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Bendigo Bank delays exit from Nauru as Chinese state-owned bank emerges as replacement
Bendigo has temporarily delayed its plan to pull out of Nauru and close the Pacific Island country's only bank after a Chinese state-owned bank signalled it might be willing to fill the void.
Updated at 6:37 pm on 20 March 2024
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Ex-Fiji PM Bainimarama 'will be a prisoner' - 'This is his end', academic says
A string of charges against former Fiji prime minister Frank Bainimarama means the end of the former military strongman's political career is imminent, a Fijian academic says.
Updated at 6:32 pm on 20 March 2024
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Seasonal workers in NZ 'lack resources' and vulnerable to 'exploitation'
Recognised seasonal employment workers are being "subjected to flagrant breaches of their minimum entitlements", NZ Council of Trade Unions acting president says.
Updated at 5:59 pm on 20 March 2024
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Mobile internet prices falling in Papua New Guinea
While there are multiple factors at play, it seems the introduction of additional competition may have done more for the budgets of consumers than the earlier introduction of cable systems.
Updated at 3:58 pm on 20 March 2024
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Fiji weather: Heavy rain causes flooding and leads to movement restrictions, schools closed
The Fiji Meteorological Service says a heavy rain warning remains in force for the whole of the Fiji group and a flash flood warning is in force for all flood prone areas.
Updated at 3:31 pm on 20 March 2024
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Q&A: The pivotal role of PNG's village courts in curbing sorcery violence
A researcher of a study into sorcery accusation-related violence (SARV) cases talks about the role of the village courts when dealing with the issue and how it can be improved.
Updated at 1:50 pm on 20 March 2024
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2024 Olympics: Vanuatu beach volleyball duo have one last chance to qualify
The Vanuatu beach volleyball team must win the Asia Continental Cup title in June if they want to qualify for the Paris Olympics, the team's head coach says.
Updated at 12:58 pm on 20 March 2024
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Solomon Islands prime minister critical of democracy, praises 'Chinese-style' governance
Manasseh Sogavare has praised China's political system and suggested that democracy leads to moral decay and gay marriage, in a fiery pre-election speech in the province of Malaita.
Updated at 12:36 pm on 20 March 2024
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Samoa MP calls for retirement age to be raised to 70 address teachers and doctors shortage
The MP for Alataua Sisifo, Aliimalemanu Alofa Tuuau, says raising the retirement age to 70 will help address the shortage of teachers and doctors in the country.
Updated at 11:53 am on 20 March 2024
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New Zealand rugby legends inducted into Pasifika Hall of Fame
The other rugby greats to be formally inducted at Eden Park next week are Peter Fatialofa, Brian Lima, Waisale Serevi and George Smith.
Updated at 11:27 am on 20 March 2024
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Ex-army officer jailed after raping Wellington sex worker
Savenaca Seruvatu was convicted of sexual violation by rape in the Wellington District Court in February, after removing a condom without consent during sexual intercourse with a sex worker.
Updated at 9:18 am on 20 March 2024
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Sexual harassment of Fiji's women journalists 'concerningly widespread' - research
New study published by researchers from the University of Vienna and USP says while more than half of the journalistic workforce is made up of women "violence against them is normalised by men".
Updated at 6:55 pm on 19 March 2024
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UN shipping regulator to open Pacific office 'to work in step' with region
The regional office - which recieved financial and in-kind support from Australia, PNG and Solomon Islands - will be hosted by Fiji to "address critical issues" impacting the shipping sector.
Updated at 2:56 pm on 19 March 2024
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Fiji PM Sitiveni Rabuka refused official travel for women's minister due to 'pending issues'
Sitiveni Rabuka reportedly stopped an official trip for his Cabinet minister - involved in an alleged sex and drug scandal - but didn't disclose the reasons for disapproving the trip.
Updated at 2:11 pm on 19 March 2024
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'Only one meal per day': PNG Highlands affected by flooding 'feeling the impact'
Food rationing is underway in remote areas in Papua New Guinea's Highlands following torrential rain and flash flooding.
Updated at 1:52 pm on 19 March 2024
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'Expect another rainfall event' - Fiji weather office
The Fiji Meteorological Service says flood water is now receding but another similar rainfall event is forecast for later on Tuesday.
Updated at 11:56 am on 19 March 2024
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Pacific Islanders have long drawn wisdom from the Earth, the sky and the waves - Research shows the science is behind them
We reviewed evidence on traditional knowledge in the Pacific for coping with climate change, and found much of it was scientifically plausible.
Updated at 11:41 am on 19 March 2024
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'Don't think it's fair': Samoa opposition unhappy about voting law changes
Samoa's opposition Human Rights Protection Party (HRPP) is opposing changes to the country's electoral law.
Updated at 8:03 pm on 18 March 2024
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Pacific news in brief for March 18
A round-up of news in brief from around the region.
Updated at 2:55 pm on 18 March 2024
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Former stars to be inducted into Pasifika rugby hall of fame
The inaugural event by the Pasifika Rugby Hall of Fame will honour late All Black Johan Lomu and the late Papali'itele Peter Fatialofa, a former Manu Samoa legend.
Updated at 1:09 pm on 18 March 2024
