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'National crisis': Papua New Guinea women demand MPs to act on all forms of violence
Women's rights advocates in Papua New Guinea are calling for peace and for the men in Parliament to act on the violence the country.
Updated at 1:38 pm on 23 February 2024
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Tonga's Lord Fusitu'a laid to rest
The Tongan noble and former MP, known for his advocacy in making the cryptocurrency 'Bitcoin' a legal tender in the Kingdom, has been laid to rest.
Updated at 12:35 pm on 23 February 2024
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Fa'anānā Efeso Collins' family 'devastated' at his loss
The family of Green MP Fa'anānā Efeso Collins say they are "devastated" at his loss and have thanked the public for their patience during a "difficult time".
Updated at 10:05 am on 23 February 2024
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'Life-changing' scholarship open doors for Pasifika students
Fekita Vea has become the 1000th recipient of the First Foundation scholarship which will see her through university and provides a professional pathway to step foot into the legal field.
Updated at 9:22 am on 23 February 2024
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Serious climate change storms are already here - researcher
"Super-charged storms are now occurring at magnitudes that had never been seen before. We expect that to continue as global warming continues," the co-author of a new study says.
Updated at 8:37 am on 23 February 2024
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'Minerals harvesting': Cook Islands Parliament makes changes to seabed mining law
The Cook Islands has made amendments to its Seabed Minerals Act this week, including replacing the term "mining" with "minerals harvesting ... to reflect the actual activity that takes place".
Updated at 5:39 pm on 22 February 2024
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US, Singapore come together at Pacific base to enhance combat readiness
The United States and Singapore are joining forces on their air defenses in the Pacific.
Updated at 5:21 pm on 22 February 2024
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Samoan tri-athletes fund their way to New Zealand meet
A lack of funding support has not has not dampened the spirits of the Triathlon Samoa athletes preparing for the New Zealand Sprint Distance Championships in Napier on Sunday.
Updated at 5:10 pm on 22 February 2024
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Fiji government stands its ground on Israel-Palestine question at ICJ
The Fijian government does not want the International Court of Justice to "be used as a political playground" and "will continue to stand for what is right for the dignity of humankind".
Updated at 3:08 pm on 22 February 2024
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Clashes between pro-independence protesters, police as 3 ministers visit New Caledonia
The crowd - an estimated 2000 according to organisers, 500 according to police - had been called to voice their opposition to a French-planned constitutional amendment process.
Updated at 1:48 pm on 22 February 2024
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Cook Islanders urged to protect native kakaia birds population
A wildlife sanctuary in the Cook Islands is concerned about the native white tern population after high winds due to recent weather events knocked chicks off their perches.
Updated at 12:17 pm on 22 February 2024
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The controversial French Constitutional amendment: a long and winding journey
Explainer - The draft Constitutional amendment has begun its legislative journey with a first step in the French Senate, where the proposed text is now scheduled to be debated in the Upper House.
Updated at 12:16 pm on 22 February 2024
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Pasifika leaders remember 'stand-out community leader' Fa'anānā Efeso Collins
Fa'anānā Efeso Collins is being remembered as a pillar of the Pacific community with a "big heart of service", who loved being a husband and father.
Updated at 10:47 pm on 21 February 2024
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Who will form the next government is the question on the minds of the people of Tuvalu
Tuvalu's capital is preparing to welcome the last four elected MPs from the northern islands of Nanumea and Nanumaga to form the new government.
Updated at 8:58 pm on 21 February 2024
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Fiji 7s Rugby: Ben Gollings eyes Tuwai and Drua players for Paris Olympics
Defending the gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics is the focus for Fiji men's sevens team head coach Ben Gollings.
Updated at 3:51 pm on 21 February 2024
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Shipping delays cause shortage of 'chicken, sugar, potatoes, onions, garlic' in Samoa
Ah Liki Wholesale, one of the biggest food importer, took to social media to apologise for "temporary shortage" of food items due to a delay in the arrival of a shipping vessel.
Updated at 3:27 pm on 21 February 2024
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'Vicious' tribal violence in Papua New Guinea shows no sign of 'abating'
A former RNZ Pacific journalist who spent a lot of time covering Melanesia says the police struggle to contain the ongoing series of tribal "paybacks" in Papua New Guinea.
Updated at 3:08 pm on 21 February 2024
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US Congress urged to 'find a way to deliver' COFA for FSM, Marshall Islands and Palau
China is knocking in the North Pacific as the United States are slow to pass a major strategic agreement.
Updated at 2:39 pm on 21 February 2024
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Fiji's decision to support Israel's occupation of Palestine 'disturbing' - Bainimarama
The former prime minister says the country's intervention at the International Court of Justice on the Israel-Gaza issue betrays Fiji's legacy as peacekeepers.
Updated at 1:57 pm on 21 February 2024
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'An authentic, genuine, warm man: Flood of tributes for Fa'anānā Efeso Collins
Politicians from across the spectrum are offering tributes for the life and contribution of Green MP Fa'anānā Efeso Collins who died suddenly in Auckland on Wednesday morning.
Updated at 1:47 pm on 21 February 2024
