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Pope leaves PNG with a message of peace and encouragement to end tribal violence
Pope Francis has left PNG with an important message for peace and unity amongst the country's many tribes, and for its vast natural resources to be managed wisely.
Updated at 4:16 pm on 9 September 2024
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Samoan community pay respect to Auckland car crash victims
The melodious voices of sopranos, tenors, and bass filled the room at Le Maota Samoa on Sunday, as the Samoan community paid their respects to victims of the Ramarama tragedy.
Updated at 3:46 pm on 9 September 2024
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Miss Universe Fiji pageant ‘tainted’ with drama over winner
Fiji's first Miss Universe beauty pageant in more than 40 years has been "tainted" by ugly accusations, a New Zealand judge at the contest says.
Updated at 3:24 pm on 9 September 2024
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Tonga Law Society members launch petition to remove Kingdom's first openly gay chief justice
Tonga Law Society president Lopeti Senituli has distanced himself from the petition, saying the lawyers who kicked the petition into motion were acting independently.
Updated at 3:21 pm on 9 September 2024
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Pacific news in brief for 9 September
A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including the overturning of a rape conviction in Papua New Guinea.
Updated at 11:52 am on 9 September 2024
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‘Numerous questions’: Fiji govt sticks with new anti-corruption chief after astonishing turn of events
Barbara Malimali was revealed new anti-corruption head on Wednesday, detained the next day, and was back in the same office investigating her for an abuse of office allegation Friday.
Updated at 10:33 am on 9 September 2024
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New weather radar to 'save people's lives' in Tonga
A new weather radar installed at the at Fua'amotu Airport is expected to empower Tonga to issue crucial early warnings, reducing the impact of severe weather on vulnerable communities.
Updated at 10:32 am on 9 September 2024
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The story of PINA - 50 years of Pacific media
Technology, the internet, and social media have changed the way that stories are delivered and told in the Pacific, a veteran Tongan journalist says.
Updated at 9:25 am on 9 September 2024
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Pope Francis appeals for end to tribal violence, Bougainville resolution in Papua New Guinea
He said it was his "particular hope that tribal violence will come to an end" and appealed "to stop the spiral of violence."
Updated at 3:28 pm on 7 September 2024
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In pictures: Pope Francis in Papua New Guinea
Thousands of people have travelled to PNG's capital to see the Pope, who arrived in Port Moresby from Indonesia on Friday night.
Updated at 11:27 am on 7 September 2024
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Pacific Nations Cup: Fiji beats Tonga 50-19 to top Pacific pool
The Flying Fijians continued with their winning streak against the 'Ikale Tahi after they discarded the hosts infront of 4000 home fans to finish top of the Pacific pool on Friday.
Updated at 5:53 pm on 6 September 2024
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PNG pilgrims endure impenetrable jungle, mountainous terrain and being stranded at sea 'to see the Holy Father up close'
Thousands of Papua New Guineans have journeyed to get to Port Moresby to see Pope Francis, even if it meant risking their lives and health, Scott Waide writes.
Updated at 5:14 pm on 6 September 2024
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The Pacific Engagement Visa is something Australia 'can offer that China can't’ and ‘is here to stay’
ANU's Development Policy Centre director Stephen Howes says the more than 50,000 successful applications have come in across the socio-economic spectrum.
Updated at 12:50 pm on 6 September 2024
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France injects 130 million euros to keep New Caledonia's economy afloat
The new financial buoy would allow those essential services to continue operating, at least for the month of September.
Updated at 12:49 pm on 6 September 2024
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ICJ to start hearing submissions on climate case before Christmas
On 29 March, 2023, the UN General Assembly asked the International Court of Justice to issue an advisory opinion on the legal obligations of countries in relation to climate change.
Updated at 12:19 pm on 6 September 2024
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Bougainville to ‘raise the flag’ in international push of independence plans
President Ishmael Toroama eyes Melanesian Spearhead Group as first stop in 'external relations' foray.
Updated at 11:53 am on 6 September 2024
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Papua New Guinea to roll out red carpet for Pope Francis
It has been 30 years since a Pope stepped foot on the South Pacific nation. The last visit by a Pope to PNG was John Paul II in 1995.
Updated at 11:04 am on 6 September 2024
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Oceania Rugby suspends Papua New Guinea Rugby Union's membership
The Oceania Rugby Executive Board issued a 'Notice of Determination' to the PNG Rugby Union on Thursday.
Updated at 10:24 am on 6 September 2024
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$600m backing for a Papua New Guinea NRL team could be better utilised - business leader
A Papua New Guinea business leader says the money the Australian government is making available to support a PNG rugby league team playing in the NRL is enough to build three hydro dams.
Updated at 5:41 pm on 5 September 2024
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Pacific Nations Cup: Fiji and Tonga make changes for Te'ufaiva Park clash
The two camps have named their match-day 23, with changes announced in their starting XVs for Friday's Pacific Nations Cup battle.
Updated at 5:10 pm on 5 September 2024
