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Fijian boxer in induced coma: Boxing Commission of Fiji launches inquiry
BCF chairman Adi Narayan said a team has started investigating what happened on Saturday that led to Ubayd Haider's eventual hospitalisation.
Updated at 1:52 pm on 29 October 2024
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CHOGM success for Samoa but what’s in it for the Pacific?
Applying CHOGM outcomes on climate change, oceans, blackbirding offers new secretary-general shot at relevance, writes Tess Newton Cain.
Updated at 1:38 pm on 29 October 2024
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Celebrating young artists: 12-year-old Mama Ra crowned Cook Islands Has Talent winner
From emotional ballads to powerhouse performances, from soul-felt guitar to traditional ukulele showcases, the competition uncovered hidden gems in the island community.
Updated at 11:49 am on 29 October 2024
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Niuean Christchurch community celebrates 50 years of self-governance
The Niuean Christchurch community celebrated 50 years of self-governance with New Zealand, and there are hopes it will be a springboard for future events. Riki Welsh said the Niuean community...
Updated at 9:48 am on 29 October 2024
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NZ welcomes collaboration with Kiribati asTaneti Maamau wins third term as president
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon was the first Pacific leader to congratulate Maamau on Saturday.
Updated at 7:49 am on 29 October 2024
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Fijian boxer's family clings onto hope as he remains in intensive care after TKO loss
Ubayd Haider, formerly known as Nathan Singh, was rushed to the hospital and underwent surgery on Saturday night after a TKO defeat to China's Runqi Zhou.
Updated at 7:49 am on 29 October 2024
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Taneti Maamau back to Tarawa for victory celebrations
Kiribati's president-elect Taneti Maamau arrived back in the capital Tarawa from his home island of Onotoa on Monday morning, ahead of his party's planned victory celebrations tonight.
Updated at 7:49 am on 29 October 2024
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Samoan citizenship bill: ‘Further work to be done until justice is observed’ - Tuilaepa
Former Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sa'ilele Malielegaoi has expressed appreciation to Green MP Teanau Tuiono but raised concerns about the Bill's potential impact on extended family recognition.
Updated at 7:49 am on 29 October 2024
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Flying Fijians coach aims for strong performances against Tier 1 teams on Northern Hemisphere tour
The Flying Fijians head coach said that facing Scotland, Wales, and Ireland is a big opportunity for the team to do well and improve their ranking.
Updated at 12:56 pm on 28 October 2024
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CNMI firefighters exposed to PFAS asked to reach out
The Northern Mariana Islands Professional Firefighters Union said recent discoveries raised significant health and environmental concerns over Aqueous Film-Forming Foam.
Updated at 12:23 pm on 28 October 2024
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Pacific leaders’ troika begins New Caledonia fact-finding mission
The Pacific Islands Forum leaders' troika, along with Fiji's prime minister Sitiveni Rabuka, touched down in New Caledonia on Sunday.
Updated at 10:57 am on 28 October 2024
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Kanaky leader advocates for 'hope and 'humanity' as Pacific leaders visit New Caledonia
Reverend Billy Wetewea says that the indigenous peoples of New Caledonia are fighting for their humanity and dignity.
Updated at 3:13 pm on 27 October 2024
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Fijian featherweight boxer in ICU after knockout loss - reports
Ubayd Haider lost by knockout to Australia-based Chinese fighter Runqi Zhou in the IBO Asia Pacific Featherweight bout at King Charles Park in Nadi on Saturday.
Updated at 2:02 pm on 27 October 2024
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Commonwealth leaders say sinking nations should keep their maritime boundaries
Commonwealth nations agreed on Saturday that a nation's maritime boundaries should remain fixed even if climate change causes small island states to be submerged.
Updated at 11:03 am on 27 October 2024
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Hat-tricks keep Bati and Bulikula hopes alive
Two hat-tricks scored by two individual players sent the Fiji Bati and Fiji Bulikula marching on with hopes of getting into the top positions in the Pacific Bowls competition.
Updated at 10:55 am on 27 October 2024
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High level mission to New Caledonia 'strictly observational': Pacific Islands Forum
A high-level Pacific Islands Forum mission to New Caledonia scheduled to begin on Sunday is described as "strictly observational".
Updated at 5:54 pm on 26 October 2024
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‘We have to keep pressuring Australia to do the right thing’: Tuvalu MP on climate action
Tuvalu's Transport, Energy, and Communications Minister Simon Kofe has expressed doubt about Australia's reliability in addressing the climate crisis.
Updated at 5:43 pm on 26 October 2024
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Fiji flooding: Weather office warns of continued rain as low-pressure system moves in
Fijians living in the central division are being advised limit any unnecessary travels, as over a dozen roads and crossing are closed due to flooding.
Updated at 1:14 pm on 26 October 2024
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The House: Restoring Citizenship Bill passes second reading
If passed, the proposed legislation would "provide entitlement to New Zealand citizenship for a group of people born in Western Samoa whose citizenship was removed through the Citizenship (Western Samoa) Act 1982".
Updated at 12:31 pm on 26 October 2024
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Rabuka's message to Kanaky movement: 'Don't slap the hand that feeds you'
The Fijian prime minister is cautioning New Caledonia's local government to be reasonable in its requests from Paris, ahead of a Pacific fact-finding mission.
Updated at 10:12 pm on 25 October 2024
