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NZ consul hails long-standing ties with New Caledonia
The consul-general of New Zealand for the French Pacific territories Felicity Roxburgh says New Zealand's presence in New Caledonia is historical.
Updated at 2:30 pm on 20 September 2022
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Fa'a Samoa valued to help the disabled
A report on people with disabilities in Samoa has praised the Fa'a Samoa and its contribution to community acceptance, but also expressed concern.
Updated at 2:15 pm on 20 September 2022
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New Caledonia population keeps shrinking
New Caledonia's population has declined as birth rates keep falling and the pandemic raised death rates.
Updated at 2:15 pm on 20 September 2022
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Vanuatu advance in T20 cricket qualifier
Vanuatu have secured their spot in the men's T20 cricket World Cup East Asia-Pacific Regional Final qualifier.
Updated at 1:46 pm on 20 September 2022
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Samoa gets award under UN's Spotlight Initiative
Samoa has been given an award for its approach to the Spotlight Initiative, which aims to combat domestic and intimate partner violence.
Updated at 1:16 pm on 20 September 2022
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Pacific news in brief for September 19
Jail for poaching turtles, conciliation sought in New Caledonia, and Fijiana beats NZ opponents
Updated at 2:01 pm on 19 September 2022
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New Zealand upset Solomon Islands to win Futsal Cup for first time
New Zealand defeated reigning champions Solomon Islands 6-2 at the Oceania Futsal Cup final.
Updated at 1:54 pm on 19 September 2022
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Auckland’s PNG community celebrates Independence Day
Papua New Guinean expats, students and former residents in Auckland, celebrated the country's Independence Day at the weekend.
Updated at 1:48 pm on 19 September 2022
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Application to extradite Samoan accused of murder plot quashed
An application to extradite a Samoan living in Australia, who is accused of plotting to assassinate a former Samoan Prime Minister, has been quashed by the Australian Federal Court.
Updated at 11:26 am on 19 September 2022
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Marshalls praised for Covid action, helps Chuuk with PaxLovid
The Marshall Islands has been praised by a United States Health and Human Services official for a "superb" response to Covid.
Updated at 9:01 am on 19 September 2022
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Pacific ministers endorse Fiji camp as disaster relief depot
Pacific countries have officially agreed to use the Fijian Military's Blackrock Camp as a regional humanitarian relief depot.
Updated at 7:26 am on 19 September 2022
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Pacific news in brief for September 17
Kiribati drought set to continue; search in Tonga for missing fishermen called off; and Nauruans go to the polls next Saturday.
Updated at 2:08 pm on 18 September 2022
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Revived Melanesian football cup gives teams much-needed game time
The MSG Prime Minister's Football cup kicks off on Saturday in Port Vila, Vanuatu featuring six teams.
Updated at 2:08 pm on 18 September 2022
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Fiji PM 'deeply concerned' by son's domestic violence and assault charges
Fijian Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama says he is "deeply concerned" after his son was charged with a string of assault and domestic violence offences in Australia.
Updated at 1:56 pm on 18 September 2022
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Fiji leader's son facing domestic violence charges in Sydney
The son of Fijian Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama is facing criminal charges in Australia over domestic violence-related allegations.
Updated at 9:55 am on 17 September 2022
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PNG marks 47th year of independence
Independence day celebrations are underway in Papua New Guinea marking the country's 47th year as sovereign nation.
Updated at 9:04 am on 17 September 2022
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All camps in New Caledonia independence debate to meet in Paris
Talks involving New Caledonia's pro- and anti-independence sides as well as the French state will go ahead in Paris next month.
Updated at 9:04 am on 17 September 2022
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Pacific news in brief for September 16
French Polynesia's ruling party suffers losses; large bomb removed in Solomon Islands; and agreement for new US embassy in Tonga Ruling party in French Polynesia suffers significant resignations Three senior...
Updated at 11:08 am on 16 September 2022
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Impact of PNG quake could last months, says correspondent
It's likely to be months before the lives of thousands of people affected by last weekend's earthquakes in Papua New Guinea return to normal.
Updated at 9:55 am on 16 September 2022
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'Time to move on' as Marshalls drops three-year state of health disaster
The Marshall Islands has lifted its state of health disaster after three years, and opened its borders to normal travel.
Updated at 9:12 am on 16 September 2022
