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France ignores calls to engage in UN-supervised decolonisation process
French Polynesia's pro-independence Tavini Huiraatira party says France's refusal to engage in any UN-supervised decolonisation process is becoming increasingly untenable.
Updated at 6:58 am on 18 October 2022
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New Caledonia's UPM will decide on Wednesday if it will to go to Paris
New Caledonia's pro-independence UPM party says it will announce on Wednesday whether it will be at next week's talks on New Caledonia's new statute in Paris.
Updated at 3:53 pm on 17 October 2022
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Pacific needs to re-evaluate its reliance on imported goods says researcher
The Covid-19 pandemic posed many challenges for Pacific Island countries but also allowed communities to return to a more traditional way of life.
Updated at 3:26 pm on 17 October 2022
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Pacific faces perfect storm of climate change and debt says report
The Pacific region is facing a perfect storm of climate change-induced disasters and debt burdens according to a new report.
Updated at 3:09 pm on 17 October 2022
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France should pay for study on genetic impact of its Pacific nuclear tests
The French state should pay for a study on the genetic impact of its nuclear weapons tests in the South Pacific, the French Polynesian president Edouard Fritch says.
Updated at 11:33 am on 17 October 2022
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Bougainville fumes as Aust take sides over independence push
The President of Bougainville is furious at what he sees as Australia taking sides against it on the independence question.
Updated at 9:48 pm on 16 October 2022
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RWC: Fijiana beat South Africa
The Fijiana have beaten South Africa 21-17 to get their first win at the Women's Rugby World Cup.
Updated at 8:55 pm on 16 October 2022
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Pacific news in brief for October 15
Guam wants to be in the Pacific Islands Forum; FLNKS will not send a delegation to bilateral talks in Paris; NRL stars included in Fiji Bati line-up, and more.
Updated at 10:01 am on 15 October 2022
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Pacific Games Council and Tonga reach a settlement over hosting dispute
A long-running legal battle between the Pacific Games Council and Tongan Government has been settled.
Updated at 9:21 am on 15 October 2022
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Economic abuse, systemic discrimination, lived experiences of Pasifika in workplaces
Economic abuse, systemic discrimination, unconscious bias, and utter disrespect are just some of the lived experiences Pasifika community members have faced in the workplace in Aotearoa.
Updated at 8:27 am on 15 October 2022
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Lobby for new coalition govt in Vanuatu begins
Talks among Vanuatu political parties have started for the formation of a coalition government following the October 13 snap election.
Updated at 8:07 am on 15 October 2022
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Fred Hollows Foundation steps in to help critical PNG eye clinic
A critical eye clinic in Papua New Guinea can now undertake operations without the worry of power cuts after assistance from the Fred Hollows Foundation in New Zealand.
Updated at 5:43 pm on 14 October 2022
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NZ and Cook Islands sign new partnership
New Zealand Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta and Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown have signed a new Statement of Partnership in Rarotonga today.
Updated at 4:32 pm on 14 October 2022
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Fiji is nowhere near a genuine democracy says Biman Prasad
The leader of the opposition National Federation Party in Fiji is accusing Frank Bainimarama's ruling FijiFirst Party of suppressing opposition parties with newly amended electoral laws.
Updated at 2:27 pm on 14 October 2022
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Vanuatu snap election: Reports voting in some areas extended
Voting in parts of Vanuatu was reportedly extended more than two hours past the cut-off as people were still waiting in line.
Updated at 8:07 am on 14 October 2022
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Pacific news in brief for October 14
Covid-19 restrictions loosened for travellers to Solomon Islands; New Zealand's Foreign Minister visits the Cook Islands; and more
Updated at 7:55 am on 14 October 2022
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COP27: Pacific activists will push for loss and damage fund for grassroots communities
Pacific climate change activists will be pushing for the establishment of a loss and damage funding facility at the UN's annual climate change summit next month.
Updated at 7:11 pm on 13 October 2022
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Tonga's Court of Appeal quashes convictions of former cabinet ministers
The judge who convicted two former Tonga cabinet ministers of corruption and fraud has been taken to task by the country's Court of Appeal.
Updated at 6:22 pm on 13 October 2022
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RWC: For us, this is a must-win game says Fijiana line out coach
The Fijiana are determined to beat South Africa this Sunday, keeping their quarterfinal hopes alive in the Women's Rugby World Cup.
Updated at 4:17 pm on 13 October 2022
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Pacific news in brief for October 12
Samoan patients seeking overseas medical treatment on the rise; FSM no longer requires a Covid-19 vaccination booster; PNG Orchids head to England, and more.
Updated at 3:23 pm on 13 October 2022
