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Convicted former Fiji prime minister Frank Bainimarama released from prison early
The former Fiji prime minister has been released from prison, six months into his 12 months sentence, the Fiji Corrections Service said on Friday.
Updated at 9:35 am on 9 November 2024
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COP29: A life of living in fear Vanuatu’s ‘new normal’
We cannot afford to normalise these record-breaking temperatures annually, as this trajectory threatens our long-term existence, writes Climate Change Minister John Salong
Updated at 9:35 am on 9 November 2024
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Pasifika-focused mental health service Mapu Maia opens in Christchurch
A New Zealand mental health professional says the need for culturally tailored mental health services can't be overstated.
Updated at 1:42 pm on 8 November 2024
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President Whipps likely to win unless there's a 'miracle - Palau Election Commission
Unofficial results show Whipps ahead of former four-term President Tommy Remengesau Jr by more than 1000 votes, with around 1600 votes yet to be counted.
Updated at 1:22 pm on 8 November 2024
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Pacific Cooperation Foundation strives to reimagine Pacific narrative amid NZ gov cuts
Chief executive Joanna Bourke said the organisation will continue to advocate for the Pacific amid government funding blow.
Updated at 11:12 am on 8 November 2024
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Solomon Islands and China sign visa-free travel agreement
Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele said the agreement will allow citizens to travel freely, fostering cultural exchange and enhancing mutual understanding between the two nations.
Updated at 10:29 am on 8 November 2024
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French Polynesia MP reacts to Trump election
Tourism and the environment are among the concerns raised by French Polynesian MP Tepuaraurii Teriitahii in reaction to the reelection of Donald Trump.
Updated at 9:52 am on 8 November 2024
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PNG police deny human organ smuggling claims amid rising crime
Stories of human body parts smuggling, and stories associated with PNG, go back many years, but there has not been any confirmation of such practices.
Updated at 7:21 am on 8 November 2024
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Explainer: What you need to know about COP29 in Azerbaijan
The UN climate change conference will be held in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 11-22 November.
Updated at 7:20 am on 8 November 2024
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Concern over unemployment rate for Pasifika in Aotearoa
The Pacific employment rate for the September 2024 quarter was at 60.8 percent, down from 63.3 percent for the same time last year.
Updated at 7:12 am on 8 November 2024
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Tonga XIII 'men just keep giving', head coach says
Kristian Woolf is confident the Tongans can live up to the standard required against the Australian Kangaroos in the Pacific Championships Cup final.
Updated at 7:12 am on 8 November 2024
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Pacific leaders look forward to strengthened US relations after Trump win
The Tongan and Fijian prime ministers are among the first Pacific Island leaders to congratulate US President-elect Donald Trump.
Updated at 2:13 pm on 7 November 2024
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American Samoa governor candidates set for election runoff
No team received more than 50 percent of the votes, so there will be a run off election in two weeks time to elect the governor and lieutenant governor.
Updated at 1:02 pm on 7 November 2024
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Two RSE workers remain in hospital
Two Tongan seasonal workers remain in hospital after a bus carrying 30 RSE labourers rolled near Rotorua.
Updated at 12:25 pm on 7 November 2024
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Line-by-line: is New Zealand aid set to decline?
New Zealand's aid spend is going to fall substantially in coming years, writes Terence Wood.
Updated at 12:12 pm on 7 November 2024
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'Extremely stark' under-5 mortality in Kiribati sparks concern
In 2015, the country recorded 56 deaths per 1000 live births, more than twice the regional average.
Updated at 6:57 am on 7 November 2024
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Pacific news in brief for 7 November
A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including Fijian Prime Minister apologising again for starting the coup culture in the country.
Updated at 6:57 am on 7 November 2024
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Pacific Academy of Sciences appoints PNG pharmacologist as inaugural president
Professor Teatulohi Matainaho has been involved in researching traditional medicine and in drug discovery for diseases, such as malaria, cancer, HIV, and Tuberculosis.
Updated at 6:57 am on 7 November 2024
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Cook Islands leader insists new passports won't affect ties with New Zealand
The Cook Islands leader says new passport proposal will not impact ties with Aotearoa, but a New Zealand Foreign Affairs spoeksperson says it "would have implications".
Updated at 2:55 pm on 6 November 2024
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Seilala Mapusua joins Moana Pasifika coaching team for upcoming Super Rugby seasons
Moana Pasifika head coach Fa'alogo Tana Umaga said his rugby knowledge and attention to detail will be of huge benefit to the players and the team.
Updated at 2:12 pm on 6 November 2024
