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NZ's netball coach of 2022 appointed as specialist coach for Fiji Pearls
Highly regarded New Zealand netball coach, Yvette McCausland-Durie, has been appointed specialist coach for the Fiji Pearls.
Updated at 8:22 am on 19 January 2023
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French Polynesia to crack down on drug-using offenders
French Polynesia is set to adopt a French law which increases criminal liability for offenders under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Updated at 1:38 pm on 18 January 2023
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Fiji minister's assurance after military leader expresses security concerns
Fiji's Home Affairs minister has held an urgent meeting with the nation's military chief after he expressed concern about the new government.
Updated at 1:36 pm on 18 January 2023
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Pacific news in brief for January 18
Health workers strike in PNG; Rabuka to make first overseas trip as PM; SLN waiting on cash to save it from bankruptcy
Updated at 1:17 pm on 18 January 2023
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Darts hitting mark in Pacific as players gear up for regional championships
On the back of the growing popularity of darts around the world, the sport is gaining traction in the Pacific.
Updated at 10:32 am on 18 January 2023
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Pacific sports news in brief for January 18
PacMan set to face Mundine in Port Moresby; Kaltak extends contract; and Vanuatu player quick off the mark
Updated at 10:28 am on 18 January 2023
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Ex-Samoan leader asks for police protection following alleged assault
Former Samoan Prime Minister, Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi, has requested the Ministry of Police and Prisons to assign police officers as his security detail, following an alleged assault last week.
Updated at 10:08 am on 18 January 2023
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Missing Kiribati fisherman found after six days at sea
A New Zealand Air Force Orion crew has successfully located two Kiribati fishermen.
Updated at 7:41 am on 18 January 2023
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Fears over China influence leads US to reopen Solomon Islands Embassy
Washington has announced plans to reopen the United States Embassy in Solomon Islands.
Updated at 2:21 pm on 17 January 2023
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Probe into officers' actions after one person dies in West Papua shooting
Police officers in West Papua are to be investigated over shootings during a governor's arrest
Updated at 11:57 am on 17 January 2023
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Pacific news in brief for January 17
Dog cull begins in Cook Islands More than 20 dogs have been put down by the Cook Islands Police in a bid to tackle the growing canine population in...
Updated at 11:02 am on 17 January 2023
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Ex-PNG leader says Aust PM visit avoided 'real challenges'
A Papua New Guinea MP has criticised the just-completed visit of the Australian prime minister, saying important, challenging issues facing PNG were not addressed appropriately.
Updated at 11:02 am on 17 January 2023
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Japan's govt could delay release of radioactive water into the Pacific
Japan is potentially revising the timing of a planned release of treated but still radioactive wastewater into the sea to "around spring or summer".
Updated at 10:09 am on 17 January 2023
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Tahiti murder suspect applies for France trip
The man accused of murdering French Polynesian journalist Jean-Pascal Couraud, who was widely known as JPK, has asked for permission to travel to France.
Updated at 9:38 am on 17 January 2023
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'Ofa Atu Tonga': New Zealand remembers volcanic eruption
This time last year Tongans around the world were desperately trying to call their loved ones at home immediately after hearing of the devastating Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcanic eruption.
Updated at 8:10 am on 17 January 2023
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Churches grateful on anniversary of Tonga eruption
Churches across Tonga commemorated the victims and struggles endured as a result of the eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano one year ago.
Updated at 4:33 pm on 16 January 2023
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Pacific news in brief for January 16
Anger over MPs' pay rise; new Fiji PM to make first overseas trip; Fono to debate styrofoam ban; and more
Updated at 3:04 pm on 16 January 2023
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Woman's covid-related death is Cook Islands' second
The Cook Islands has recorded its second Covid-19-related death.
Updated at 12:39 pm on 16 January 2023
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France giving emergency payment to SLN to try to save the mining firm
An urgent funding boost of $US63 million will be provided to New Caledonia's SLN to try to save the company.
Updated at 12:12 pm on 16 January 2023
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Watchdog wants abusers of women to face PNG justice system
A rights group wants to see the Papua New Guinea government make real progress in dealing with violence against women.
Updated at 11:43 am on 16 January 2023
