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Mate Ma'a Tonga hit form in thrashing of Kukis
Tonga have issued a warning to its rivals as the Rugby League World Cup knockout stages loom with a massive victory over the Cook Islands.
Updated at 3:25 pm on 1 November 2022
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Call for better infrastructure following Vanuatu election.
A Vanuatu Mobile Force's officer who risked his life wading through chest-high water carrying ballot boxes, is calling on the new government to fund new bridges and roads for residents of central Santo.
Updated at 3:25 pm on 1 November 2022
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Kiribati govt's treatment of its judiciary a concern says NZ Law Society
The New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa is concerned at the Kiribati Government's treatment of its judiciary.
Updated at 2:31 pm on 1 November 2022
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France's PM meets with New Caledonia's anti-independence leaders in Paris
The French prime minister says her meeting with New Caledonia's anti-independence leaders in Paris marks the beginning of discussions on the future status of New Caledonia.
Updated at 8:36 am on 1 November 2022
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Man accused of killing a French Polynesian journalist has charges reinstated
Murder charges have been reinstated against the man suspected of killing French Polynesian journalist Jean-Pascal Couraud, known as JPK, who vanished in 1997.
Updated at 5:27 pm on 31 October 2022
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Pacific news in brief for October 31
US now warm to Pacific says Guam; encouraging news on poverty in CNMI; and Korean donation to the region; New political party in New Caledonia, and more
Updated at 4:34 pm on 31 October 2022
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Fritch to retain presidency if he wins election French court rules
France's highest administrative court has ruled that French Polynesia's president Edouard Fritch can retain the presidency, if his party wins next year's territorial election.
Updated at 4:31 pm on 31 October 2022
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Kiribati attorney general appointed acting chief justice
The Kiribati government has appointed the Attorney General, Tetiro Semilota, as acting Chief Justice.
Updated at 1:46 pm on 31 October 2022
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Missing PNG police officer found dead near river
A missing police officer in Papua New Guinea has been found dead.
Updated at 1:02 pm on 31 October 2022
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Fijians go to the polls in December
Fijians will go to the polls to choose their next government on December 14.
Updated at 12:54 pm on 31 October 2022
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New Caledonia fly out of blocks to secure Melanesian Cup
New Caledonia were crowned Melanesian basketball Cup champions at the weekend after defeating Papua New Guinea in the final in Suva.
Updated at 12:03 pm on 31 October 2022
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Village hopes actions will help preserve Samoa's national bird
In Samoa, a village is banning shooting the country's national bird, manumea, as part of an effort to save it from extinction.
Updated at 11:31 am on 31 October 2022
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Australia's new aid package for Solomons
Australia has announced a new $US103 million aid package for Solomon Islands.
Updated at 11:13 am on 31 October 2022
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Tuna numbers growing around Hawaii due to marine reserve
University of Hawaii researchers say tuna numbers are growing in Hawaiian waters thanks to the establishment of a marine reserve 16 years ago.
Updated at 10:40 am on 31 October 2022
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Police meeting with communities to bring peace to troubled PNG island
PNG police have been meeting with communities involved in the Kiriwina massacre in a bid to negotiate peace and order on the island.
Updated at 6:32 am on 30 October 2022
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PNG police need big money boost, report says
A study has revealed that the Papua New Guinea police force is underfunded and needs $US1.1 billion to properly perform its duties.
Updated at 1:42 pm on 29 October 2022
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Wife suspects group have kidnapped her policeman husband
The wife of a Papua New Guinea police mobile squad member, who went missing over a week ago in Tari, in Hela Province, has appealed for his release.
Updated at 10:01 am on 29 October 2022
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Bougainville says PNG dragging feet over covenant
The autonomous Bougainville government (ABG) wants to delay the next meeting of the Joint Supervisory Body with the Papua Guinea government, claiming Port Moresby is dragging the chain on drawing up critical constitutional regulations.
Updated at 10:01 am on 29 October 2022
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PNG death toll rising, some injuries very serious
The death toll in the Papua New Guinea massacre has risen to 24, with more than 100 people injured.
Updated at 1:44 pm on 28 October 2022
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Pacific briefs for October 28
Arrests over teen's killing; military bases for Micronesia; and new ferry in Samoa
Updated at 12:35 pm on 28 October 2022
