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Forum foreign ministers address key priorities for the region
The Pacific Forum Foreign Ministers Meeting concluded last week with key priorities discussed by the foreign ministers of the member countries.
Updated at 9:12 am on 19 September 2023
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Vanuatu to include future climate change impacts in roading projects
Future roading projects in Vanuatu will now have to consider the projected impacts of climate change.
Updated at 12:15 am on 19 September 2023
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Grace Road cult leader on Interpol red notice remains in Fiji immigration custody
The Lautoka High Court granted the defence more time to file further materials in regards to their application of Habeas Corpus for Grace Road Fiji's president Daniel Kim on Monday.
Updated at 10:49 pm on 18 September 2023
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Pacific news in brief for September 18
A round-up of news in brief from around the region.
Updated at 8:54 pm on 18 September 2023
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RWC2023: Simi Kuruvoli's boots helps 'best ever' Flying Fijians beat Wallabies
The Flying Fijians won Monday's Rugby World Cup Pool C match against Australia 22-15 in Saint Entienne, with the team's fourth choice kicker, Simione Kuruvoli leading them.
Updated at 7:35 pm on 18 September 2023
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Recap: Rugby World Cup: Fiji beat Australia 22-15 in upset win
Fiji has beaten Australia 22-15 in their Rugby World Cup pool C game in Saint-Etienne.
Updated at 6:11 am on 18 September 2023
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Hollywood take on Pacific football tale fails to score with reviewers
Reviews of Next Goal Wins about the American Samoa football team, haven't exactly been hitting the net, writes Craig Stephen.
Updated at 3:43 am on 18 September 2023
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Tonga get reality check in Ireland drubbing
Coach Toutai Kefu admitted his Tonga side had been totally outclassed by top-ranked Ireland in their World Cup opener on Sunday, but hoped they could land a few more punches in Pool B.
Updated at 11:01 am on 17 September 2023
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Rugby World Cup - Tonga v Ireland
Tonga's Rugby World Cup campaign kicked off this morning against world No.1 Ireland.
Updated at 10:45 am on 17 September 2023
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Jakarta minister seeks extra US$4m for pan-Pacific campaign against Papua 'misinformation'
Indonesia's Security Minister is seeking an extra $US4 million for a campaign against what Jakarta calls "Papua misinformation".
Updated at 7:31 am on 17 September 2023
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Thousands of Māori and Pasifika performers convene for Otago Polyfest
Thousands of young Māori and Pasifika are gathering to perform this week in Dunedin for Otago Polyfest.
Updated at 7:31 am on 17 September 2023
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RWC23: Fiji rue missed opportunities against Wales
Fiji lost a game they could and should have won against Wales, writes Iliesa Tora.
Updated at 7:31 am on 17 September 2023
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Rugby World Cup 2023: Manu Samoa claim win over Chile
Manu Samoa held the pressure and turned the tables on Chile, laying the foundation for a 43-10 victory in their opening pool match at the Rugby World Cup.
Updated at 7:31 am on 17 September 2023
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Rugby World Cup - Samoa v Chile
Manu Samoa has kicked off their Rugby World Cup campaign against Chile with a 43 - 10 win.
Updated at 7:18 am on 17 September 2023
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Pacific news and sports in brief for September 15
A round-up of news and sports in brief from around the region.
Updated at 5:36 pm on 15 September 2023
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Media groups condemn alleged bribery attempt on RNZ Pacific journalist
The International Federation of Journalists and two affiliate groups have condemned the attempted bribery and harassment of a journalist and urged relevant authorities to investigate the incident.
Updated at 5:36 pm on 15 September 2023
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RWC2023: Tonga, Samoa name strong line-ups as Fiji due to make changes
Tonga has named their strongest match-day 23 to face world No.1 Ireland in Nantes in their first Rugby World Cup pool match on Sunday morning (New Zealand time).
Updated at 2:38 pm on 15 September 2023
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Campaigners call on PNG govt to act on destructive logging
Civil society groups wanting to see an end to destructive logging practices by foreign companies in Papua New Guinea, say these companies are being given forest clearance authorities and then misusing them.
Updated at 2:34 pm on 15 September 2023
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PNG’s Marape makes foreign policy gaffes over Israel, West Papua
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has made two foreign policy gaffes in the space of a week that may come back to bite him as PNG prepares for its 48th anniversary of independence this Saturday.
Updated at 11:35 am on 15 September 2023
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Vanuatu speaker makes police complaint after 'political pressure and threats'
Vanuatu's Speaker of Parliament Seoule Simeon has filed a police complaint alleging he is facing threats and intimidation from political leaders.
Updated at 11:28 am on 15 September 2023
