Pacific News Search
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Pacific news and sports in brief for November 21
A round-up of news in brief from around the region.
Updated at 5:00 pm on 21 November 2023
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Free West Papua campaigners convene for inaugural meeting in Jayapura
The United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) is holding its first ever congress in Jayapura.
Updated at 4:52 pm on 21 November 2023
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CNMI's youngsters get taste of Oceania soccer in loss to Fiji
The CNMI men's national soccer team got a rude awakening when it lost to Fiji 10-0, on Saturday in their debut in the 2023 Pacific Games in Honiara.
Updated at 4:44 pm on 21 November 2023
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Pacific Games 2023: New Caledonia lead medal tally, but female lifters steal limelight
The 2019 Pacific Games champion New Caledonia leads the 2023 Pacific Games medal tally at the end of the fourth day of competition in Honiara on Monday night.
Updated at 7:16 am on 21 November 2023
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Pacific Games 2023: Weightlifter Wini wins three medals for Team Solomons
Solomon Islands' Golden Girl Jenly Tegu Wini claimed the first gold medals at the 2023 Pacific Games in Honiara on Monday, claiming three gold medals in the weightlifting competition.
Updated at 7:46 pm on 20 November 2023
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'People are struggling': Tikopia continues to suffer post-Lola
Food supplies are running low on Tikopia Island, in the far east of the Solomon Islands, despite fresh supplies arriving on Thursday.
Updated at 5:20 pm on 20 November 2023
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Pacific news in brief for November 20
A round-up of news in brief from around the region.
Updated at 4:31 pm on 20 November 2023
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Teahupoo confirmed as 2024 Olympic Games venue, but with a lighter tower
After weeks of controversy over potential environmental damages, French Polynesia's iconic site of Teahupoo confirmed as the 2024 Olympic Games surfing competitions venue.
Updated at 4:13 pm on 20 November 2023
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Pacific voices to soar alongside the NZSO
The Pacific Signature Choir will again take the stage alongside the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra to showcase the rich melodies of traditional songs from across the Pacific.
Updated at 4:10 pm on 20 November 2023
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Pacific Games 2023: Opening ceremony in pictures
The 17th Pacific Games officially opened in Solomon Islands on Sunday with the host nation pulling out all the stops to put on a vibrant and colourful celebration of culture and unity.
Updated at 2:31 pm on 20 November 2023
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‘We and us': Pacific Games battle begins as opening ceremony lights up Honiara
The Pacific turned up on Sunday night at the newly built National Stadium in Honiara as the 2023 Pacific Games was officially opened in a ceremony befitting the region's premier sports event.
Updated at 10:46 am on 20 November 2023
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2023 Pacific Games: Some say it's more like a 'war zone'
Seven years in the making and costing hundreds of millions of dollars, the Pacific Games in Solomons Islands start this week. But there's many other games going on.
Updated at 12:10 pm on 19 November 2023
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Pacific news in brief for November 17
A round-up of news in brief from around the region.
Updated at 11:24 am on 18 November 2023
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Low-key Marshall Islands election campaign belies vote importance
Marshall Islanders go to the polls on 20 November, following what may have been the quietest election campaign in the 44-years of constitutional government.
Updated at 10:31 am on 18 November 2023
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Divergent views on deep sea exploration and mining in the Pacific
Pacific leaders have taken different positions on the issue of mining of the ocean floor for minerals. While some are calling for a total ban, others view it as an opportunity.
Updated at 8:41 pm on 17 November 2023
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'Impact was quite minimal': Return to normalcy for Fijians after a brush with cyclone Mal
Life is returning to normal in Fiji after severe tropical cyclone Mal shaved the country's western parts on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Updated at 5:10 pm on 17 November 2023
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Lulutai Airlines adds new aircraft to domestic fleet
Tonga's has added a new Twin Otter aircraft to its Lulutai Airlines fleet with hopes adding additional aircrafts in the future.
Updated at 5:10 pm on 17 November 2023
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Drua reveal home game venues - 'Can't wait' for 2024 Super Rugby season
The Fiji-based Super Rugby franchise will play five games in Lautoka and two in the capital city, Suva. They host the Auckland Blues in the season opener 24 February.
Updated at 3:46 pm on 17 November 2023
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French Pacific news in brief
A round-up of news from the French Pacific region.
Updated at 3:18 pm on 17 November 2023
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Concerns for violence grow in Enga as four dead in Lagaip by-election
Four people have died in violence during a by-election in Lagaip electorate in Papua New Guinea's Enga Province which is due to be completed today.
Updated at 2:20 pm on 17 November 2023
