach Mick Byrne said the team will need to focus on their own game and do the basics right.
Updated at 12:34 pm on 18 April 2024
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Pacific women discuss economic roadblocks in Nauru
"We have been treating gender equality as a women's issue only for far too long," SPC principal strategic lead for Pacific women and girls, Mereseini Rakuita, says.
Updated at 11:46 am on 18 April 2024
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Pacific news in brief for April 18
A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including New Zealand's Speaker of the House leading a delegation to the Cook Islands and Niue.
Updated at 11:15 am on 18 April 2024
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Our Oceans Conference: Pacific leaders advocate for climate action
The 9th Our Oceans Conference in Greece brings together government delegations from around the world to discuss challenges affecting their countries, including efforts to mitigate climate change.
Updated at 11:05 am on 18 April 2024
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World Rugby spin catches Fiji Rugby out
Opinion - World Rugby had basically laid the rule down for the Fiji Rugby Union - select Mick Byrne or else, writes Iliesa Tora.
Updated at 9:03 pm on 17 April 2024
