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Toa Samoa out for revenge against England in World Cup semi-final
Toa Samoa have "unfinished business" when they face England this weekend in the semi-finals of the Rugby League World Cup in London.
Updated at 2:08 pm on 11 November 2022
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Marianas governor Torres faces run off after narrow win
In the Northern Marianas, the incumbent Ralph Torres is facing a run-off to remain governor after narrowly topping yesterday's election.
Updated at 2:07 pm on 11 November 2022
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Sports news in brief for November 11
Cook Islands sign off with first win of World Cup The Cook Islands women's team has beaten France in the women's Rugby League World Cup. The Cooks won 26-18...
Updated at 12:04 pm on 11 November 2022
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Pacific urges IMO to "revolutionise" international shipping
Pacific nations are urging the UN body that regulates shipping to ramp up efforts to "revolutionise" the sector by urgently decarbonising international shipping.
Updated at 10:41 am on 11 November 2022
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Fears over loss of prized jellyfish raised by Palau at COP27
Palau has raised the issue of its prized jellyfish and the economic impact of losing millions of them, during talks at Cop27 in Egypt.
Updated at 10:13 am on 11 November 2022
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War of words in Fiji over decision not to charge opposition leader
Fiji's Director of the Office of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has launched an astonishing rebuke to the country's police chief.
Updated at 7:37 am on 11 November 2022
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Tuvalu urges COP27 to adopt global treaty on fossil fuels
The Tuvalu government has urged countries to establish a global treaty to phase out the use of fossil fuels.
Updated at 7:50 pm on 10 November 2022
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Pacific nations find hope despite pushback on loss and damage
Two days into the climate talks and Pacific Island countries have already been strong-armed into taking the short end of stick.
Updated at 4:37 pm on 10 November 2022
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Sports news in brief
PNG rugby league team aims to bounce back; Fiji beat PNG in opening match; and study reveals funding disparity in rugby
Updated at 3:01 pm on 10 November 2022
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Tahiti and Cook Islands win Polynesian basketball cups
Tahiti and Tonga have qualified for the 2023 Pacific Games men's basketball tournament.
Updated at 1:55 pm on 10 November 2022
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'Human rights violations' propel popular community worker into politics
A prominent Fijian social worker says "human rights violations" of opposition voices compelled her to make a "last minute" decision to contest the December 14 elections.
Updated at 11:08 am on 10 November 2022
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Covid cases in Tuvalu passes 400
Covid-19 cases in Tuvalu have soared to 443, with 303 news cases recorded since Sunday.
Updated at 8:22 am on 10 November 2022
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Samoa rugby league captain free to face England in semi-final
Toa Samoa have been given a boost ahead of their Rugby League World Cup semi-final against England after successfully challenging a one-match ban for their captain.
Updated at 7:18 am on 10 November 2022
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Solomons' opposition leader says money better spent on health than weapons
The leader of the parliamentary opposition group in Solomon Islands believes the aid focus by Australia and China should be on development, not guns.
Updated at 3:27 pm on 9 November 2022
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Fiji opposition leader Prasad escapes charges over complaint
Fiji's Director of Public Prosecutions, Christopher Pryde, has instructed the Police not to lay any charges against National Federation Party leader Professor Biman Prasad.
Updated at 2:28 pm on 9 November 2022
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Tuvalu declares State of Public Emergency for ongoing drought
Tuvalu has declared a State of Public Emergency due to the prolonged drought throughout the islands.
Updated at 12:58 pm on 9 November 2022
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Survey finds dangers of unsafe abortion practices in Solomons
A report on women's health in Solomon Islands has revealed that unsafe abortion practices is a serious public health issue.
Updated at 12:25 pm on 9 November 2022
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COP27: Vanuatu welcomes NZ's commitment to climate-related loss and damage
Vanuatu has welcomed the New Zealand government's commitment to allocate $NZ20 million to address climate-related loss and damage in developing countries.
Updated at 11:50 am on 9 November 2022
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Pacific news in brief for November 9
New Caledonia fire suspect's revelation; Papuan girl rushed to hospital after being shot; and American Samoa makes major progress on covid
Updated at 10:42 am on 9 November 2022
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Vanuatu captain Kaltak features in FIFA doco alongside Modric, Silva
Vanuatu national football team captain Brian Kaltak is a star of a new documentary alongside the skippers of Brazil and Croatia.
Updated at 10:08 am on 9 November 2022
