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Cook Islands leaders 'considering' direct flights between Niue and Rarotonga
The proposal for a Rarotonga-Niue direct air link was first made in 2022 by Air Rarotonga after the Cook Island government reopened its borders.
Updated at 1:58 pm on 4 November 2024
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Public does not want to pay for water, says water petition committee
The 'Keep Our Water Free' petition is requesting the collection, treatment and reticulation of water continue without tariffs and ongoing-charges to users.
Updated at 1:36 pm on 4 November 2024
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IOC appoints PNG's Olympic swimmer Ryan Pini to champion mental health
The four-time Olympic swimmer from Papua New Guinea has recently taken on a new role as the IOC's mental health ambassador.
Updated at 1:06 pm on 4 November 2024
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French Pacific news in brief
A round-up of news in brief from the French Pacific, including parishioners returning to a burned mission site in New Caledonia.
Updated at 12:46 pm on 4 November 2024
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PNG prioritises biometric voting and national ID to reform electoral processes
Work is underway in Papua New Guinea to improve the country's election process.
Updated at 7:13 am on 4 November 2024
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Pacific news and sports in brief for 4 November
A round-up of news and sports in brief from arond the region, including over 100 illegal fish aggregating devices (FADs) found in the waters of Palau.
Updated at 6:30 am on 4 November 2024
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Tongan workers injured after bus rolls over
At least 15 people have been injured after a bus carrying Tongan workers rolled, between Rotorua and Taupō.
Updated at 6:30 am on 4 November 2024
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Tonga holds on: Isaiya Katoa buries Kiwis' hopes with winning field goal
Isaiya Katoa fielded a goal from 30 metres out with four minutes to go to give Tonga XIII a 25-24 win in the deciding Pacific Cup championship game.
Updated at 11:37 pm on 2 November 2024
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Palau newspaper sued by president's family company ahead of general election
Island Times editor warns lawsuit is "intimidation" tactic targeting media freedom.
Updated at 8:17 pm on 2 November 2024
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Flying Fijians name all local players for Scotland
No Europe-based player has been named in the Flying Fijians match-day squad to meet Scotland in Murrayfield on Sunday morning (NZ time).
Updated at 8:15 pm on 2 November 2024
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Fetu Samoa win Pacific Bowl title and secure world cup spot
Samoan fans, among the 2000-odd crowd celebrated as the 2024 women's Pacific Bowls final came to an end.
Updated at 7:59 pm on 2 November 2024
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Pacific Championships: Big rugby league matches to set pace for 2025
Pacific Cup rugby action in New Zealand and Papua New Guinea this weekend will determine future standings of Pasifika teams involved.
Updated at 10:57 am on 2 November 2024
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Cook Islands Prime Minister calls for easing of tensions in New Caledonia
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown has returned from New Caledonia saying it is not a simple "black and white situation".
Updated at 6:52 pm on 1 November 2024
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Pacific Championships: Fetu Samoa aiming to secure Women's RLWC 2025 spot
The Samoan national women's side has its sights set on qualifying for the Women's Rugby League World Cup.
Updated at 4:57 pm on 1 November 2024
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Salvage company assessing how to extract fuel from Manawanui
Samoa's Marine Pollution Advisory Committee says equipment is being prepared in Whangārei.
Updated at 2:40 pm on 1 November 2024
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Australian-backed Pacific police force an option to quell 'tension' in New Caledonia, Pacific leaders say
Fiji's prime minister says he is willing to personally intervene in New Caledonia's push for independence as the impasse over the way forward for the conflict-ridden French territory continues.
Updated at 2:27 pm on 1 November 2024
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Filep Karma: political prisoner who fought racism in West Papua
Opinion - Karma was a as a leader who campaigned peacefully but tirelessly on behalf of the rights of Indigenous Papuans, writes Andreas Harsono.
Updated at 1:16 pm on 1 November 2024
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Environment watchdog calls for regulation on turtle harvesting
Te Ipukarea Society wants to see that consultation is held with the public to find out how people would feel about such regulations.
Updated at 11:58 am on 1 November 2024
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Indo-Fijians 'struggling for identity' in Aotearoa voice concerns about ethnicity classification
Fiji's Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says that as far as Fiji is concerned, Fijians of Indian descent are Fijian.
Updated at 11:58 am on 1 November 2024
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From Black Ferns to Fetu Samoa: Niall Williams-Guthrie's embraces heritage to inspire new generation
Niall Williams-Guthrie is back on home soil, but this time in Fetu Samoa colours: "It's OK to choose our smaller nations over the more established nations".
Updated at 9:52 am on 1 November 2024
