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Tonga eruption: 'The tsunami came, taking down the electric poles, trees' - survivor
On the first anniversary of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcanic eruption two men share how they survived when they were unable to escape the tsunami that followed.
Updated at 10:01 am on 16 January 2023
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Tonga remembers devastating volcanic eruption one year ago today
Tonga is commemorating the devastating Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcanic eruption, which was one year ago today.
Updated at 1:04 pm on 15 January 2023
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Marine geologists investigate connection between Hunga eruption and tsunami waves
Two New Zealand-based marine geologists have been studying the Hunga volcano, to learn more about how underwater volcanos cause tsunami waves.
Updated at 9:15 am on 14 January 2023
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Fiji government recalling all ambassadors and global staff
The Fijian coalition government says it will recall all personnel from its high commissions and embassies around the world, and remove some while redeploying other diplomatic staff.
Updated at 5:38 pm on 13 January 2023
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Palau inks Compact deal, Marshall Islands to follow
Momentum is picking up for renewing Compacts of Free Association with Palau and the Marshall Islands, both western Pacific nations considered key to United States security in the Pacific region.
Updated at 4:26 pm on 13 January 2023
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Rights group calls for end to decade-long asylum seeker policy
Human Rights Watch says Australia's now ten-year-old policy to process asylum seekers is a stain on the country's international human rights reputation, and it needs to end.
Updated at 4:19 pm on 13 January 2023
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Pacific news in brief for January 13
Anger over governor's arrest; retired teachers back in the schoolroom; food crisis looming; and more
Updated at 3:05 pm on 13 January 2023
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Australian leader wants PNG team in NRL
The Australian prime minister has given his full backing to a rugby league team from Papua New Guinea playing in the NRL in Australia.
Updated at 12:23 pm on 13 January 2023
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Tonga volcano eruption: PM reflects ahead of one-year anniversary of disaster
Ahead of the one-year anniversary of the catastrophic volcanic eruption the Tongan prime minister reflects on its impact and the way forward.
Updated at 12:11 pm on 13 January 2023
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Tokelau dodges Covid-19 in community after scare at the border
Tokelauan health officials say they've learned several lessons after the country experienced its first cases of the virus at the border.
Updated at 11:56 am on 13 January 2023
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Plea in PNG for Australia PM to address refugee issue
A refugee stranded in Papua New Guinea for nearly ten years is pleading for a chance to live a free life with his young family.
Updated at 2:57 pm on 12 January 2023
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Fiji gets ready to deal with expected covid surge
Fiji is preparing for another Covid-19 surge after the country's push for tourism partnerships with China and appearance of a new variant.
Updated at 2:47 pm on 12 January 2023
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Tonga volcano eruption: Mango and 'Atata Islanders resettle nearly a year on from disaster
Two entire communities have been relocated to the Kingdom's main island of Tongatapu and third largest island, 'Eua.
Updated at 2:47 pm on 12 January 2023
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Pacific Island Forum could sideline Japan over nuclear waste plan
Japan is at risk of losing its status as a Pacific Islands Forum Dialogue Partner over Tokyo's nuclear waste dumping plan.
Updated at 2:24 pm on 12 January 2023
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Samoan referee to help officiate at FIFA Women's World Cup
Maria Salamasina of Samoa joins a select group of officials for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.
Updated at 11:38 am on 12 January 2023
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Papua governor arrested on bribery charges
The Corruption Eradication Commission in Indonesia has arrested Papua Governor Lukas Enembe on allegations of bribery.
Updated at 11:36 am on 12 January 2023
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Fiji coalition govt announces new assistance scheme for students
The back-to-school scheme will help around 220,000 primary and secondary school students in Fiji buy school bags, shoes, stationery, books and lunch boxes.
Updated at 11:36 am on 12 January 2023
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Aust experts to look into state of troubled Air Vanuatu
A team of Australian aviation experts is due to arrive in Port Vila in Vanuatu this afternoon to come up with a plan to rescue the troubled national airline Air Vanuatu.
Updated at 11:36 am on 12 January 2023
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Pacific news in brief for January 12
Samoa PM in NZ seeking medical treatment; mask use recommended by Nauru govt; gun battle in Papua between police and separatist group, and more
Updated at 11:36 am on 12 January 2023
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Two by-elections in Bougainville in February
There will be two by-elections in Bougainville in February.
Updated at 9:34 am on 12 January 2023
