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COP27 nears breakthrough on climate finance in scramble for final deal
Negotiators at the COP27 climate summit in Egypt neared a breakthrough deal for a fund to help poor countries being ravaged by the impacts of global warming, but remained locked over how to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions driving them.
Updated at 10:09 am on 20 November 2022
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Samoans globally express pride in rugby league side
Toa Samoa supporters gathered in cities around the world to watch the Rugby League World Cup against Australia.
Updated at 9:43 am on 20 November 2022
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Rugby League World Cup final live updates: Samoa v Australia
Samoa are facing off against Australia in the final of the Rugby League World Cup in the UK this morning. Follow all the action with RNZ's live blog.
Updated at 5:17 am on 20 November 2022
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Thousands of Toa Samoa fans gather to celebrate ahead of cup final
Toa Samoa will play Australia in the Rugby League World Cup final on Sunday morning.
Updated at 4:43 pm on 19 November 2022
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Vanuatu's ICJ resolution on climate change wins more supporters at COP27
Vanuatu's campaign for the world's top court to take a stance on protecting people from climate change won the support of almost half of the nearly 200 countries at COP27.
Updated at 3:45 pm on 19 November 2022
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In photos: Toa Samoa supporters flood the streets of Apia ahead of the RLWC Final
It was a sea of blue in Samoa yesterday as supporters flooded Apia town centre to show support for the Toa Samoa rugby league team ahead of the finals of the Rugby League World Cup against the Australian Kangaroos.
Updated at 1:57 pm on 19 November 2022
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Toa Samoa and Kangaroos announce line-ups for RLWC grand-final
Toa Samoa and Australia's Kangaroos have announced their line-up for the Rugby League World Cup grand final at the Old Trafford stadium in Manchester.
Updated at 9:35 am on 19 November 2022
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Former Vanuatu PM says govt taking too long to fix network
The Vanuatu opposition says it would welcome outside assistance to fix the government broadband network but is concerned about data security.
Updated at 7:46 am on 19 November 2022
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'Cheehoo!': Samoans in Auckland celebrate as Toa Samoa take on Kangaroos
South Auckland's streets are set for a Samoan invasion this Saturday as Toa take on the Kangaroos of Australia in the Rugby League World Cup final.
Updated at 6:40 am on 19 November 2022
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Cop27 finale: Leaders debate climate damage funding for Pacific nations
After two weeks of negotiations at the climate talks at an Egyptian resort, it's now down to the wire.
Updated at 12:05 am on 19 November 2022
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Tonga warning system put to test by recent tsunami threat
Tonga was hit by a huge jolt recently. RNZ Pacific finds out how well the tsunami warning system did in alerting Tongans to imminent danger.
Updated at 1:48 pm on 18 November 2022
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Pacific sport news in brief for November 18
Repeat of World Cup quarter-final cracker on the cards; Pearls facing tough tests in Singapore; and more
Updated at 1:36 pm on 18 November 2022
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Pro-independence camp insistent on 2025 date for sovereignty
The pro-independence camp in New Caledonia has reiterated that the territory's full sovereignty must be achieved by 2025.
Updated at 12:48 pm on 18 November 2022
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Toa Samoa v Kangaroos Rugby League World Cup showdown 'significant' for Pacific sport
Samoan fans around the world are preparing for parades and celebrations ahead of the Rugby League World Cup showdown between Toa Samoa and Australia's Kangaroos.
Updated at 11:55 am on 18 November 2022
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Toa Samoa has united all Samoans globally says rugby league boss
Toa Samoa players are being hailed for uniting Samoans around the world as they head into the final of the Rugby League World Cup against Australia's Kangaroos in Manchester this weekend.
Updated at 11:14 am on 18 November 2022
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COP27: Pacific nations join alliance dedicated to ditching fossil fuels
Fiji and Tuvalu have made commitments to a managed phase-out of fossil fuels by joining as 'friends' of the Beyond Oil and Gas Alliance (BOGA).
Updated at 10:11 am on 18 November 2022
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Aussie team coach looking for new Pacific stars on Vanuatu visit
An Australian team will make history by becoming the first A-League football side to visit Vanuatu for a tournament, as the club's manager urges the league to relax its quota system to allow more Pacific footballers to play at the highest regional level.
Updated at 9:00 am on 18 November 2022
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Action plan launched to tackle poor health outcomes among Pasifika in NZ
A two-year plan has been launched to tackle health inequities among New Zealand's Pasifika population.
Updated at 7:16 am on 18 November 2022
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Pacific COP27 news in brief for November 17
Vanuatu appeals to world leaders to vote in favour of ICJ resolution; Canada's funding for climate advisor, and more.
Updated at 1:52 pm on 17 November 2022
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Solomons' health service deployed as hundreds of covid cases detected
An outbreak of Covid-19 has been declared for Temotu Province in Solomon Islands, with more than 400 cases reported in the nine days to Tuesday morning.
Updated at 1:09 pm on 17 November 2022
