Pacific News Search
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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
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West Papua high on agenda as MSG leaders set to convene in Port Vila
The Pacific region's focus will shift to Port Vila next week when Vanuatu hosts the 22nd Melanesian Spearhead Group Leaders' Summit.
Updated at 4:16 pm on 18 August 2023
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Vanuatu opposition goes to court to challenge speaker's no confidence motion decision
Vanuatu's opposition leader, Bob Loughman, has filed an urgent court hearing challenging the decision of the speaker on Wednesday to not accept their vote of no confidence.
Updated at 3:18 pm on 18 August 2023
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Habosi returns for Flying Fijians, two to debut for Manu Samoa
Winger Vinaya Habosi has been named in the Flying Fijians starting lineup to meet France in Nantes on Sunday morning (Fiji time) in a pre-Rugby World Cup warm up match.
Updated at 12:09 pm on 18 August 2023
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Solomon Islands govt working to resolve ongoing medicine supply issue
Solomon Islands health ministry has acknowledged concerns raised by the opposition about the shortage of medicines and other health supplies in the country.
Updated at 11:39 am on 18 August 2023
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Pacific players rally in support of Moala and criticise World Rugby
World Rugby's decision to suspend 'Ikale Tahi player George Moala for five matches has been slammed by key Pacific players who feel the decision was "biased".
Updated at 9:59 am on 18 August 2023
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Native Hawaiian official blames colonisation, climate change for wildfires
The board chair of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs says the Maui wildfires were caused in part by climate change and colonisation.
Updated at 8:01 am on 18 August 2023
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Pacific news in brief for August 17
A round-up of Pacific news in brief from around the region.
Updated at 6:05 pm on 17 August 2023
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PNG-Indonesia cooperation will 'uplift communities', PM James Marape says
Papua New Guinea will continue to strengthen its partnership with Indonesia, Prime Minister James Marape says.
Updated at 5:57 pm on 17 August 2023
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Ocean cleanup group removes tons of rubbish from Great Pacific Garbage Patch
Ocean cleanup group removes record 25,000 pounds of trash from Great Pacific Garbage Patch in one extraction.
Updated at 5:05 pm on 17 August 2023
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Anger over failure of sirens to go off as wildfire swept through Hawaiian town
There is frustration among many about the failure of emergency sirens to sound off during the Hawaiian wildfire disaster.
Updated at 2:22 pm on 17 August 2023
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Bougainville state of emergency after volcanic eruption extended
A state of emergency put in place after last month's eruption of Mt Bagana in Bougainville has been extended for the maximum two-month period.
Updated at 1:23 pm on 17 August 2023
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Baby whales 'thrown over the reef' during migration due to warmer oceans
A whale scientist in the Cook Islands expects beached calves to become a more common occurrence as storms grow in intensity due to climate change.
Updated at 12:15 pm on 17 August 2023
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Sports news in brief for August 17
Round-up of Pacific sports stories including long ban for Tongan player
Updated at 10:17 am on 17 August 2023
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Appointment of two women at uni 'highlights the talent from Pacific communities'
Two Pacific women have been appointed to senior roles at a New Zealand university.
Updated at 9:21 am on 17 August 2023
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Vanuatu PM survives controversial vote of no confidence
The opposition in Vanuatu has dramatically failed to oust the Prime Minister Ishmael Kalsakau in a no-confidence motion.
Updated at 8:23 am on 17 August 2023
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Hawaii fires: first victims named as death toll reaches 106
The first victims from the deadly wildfires that swept Maui island last week have been identified by officials.
Updated at 8:01 am on 17 August 2023
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Moana Pasifika return to Samoa, debut in Tonga, while Fijian Drua plays seven at home
Moana Pasifika and Fijian Drua to host more homes games in the islands in the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season.
Updated at 4:46 pm on 16 August 2023
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Pacific news in brief for August 16
A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including West Papua, Northern Marianas, Cook Islands, Tonga and more
Updated at 4:37 pm on 16 August 2023
