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American Samoa House of Representatives elects officers
Savali Talavou Ale has been re-elected as Speaker of the American Samoa House of Representatives.
Updated at 1:47 pm on 6 January 2023
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How can PNG's govt be held to account with few opposition MPs?
Despite there being so few opposition MPs in the Papua New Guinea parliament, the Governor of Oro province tells RNZ Pacific the prime minister encourages honest debate and discussion.
Updated at 4:22 pm on 31 December 2022
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Heavy rain alert issued for parts of Fiji
Several crossings and roads in Fiji's west are currently inaccessible due to flash flooding.
Updated at 2:15 pm on 30 December 2022
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Fiji’s new PM addresses nation
Fiji's Sitiveni Rabuka has addressed the nation for the first time as its new prime minister leading a three-party coalition government.
Updated at 11:53 am on 30 December 2022
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Pacific news in brief for December 29
New Covid-19 cases on Niue; Voter registration opens in Tokelau; Quake strikes Vanuatu; CNMI tourism industry still struggling, and more
Updated at 6:44 pm on 29 December 2022
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Tikoduadua asks Fiji's Commissioner of Police to resign
Fiji's Minister for Home Affairs and Immigration has invited the Commissioner of Police to resign, citing concerns on matters of confidence in him.
Updated at 5:00 pm on 29 December 2022
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Nauru Airlines ramps up frequency of flights
Nauru Airlines has announced it is bumping up its service to weekly starting the first week of January.
Updated at 12:43 pm on 29 December 2022
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Samoa welcomes its rugby league cup heroes
Families and fans of the Toa Samoa national rugby league team waited two hours to see their 2022 World Cup heroes.
Updated at 9:58 pm on 28 December 2022
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Review of top Pacific stories in 2022
When the Pacific looks back on the year 2022, the Tongan volcano eruption and Covid-19 will stand out.
Updated at 8:27 pm on 28 December 2022
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Pacific news in brief for December 28
Two Iranian warships in French Polynesia's exclusive economic zone; Thousands of PNG students will miss a tertiary institution spot in 2023; Solomon Islands Ambassador to China dies, and more.
Updated at 5:35 pm on 28 December 2022
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Fiji tourism smashes 2022 targets
Fiji's tourism industry is on track to smashing all its recovery targets for 2022.
Updated at 3:54 pm on 28 December 2022
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What a year! RNZ Pacific's sports review of 2022
The past year has been a significant 12 months for Pacific sport after more than two years of cancellations due to the global pandemic.
Updated at 3:34 pm on 28 December 2022
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American Samoa to welcome back cruise ships
Cruise ships will be welcomed back to American Samoa from New Year's Day.
Updated at 3:09 pm on 28 December 2022
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Fiji government to reinstate University of South Pacific grant contributions
Fiji's new government is committed to re-instating the country's multi-million-dollar grant contributions to the University of the South Pacific.
Updated at 2:58 pm on 27 December 2022
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Christmas gift for Fiji: Election done and dusted
Fiji has finally reached the other side of the long and winding road that was the 2022 general election and can enjoy the festive season with a new leader decided.
Updated at 6:43 pm on 25 December 2022
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Sitiveni Rabuka is Fiji's new prime minister
Sitiveni Rabuka is Fiji's new prime minister, unseating Frank Bainimarama after 16 years. .
Updated at 8:47 pm on 24 December 2022
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Vote for prime minister to take place in Fiji's Parliament
Fiji's newly-elected government will decide who is to be prime minister when Parliament convenes on Saturday.
Updated at 12:01 am on 24 December 2022
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Pacific news in brief for December 23
Suspended councillors back at work; FSM wants Filippino workers again; and Palau backs Aussie COP bid
Updated at 3:19 pm on 23 December 2022
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Fiji mobilises army after 'threats' to minority groups
Fiji's military forces are being deployed to maintain security and stability in the country following reports of threats made against minority groups.
Updated at 3:17 pm on 23 December 2022
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Fiji's second-ranking police officer quits a day after security move announced
Fiji's assistant Police Commissioner has resigned, less than a day after it was announced by his boss that Fiji's military forces were being deployed to maintain security and stability following reports of threats made against minority groups.
Updated at 3:17 pm on 23 December 2022
