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Football: Solomon Islands and New Zealand set up final clash
The Solomon Islands have achieved their target at the OFC Women's Olympic qualifier tournament in Apia by claiming a final spot.
Updated at 4:22 pm on 17 February 2024
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Warnings cancelled as tropical depression moves away from the Cook Islands
Several severe weather warnings for parts of the Cook Islands have now been cancelled according to the Cook Islands Meteorological Service.
Updated at 4:16 pm on 17 February 2024
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French Pacific news in brief
A round-up of news in brief from the French Pacific region, including Nouméa's sharks monitored by ultra-light aircraft.
Updated at 8:08 pm on 16 February 2024
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Category 1 cyclone to make landfall in Rarotonga
A category one cyclone is expected to make landfall overnight in Rarotonga and heavy rain could cause flash flooding.
Updated at 7:35 pm on 16 February 2024
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'Psychological powerplay': Vote of confidence in PNG PM James Marape
The opposition group in Papua New Guinea's Parliament staged a walkout Thursday after a fiery exchange, amid ongoing political ruckus in the country.
Updated at 7:30 pm on 16 February 2024
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Construction of Tonga's Saudi Arabia-funded national museum to start later this year
Saudi Arabia will fund the construction of Tonga's fist ever national museum in Nuku'alofa, Prime Minister Hu'akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni has confirmed.
Updated at 7:17 pm on 16 February 2024
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Campaigns ramp up for Solomon Islands election
Electioneering is ramping up in Solomon Islands with political parties laying out their promises, and some even forming alliances.
Updated at 6:54 pm on 16 February 2024
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Pacific news in brief for February 16
A round-up of news in brief from around the region.
Updated at 6:49 pm on 16 February 2024
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Tahiti's Tiki Toa beat Argentina in Beach Soccer World Cup opener
Tahiti kicked off their 2024 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup campaign in Dubai with a 4-3 win over Argentina early on Friday morning.
Updated at 2:27 pm on 16 February 2024
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US and allies taking Pacific threats seriously with most robust military training to date
The United States and its allies are taking perceived threats from China and North Korea seriously in the Asia-Pacific region with its largest multinational military exercise to date.
Updated at 2:10 pm on 16 February 2024
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'Pay attention to our plight' - ULMWP leader Benny Wenda
Benny Wenda claims numerous houses were burnt to the ground and villagers were tortured, and at least one Papuan died from his wounds.
Updated at 1:40 pm on 16 February 2024
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A first of its kind 'love-room' in the middle of rural New Caledonia
In the small community of Boulouparis (centre of New Caledonia's main island), a "special" hotel is generating curiosity, sometimes indignation on the social networks.
Updated at 12:26 pm on 16 February 2024
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French minister Darmanin to visit New Caledonia next week amidst nickel crisis
Analysis - Gérald Darmanin has confirmed he will visit New Caledonia on 20 February, as the French Pacific entity is facing pressing issues on economic and political levels.
Updated at 11:54 am on 16 February 2024
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Saipan cyclists welcome bike lanes along main highway
Mariana Islands Cycling Federation president Vince Seman said wider bike lanes is welcome news to the island's growing cycling community.
Updated at 11:49 am on 16 February 2024
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Pacific news in brief for February 15
A round-up of news in brief from around the region.
Updated at 4:41 pm on 15 February 2024
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Global shipping carbon price proposals to be discussed at IMO
Pacific and Caribbean states, the EU countries, China, and the shipping industry have submitted proposals for a global carbon levy, ranging from $100-$150/tonne of GHG emissions.
Updated at 3:37 pm on 15 February 2024
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'We are continuing our traditions and cultures': Wellington Pasifika Festival a huge success
Wellington's Pacific community came together to honour their rich cultural heritage at the Wellington Pasifika Festival over the weekend.
Updated at 2:59 pm on 15 February 2024
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Health funding will ‘strengthen’ priority health areas in the Pacific region
The New Zealand government has committed $30 million dollars to the Polynesian Health Corridors Programme to strengthen the region's health sector.
Updated at 2:50 pm on 15 February 2024
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Motion of no confidence in PNG PM James Marape stalled
A Supreme Court reference has stalled an attempt by PNG's opposition to progress on a vote of no confidence in the James Marape government.
Updated at 2:06 pm on 15 February 2024
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Meth tampering not linked to January bust - Fiji Police
Fiji police says the methamphetamine allegedly tampered with at the Totogo Police Station in Suva on Friday was not linked to the evidence from the January meth raids in Nadi.
Updated at 10:31 am on 15 February 2024
