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A first-hand account of George Speight's 2000 coup in Fiji
First person - While we have pardoned him, and let him go to his family, we must ensure he and such people never ever assume public or political office, writes Nirmal Singh Cheema.
Updated at 1:35 pm on 23 September 2024
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Airline says discrimination claim carries no weight
A Tinian inter-island carrier has been accused of discrimination by the US Customs and Border Protection after it requested a "lightweight" officer, due to aircraft weight restrictions.
Updated at 1:26 pm on 23 September 2024
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Medals lifted and records fall at Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships
Samoa took eight gold, a silver and a bronze medal, and also set four Commonwealth and four Oceania records.
Updated at 12:38 pm on 23 September 2024
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Fiji coup hostage concerned about mercy release of George Speight
"What has been done for the victims of the coup, who have been waiting 24 years for justice?"
Updated at 11:08 am on 23 September 2024
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Pacific nations gear up for a fight over shipping emissions at critical UN meeting
Negotiations in London will center on how to slash emissions to net-zero 'by or around' 2050.
Updated at 11:05 am on 23 September 2024
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Tinian in Marianas named WWII Heritage City
The recognition honours the contributions of American towns, cities, counties, and their citizens, who played a significant role in supporting the US war effort during World War II.
Updated at 10:47 am on 23 September 2024
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Fiji claim sixth Pacific Nations Cup title, while Samoa come from behind for third-place finish
Fiji put in a dominant second-half performance to silence the Hanazono Rugby Stadium crowd and claim a record-stretching sixth Pacific Nations Cup title.
Updated at 10:17 am on 23 September 2024
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Overseas minister appointed in new French government
François Noël Buffet is France's new "minister responsible to the Prime Minister, in charge of Overseas".
Updated at 10:04 am on 23 September 2024
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Phillip Mehrtens' hostage-takers say bribe paid to secure release
The West Papua National Liberation Army, which held pilot Kiwi Phillip Mehrtens for more than 19 months, says a bribe was paid for his release.
Updated at 8:43 am on 23 September 2024
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'Extremely grateful and relieved': Family of Phillip Mehrtens react to release
The New Zealand pilot - 'is in remarkably good shape given his long and arduous ordeal,' Foreign Minister Winston Peters says.
Updated at 6:59 am on 23 September 2024
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NZ pilot Phillip Mehrtens freed from captivity in West Papua
Foreign Minister Winston Peters called the hostage's safe release after 1 1/2 years "one of the better stories I've had in my career, I have to say."
Updated at 8:16 pm on 21 September 2024
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Samoan inspired restaurant wins Aotearoa food award
Head chef and owner Henry Onesemo holds the distinguished title of being the first Samoan to have his business named 'New Restaurant of the Year' at the Cuisine Good Food Awards 2024.
Updated at 5:09 pm on 20 September 2024
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Two dead after clashes with police in New Caledonia’s hotspot
Two people are confirmed dead after clashes between police and dwellers in the village of Saint Louis, near Nouméa, local media report on Thursday.
Updated at 4:15 pm on 20 September 2024
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Big changes sought in wake of Porgera violence
Warring clan leaders in Papua New Guinea's Enga province have agreed to peace talks after chronic tribal revenge killings among local terrorists with military-style weapons.
Updated at 12:59 pm on 20 September 2024
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Eddie Jones psyches up Japan for Pacific Nations Cup final against Flying Fijians
The former England and Australia coach knows full well the Flying Fijians capabilities, as he witnessed that first-hand when the current PNC champs dumped his Wallabies in France last year.
Updated at 12:28 pm on 20 September 2024
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French Pacific news in brief
A round up of French Pacific news in brief, including New Caledonia's rugby union targeted by arson for the second time.
Updated at 11:35 am on 20 September 2024
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Discrimination faced by indigenous Papuans 'is not something new' - report
Racism, torture and arbitrary arrests are some examples of discrimination indigenous Papuans have dealt with over the last 60 years, according to a new report by Human Rights Watch.
Updated at 11:31 am on 20 September 2024
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Samoa leaps seven places to 185 FIFA men’s world ranking
Samoa leapt seven places to 185 after beating Tonga and American Samoa in their FIFA World Cup qualifying matches.
Updated at 10:49 am on 20 September 2024
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Fiji coup leader George Speight granted Presidential pardon
The man behind the 2000 coup in Fiji, and the head of the mutineers, former soldier Shane Stevens have been granted Presidential pardons.
Updated at 10:40 am on 20 September 2024
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New Caledonia pro-independence leaders claim 'barbaric', 'colonial' acts - prosecutor disagrees
Parties within the pro-independence FLNKS have denounced what they term "assassinations" and "barbaric methods" but public prosecutor Yves Dupas swiftly denied the claim.
Updated at 9:41 am on 20 September 2024
