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Cooks Islands and New Zealand health discuss dialysis unit
However, Cook Islands health secretary Bob Williams says it was still premature to make any comments on the discussions.
Updated at 10:07 am on 27 November 2024
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World Bowls Champion of Champions: Pasifika players among unbeaten on day one
As the first day of competition came to a close on Tuesday, a number of Pacific Island reps had gone through undefeated.
Updated at 7:04 am on 27 November 2024
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On sports diplomacy in the Pacific
Sport as a political tool is not a new phenomenon; its propaganda potential has been realised for decades, writes Sam Risdon.
Updated at 6:48 am on 27 November 2024
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Fiji's chicken supply won't run out for Christmas, assures leading poultry company
According to a news report by the state broadcaster FBC, this assurance follows concerns raised by consumers about the shortage of chicken.
Updated at 11:04 pm on 26 November 2024
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Car rally's comeback helps boost local economy in Vanuatu
The Vanuatu Rally Championship made a comeback after a three-year hiatus.
Updated at 2:02 pm on 26 November 2024
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The US and Fiji have signed a new defence pact as tensions rise in the Pacific amid concerns about China
As China's military might continues to swell, the United States is responding by expanding its military presence across the Pacific.
Updated at 11:56 am on 26 November 2024
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Oceania Challenge bowls gold for Tokelau and Norfolk Islands
New Zealand Bowls, who hosted the event, said the week was of significant benefit both to the emerging Pacific nations but also the heavyweights, like Australia.
Updated at 11:00 am on 26 November 2024
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Mixed reactions to Tjibaou's election to New Caledonia pro-independence party
Within the pro-independence camp, the two main moderate parties UPM and PALIKA have reacted favourably, although they have recently distanced themselves from UC.
Updated at 10:52 am on 26 November 2024
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Bougainville government welcomes progress on reopening of Panguna mine
The mine, shut down 35 years ago, is seen by the Bougainville government as the best way to develop a viable economy as it eyes independence.
Updated at 10:47 am on 26 November 2024
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NZDF prepares to remove pollutants from sunken Manawanui off Samoa
An ocean-going tug and barge are due to depart New Zealand this week and head to Samoa to assist with the sunken HMNZ Manawanui.
Updated at 6:54 am on 26 November 2024
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Pasifika public health expert urges communities to get immunisation against whooping cough
A Pacific public health expert is encouraging Pasifika communities in New Zealand to make sure they are immunised against whooping cough.
Updated at 6:40 am on 26 November 2024
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Pacific health systems face urgent challenges - new report
The report evaluates health systems across seven domains: population health, environmental sustainability, workforce, medicines and technology, service delivery, financing, and governance.
Updated at 6:33 am on 26 November 2024
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Pacific climate advocates decry COP29 outcome 'a failure on every front'
The United Nations climate change summit COP29 has "once again ignored" the Pacific Islands, a group of regional climate advocacy organisations say.
Updated at 2:23 pm on 25 November 2024
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Former NZ Governor-General Sir Jerry Mateparae visits Bougainville for key consultations
Sir Jerry was appointed as the moderator for the Bougainville independence consultations in September. He will be in Bougainville from 25 to 29 November.
Updated at 12:45 pm on 25 November 2024
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Second motion of no confidence planned against Tongan Prime Minister Hu'akavameiliku
If tabled, this will be the second motion of no confidence brought against Prime Minister Hu'akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni by Dr Aisake 'Eke.
Updated at 12:15 pm on 25 November 2024
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Online fundraiser launched for family of late Fijian boxer Ubayd Haider
Haider lost to China's Australia-based fighter Runqi Zhou in an IBO Asia Pacific featherweight title bout during the South Pacific Boxing Promotions event in Nadi.
Updated at 11:52 am on 25 November 2024
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Violence against women statistics paint grim picture in the Pacific
A UN Women report says the prevalence of reported physical and/or sexual intimate partner violence - taking place in the previous 12 months - is 30 percent in Melanesia.
Updated at 11:52 am on 25 November 2024
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US, Fiji start talks to boost military ties
The US also pledged $4.9 million to support Fiji's military modernisation and signed a bilateral logistics cooperation deal, according to a defence department statement.
Updated at 11:05 am on 25 November 2024
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Breaking boundaries: First Pacific physiotherapy PhD candidate defends thesis in community
A New Zealand-born Samoan academic has become the first student of Pacific Island heritage to be awarded a PhD in physiotherapy.
Updated at 11:05 am on 25 November 2024
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Whooping cough confirmed in Samoa
The country's health ministry said it continues to observe a high number of severe acute respiratory illnesses presenting to the hospitals.
Updated at 10:18 am on 25 November 2024
