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PNG setting up 'lethal' unit to counter tribal fighting, PM James Marape says
Papua New Guinea prime minister James Marape says a new elite police team, invested with lethal powers, is to be established to overcome lawlessness and tribal fighting in the Highlands.
Updated at 5:08 pm on 1 September 2023
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Australia-owned Pacific mobile phone operator likely exploited by private spies
An Australian-owned telco in the Pacific has likely been used by private spy firms to track people on the other side of the world and steal their data - expert cyber security analysis.
Updated at 1:41 pm on 1 September 2023
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Palau, US expand maritime security arrangements
The US Coast Guard will have an expanded right to board vessels in Palau's waters under a new maritime law enforcement agreement that comes after incursions by Chinese ships into the Pacific island country's exclusive economic zone.
Updated at 12:37 pm on 1 September 2023
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Japan fisheries minister apologises for 'contaminated' water gaffe
Japan's Prime Minister has ordered his fisheries minister to apologise for referring to treated radioactive water being released from the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant as "contaminated".
Updated at 11:45 am on 1 September 2023
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How NZ's political parties aim to woo Pacific voters in election
New Zealand's political parties are pitching their policies to Pasifika voters as the 2023 election looms.
Updated at 11:03 am on 1 September 2023
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PNG will play after missing first game, Solomons make semis
Papua New Guinea will play its first match of the Oceania men's Olympic Qualifier in Auckland at the weekend after overcoming visa issues.
Updated at 7:36 am on 1 September 2023
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American Samoa chasing $4m scammed out of hospital funds
American Samoa Senate President Tuaolo Manaia Fruean has queried the role of the Department of Treasury in what became a scam involving hospital funds.
Updated at 7:09 am on 1 September 2023
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Some NZ universities reluctant to set deadlines to ensure parity for Māori and Pacific students
Some universities are reluctant to set deadlines for ensuring Māori and Pacific students are as successful as other groups of students.
Updated at 3:36 pm on 31 August 2023
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RWC2023: from Bucharest to Tokyo the Pacific influence is strong
Pacific players have been included in several squads for the forthcoming World Cup in France - from Romania to Japan.
Updated at 2:50 pm on 31 August 2023
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Samoa PM Fiame says 'losing human resources' through regional labour schemes a worry
Samoa's Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa has doubled down on her concerns about Australia's labour mobility scheme creating problems for the local workforce.
Updated at 2:48 pm on 31 August 2023
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Tonga's Dr Afuha'amango Tuipulotu making a difference as the world’s chief nurse
Dr Afuha'amango Tuipulotu pledged to fix 'pain and suffering' in Tonga. Now she's making a difference as the world's chief nurse.
Updated at 2:23 pm on 31 August 2023
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Conservationists surprised at high number of rare bats in Fiji cave
Finding the endangered Pacific sheath-tailed bat requires a good eye, torches and a lack of phobias.
Updated at 1:50 pm on 31 August 2023
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Pacific news in brief for August 31
Round-up of news stories from around the Pacific including a massive bomb safety exercise in Nauru
Updated at 1:44 pm on 31 August 2023
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Macron to be told: 2021 New Caledonia referendum is not valid
Melanesian leaders have agreed to write to the French President "expressing their strong opposition" to the results of the third New Caledonia referendum.
Updated at 10:41 am on 31 August 2023
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Sports news in brief for August 31
Round-up of sports stories from around the region
Updated at 9:43 am on 31 August 2023
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Papuan children urged to eat more fish to prevent stunting
A provincial government in West Papua is urging children to eat more fish to help lower the stunting rate.
Updated at 7:51 am on 31 August 2023
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Vanuatu govt warns overstayers to 'comply' with immigration law
Vanuatu authorities have warned foreign nationals in the country to comply with its immigration laws or face deportation.
Updated at 7:14 am on 31 August 2023
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Pacific news in brief for August 30
A round-up of news in brief from around the region.
Updated at 5:07 pm on 30 August 2023
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Wenda welcomes MSG call for UN visit and fights on for full membership
A senior leader of the West Papua freedom movement has welcomed the call from the MSG Leaders' Summit in Port Vila for Indonesia to allow the long-awaited visit of the UN Human Rights chief to West Papua.
Updated at 1:38 pm on 30 August 2023
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Ex-captain speaks out after PNG unable to play opening game
Former PNG U-23 skipper Roland Bala says "enough is enough" after the national football team were unable to travel for an international tournament.
Updated at 11:41 am on 30 August 2023
