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PNG Media Council unsure of next steps to govt's proposed press policy
The PNG government says the National Media Development Policy aims to promote, uphold and support principles of freedom of expression and information in the country.
Updated at 11:47 am on 7 October 2024
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Tonga to host 2031 Pacific Games
Tonga will host the 2031 Pacific Games, the announcement coming seven years after pulling out of hosting the 2019 Games.
Updated at 11:05 am on 7 October 2024
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Bula vinaka: Fijian language week
The Fijian Language Week kicked of on Sunday in Aotearoa and this year's theme is 'Vakamareqeta na vosa vakaviti' which means to 'nurture and sustain the Fijian language'.
Updated at 10:56 am on 7 October 2024
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NZ Navy ship runs aground off Samoa, catches fire and sinks
HMNZS Manawanui ran aground Saturday night.
Updated at 1:04 pm on 6 October 2024
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Manu Samoa head coach suspended after criminal charges filed
Mase Mahonri Schwalger has been stood down, but will remain on full pay while he appears in court.
Updated at 10:56 am on 5 October 2024
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Ex-Solomon Islands provincial leader and China critic charged for organising unlawful protests
Outspoken former Malaita province premier Daniel Suidani said: "I am going to fight the charges".
Updated at 6:22 pm on 4 October 2024
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Sir Jerry optimistic he can help resolve Bougainville/Moresby impasse
Sir Jerry has been holding meetings with both the leaders of PNG and Bougainville, and other officials, in Port Moresby this week.
Updated at 5:31 pm on 4 October 2024
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Cook Islands Games kicks off this weekend in Rarotonga
Over 3000 athletes, representing 11 islands, will be participating in the third edition of the two-week multi-sport event, which kick off in Rarotonga this weekend.
Updated at 2:59 pm on 4 October 2024
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Wok bung wantaim: Women’s leadership and foreign aid in Papua New Guinea
The local women leaders are catalysts for social change who must be involved in aid efforts from the beginning, writes Mary Fairio.
Updated at 1:56 pm on 4 October 2024
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Financial assistance, tourism, flights, and workforce top agenda of US-CNMI talks
"We want [the United States government representatives] to come and see the challenges we face," Commonwealth of Northern Marianas' Governor Arnold Palacios says.
Updated at 1:14 pm on 4 October 2024
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Much of Fiji's Central Division facing water disruptions
The water cuts also resulted in the parliament session for Friday to be cancelled to ensure MPs "hygience standards" aren't compromised, but affected schools are open.
Updated at 12:18 pm on 4 October 2024
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Licensee anticipates delay in Cook Islands seabed exploration research
Cook Islands is currently in its third year of a five-year exploration phase to determine the feasibility of deep sea mining for polymetallic nodules rich in cobalt, copper, nickel and manganese.
Updated at 10:46 am on 4 October 2024
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Pacific defence ministers' approve creation of disaster response group for region
The 2024 South Pacific Defence Ministers Meeting was hosted by New Zealand with Chile, France, Fiji, Australia, Tonga attending as members for the three-day meeting.
Updated at 10:30 am on 4 October 2024
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Liquidator appointed to resolve Air Vanuatu's financial woes
The Vanuatu Supreme Court has approved the implementation of the Deed of Compromise which Ernst & Young Australia said is a positive outcome for the airline and its creditors.
Updated at 9:44 am on 4 October 2024
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Pray for Fijian peacekeepers in the Middle East - minister
Fijian peacekeepers in the Middle East are "well, safe and in high morale" amid escalated tensions in the region, the country's acting home affairs minister says.
Updated at 8:45 pm on 3 October 2024
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Call for a Fiji rugby players association gets support
Opinion - Is there a need to have a rugby players association or union in Fiji? It's about time, writes Iliesa Tora.
Updated at 7:18 pm on 3 October 2024
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'I don't take any responsibility': Baron Waqa refuses to accept blame for poor treatment of refugees on Nauru
A former refugee, who spent almost a decade at Nauru's offshore detention centre, wants the former Nauru president to admit responsibility for the "cruel and inhumane" treatment of refugees.
Updated at 5:57 pm on 3 October 2024
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James Marape throws challenge to his people 'to build a more prosperous' PNG
The Prime Minister said when PNG turns 70 in 2045 it needs to have broken free of the constraints of being a low-income nation to a high-income economy.
Updated at 2:22 pm on 3 October 2024
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University of Auckland to host research symposium to mark Niue's 50th anniversary
The symposium will be launched 5 October at the University of Auckland's South Campus in Manukau, with the aim to establish a network of professionals and academic students.
Updated at 2:01 pm on 3 October 2024
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'Left behind to suffer': Fiji landowners oppose hydro dam development
Navunikabi villagers in Namosi on the main island of Viti Levu are protesting Sitiveni Rabuka government's proposal to construct a hydro dam.
Updated at 12:04 pm on 3 October 2024
