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UK govt confronted on West Papua in House of Lords
The British Government has been pressed on the floor of the House Lords to clarify its foreign policy position towards Indonesia's alleged human rights violations in West Papua.
Updated at 12:51 pm on 21 April 2023
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Exodus of of health workers in Fiji
A senior health practitioner in Fiji has warned that the exodus of nurses will put significant strain on the country's health sector.
Updated at 8:57 am on 21 April 2023
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Fritch warns of chaos should anti-independence party lose election
French Polynesia's President Edouard Fritch has warned of chaos, should his party lose power to the pro-independence Tavini Huiraatira. In last Sunday's first round of the territorial elections, his Tapura...
Updated at 8:57 am on 21 April 2023
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Fiji Rugby red cards unions ahead of crucial annual meeting
All nominations and motions filed by local rugby unions for next week's Fiji Rugby Union (FRU) annual general meeting have been declared null and void.
Updated at 8:39 pm on 20 April 2023
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Cook Islands rainbow community on decriminalisation of same-sex relations: 'It was about equality'
The Cook Islands road to decriminalising homosexuality has been a "rollercoaster of emotions" but symbolises the country is maturing, a local LGBTQI+ advocate says.
Updated at 8:08 pm on 20 April 2023
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Sports news in brief for April 20
All the latest sports news, including rugby, rugby league, soccer, netball, weightlifting
Updated at 5:03 pm on 20 April 2023
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Niue welcomes first yachts since Covid-19
Niue is this week welcoming its first visiting yachts in three years.
Updated at 4:06 pm on 20 April 2023
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Nauru dominates Oceania powerlifting tourney
Nauru dominated the Oceania Powerlifting Championship in Niue last week, winning 61 medals in total and setting an unofficial world record in the process.
Updated at 3:56 pm on 20 April 2023
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Pacific news in brief for April 20
News round-up from Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu and more
Updated at 3:38 pm on 20 April 2023
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French Polynesia's autonomist party names Nicole Sanquer as candidate for presidency
The party coming third in the first round of French Polynesia's elections has put forward its founder as candidate for president. Nicole Sanquer was nominated by her A Here Ia...
Updated at 3:02 pm on 20 April 2023
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Pacific must 'stand together' on Taiwan issue - Palau's Surangel Whipps Jr
Palau's President Surangel Whipps Jr says diplomacy with China does not have to mean abandoning Taiwan.
Updated at 1:12 pm on 20 April 2023
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Cook Islands new tax legislation criticised
Critics of a new tax bill in the Cook Islands' say low wage earners will see little benefit from the law change.
Updated at 1:12 pm on 20 April 2023
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Indonesia upgrades operation in West Papua
The Indonesian Military has officially escalated its operational status in West Papua to "ground combat ready" following a clash with the West Papuan Liberation Army over the weekend.
Updated at 12:30 am on 20 April 2023
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Fiji's economy to take centre stage at inaugural national summit
Fiji's coalition government has the task of reflecting on and fulfilling its election promises and addressing the nation's economic woes is top priority.
Updated at 12:28 am on 20 April 2023
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'We have great athletes in our region': says World Cup winner Christian Karembeu
Former French Football international and 1998 FIFA World Cup winner Christian Karembeu is excited about the future of football in the Pacific.
Updated at 11:41 pm on 19 April 2023
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Pacific news in brief for April 19
News round-up from, Fiji, Tonga, Tahiti, Vanuatu and more
Updated at 4:59 pm on 19 April 2023
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University of the South Pacific, NZ govt ink new 10-year deal
The University of the South Pacific has received a $NZ35.8 million funding boost after the regional institution signed up to a new multi-year partnership with the New Zealand government.
Updated at 1:52 pm on 19 April 2023
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Oscar Temaru's Tavini Huiraatira party wins round one of French Polynesia's territorial elections
French Polynesia's pro-independence Tavini Huiraatira party has come out on top in the first round of the territorial elections.
Updated at 12:55 pm on 19 April 2023
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Pacific news in brief for April 18
News round-up from Solomon Islands, Fiji, Tuvalu, New Caledonia, Papua New Guinea, Marshall Island, Tonga
Updated at 11:14 am on 19 April 2023
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Pacific stakeholders plan for Brisbane 2032 Olympics
Over 250 regional national olympic committee delegates from 17 countries are meeting in Australia this week to discuss the road to the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The week-long...
Updated at 10:24 am on 19 April 2023
