Pacific News Search
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Pacific news in brief for January 17
A round-up of news in brief from around the region.
Updated at 5:26 pm on 17 January 2024
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Vanuatu govt plans to hold referendum on political parties legislation in June
Vanuatu's prime minister says he expects a referendum on the proposed Political Parties Registration Act will be held in June.
Updated at 5:03 pm on 17 January 2024
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'Whole lot of people': Questions over Aussie link to 3.5 tonne Fiji meth bust
Two men are being questioned over the massive drug haul, and police are probing if the shipment was headed to Australia.
Updated at 4:12 pm on 17 January 2024
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Cook Islands tourism gets crucial boost
Cooks Islands tourism figures for 2023 have exceeded the industry's expectations and the national tourist office says "future proofing" the sector needs to be a priority.
Updated at 4:02 pm on 17 January 2024
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Guam legislator proposes bill to tackle vaping 'emergency'
A proposed legislation to ban the sale of flavoured e-cigarette liquid in Guam aims to tackle what is seen as a youth vaping "emergency" but a vape store says there is no evidence it will work.
Updated at 2:54 pm on 17 January 2024
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Pacific news in brief for January 16
A round-up of news in brief from around the region.
Updated at 5:56 pm on 16 January 2024
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Cook Islands turtle facial recognition project aims to help conservation efforts
Facial recognition software is being used to track turtle movements in the Cook Islands.
Updated at 5:46 pm on 16 January 2024
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Nauru switch demonstrates China’s 'on the diplomatic offensive' - security expert
"China has been on the offensive to effectively dismantle Taiwan's diplomatic allies across the Pacific," Anna Powles from Massey University's Centre for Defence and Security Studies says.
Updated at 4:18 pm on 16 January 2024
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Laveni Vaka: Tonga's first woman pro soccer player 'grateful' to US club 'for taking a chance'
Tonga's Laveni Vaka has become the first Tongan female professional soccer player after being drafted for the National Women's Soccer League in the United States.
Updated at 2:51 pm on 16 January 2024
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'We're in chaos': Anti-drug campaigner calls for help after historic Fiji drug bust
"There isn't a place where they can go" for people to seek help, a Fiji anti-drug advocate says, as police continue "initial stage of the investigation" into meth seizure.
Updated at 1:21 pm on 16 January 2024
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'We need to prepare for the consequences' of climate change - expert
The University of Auckland's climate scientist Dr Kevin Trenberth says it is "not surprising" that 2023 was the hottest year on record.
Updated at 11:58 am on 16 January 2024
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Nauru severs diplomatic ties with Taiwan
Nauru's government says it will sever diplomatic relations with Taiwan and recognise China, marking Taipei's first diplomatic ally to switch to Beijing following a presidential election.
Updated at 10:25 am on 16 January 2024
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Looting breaks out in PNG capital during police and military strike
Shops have been set on fire or looted in parts of Papua New Guinea's capital Port Moresby as unrest breaks out during a police and military strike.
Updated at 8:01 am on 16 January 2024
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Rapa Nui conservationists warn against 'selfies with sea turtles'
A campaign is underway in on Easter Island to raise awareness about the vulnerability of seas turtles that inhabit the island and its waters.
Updated at 8:01 am on 16 January 2024
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Nomuka evacuees still need housing two years after Tonga volcano
Tsunami waves generated by the eruption killed three people and resulted in damage to thousands of homes and infrastructure.
Updated at 8:34 pm on 15 January 2024
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Calls for confidence vote in PM Marape after deadly riots in Papua New Guinea
The political fallout from the deadly riots in Papua New Guinea continues, including calls for a vote of no confidence against Prime Minister James Marape.
Updated at 6:25 pm on 15 January 2024
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Pacific news in brief for January 15
A round-up of news in brief from around the region.
Updated at 5:53 pm on 15 January 2024
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Moana Pasifika’s Enari applauds coaching team, players eager for new season
The new coaching team led by head coach Fa'alogo Tana Umaga are doing a great job in their pre-season Super Rugby Pacific preparations, halfback Ereatara Enari says.
Updated at 2:03 pm on 15 January 2024
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Fiji drug bust: Police chief confirms 'one of biggest seizures ever' of meth in Nadi
Fiji police say they have seized over three tonnes of methamphetamine, with the country's acting top cop confirming that it is "one of the biggest seizures ever" in the country.
Updated at 1:38 pm on 15 January 2024
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Kili Island under state of emergency after fund mismanagement
A state of emergency has been declared for the people of Kili Island due to a shortage of food and fuel - but help is on its way.
Updated at 11:22 am on 15 January 2024
