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Fiji electoral bill will 'attack rights to privacy' says Law Society
Fijian legislators and the legal fraternity are warning the government not to push through with its plans to change the country's electoral laws, fearing it could have a severe impact on the rights of citizens.
Updated at 1:03 pm on 1 September 2022
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Demaine says ousting as PNG football coach makes no sense
PNG football coach Nicole Demaine says she is perplexed at her axing by the country's football bosses.
Updated at 11:51 am on 1 September 2022
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Watchdog group says election 2022 a 'wake-up call' for PNG's leaders
Transparency International Papua New Guinea (TIPNG) says the just-completed national election was a severely flawed process.
Updated at 11:37 am on 1 September 2022
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Pacific news in brief for September 1
Aotearoa watching developments in Kiribati; Solomons town heavily contamined with unexploded bombs; and giant tortoise killings being investigated
Updated at 10:39 am on 1 September 2022
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RNZ Pacific resumes shortwave analogue service to Pacific region
RNZ Pacific has resumed its shortwave analogue service to the Pacific region.
Updated at 8:58 am on 1 September 2022
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Marape promises to create jobs and reduce poverty
Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister James Marape has addressed the country's business leaders on his new government's economic strategy.
Updated at 8:41 am on 1 September 2022
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Deadline soon for American Samoa election candidates
The deadline for candidates intending to run in the November general elections in American Samoa for the filing of nominating petitions is September 1.
Updated at 8:14 am on 1 September 2022
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Giant sinkhole swallows backhoe on Saipan
A 15-metre sinkhole that suddenly opened up on Saipan completely swallowed a backhoe on Tuesday.
Updated at 4:31 pm on 31 August 2022
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Minister says PNG negotiating security treaty with Australia
Papua New Guinea's new Foreign Minister Justin Tkatchenko has revealed to Australian media his country is moving to negotiate a security treaty with Australia - and potentially New Zealand.
Updated at 4:28 pm on 31 August 2022
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Official says dropping of half of cup-winning squad an insult
A furious football official says the axeing of 10 players from the Papua New Guinea women's squad is an insult.
Updated at 2:04 pm on 31 August 2022
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Hunters seeking new coach after Church moves on
Papua New Guinea Hunters rugby league team are looking for a new head coach following Matthew Church's departure to Hostplus Cup rivals Brisbane Tigers.
Updated at 11:27 am on 31 August 2022
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Fijian judge and political trailblazer Jai Ram Reddy dies
Former Fiji leader of the opposition, judge and political trailblazer Jai Ram Reddy has died.
Updated at 10:45 am on 31 August 2022
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French representatives to visit New Caledonia in September
The President of the New Caledonian Congress Roch Wamytan says a visit with French representatives will take place on September 12.
Updated at 10:04 am on 31 August 2022
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Solomons' government denies US vessel blocked from its shores
The Solomon Islands' Prime Minister has denied that a US vessel was forbidden from entering its waters.
Updated at 10:04 am on 31 August 2022
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Kiribati Govt 'gravely concerned' at Court of Appeal ruling
The Kiribati Government says it's gravely concerned the Court of Appeal has backed a ruling by Chief Justice Bill Hastings stopping the removal of High Court judge David Lambourne.
Updated at 9:29 am on 31 August 2022
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Pacific news in brief for August 30
Civil appeal to Japan over nuclear dump fear; Nauru will go to the polls next month; and Pro-independence camp in New Caledonia strengthened by Pacific Awakening
Updated at 9:29 am on 31 August 2022
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New MP in PNG wants action to curb violence in her district
The new MP for Rai Coast Open in Papua New Guinea's Madang Province Kessy Sawang wants immediate action to curb violence that has been occurring in her district for years.
Updated at 9:29 am on 31 August 2022
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Samoa court declares suspension of two leading opposition MPs void
The Samoa Supreme Court has declared the Assembly motion, purporting to suspend Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi and Lealailepule Rimoni Aiafi, is void.
Updated at 9:29 am on 31 August 2022
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Roch Wamytan re-elected President of the Congress of New Caledonia
Pro-independence leader Roch Wamytan has been re-elected President of the Congress of New Caledonia.
Updated at 9:29 am on 31 August 2022
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Pacific news in brief for August 31
Fiji govt changes country's electoral laws ahead of elections; Tonga extends state of emergency; Two new Covid cases on Niue; and new Covid cases in Yap State
Updated at 9:29 am on 31 August 2022
