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'No renewed fighting' in Enga Province - Troublemakers 'will be shot', police chief says
Papua New Guinea's commissioner of police has met with police commanders and local leaders and administrators in Enga Province.
Updated at 10:58 am on 21 February 2024
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Samoan-Tokelauan MP Fa'anānā Efeso Collins dies during charity run
The father-of-two was taking part in a charity run when he collapsed in central Auckland.
Updated at 10:31 am on 21 February 2024
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Gap between NZ and Solomons women's soccer teams too big - Batram Suri
Solomons 11-1 drubbing by NZ at OFC Women's Olympic Qualifier final reveals the "gap is too big" between the Football Ferns and other teams in the region, the former Solomons star says.
Updated at 5:33 pm on 20 February 2024
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Pacific news in brief for February 20
A round-up of news in brief from around the region.
Updated at 5:31 pm on 20 February 2024
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Tonga's Kolokihakaufisi siblings meth investigation 'is near completion'
Police say though the investigation may be nearing completion the matter is still an ongoing investigation and the defendants are innocent until proven guilty.
Updated at 4:08 pm on 20 February 2024
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Papua New Guinea running out of fuel - energy supplier
Papua New Guineans are facing the prospect of a fuel crisis after the major supplier Puma Energy announced Monday there's "no fuel supply until further notice".
Updated at 2:41 pm on 20 February 2024
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PNG meth ‘black flight’ suspect paid account in name of migration chief - court files
"I have no link to Mei Lin on the drug issue and [have] not assisted Mr Chun Li's visa or travel to PNG to participate in drug activity as I am a leader who leads the fight against drug in PNG," he said.
Updated at 1:27 pm on 20 February 2024
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Papua New Guinea massacre: 'Pregnant mothers fled for their lives'
A man housing people who fled a massacre in Papua New Guinea's Enga province says pregnant mothers and children are displaced.
Updated at 1:14 pm on 20 February 2024
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Fiji kava export ban claims 'incorrect' - Civil Aviation Authority
The Civil Aviation Authority of Fiji has not issued any directive to stop exporting kava following the discovery of illicit drugs in kava packets last week.
Updated at 12:05 pm on 20 February 2024
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At least 26 killed in massacre in PNG highlands
Papua New Guinea police have revised the death toll in a massacre in the country's highlands.
Updated at 7:37 pm on 19 February 2024
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Albert Nicholas appointed Cook Islands Deputy PM
He takes over from former deputy prime minister Robert Tapaitau, who lost his seat due to a corruption conviction late last month.
Updated at 5:27 pm on 19 February 2024
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Kava exports out of Fiji temporarily stopped - exporter
Kava exports from Fiji have temporarily stopped following the discovery of illicit drugs in kava packs this month.
Updated at 5:27 pm on 19 February 2024
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Pacific news in brief for February 19
A round-up of news in brief from around the region.
Updated at 5:27 pm on 19 February 2024
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Report on Cabinet minister Lynda Tabuya delayed
Prime Minister Rabuka will likely decide on whether Lynda Tabuya will be dismissed later this week, the chief executive of the People's Alliance says.
Updated at 3:45 pm on 19 February 2024
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Curfew imposed following 2 shot dead in Yaté village gunfight in New Caledonia
A curfew has been imposed at the weekend in the village of Yaté after renewed land-related clashes between rival communities have left two dead and four seriously injured.
Updated at 3:41 pm on 19 February 2024
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Fijian Drua and Moana Pasifika have work cut out for new Super Rugby season
Analysis - Mastering set-pieces and staying switched on for the full 80 minutes will be critical for the Fijian Drua and Moana Pasifika in the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific competition.
Updated at 1:17 pm on 19 February 2024
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Tahiti sink Spain to secure place in Beach Soccer World Cup knockout phase
The two time Beach Soccer World Cup runners-up defeated the world number 2 ranked side 5-3 to book their place in the quaterfinals with a game still in hand.
Updated at 11:35 am on 19 February 2024
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Fiji police seize 12kg of cocaine packed with kava
Four people are being questioned after officers seized a carton containing 12 silver packets from a resident who received the package for importation.
Updated at 10:39 am on 19 February 2024
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SMART multi-purpose cable: world first connecting New Caledonia, Vanuatu
A new kind of multi-purpose undersea cable, referred to as "SMART", is scheduled to connect New Caledonia (landing on Lifou Island, Loyalty Islands group) and Port Vila by 2026.
Updated at 9:04 am on 19 February 2024
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RNZ Pacific transmitter back on-air
RNZ Pacific's transmitter 2 is back on air, after fault repairs completed.
Updated at 7:26 pm on 18 February 2024
