Pacific News Search
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French Pacific news in brief
A round-up of news in brief from the French Pacific territories; New Caledonia, French Polynesia and Wallis and Futuna.
Updated at 12:09 pm on 8 December 2023
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South Pacific collective security enhanced after Nouméa-hosted defence ministers’ meeting
Analysis - The SPDMM ended on Wednesday with resolutions to create a regional military academy to train regional officers with a clear focus on civil protection and disaster reduction, as well as fighting illegal fishing.
Updated at 9:42 am on 8 December 2023
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'Empowering' and 'beautiful': Next generation of te reo Māori speakers say knowledge is power
Members of an Aotearoa New Zealand whānau (family) have been found in Rarotonga as they try to preserve their language and identity for the next generation.
Updated at 9:27 am on 8 December 2023
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Cyclone warnings remain in place in Solomon Islands as Jasper moves away
Severe tropical cyclone Jasper has strengthened to a category 3 storm overnight.
Updated at 10:26 pm on 7 December 2023
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Australia signs security agreement with Papua New Guinea
Australia and Papua New Guinea signed a bilateral security agreement today that Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and counterpart James Marape said showed the closeness of the two nations.
Updated at 5:34 pm on 7 December 2023
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Fears PNG province again keen to embrace seabed mining
Campaigners aiming to ensure seabed mining does not happen in Papua New Guinea are angry the New Ireland government has been meeting with two prospective mining operations.
Updated at 4:32 pm on 7 December 2023
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Samoa’s health boss says reports about Covid-19 border restrictions 'not correct'
The Samoan health chief has shot down media reports the country is "considering" border restrictions due to a spike in the number of Covid-19 cases.
Updated at 3:06 pm on 7 December 2023
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Pacific women 'breaking glass ceiling' in New Zealand, but challenges remain
Pacific women in New Zealand are rising to the top and smashing glass ceilings on their way up, a new report on Pacific women's wellbeing in Aotearoa says.
Updated at 1:52 pm on 7 December 2023
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Dr Siautu Alefaio appointed as Otago University's first Pacific psychology professor
The University of Otago in New Zealand has appointed Dr Siautu Alefaio its first Pacific professor of psychology.
Updated at 10:48 am on 7 December 2023
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Kava farmer says 'untouched' market in flavoured kava drink
Fiji's top kava farmer for 2023 says the "untouched" flavoured kava drink market in New Zealand can become a big draw for Pacific kava exporters.
Updated at 9:46 am on 7 December 2023
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Tania Tan: Northern Marianas double gold medalist in Honiara 'glad to make an impact'
Tania Tan, 22, the CNMI's first two-time gold medalist at the Pacific Games, says she is happy to inspire others following her performance in Honiara.
Updated at 9:43 am on 7 December 2023
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TC Jasper strengthens to a category 2 says Solomon Islands Met Service
Tropical Cyclone Jasper has developed into a category 2 cyclone.
Updated at 6:37 pm on 6 December 2023
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Pacific news in brief for December 6
A round-up of news in brief from around the region.
Updated at 5:27 pm on 6 December 2023
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Mixed Oceania paddling team wins V6 race
A mixed Oceania V6 paddling team has won the grueling 36-kilometer Round Rarotonga race over the weekend.
Updated at 5:27 pm on 6 December 2023
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Papua New Guinea facing horror levels of HIV infections
Papua New Guinea recorded its worst ever number of HIV infections in 2022, and is bracing for even higher figures when data for 2023 is released.
Updated at 3:10 pm on 6 December 2023
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Key stakes as French defence minister hosts Pacific defence ministers’ meeting
Analysis - Sébastien Lecornu has arrived in New Caledonia for a week-long visit and a focus on hosting the 10th South Pacific Defence Ministers' Meeting on 5-6 December.
Updated at 1:55 pm on 6 December 2023
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Niue's boxing star Duken Tutakitoa-Williams a 'source of motivation' for his island
Niue boxer Duken Holo Tutakitoa-Williams hailed as a shining star and a source of inspiration for athletes in Niue.
Updated at 12:25 pm on 6 December 2023
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Vanuatu political leaders in talks to form unity govt
Talks are underway in Vanuatu to try and establish a government of national unity.
Updated at 12:11 pm on 6 December 2023
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New study highlights barriers to engaging Pacific men supporting women’s leadership
The use of language such as "gender" and "feminism" can be a hindrance to engaging Pacific men to supporting women's leadership in the region, new research has found.
Updated at 11:25 am on 6 December 2023
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Moana Pasifika to play Highlanders in Nuku'alofa
Moana Pasifika is expected to play one of their Super Rugby Pacific match in Tonga for the first time next year.
Updated at 11:17 am on 6 December 2023
