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Tuvalu residents able to resettle in Australia as climate change 'threatens its existence'
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a new pact with Tuvalu, allowing residents facing displacement from climate change the ability to resettle in Australia.
Updated at 9:25 pm on 10 November 2023
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Lulutai Airlines to receive new aircraft
Tonga's Lulutai Airlines will soon be able to fly its new aircraft to service the country's domestic route.
Updated at 3:35 pm on 10 November 2023
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French Pacific news in brief
A round-up of news from the French Pacific territories.
Updated at 2:21 pm on 10 November 2023
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Fijian Drua and Moana Pasifika name squad for new Super Rugby season
The Fijian Drua and Moana Pasifika have named their squad for the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific competition.
Updated at 2:16 pm on 10 November 2023
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Vanuatu council of ministers requests president to dissolve parliament
The Vanuatu Council of Ministers has agreed to ask the president of the republic Nikenike Vurobaravu to dissolve Parliament.
Updated at 2:16 pm on 10 November 2023
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Henry Puna says 'everybody’s in good spirits’ as Nauru abandons Pacific leaders in Rarotonga
RNZ Pacific has confirmed from multiple sources that Nauru's president David Adeang has departed the Cook Islands just 24 hours after he walked out of a plenary meeting in Rarotonga.
Updated at 1:00 pm on 10 November 2023
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Breaking - Nauru president Adeang ditches Pacific Islands Forum leaders in Cook Islands
RNZ Pacific has confirmed from multiple sources that Nauru's president David Adeang has departed the Cook Islands just 24 hours after he walked out of a plenary meeting in Rarotonga.
Updated at 12:21 pm on 10 November 2023
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Nauru snubs Pacific leaders retreat, Fiji's Rabuka says 'they should've been here'
The wounds of last year's rift at the Pacific Islands Forum has been reopened after a dramatic walkout by the Nauru President David Adeang, followed by a no-show for the leaders retreat on Aitutaki.
Updated at 11:43 am on 10 November 2023
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‘What is your backup?’: Niue's premier says complete phase out of fossil fuels 'very hard'
Niue has nearly exhausted its climate mitigation options and its focus now is on adaptation, the island's Premier Dalton Tagelagi says.
Updated at 11:11 am on 10 November 2023
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Pro-Palestine protest at Pacific Islands Forum meeting in Rarotonga
A pro-Palestine protest is taking place outside the main auditorium where the 52nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting is taking place in Rarotonga.
Updated at 4:52 pm on 9 November 2023
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Moana Pasifika adds firepower to coaching team for new Super Rugby season
Moana Pasifika's two new assistant coaches believe they have enough talent in the squad to build a competitive team for the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific competition.
Updated at 4:51 pm on 9 November 2023
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French Polynesia’s Teahupoo 2024 Olympic Games site makes waves
French Polynesia's hosting of the 2024 Olympic Games surfing competitions, on the iconic site of Teahupoo, is at the centre of a double controversy, on both environmental and political fronts.
Updated at 4:51 pm on 9 November 2023
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Old wounds reopened? Nauru walks out over Baron Waqa question at Pacific Islands Forum
Signs of potential disagreements are starting to surface at the Pacific Islands Forum leaders meeting in the Cook Islands.
Updated at 3:50 pm on 9 November 2023
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Pacific news in brief for November 9
A round-up of news in brief from around the region.
Updated at 1:38 pm on 9 November 2023
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Olympic spots up for grab at Oceania 7s event
The stage is set for the 2023 Oceania Rugby Sevens Championship in Brisbane, Australia this weekend.
Updated at 1:36 pm on 9 November 2023
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Vanuatu MPs file no confidence motion against Charlot Salwai
A total of 29 MPs signed and lodged a motion of no confidence in Prime Minister Charlot Salwai on Tuesday, marking a month and one day since he assumed the role as Vanuatu's 27th PM.
Updated at 9:53 am on 9 November 2023
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IMF lauds Tonga's growth but cautions on spending
Tonga's economy is performing strongly but faces growing headwinds, following recovery from the volcanic eruptions in the Kingdom in January 2022 and the opening of borders, the IMF says.
Updated at 5:16 pm on 8 November 2023
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Micronesia 'will continue to support' Baron Waqa to lead Pacific Islands Forum
The controversial former Nauru president Baron Waqa is set to be the next Pacific Islands Forum secretary-general, Palau's President Surangel Whipps Jr has confirmed.
Updated at 3:31 pm on 8 November 2023
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Pacific news in brief for November 8
A round-up of news in brief from around the region.
Updated at 2:51 pm on 8 November 2023
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Pacific Games 2023: Solomons athletes cry foul over 'unfulfilled promises' as Games opening looms
With the opening ceremony of the 2023 Pacific Games looming, some Solomon Islands athletes are asking why there is no financial assistance given to them during their preparation.
Updated at 2:24 pm on 8 November 2023
