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Anger as company gets go ahead to mine on seafloor
Deep sea mining could begin in the Pacific as early as this month, after regulators decided to allow The Metals Company to start mining the seafloor.
Updated at 9:41 am on 13 September 2022
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Tonga joins in mourning the death of Queen Elizabeth II
Flags were flown at half-mast as Tonga joins the United Kingdom, the Commonwealth and the rest of the world in mourning the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.
Updated at 8:31 am on 13 September 2022
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Work to dismantle stuck Chinese vessel in French Polynesia nearly over
The dismantled pieces of a Chinese fishing vessel stuck on a reef in French Polynesia will end up in New Zealand.
Updated at 6:40 pm on 12 September 2022
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At least four killed in PNG quake
A 7.6-magnitude earthquake in eastern Papua New Guinea on Sunday is reported to have killed at least four people, injured others, and damaged property and essential infrastructure.
Updated at 5:44 am on 12 September 2022
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Pacific news in brief for September 9
PNG governor's support for dumping at sea, adviser quits over far-right links, and internet disruption to continue in territory New governor rejects long-standing opposition to ditching by-products in the sea...
Updated at 4:31 am on 12 September 2022
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Large earthquake strikes Papua New Guinea
There is very limited information about the extent of damage in Papua New Guinea from a large earthquake which hit just after lunchtime New Zealand time.
Updated at 8:58 pm on 11 September 2022
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Pacific news in brief for September 10
Split in the pro-independence Congress group in New Caledonia; Mental health challenges survey to be carried out in Samoa, Tonga and Tuvalu; Tributes flow in for Willie Lose, and more
Updated at 12:50 pm on 10 September 2022
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Legal action over motion of no confidence rejected - poll in five weeks for Vanuatu
Vanuatu's Supreme Court this afternoon dismissed a constitutional application challenging the dissolution of parliament.
Updated at 10:11 pm on 9 September 2022
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Pacific leaders pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II
Flags are flying at half mast across the Pacific and leaders are paying tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, who has died at the age of 96.
Updated at 5:11 pm on 9 September 2022
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Delegate from uninhabited island gets voting rights in legislature
The Swains Island delegate in the American Samoa House of Representatives has been given the right to vote.
Updated at 11:02 am on 9 September 2022
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Celebrating Tongan Language Week with a mukbang feast
This year in celebration of Uike Kātoanga'i 'o e lea faka-Tonga - Tongan Language Week, Pacific Media Network's Agnes Tupou is joined by KaiNow founder and food lover Robb Nai in a mukbang-style mini Tongan feast.
Updated at 10:15 am on 9 September 2022
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Legal body condemns Kiribati govt over judiciary moves
The New Zealand Law Society has raised its concerns at the Kiribati government's suspension of its three remaining Court of Appeal judges.
Updated at 10:15 am on 9 September 2022
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New Caledonia's FLNKS now wants to meet French minister
New Caledonia's FLNKS now say they will meet with French junior overseas minister Jean-Francois Carenco after they previously ruled out meeting him last month.
Updated at 10:15 am on 9 September 2022
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Queen has died, Buckingham Palace announces
Queen Elizabeth, the UK's longest-serving monarch, has died at Balmoral aged 96, after reigning for 70 years.
Updated at 9:35 am on 9 September 2022
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Ex-Tonga international, rugby commentator Willie Los'e dies
Former Tonga rugby international and longtime commentator Willie Los'e has died aged 55.
Updated at 7:11 am on 9 September 2022
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Fijiana captain wants to end 7s career with world title
Fijiana Sevens captain Rusila Nagasau aims to finish her medal-winning rugby sevens career with a world title this weekend.
Updated at 6:54 am on 9 September 2022
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Solomons bill to defer the dissolution of parliament passed
A controversial constitutional amendment intending to defer the dissolution of Solomon Islands' parliament in 2023 by seven months has been passed in the house.
Updated at 6:44 am on 9 September 2022
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Live updates: Queen Elizabeth II dies, Buckingham Palace announces
Queen Elizabeth II has died, according to Buckingham Palace, setting off an outpouring of grief for the 96-year-old monarch, who reigned for 70 years.
Updated at 5:48 am on 9 September 2022
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Tongan Language Week helping empower Tongan youth
Uike Kātoanga'i 'o e lea faka-Tonga, or Tongan Language Week, is under way with schools and community groups organising events throughout the country.
Updated at 2:51 pm on 8 September 2022
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Pacific news in brief for September 8
Tongan housing plan, probe into shooting of fishermen, and Samoa to sign deals with international airlines
Updated at 1:05 pm on 8 September 2022
