Pacific News Search
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Australia-Tuvalu treaty is 'to maintain our identity', Kausea Natano says
A Pacific secutiy expert says the treaty follows the security pact signed between Solomon Islands-China last year. But for Tuvalu, it's about "doing everything...to "maintain our identity".
Updated at 4:27 pm on 14 November 2023
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Pacific Games 2023: NZDF contingent to support Solomon Islands
A group of NZDF personnel, with two RNZAF NH90 helicopters, has arrived in Honiara to support Solomon Islands Police, as the country prepares to host the Pacific Games.
Updated at 1:56 pm on 14 November 2023
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Pressing need for Pacific rainbow+ specific support organisations in NZ - report
Manalagi: Pacific Rainbow+ Health and Wellbeing Project principal investigator Seuta'afili Dr Patrick Thomsen says there is limited support for rainbow+ Pacific people in Aotearoa.
Updated at 12:33 pm on 14 November 2023
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Tropical Cyclone Mal strengthens to category 2 system
Tropical Cyclone Mal has intensified to a category two storm, according to the Fiji Meteorological Service.
Updated at 10:44 am on 14 November 2023
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NZ medical aid ship stranded in Fiji
Youth with a Mission Ships Aotearoa sails to remote Fijian islands to provide free healthcare, but Koha is currently at a standstill because of a broken tailshaft bearing.
Updated at 9:56 am on 14 November 2023
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Pacific Islands players named in all Super Rugby squads
Players of Pacific Island origins have been named in all 10 franchise teams outside of the Fijian Drua and Moana Pasifika for the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific competition.
Updated at 9:55 am on 14 November 2023
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Fiji has its first tropical cyclone for the season, a category-one system
The tropical depression east of Solomon Islands intensified into a tropical cyclone early Tuesday morning local time, the Fiji Meteorological Service says.
Updated at 7:44 am on 14 November 2023
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Pacific Games 2023: PNG govt urged to release funding promised to athletes
Papua New Guinea's government has come under fire for not delivering on its financial promise to Team PNG to the 2023 Pacific Games in Honiara starting on Sunday.
Updated at 9:33 pm on 13 November 2023
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Guam keeps abortion legal but restricts access
There's elation among pro-choice advocates in Guam following a decision by the US territory's Supreme Court to debunk an old anti-abortion law.
Updated at 5:03 pm on 13 November 2023
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Samoa and Fijiana 7s qualify for 2024 Olympic Games
Samoa men's and Fijiana women's teams have secured their tickets to the Olympic Games Paris 2024, following their winning performances at the Oceania 7s on Sunday.
Updated at 4:12 pm on 13 November 2023
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Sports news in brief for November 13
A round-up of sports news in brief from around the region.
Updated at 3:21 pm on 13 November 2023
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Samoan journalist wins prestigious US media excellence award
A veteran Samoan journalist has been awarded the prestigious Freedom of the Media Award for Excellence in Commentary and Criticism at the National Press Club in Washington.
Updated at 2:08 pm on 13 November 2023
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Pacific news in brief for November 13
A round-up of news in brief from around the region.
Updated at 1:35 pm on 13 November 2023
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Bridges and crossings flooded - Fiji braces for cyclone
A tropical depression east of the Solomon Islands is expected to develop into a cyclone in the next six to 18 hours and track towards Fiji.
Updated at 12:22 pm on 13 November 2023
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Pacific businesses highlight challenges at China expo
Pacific businesses that attended an international import expo in Shanghai say meeting the supply demand is the main challenge for countries in the region trying to tap into the Chinese market.
Updated at 11:41 am on 13 November 2023
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Fears of 'mass starvation' in Solomon Islands' Tikopia after Cyclone Lola
Cyclone Lola destroyed "most" of the food crops on Tikopia when it hit as a category 5 system in October.
Updated at 9:18 am on 13 November 2023
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RNZ marks 75 years of broadcasting shortwave into the Pacific
It has been 75 years since Radio New Zealand commenced broadcasting on shortwave frequencies, into the Pacific region.
Updated at 9:18 am on 13 November 2023
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US 'ready now' to deliver climate funding for the Pacific - ambassador to UN
The US representative to the United Nations says the United States is committed to delivering on climate financing for the Pacific.
Updated at 9:18 am on 13 November 2023
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'We're not judges': Pacific Islands Forum leaders confirm Baron Waqa is secretary-general
Pacific Islands Forum leaders have emerged from their retreat on Aitutaki with their outcomes document, confirming controversial ex-Nauru president as the regional organisation's new top diplomat.
Updated at 12:41 pm on 12 November 2023
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Questions about Pacific cable announcement
The US has announced funding for a new undersea internet cable for the Pacific. How do local telecommunication companies, other cable laying entities and existing cable operators feel about it?
Updated at 9:37 pm on 10 November 2023
