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Vanuatu MP hopes political impasse can be resolved to kick-start recovery
Vanuatu's only female MP Gloria Julia King says she's "praying for strength" and urging ni-Vanuatu people to hold their political representatives to account, following the recent political impasse in the country.
Updated at 10:33 am on 23 August 2023
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Benny Wenda says dream of MSG full membership will happen in Port Vila
The leader of the United Liberation Movement for West Papua, Benny Wenda, is confident the leaders' meeting in Vanuatu will grant his group full membership of the Melanesian Spearhead Group.
Updated at 10:02 am on 23 August 2023
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Senior MSG official calls for sub-region to remain neutral in global power battle
Melanesian Spearhead Group Secretariat's director general Leonard Louma says the Pacific region continues to be the centre of geopolitical interests by global superpowers.
Updated at 7:18 pm on 22 August 2023
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Marshalls 'astounded' at exclusion from US nuclear compensation plan
Despite telling the Marshall islands there is no money for nuclear test compensation, Washington is helping people in Guam affected by the nuclear legacy.
Updated at 2:10 pm on 22 August 2023
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Tahiti coach confident ahead of Oceania Beach Soccer Cup
Tahiti coach Teva Zaveroni is downplaying the pressure on his side as they prepare to defend their title at the Oceania Beach Soccer Nations Cup in Papeete.
Updated at 2:10 pm on 22 August 2023
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Uncertainty remains in Pacific as Japan due to make Fukushima decision
Pacific leaders are still on the fence about proposed plans to release treated nuclear wastewater into the Pacific - with Japan's announcement about its start date imminent.
Updated at 1:01 pm on 22 August 2023
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Pacific news in brief for August 22
Round-up of news from around the Pacific including criticism of FIFA boss's trip around the region
Updated at 12:21 pm on 22 August 2023
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Folau out, Moala in as 'Ikale Tahi name World Cup squad
Israel Folau is the big name missing from the 'Ikale Tahi's Rugby World Cup 32-member squad list released by the Tonga Rugby Union in Nuku'alofa on Monday.
Updated at 11:12 am on 22 August 2023
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Anger in Hawaii over potential land grabs after disaster
There are concerns in Hawaii of predatory land buying as the recent wildfires have left many locals homeless and in dire financial straits.
Updated at 9:54 am on 22 August 2023
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Struggling market mamas want Vanuatu govt to help them
A market vendor in Port Vila is still waiting on government assistance almost six months after two category four cyclones decimated Vanuatu's economy.
Updated at 7:33 am on 22 August 2023
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Saudi women's football teams could play in Oceania under new deal
Oceania and Saudi Arabia have signed a deal which could see the Middle Eastern's recently-formed women's teams play in the Pacific.
Updated at 6:59 am on 22 August 2023
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Sports news in brief for August 21
Round-up of sports stories from around the region
Updated at 8:01 pm on 21 August 2023
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France aims to increase 'Francophone influence' in Fiji
France is upping its "cultural diplomacy" in the Pacific with the launch of its free French language classes for Fijian journalists and social innovators.
Updated at 3:37 pm on 21 August 2023
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Sopoaga helps Manu Samoa to win as Fiji pushes France
Lima Sopoaga made a strong debut for Manu Samoa, helping the side to a 28-14 win over the Barbarians in Brive, France at the weekend.
Updated at 11:24 am on 21 August 2023
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Banaban community seeks apology from NZ govt over mining
The Banaban community are seeking justice for what happened on their island and to its people over a century ago.
Updated at 10:46 am on 21 August 2023
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'Stay grounded and connected to the community' - Aupito William Sio
Labour MP for Mangere Aupito William Sio reflects on 16 years of service to Aotearoa and Pacific communities.
Updated at 10:35 am on 21 August 2023
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Manusina to face Black Ferns development side ahead of new competition
Samoa's Manusina will take on the Black Ferns XV in Auckland next month ahead of the start of World Rugby's new women's 15s competition, WXV, in October. The Manusina are...
Updated at 9:52 am on 21 August 2023
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'Pacific peoples' excluded from NZ govt’s proposed gender pay gap legislation
Over a million Pacific islanders and other enthic groups working in Aotearoa will not be considered in the New Zealand government's potential legislation to close the gender pay gap.
Updated at 2:19 pm on 19 August 2023
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Witness to brutal murder in Manus detention centre fights on for justice
The roommate of a refugee bludgeoned to death by guards and other local contractors in an Australian-run detention centre on Manus Island nine years ago is not stopping in his fight for justice.
Updated at 7:05 am on 19 August 2023
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Cook Islands looking abroad to inspire a football revolution
The Cook Islands national football teams are looking to heritage players to improve their results.
Updated at 7:05 am on 19 August 2023