Pacific News Search
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Pacific Games broadcasting rights to be shared
Broadcasting rights for the 2023 Pacific Games in Solomon Islands will focus on member countries rather than an individual company.
Updated at 12:26 pm on 11 April 2023
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Pacific Islands Forum chairman 'reassured' over massive nuclear submarine deal
The Pacific Islands Forum chairman has been assured by the US that the AUKUS agreement will honour the Treaty of Rarotonga after initially saying he felt it would go against it.
Updated at 11:28 am on 11 April 2023
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French Polynesia election voting begins on Sunday
Campaigning for French Polynesia's territorial elections has entered its final week.
Updated at 10:19 am on 11 April 2023
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New Caledonia, France need a plan to settle sovereignty issue
The leader of New Caledonia's Pacific Awakening party has presented his vision on the territory's development to the French government.
Updated at 8:15 am on 11 April 2023
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Cook Islands community on a mission to eliminate rats
A remote coral atoll about 400km away from the Cook Islands capital Rarotonga, with a population of under 50 people, is on a mission to eradicate rats on the island by the end of this year.
Updated at 8:10 am on 11 April 2023
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Post-cyclone rhinoceros beetle outbreak concerns in Vanuatu
A Pacific entomologist has warned that Vanuatu could face major problems due to a coconut rhinoceros beetle outbreak in the coming months.
Updated at 8:10 am on 11 April 2023
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Third Pacific leader speaks out about Forum top job
The president of Palau, Surangel Whipps Jr, said there was still time for a review of Micronesia's candidate for the top job at the Pacific Islands Forum.
Updated at 12:56 pm on 10 April 2023
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Search for Kiwi pilot taken hostage in Papua extended, authorities say
The search for a New Zealand pilot taken hostage by the West Papua Liberation Movement has been extended, authorities in Indonesia's Papua region say.
Updated at 10:08 am on 10 April 2023
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'One for the ages': Historical day for Fijian journalism as 'draconian' media law scrapped
The Fijian Parliament has voted to kill a draconian media law in Suva on Thursday, sending newsrooms across the country into celebrations.
Updated at 3:50 pm on 6 April 2023
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'People are suffering': Kiribati's judicial crisis
The opposition in Kiribati wants answers from the government about the ongoing crisis in the country's judiciary.
Updated at 3:26 pm on 6 April 2023
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Last 20 minutes a challenge for Moana Pasifika
Moana Pasifika will need to stay on the game for the whole of Friday's match against the Crusaders if they want to win the Super Rugby Pacific clash.
Updated at 2:41 pm on 6 April 2023
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Pacific news in brief for April 6
News round-up from New Caledonia, Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Northern Marianas, and Vanuatu
Updated at 2:39 pm on 6 April 2023
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Pasifika creative uses songs to keep Samoan language alive
A Pasifika music artist is aiming to elevate the Samoan language into mainstream spaces.
Updated at 12:47 pm on 6 April 2023
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Solomon Islands govt dismisses anti-China ex-provincial leader
An outspoken former provincial leader in Solomon Islands has been declared unfit for office due to his anti-China stance while in the top job.
Updated at 11:23 am on 6 April 2023
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Fiji's longest running newsroom looks forward to 'draconian' media law 'kicked out'
The man in charge of Fiji's oldest newspaper has high hopes for press freedom in the country following the tabling of a bill in Parliament this week to get rid of a controversial media law.
Updated at 5:09 pm on 5 April 2023
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Pasifika bearing the brunt of New Zealand's housing crisis
Ever increasing housing costs are exacerbating health hazards and overcrowding for New Zealanders.
Updated at 4:25 pm on 5 April 2023
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Seven reported dead after quake in PNG's East Sepik province
Monday's magnitude 7 earthquake in Papua New Guinea's East Sepik province reportedly killed seven people and injured many more.
Updated at 3:46 pm on 5 April 2023
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Pacific news in brief for April 5
News round-up from Papua New Guinea, New Caledonia, Palau, Fiji and Samoa
Updated at 1:52 pm on 5 April 2023
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Vanuatu flight cancellations to continue over Easter
People booked with Air Vanuatu will continue to face disruptions over Easter and unable to fly to Port Vila until later this weekend, as the airline awaits for Boeing 737 aircraft parts.
Updated at 1:48 pm on 5 April 2023
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Four-nations Rugby Challenge to return for first time since 2020
Samoa will host the 2023 World Rugby Pacific Challenge from May 3-13 in Apia.
Updated at 12:39 pm on 5 April 2023
