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Vanuatu leader hopeful of solution to island dispute with France
Vanuatu's Prime Minister says a boundary issue with France could be resolved before the end of the year.
Updated at 11:32 am on 1 August 2023
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FIFA boss sees passion for football in several Pacific nations
World football boss Gianni Infantino has visited several Pacific nations and territories, making the most of his time in Oceania while overseeing the Women's World Cup.
Updated at 11:16 am on 1 August 2023
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Pacific Oceania tennis teams' double success
Both the Pacific Oceania men's and women's teams have been promoted after successfully navigating through their tournaments in Asia.
Updated at 8:19 am on 1 August 2023
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Marshall Islands end US Compact hold-out
Analysis - The Marshall Islands has finally signed off on its US Compact ending a seven-month holdout on the security and funding agreement with Washington.
Updated at 3:59 pm on 31 July 2023
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Fiji defeat Samoa and Tonga still searching for a win at Pacific Nations Cup
Pacific Nations Cup - Flying Fijians defeat Manu Samoa at home in Apia and Ikale Tahi succumb to the Brave Blossoms in Osaka.
Updated at 2:20 pm on 31 July 2023
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Pacific news in brief for July 31
Round-up of news from around the region including a new Pacific embassy for France and the resignation of Tuvalu's foreign affairs minister.
Updated at 1:11 pm on 31 July 2023
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Tough opening tests for Tonga and Fiji netters in Cape Town
Both of the Pacific teams at the Netball World Cup in South Africa are through to the second stage of eliminations after a tough opening weekend in Cape Town.
Updated at 11:40 am on 31 July 2023
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Potential AUKUS deal could come between NZ and Pacific, expert says
An international relations expert says if New Zealand joins AUKUS it could impact on its relations with Pacific countries.
Updated at 4:58 pm on 29 July 2023
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How mangroves are crucial for Fiji's climate strategy - and the world
Analysis - A pan-Pacific project to conserve and manage mangrove ecosystems and seagrass meadows is underway in four countries.
Updated at 1:31 pm on 28 July 2023
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Pacific news in brief for July 28
Round-up of news from around the region including the new FSM president has been sworn-in and domestic flight turmoil in PNG
Updated at 1:14 pm on 28 July 2023
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Cooks mountain doco inspired by Hawaiian protests
A Cook Islands film-maker made a documentary on Rarotonga's mountains after watching the Kānaka Maoli protest the construction of the $US1.4 billion telescope on top of a Hawaiian mountain three years ago.
Updated at 12:39 pm on 28 July 2023
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Macron to provide money to Vanuatu, look at land dispute
The French President has told Vanuatu leaders he will provide financial assistance to the country and look into the dispute over two small islands between Vanuatu and New Caledonia.
Updated at 9:25 am on 28 July 2023
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Battle of the in-form Pacific sides in rugby clash
The winner of Saturday's Pacific Nations Cup clash between Fiji and Samoa in Apia will be in the driving seat to lift the trophy.
Updated at 8:16 am on 28 July 2023
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Fiji Football needs to 'open up' - sports minister
Fiji Football Association needs "new blood" and "a restructure" to help it develop the game, the country's sports minister says.
Updated at 5:56 pm on 27 July 2023
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Researcher says PNG, Bougainville need 'alternative approaches' to independence talks
There is a call for a rethink on Bougainville's quest for independence from Papua New Guinea.
Updated at 5:42 pm on 27 July 2023
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Sports news in brief for July 27
Round-up of sports stories from around the Pacific including unbeaten runs in tennis and cricket
Updated at 11:55 am on 27 July 2023
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Macron to ditch Noumea Accord and introduce new statute for New Caledonia
France will forge ahead with processing a new statute for New Caledonia, replacing the 1998 Noumea Accord.
Updated at 11:12 am on 27 July 2023
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US Secretary of State expresses concerns over China on visit to Tonga
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken was in Tonga on Wednesday for bilateral talks.
Updated at 10:13 am on 27 July 2023
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Pasifika 'herded through a quick, dirty and nasty' pathway says cancer survivor
Waking up to see another day is a gift for Auckland mum-of-three Maria Marama.
Updated at 7:53 am on 27 July 2023
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Refugee advocate calls for inquiry into Australia's offshore detention regime
A former refugee wants Canberra to support a Royal Commission of Inquiry into Australia's handling of offshore processing practices.
Updated at 7:53 am on 27 July 2023
