Pacific News Search
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Pacific news in brief for June 12
A round-up of news from around the Pacific.
Updated at 3:56 pm on 12 June 2023
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Papuan churches call on Indonesia's Jokowi to halt military ops in West Papua for Mehrtens' safety
The West Papuan Council of Churches says Kiwi hostage Phillip Mehrtens' life is in danger if negotiations do not take place with the West Papua Liberation Army (TPNPB).
Updated at 3:45 pm on 12 June 2023
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Sports news in brief for June 12
Round-up of sports stories from the Pacific including Honiara Games, soccer, rugby, rugby league, tennis
Updated at 3:23 pm on 12 June 2023
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Vanuatu rugby league seeks funds to participate in 2023 Pacific Games
Vanuatu Rugby League wants to be part of the 2023 Pacific Games competition in the Solomon Islands and is counting on sponsors to help them get there.
Updated at 1:00 pm on 12 June 2023
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Fijian Drua outdone by Crusaders, but fans 'can't wait' for 2024 season
The Fijian Drua had to sail through rough seas in Christchurch as they were outdone 49-8 by the Crusaders in the Super Rugby Pacific quarterfinals on Saturday night.
Updated at 12:35 pm on 12 June 2023
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Armed gunmen reportedly kidnap several girls from remote PNG village, demand ransom
There are reports from Papua New Guinea that several girls from a remote village have been held captive by a large group of armed men.
Updated at 12:11 pm on 12 June 2023
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PNG govt plans to 'build new airline'
Papua New Guinea's State Enterprises Minister has outlined plans to reduce flight cancellations and replace Air Niugini's fleet of aged aircraft.
Updated at 11:41 am on 12 June 2023
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Palika party says ten-year residency acceptable to gain voting rights in New Caledonia
New Caledonia's pro-independence Palika party says a ten-year residency to get voting rights in provincial elections was suggested in talks with the visiting French interior minister Gerald Darmanin.
Updated at 10:13 am on 12 June 2023
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Bougainville referendum results to be tabled later this year
The results of the Bougainville referendum will not be tabled during the current session of the Papua New Guinea parliament.
Updated at 6:22 pm on 9 June 2023
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UN office in Fiji skirting around reports of local staff sackings
The United Nations multi-country office in Fiji is refusing to confirm or deny reports it has sacked up to 40 local employees and is replacing them with overseas interns.
Updated at 6:02 pm on 9 June 2023
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Fiji FA president can serve extra terms according to OFC regulation changes
The Oceania Football Confederation laws will allow the current Fiji Football Association president to hold onto his position until 2031 following changes to OFCs "term limit provision".
Updated at 2:58 pm on 9 June 2023
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Coach names 23 Drua players in extended Flying Fijians squad
Twenty-three current Fijian Drua squad members have been named in the 45-man extended Flying Fijians squad to prepare for the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
Updated at 2:03 pm on 9 June 2023
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Pacific news in brief for June 9
A round-up of news from around the Pacific including a breakthrough on climate change loss and damage payments.
Updated at 11:25 am on 9 June 2023
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Pacific Community wants further action to reduce tobacco use
The Pacific Community says the rates of smoking around the region remain too high.
Updated at 11:06 am on 9 June 2023
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Funaki among Moana players set for Tonga World Cup call up
Several Moana Pasifika players are expected to be heading to the 2023 Rugby World Cup with the Ikale Tahi of Tonga in September.
Updated at 10:27 am on 9 June 2023
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Fiame says Pacific unity crucial in 'crowded geopolitical landscape'
Samoa's prime minister has urged her fellow Pacific leaders to stop paying lip service to regionalism and walk the talk when making collective decisions.
Updated at 10:22 am on 9 June 2023
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Crucial IMO talks 'last chance' for global shipping to meet Paris Agreement target
A shipping industry expert says the International Maritime Organisation climate summit in London next month is the last chance for the sector to get in line with global climate targets.
Updated at 8:25 am on 9 June 2023
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Fiji U-20's name strong squad for world champs
Fiji U-20 head coach Ifereimi Rawaqa has named eight overseas-based players in his 30-member squad for the World Rugby Championship in South Africa later this month.
Updated at 8:25 am on 9 June 2023
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Heavy rain in Samoa causes flooding, infrastructure damage
Flooding has hit parts of Samoa due to heavy downpour on Thursday causing damages to homes and infrastructure.
Updated at 5:35 pm on 8 June 2023
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The teen sensation lighting up the first women's Champions League
Florencina Kalifa wasn't going to let go of the ball she hit into the net for her team's first women's Champions League goal, even taking it to bed with her that night.
Updated at 2:19 pm on 8 June 2023
