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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
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More mental health support for Tonga and Vanuatu through Ngalu Fānifo initiative
The Ngalu Fānifo project aims to strengthen the capacity of health and community providers to provide mental health care.
Updated at 2:48 pm on 5 September 2024
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US top court affirms ban on cockfighting in Northern Marianas citing animal welfare concerns
Former CNMI House rep Andrew Salas sued for the reversal of the ban and called cockfighting an important cultural and political activity throughout the islands.
Updated at 2:37 pm on 5 September 2024
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Fiji's new anti-corruption chief questioned by anti-corruption office
Fiji's new anti-corruption chief has been taken in for questioning by the anti-corruption office in relation to an abuse of office allegation, a day after her appointment was announced.
Updated at 2:21 pm on 5 September 2024
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Niueans reject proposals to increase Cabinet ministers to 6 and parliamentary term to 4yrs
Niue's government announced official results of the 2024 constitutional referendum, with two of the four proposals voted in, including changing the title of Premier to Prime Minister.
Updated at 12:07 pm on 5 September 2024
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CHOGM preparations on track - 'Samoa has an important opportunity', Fiamē says
Samoa's Prime Minister Fiamē Naomi Mata'afa says all 56 member countries have indicated their attendance, including the members of the British monarchy.
Updated at 11:34 am on 5 September 2024
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Elon Musk's Starlink in final stages to get licences to operate Pacific wide
Starlink is now in the last stages of getting operation licences across the Pacific following people illegally smuggling units from New Zealand and Australia.
Updated at 11:31 am on 5 September 2024
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Kiingi Tuheitia's Tangi: Pacific community pay their respect to late Māori King
As Kiingi Tuheitia's tangi concludes on Thursday, the community waits with bated breath for the announcement of who will succeed him, carrying forward his legacy of unity and inclusivity.
Updated at 10:26 pm on 4 September 2024
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Fiji appoints new anti-corruption boss under investigation by anti-corruption watchdog
Fiji's Judicial Services Commission has reportedly appointed a new head of the country's anti-corruption office who is currently under investigation by the anti-corruption watchdog.
Updated at 8:22 pm on 4 September 2024
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Pacific Nations Cup: Tonga v Fiji rugby battle tipped to be a thriller
The match between the 'Ikale Tahi and the Flying Fijians in Nuku'alofa will be the main event in the 100-year anniversary celebrations of Test rugby between the two nations.
Updated at 6:14 pm on 4 September 2024
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'I work 18 hours a day': PNG leader swipes left to criticism he plays games on his mobile during meetings
James Marape told journalists on Monday his office is in contact with him "all the time" and he is "not doing something else".
Updated at 3:43 pm on 4 September 2024
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Papua New Guinea Speaker accepts motion for vote of no confidence
The opposition has been endeavouring to file its motion since February of this year and this is, in fact, their fifth attempt to oust James Marape.
Updated at 3:39 pm on 4 September 2024
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'Significant concern about influence China has’ - security expert on PIF Taiwan communique bungle
Last week's Pacific Islands Forum leaders' summit ended dramatically when China demanded the conference communique be changed] to eliminate a reference to Taiwan.
Updated at 2:35 pm on 4 September 2024
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The Pacific Island residents who will have to pay $100 to enter New Zealand
Australian citizens and permanent residents and most Pacific Island citizens are exempt from the levy, but at least five Pacific Island territories will soon have to pay more to visit Aotearoa.
Updated at 12:31 pm on 4 September 2024
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Are Guam schools safe for pupils?: ‘Probably not’ - education official
The US territory has failed or delayed health inspections and sanitary permits over the years, and officials can't answer for sure why.
Updated at 12:29 pm on 4 September 2024
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Metal kava bowl finalist in NZ design awards
The "G-Bowl" was designed to meet food-safety standards, and users say the metal bowl creates a unique taste experience.
Updated at 11:37 am on 4 September 2024
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PNG and Bougainville agree on moderator for independence talk
Bougainville has wanted a moderator after it perceived Port Moresby changing the rules on the tabling of the referendum on independence.
Updated at 11:14 am on 4 September 2024
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'Overwhelming success': Thousands register for Australia's PEV ballot
Over 56,000 applicants from the Pacific Islands and Timor-Leste applied for the Pacific Engagement visa, the head of ANU's Development Policy Centre says.
Updated at 10:10 am on 4 September 2024
