Pacific News Search
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Documents show Tonga criticised Australia and NZ's response to China-Solomon security pact
In 2022, the Morrison and Ardern governments tried to rally Pacific nations to press Solomon Islands not to sign the vaguely worded and deeply contentious agreement with Beijing.
Updated at 1:27 pm on 9 April 2024
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Pasifika autism group a 'vehicle for change'
Pacific communities with negative perceptions of autism are being challenged to rethink their views and the language that describes people on the spectrum.
Updated at 12:08 pm on 9 April 2024
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New min-doco shows Korean pop culture making big impression among Pasifika youth
The South Korean pop culture phenomenon has taken the world by storm and landed on Aotearoa shores garnering a growing fan base among young Pasifika.
Updated at 9:56 am on 9 April 2024
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Pacific nations gradually embracing Elon Musk's Starlink
Broadband satellite service provider Starlink is now being used in the Pacific but not always legally, for now.
Updated at 9:55 am on 9 April 2024
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Pacific news in brief for April 8
A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including concerns Samoan seasonal workers are not being properly insured.
Updated at 5:23 pm on 8 April 2024
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Pasifika Sipoti - wrap and results from the weekend
Pacific taekwondo athletes secure Olympic spots, Vanutau duo claim volleyball title, disappointing results for Fijian Drua and Moana Pasifika, and more.
Updated at 5:19 pm on 8 April 2024
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'It's a real treat': US grown kava sparks concern in Pacific
The commercial production of kava in the United States is causing concern among Pacific Islands kava exporters.
Updated at 3:42 pm on 8 April 2024
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Alarm raised over Marshallese deported from the US
Marshallese deported from the US have been convicted of a murder, a knife assault, and rape, while two additional assaults that occurred last month are under investigation.
Updated at 11:50 am on 8 April 2024
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Ex-bank manager jailed for 'record' theft in Samoa
A former ANZ Samoa bank manager has been sentenced by the Supreme Court to more than six years in jail for theft of what the judge called "a record amount before the courts".
Updated at 11:20 am on 8 April 2024
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Samoa, US extend ship rider agreement
This upgraded agreement enables Samoa to request the US Coast Guard to inspect vessels and enforce their coastal state regulations without a Samoan officer present.
Updated at 10:09 am on 8 April 2024
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Pasifika Sipoti: preview of weekend sports
A preview of the weekend's sport, including the return of former Wallaby and Moana Pasifika captain Sekope Kepu for the Super Rugby Pacific clash against the Chiefs, and more.
Updated at 5:20 pm on 5 April 2024
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Cook Islands needs referendum to decide UN membership - minister
Cook Islands Minister of Foreign Affairs Tingika Elikana says a referendum would allow its people to decide whether to join the United Nations and separate from New Zealand.
Updated at 4:16 pm on 5 April 2024
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Hong Kong Sevens: Teams chase last title at So Kon Po
Former Fiji sevens legend and World Rugby Hall of Fame inductee Waisale Serevi said watching the last event in So Kon Po this weekend will be an emotional affair.
Updated at 2:34 pm on 5 April 2024
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Cricket: Barramundis and Lewas 'make waves' for PNG on international stage
The recent performances of the Papua New Guinea national men's and women's teams have put Papua New Guinea cricket on the world map.
Updated at 1:50 pm on 5 April 2024
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New research finds marine protected areas benefit communities
The study found MPAs are economically beneficial to both fishing and tourism as Palau plans to shrink its marine sanctuary in bid to improve commercial fisheries revenue.
Updated at 12:30 pm on 5 April 2024
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Pacific news in brief for April 5
A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including India offering PNG help to implement a free and fair elections in 2027.
Updated at 11:41 am on 5 April 2024
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French Pacific news in brief
A round-up of news in brief from the French Pacific region, including crackdowns on cybercrime in French Polynesia ahead of this year's hosting of the Paris Olympics surfing event.
Updated at 10:52 am on 5 April 2024
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More demonstrations expected in New Caledonia
The French Senate endorsed a move from the French government to allow French citizens to vote at local elections provided they have been residing for at least an uninterrupted ten years.
Updated at 10:18 am on 5 April 2024
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Tonga's PM grants King's wish and vacates ministerial portfolio
Prime Minister Hu'akavameiliku confirmed on Thursday that he has vacated his portfolio of defence minister after government sources revealed last week that he had stepped down.
Updated at 5:26 pm on 4 April 2024
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Niue Parliament passes constitutional amendments on first reading
The proposals under the amendment bills include increasing the number of members of Cabinet from four to six and expanding the term of the Assembly from three to four years.
Updated at 3:13 pm on 4 April 2024
