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2023 confirmed as world's hottest year on record
The year 2023 has been confirmed as the warmest on record, driven by human-caused climate change and boosted by the natural El Niño weather event.
Updated at 8:59 am on 10 January 2024
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World rugby might not see Jerry Tuwai represent Fiji 7s again
The world of sevens rugby might not see Fijian sevens magician Jerry Tuwai on the international sevens circuit again.
Updated at 5:23 pm on 9 January 2024
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Breakthrough for Tongan students
The New Zealand government has accepted Tongan students who pass the Tonga seventh form exam to enroll directly into its education system, Tonga's prime minister has confirmed.
Updated at 5:13 pm on 9 January 2024
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Pacific news in brief for January 9
A round-up of news in brief from around the region.
Updated at 5:13 pm on 9 January 2024
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‘We don’t know what tomorrow will bring’: How climate change is affecting Fijians’ mental health
It's unlikely any region of the world will escape the effects of climate change. But the Pacific Islands are likely to experience disproportionate effects from advancing climate change.
Updated at 1:22 pm on 9 January 2024
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El Niño bites in the Pacific
Some Pacific nations are feeling the bite of El Niño through dry conditions, while others in drought get relief through above average rainfall.
Updated at 6:22 pm on 8 January 2024
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US$500m housing plan unveiled to support Maui wildfire victims
A US$500 million agreement has been announced in Hawaii to create 3000 stable housing units for those displaced by last years' Maui wildfires.
Updated at 5:35 pm on 8 January 2024
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Pacific news in brief for January 8
A round-up of news in brief from around the region.
Updated at 5:10 pm on 8 January 2024
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From intern to principal science officer at Vanuatu metservice
When the Met Service spoke everyone in Vanuatu listened, principal science officer at the Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-Hazard Department Glenda Pakoa says.
Updated at 12:22 pm on 8 January 2024
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Former New Caledonia-based High Commissioner appointed French President’s Chief of Staff
A former New Caledonia-based High Commissioner, Patrice Faure, has been appointed Chief of Staff of French President Emmanuel Macron.
Updated at 1:24 pm on 7 January 2024
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Three dead, girl missing after boat capsize in Fiji
A 12-year-old girl is missing and three people have drowned after a boat capsized in Fiji.
Updated at 3:46 pm on 6 January 2024
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Pacific news in brief for January 6
A round-up of news in brief from around the region.
Updated at 12:43 pm on 6 January 2024
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Tongan-American wrestler announces his retirement
Japan Pro-Wrestler Tama Tonga has announced an end to his 14-year career with New Japan Pro-Wrestling.
Updated at 10:28 am on 6 January 2024
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'It just felt like out of a movie it didn't feel real' Charm Tuala
New Zealand-born Samoan Charm Tuala says it still feels surreal that he's on his way to the prestigious Ivy League school, Brown University in the USA.
Updated at 5:02 pm on 5 January 2024
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UC had forgotten its prominent Pacific alumni,says co-author of Pacific chapter of book
A co-author of the Pacific chapter for the University of Canterbury's 150th anniversary book says Pacific stories have been missing in how the university is remembered.
Updated at 2:23 pm on 5 January 2024
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Homicide and water death in Northern Marianas
Northern Marianas police have reported a murder and a water death in the first few days of 2024.
Updated at 1:11 pm on 5 January 2024
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Pacific news in brief for January 5
A round-up of news in brief from around the region.
Updated at 11:50 am on 5 January 2024
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No more shark culling off Nouméa beaches, court orders
Nouméa's municipality and New Caledonia's Southern province have been ordered to cease "preventive" shark culling and to pay US$3,300 to local environmental organisation EPLP.
Updated at 10:33 am on 5 January 2024
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French Pacific news in brief
A round-up of news in brief from the French Pacific territories, including a bushfire, and Tahiti-Faa'a International Airport to get a facelift before the Olympics.
Updated at 10:33 am on 5 January 2024
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Here are the Pacific recipients of the New Year Honours list for 2024
Pasifika academics, artists, and advocates are among the recipients of New Zealand's 2024 New Year Honours.
Updated at 7:14 pm on 4 January 2024
