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It's increasingly difficult to counter impacts of sea level rise says PNG environmentalist
It is becoming increasingly difficult to counter the impacts of sea level rise says an environmentalist and climate change activist from Papua New Guinea.
Updated at 6:55 am on 28 November 2022
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My children will continue to fight and protect our islands says Pacific activist
Calls for a nuclear free and an independent Pacific have been made loud and clear at the Nuclear Connections Across Oceania conference in Dunedin, New Zealand.
Updated at 6:55 am on 28 November 2022
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Tim Finn's Tahitian opera Ihitai Avei'a returns to the stage
In March 2021, Ihitai'Avei'a - Star Navigator premiered to sell-out South Auckland crowds before Covid-19 closed the curtains.
Updated at 6:30 am on 26 November 2022
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Pacific news in brief for November 25
Police may ditch marriage ban; MP's hearing being held soon; and Samoa gets financial boost
Updated at 2:31 pm on 25 November 2022
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International rights group condemns spelling mistake conviction in Fiji
Amnesty International is concerned at the decision by the Suva High Court in Fiji to convict a prominent lawyer for contempt of court.
Updated at 1:11 pm on 25 November 2022
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Marianas election officials appeal for calm after choking allegation
The two camps in the Governor run-off in the Northern Marianas are calling for calm after an alleged assault incident this week involving rival supporters.
Updated at 11:22 am on 25 November 2022
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Sports news in brief for November 25
Local side wins Vanuatu football tournament; new football league for the region; and Samoan boxer to make pro debut
Updated at 9:25 am on 25 November 2022
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Pasifika lifting strength sport in New Zealand
Weightlifting in New Zealand is enjoying a surge in popularity and in part it's due to the increased involvement of Pasifika and Māori athletes.
Updated at 8:46 am on 25 November 2022
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French Polynesian population up but only by one percent
The latest census for French Polynesia shows an increase in population over the past five years, but the rise has slowed down compared to previous surveys.
Updated at 7:35 am on 25 November 2022
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Expectations high among population ahead of PNG's Budget
The Papua New Guinea Government is due to present its 2023 National Budget next week, and there is an expectation of increased commitments in critical areas.
Updated at 7:04 am on 25 November 2022
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First Nauru refugees arrive in New Zealand under resettlement deal
Six refugees have arrived in New Zealand after being detained in offshore Australian detention camps for several years.
Updated at 2:06 pm on 24 November 2022
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Ex-Premier League star aiming to take PNG to World Cup
Former Manchester City player Spencer Prior has been unveiled as the new coach of the Papua New Guinea women's football team.
Updated at 2:04 pm on 24 November 2022
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Pacific news in brief for November 24
Illegal fishing case goes back to Vanuatu Supreme Court; MMR vaccines rolled out in FSM; and more
Updated at 11:43 am on 24 November 2022
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New village will provide vital services to Pacific people
In New Zealand, a Pasifika village will soon provide services to thousands of people in the province of Waikato.
Updated at 9:16 am on 24 November 2022
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People living in fear after huge Solomons quake
At least 20,000 people in remote communities in Solomon Islands have been seriously impacted by the series of earthquakes that struck off the south coast of Guadalcanal from Tuesday afternoon through to Wednesday morning.
Updated at 5:03 pm on 23 November 2022
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The agony and the ecstasy: Pacific reflections on COP27
With the establishment of a loss and damage fund, the Pacific appears to have benefited from COP27 in Egypt. But can it be described as a successful summit? Rachael Nath finds some very worrying concerns.
Updated at 3:13 pm on 23 November 2022
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Sports news in brief for November 23
PNG sevens teams heading to South America; Naduva joins Fiji team; and more
Updated at 2:00 pm on 23 November 2022
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Pacific news in brief for November 23
Governor wants policing improved; tourism boost in French Polynesia; and more
Updated at 12:19 pm on 23 November 2022
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Expert fears PNG cooling on Bougainville independence
An Australian academic believes the Papua New Guinea Government might be preparing to walk away from the idea of independence for Bougainville.
Updated at 11:37 am on 23 November 2022
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Bloody Battle of Tarawa remembered in Kiribati
Kiribati has commemorated the 79th anniversary of the Battle of Tarawa in a solemn dawn ceremony at the US World War II memorial in Betio, South Tarawa.
Updated at 11:10 am on 23 November 2022
