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New Caledonia’s domestic airline cancels all flights for the next three days
Air Calédonie announced on Monday that it had cancelled all flights until 5 February due to a mix of "technical" issues and "unfavourable weather conditions".
Updated at 6:44 am on 4 February 2025
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Troubled road in New Caledonia fully reopens after eight-month closure
The troubled road linking Nouméa to the south of the main island was fully closed to traffic in July 2024 after tensions and violence in Saint Louis peaked.
Updated at 6:37 am on 4 February 2025
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Pacific news in brief for February 3
A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including Fiji's director of public prosecutions reluctant to return to his job.
Updated at 2:26 pm on 3 February 2025
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Sir Collin Tukuitonga criticises RFK Jr's measles claims, urges leaders to reject health misinformation
The chair of a World Health Organisation advisory group is urging world leaders to denounce misinformation around health.
Updated at 2:16 pm on 3 February 2025
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Kiribati: 'New Zealand government cancelled its own proposed visit'
"The strong bonds between Kiribati and New Zealand will enable a resolution to this unfortunate standoff," the Kiribati President's Office said on Monday.
Updated at 1:16 pm on 3 February 2025
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Fijian Prime Minister Rabuka to pray at National Prayer Breakfast in Washington
The Fijian PM, who has stated previously that he supports President Trump because of his support for Israel, will deliver a prayer at the National Prayer Breakfast.
Updated at 1:02 pm on 3 February 2025
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‘It's God's purpose’ - Ardie Savea to lead Moana Pasifika
The 31-year-old says he's honoured to lead Moana Pasifika.
Updated at 11:53 am on 3 February 2025
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Nauru and Kiribati sign agreement to boost air connectivity
The Nauru government said preliminary discussions were held last month, and the draft agreement was finalised by Nauru Air Corporation and Kiribati's Transport Ministry.
Updated at 11:50 am on 3 February 2025
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Moana Pasifika builds depth in pre-season loss to Highlanders, looks ahead to Chiefs clash
The pre-season clash between Moana Pasifika and the Highlanders was always expected to be a tough one, and it lived up to the hype.
Updated at 11:21 am on 3 February 2025
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Psychosocial support a priority in Vanuatu after December earthquake
People of all ages continue to experience fear and distress, with many still afraid to sleep inside their homes at night, the country's head of mental health says.
Updated at 10:55 am on 3 February 2025
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History-making Samoa team takes World Cup preparation to new level
The Samoa under-17 women's team is determined to be one of the best prepared teams from Oceania to ever travel to a FIFA World Cup.
Updated at 10:24 am on 3 February 2025
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Cook Islands government accused of misleading public on seabed mining
An advocate for ocean conservation and protection claims the Cook Islands government is misleading public into believing the country is undecided on whether to allow deep seabed mining
Updated at 7:52 am on 3 February 2025
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NZ donates 6000 doses of Boostrix vaccine to Samoa to fight whooping cough outbreak
As of 20 January, there have been 363 reported cases of whooping cough, with confirmed 24 cases.
Updated at 7:01 am on 3 February 2025
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NZ-Kiribati diplomatic rift: How personalities and misunderstandings can drive foreign aid
Opinion - We are seeing power plays from the US, but it is surprising from New Zealand, writes Sione Tekiteki.
Updated at 2:17 pm on 1 February 2025
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Prime Minister Marape discusses women's issues in PNG with UN Women
The Prime Minister met with UN Women's Asia Pacific regional director Christine Arab in Port Moresby "to discuss issues of women".
Updated at 5:37 pm on 31 January 2025
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Former PNG army commander pays tribute to Sir Julius Chan
The former PNG army commander, who defied a government decision to send mercenaries to Bougainville in the late 1990s, expressed his condolences to one of the nation's founding fathers.
Updated at 4:34 pm on 31 January 2025
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'Pushing the boundaries': Is Tonga's King turning his back on democracy?
A high-profile lawyer in the Kingdom says the country is "in for a tough ride" as King Tupou VI reasserts his royal authority.
Updated at 1:56 pm on 31 January 2025
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Marape highlights PNG's role 'as a global leader' in conservation at WEF summit in Davos
The PNG leader told delegates at the World Economic Forum (WEF) summit that his country has "a lot of stakes in the conversation on conservation".
Updated at 12:04 pm on 31 January 2025
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Samoa seeks NZ support for more K9 after seizing 10kg of meth
Police commissioner Auapa'au Logoitino Filipo said police and customs officials intercepted the drugs in a shipping container from the United States, concealed in cereal-like packaging.
Updated at 11:54 am on 31 January 2025
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Rabuka to come clean about 1987 coups to Fiji's Truth and Reconciliation Commission
The Fijian PM says he will disclose names of those behind the political upheavals he orchestrated almost four decades ago to the newly appointed Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
Updated at 11:45 am on 31 January 2025
