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People's Alliance confirms complaint against Rabuka’s Cabinet minister at the centre of sex and drug scandal
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka's party has confirmed it has received a written complaint from a party member against Fiji's Women's Minister Lynda Tabuya over her conduct.
Updated at 3:37 pm on 24 January 2024
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WHO role is 'for Tonga and the Pacific', Dr Saia Piukala says
The World Health Organisation Regional Director for the Western Pacific says he will be a servant of the region as he takes up his new posting in Manila.
Updated at 2:33 pm on 24 January 2024
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Pacific Predictions: A look ahead at 2024
Analysis - The new year holds both challenges and opportunities for the Pacific islands region, writes Tess Newton Cain.
Updated at 11:12 am on 24 January 2024
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Lea Tupu'anga: Tongan short film about language moves audience to tears at Sundance
A Tongan story has made it to Sundance - one of the biggest film festivals in the world.
Updated at 9:59 am on 24 January 2024
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Hilda Heine inaugurated as Marshall Islands president
Marshall Islands president Hilda Heine has been inaugurated in Majuro in the presence of dignitaries from across Micronesia.
Updated at 5:07 pm on 23 January 2024
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Pacific news in brief for January 23
A round-up of news in brief from around the region.
Updated at 5:01 pm on 23 January 2024
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Dozen questioned in connection with Fiji meth raids
Twelve individuals in connection to the back-to-back drug busts have so far been questioned, while the officer facing charges for misappropriation of drugs remains in custody.
Updated at 4:50 pm on 23 January 2024
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All Blacks v Flying Fijians: Test matches expected to be announced next month
RNZ Pacific understands the All Blacks will play two Test matches against the Flying Fijians - both games played offshore. Official announcement expected in February.
Updated at 3:00 pm on 23 January 2024
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Jetstar's temporary pause on Sydney-Rarotonga flights to cost Cook Islands economy more than $2m
The Cook Islands economy is bracing for a more than $2 million loss in revenue when direct flights from Australia are suspended for the final month of summer.
Updated at 12:26 pm on 23 January 2024
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Fiji’s deputy PM Biman Prasad stays clear of commenting on MPs' affair allegations
Fiji's deputy prime minister says "I don't want to add anything more" on the alleged affair between the sacked education minister and women's minister.
Updated at 12:01 pm on 23 January 2024
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PNG Prime Minister Marape confident his coalition will stay intact
Papua New Guinea's prime minister says he is confident he can retain power in the wake of the recent riots.
Updated at 10:04 am on 23 January 2024
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Northern Marianas delegate to US Congress announces retirement
The Commonwealth of Northern Marianas (CNMI) first and only delegate to the US Congress has announced his retirement.
Updated at 10:04 am on 23 January 2024
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In-depth Solomons: Leaked emails show China's media interference
Solomon Islands media association is calling for respect of the media after leaked emails obtained by In-depth Solomons showed Beijing's attempts to influence newsrooms.
Updated at 5:36 pm on 22 January 2024
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Duavata wins Bula 7s, Fiji and New Zealand claim Sigatoka titles
Duavata, Wanganui and other teams that played featured Fijian players who are working in New Zealand under the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme.
Updated at 4:54 pm on 22 January 2024
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'It is fake news': Fiji ministers embroiled in sex and drug scandal
The allegations published by FijiLeaks blog site have divided public opinion in the country. One MP concerned says: "It is fake news."
Updated at 4:54 pm on 22 January 2024
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French Polynesia’s court launches investigation on MPs’ racist speech allegations
A judicial enquiry has been launched in French Polynesia to determine whether some members of the Parliament can be held responsible for racist hate speech.
Updated at 3:23 pm on 22 January 2024
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Fiji's coalition parties at loggerheads after Cabinet minister removed for 'insubordination and disobedience’
Fiji's coalition government is at risk of collapse after just over 12 months in power following the dismissal of a Cabinet minister on Friday, with calls for Sitiveni Rabuka to step down as prime minister.
Updated at 12:32 pm on 22 January 2024
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James Marape 'can't pass the buck' for PNG riots, East Sepik governor says
A Papua New Guinea Government MP says Prime Minister James Marape must take responsibility for the Port Moresby riots two weeks ago.
Updated at 11:32 am on 22 January 2024
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Freak waves cause damage at US army base, shut airports in remote islands
Powerful waves, driven by offshore storm surges, hit an important US military installation in the Marshall Islands.
Updated at 10:20 am on 22 January 2024
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New Caledonia’s Congress endorses provincial elections’ postponement
The endorsement comes as part of preparations to a French government Bill, currently being drafted and to be tabled soon in the French Parliament (in the shape of an "organic law"), to effectively postpone the provincial polls in New Caledonia.
Updated at 10:13 am on 22 January 2024
