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Pacific news in brief for December 16
Ocean and island biodiversity top of agenda; lack of forest rangers in West Papua; and more
Updated at 9:36 am on 16 December 2022
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Petrol stations quiet on Rarotonga as petrol runs out
The Cooks Islands has run out of petrol.
Updated at 7:26 am on 16 December 2022
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Fiji opposition leaders question integrity of election
A group of opposition party leaders in Fiji are calling for a halt to vote counting and an audit of the country's electoral system.
Updated at 7:25 am on 16 December 2022
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Provisional results in Fiji election show ruling party in the lead
The official count for the 2022 Fiji polls is now underway and there are early signs incumbent Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama could lead his FijiFirst Party (FFP) to form a government for a record third term.
Updated at 3:27 pm on 15 December 2022
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Tokelauans urged to remain vigilant to retain covid-free status
Health officials say there's no room for complacency in Tokelau even though the country has so far escaped the Covid-19 pandemic.
Updated at 12:22 pm on 15 December 2022
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Pacific news in brief for December 15
Fears about future of sanctuary; email threats aimed at schools; and more
Updated at 10:43 am on 15 December 2022
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Report finds Chinese Communist Party, Triad influence in Palau
A new investigative report from the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP) has exposed details of a Chinese Communist Party and Triad push for political influence in Palau.
Updated at 9:42 am on 15 December 2022
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Fiji Elections Office app back online after glitch
The Fiji Elections Office app is back online after a glitch late Wednesday evening forced the suspension of provisional results.
Updated at 9:29 am on 15 December 2022
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France rules out New Caledonia referendums for five years
The French government says it won't organise another referendum in New Caledonia during the president's current five-year term.
Updated at 9:10 am on 15 December 2022
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Dawn Raids apology a stand-out moment for outgoing politician
After more than a decade in the New Zealand Parliament, Minister for Pacific Peoples, Aupito William Sio is retiring.
Updated at 8:26 am on 15 December 2022
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Conservationists ponder ways to save New Caledonia dugong
An action plan is being hatched to try to save the iconic New Caledonian dugong after it became classed as an endangered species.
Updated at 7:18 am on 15 December 2022
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Fiji election 2022: All the results as they come in and all the action from the island
Results are flowing in after hundreds of thousands of Fijians voted in the country's four-yearly elections today. See how the day unfolded here...
Updated at 9:25 pm on 14 December 2022
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Vanuatu chief wants Australia to do more for seasonal workers
The President of Vanuatu's Malvatumauri Council of Chiefs has told Australia's foreign minister, Penny Wong, Melanesian custom must be preserved in the Seasonal Worker Programme.
Updated at 3:35 pm on 14 December 2022
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Sports news in brief for December 14
Trio of athletes honoured for stellar careers; PNG suffer football defeat; and more
Updated at 2:52 pm on 14 December 2022
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Pacific news in brief for December 13
Canala marks New Caledonia referendum, Goa fined for drink-driving, Vanuatu shores up habitat, Takeuchi's work honoured
Updated at 2:26 pm on 14 December 2022
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Fiji election news in brief
Some Fijians cast vote early, while some issues have been highlighted at polling stations
Updated at 2:26 pm on 14 December 2022
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Pacific news in brief for December 14
Disease numbers reach new high in Papua; Marianas tourism concerns; and covid numbers drop in Polynesian territory
Updated at 1:57 pm on 14 December 2022
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Extra 1500 police on duty for Fiji election
The Fiji Police Force has increased the number of officers on the ground to ensure the Fiji election operates smoothly.
Updated at 12:39 pm on 14 December 2022
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Niue gets more NZ help to deal with Covid-19
The New Zealand Pasifika Medical Association is sending two teams to Niue to support hospital staff in light of Covid-19 community transmission.
Updated at 11:53 am on 14 December 2022
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Cook Islands devises anti-corruption strategy
An anti-corruption strategy will be presented to the Cook Islands Cabinet early next year.
Updated at 10:02 am on 14 December 2022
