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Pacific news in brief for December 9
Hawaii volcano still erupting, but lava flow slowing; call for pandemic unity; and cockroaches found in eating establishments
Updated at 1:12 pm on 9 December 2022
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Fears a surge in covid cases in PNG could last until well after Christmas
The Papua New Guinea's national pandemic deputy controller says there is a surge of Covid-19 cases in the country.
Updated at 12:25 pm on 9 December 2022
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Survey shows milestone drop in smoking among Pasifika youth
A newly-released survey shows daily smoking rates for New Zealand Pasifika youth are at a record low of less than 2 percent.
Updated at 10:18 am on 9 December 2022
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Toa Samoa's homecoming is a Christmas present to the country
Rugby League Samoa has confirmed Toa Samoa will be coming home for a welcome celebration on December 27.
Updated at 7:57 am on 9 December 2022
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Speedy divorces, child marriages causing concern in Tonga
Tonga's Minister of Justice says the number of couples divorcing is increasing, with some marriages lasting as little as two weeks.
Updated at 7:01 am on 9 December 2022
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Sports news in brief for December 8
Papua police's vow against flag carriers; beach soccer surge of interest in Fiji; and more
Updated at 2:22 pm on 8 December 2022
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February jury trial set for Northern Marianas governor
The Northern Marianas Superior Court has set the jury trial date in the criminal case against outgoing Governor Ralph Torres.
Updated at 12:48 pm on 8 December 2022
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Pacific news in brief for November 8
Strike looms in French territory; staff fall ill at restaurant; call to change Australia-PNG relationship; and more
Updated at 12:34 pm on 8 December 2022
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New review aims to ensure education is a right across the Pacific
A new initiative has been launched in 15 Pacific Island countries to improve educational standards.
Updated at 11:50 am on 8 December 2022
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Samoa population tips over the 200,000 mark
Samoa's population has increased in the past six years by four percent, to 205,557.
Updated at 10:54 am on 8 December 2022
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Vanuatu backs New Caledonia plan for expanded air connections
Acting Vanuatu Prime Minister Jotham Napat has confirmed his Government's support for a Congress of New Caledonia plan for airlinks between Lifou Island in New Caledonia to Tanna, Port Vila and Luganville.
Updated at 10:30 am on 8 December 2022
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Where is West Papua now?
Analysis - Indonesia is splitting West Papua into three. Where does this leave the region now?
Updated at 8:50 am on 8 December 2022
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PNG weightlifter Dika Toua looking to set Olympic appearance record
A Papua New Guinea athlete is aiming to be the first weightlifter to compete at the Olympic Games six times.
Updated at 8:23 am on 8 December 2022
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Sports news in brief for December 7
Samoa qualifies for world age group cup; Vanuatu cricketers win and lose; and more
Updated at 3:36 pm on 7 December 2022
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Pacific news in brief for December 7
Meteorological drought in Samoa; Vanuatu climate push back in Africa; and warning of more cyber attacks
Updated at 2:22 pm on 7 December 2022
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Six countries join forces for Christmas mission to remote islands
Five countries are joining the US Airforce's 71st Operation Christmas Drop this year.
Updated at 12:01 pm on 7 December 2022
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Spectacular lava flow threatens major Hawaiian highway
In Hawaii, lava flowing from Mauna Loa volcano continues to move slowly towards a major highway.
Updated at 11:36 am on 7 December 2022
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Rabuka condemns 'outrageous' arrests of deputy leaders so close to Fiji election day
With the Fiji General Election just days away, a major political party has condemned the arrests of its deputy leaders on charges of vote buying.
Updated at 11:33 am on 7 December 2022
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Justice condemns sexual violence against children in Samoa
A Supreme Court Senior Justice in Samoa has decried the continued increase in sexual offences targeting young children, despite efforts to increase court-imposed penalties for offenders.
Updated at 9:56 am on 7 December 2022
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First woman to head Tuna Commission hopes to effect change
Meet Rhea Moss-Christian the first woman executive director of the Pacific Tuna Commission.
Updated at 11:56 pm on 6 December 2022
