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NZ endorses US push to expand weapons-making defence industrial base
New Zealand has quietly signed up to help the United States in its new strategy to expand the weapons-making defence industrial base across the Indo-Pacific region.
Updated at 1:18 pm on 7 August 2024
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Bougainville govt to focus on improving health infrastructure
The Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) is prioritising the improvement of healthcare facilities across the region, the secretary of health says.
Updated at 12:20 pm on 7 August 2024
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Q and A: The story behind Bougainville's Rio Tinto suit
Investigative journalist with the Organised Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP), Aubrey Belford, speaks to RNZ Pacific's senior journalist Don Wiseman about the lawsuit.
Updated at 9:31 am on 7 August 2024
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Winston Peters 'firmly committed' to Pacific as he embarks on Micronesian region visit
The Deputy Prime Minister has so far visited Cook Islands, Fiji, Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, Niue, Tokelau, Samoa, Tonga, Nauru and Tuvalu, since getting into office.
Updated at 11:20 pm on 6 August 2024
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Samoa rugby facing 'significant financial challenges', withdraws from Europe tour
In a letter, dated 11 July 2024, Lakapi Samoa chair wrote to World Rugby chair, saying the union wants to "avoid embarrassment of being the first small union to go bankrupt".
Updated at 8:27 pm on 6 August 2024
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'Our hearts are broken': Family of helicopter pilot Glen Conning, killed in Papua, speak out
Glen Conning was the most caring and loving husband and dad, they say.
Updated at 7:40 pm on 6 August 2024
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University of the South Pacific launches new research hub for climate change
The Centre for Sustainable Futures will be a place of "seamless blending of expertise, diverse knowledge, indigenous wisdom and knowledges alongside modern science", the USP says.
Updated at 4:35 pm on 6 August 2024
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French Polynesia’s homeboy Kauli Vaast becomes Olympic surfing champion
Tahiti's, Kauli Vaast, 22, has won the Olympic gold medal in the men's shortboard finals of the Paris 2024 surfing event.
Updated at 2:57 pm on 6 August 2024
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No word from Paris on Pacific mission to New Caledonia - Tonga PM
Hu'akavameiliku says the countdown for a response from France is on with Pacific leaders set to meet in Tonga in the last week of this month.
Updated at 12:00 pm on 6 August 2024
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Samoa's discus thrower first Pacific Islander to make an Olympic track and field final
Samoa's Alex Rose, 32, has qualified for the final of the men's discus at the Paris Olympics, with a throw of 62.88 metres.
Updated at 11:53 am on 6 August 2024
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More New Caledonians leaving for good - removal companies
Businesses told local media in the face of insecurity or due to job losses - over 2400 people have so far lost their jobs - the demand for permanent departures has increased dramatically.
Updated at 11:46 am on 6 August 2024
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'No option' but to let marathon runner compete in 100m at Paris 2024 - Solomons Olympic Committee
Solomon Islands official clarifies procedures were followed to allow distance runner Sharon Firisua to compete at for the 100m sprint at Paris Olympics.
Updated at 11:45 am on 6 August 2024
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PNG census woes deepen as unpaid enumerators withhold data
The national Census started on 16 June and was meant to be finished in two weeks. It was extended and is still underway because of delays with funding, training and logistics.
Updated at 9:22 am on 6 August 2024
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Pacific news in brief for August 5
A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including solar energy problems in Palau.
Updated at 5:32 pm on 5 August 2024
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Fiji government lays groundwork to change constitution
The 2013 Constitution has been criticised by political commentators and opponents of the previous FijiFirst administration, including PM Sitiveni Rabuka, as being "imposed on the people".
Updated at 5:31 pm on 5 August 2024
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Boxer Teremoana proud despite quaterfinal exit in Paris 2024, declares 'give me a bit more time'
Teremoana, who has Cook Islands heritage through his father, lost to defending champion Bakhodir Jalolov of Uzbekistan in the super heavyweight quarterfinals on Saturday.
Updated at 2:03 pm on 5 August 2024
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Q and A: The issues facing Kiribati as it prepares for elections
Kiribati journalist Rimon Rimon speaks to RNZ Pacific's senior journalist Don Wiseman ahead of the 2024 Kiribati elections next week.
Updated at 1:04 pm on 5 August 2024
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PNG government 'almost there' to finalise Wafi-Golpu gold mine project contract
Prime Minister James Marape made the announcement in Lae during a meeting with traditional landowning clan representatives in Morobe Province.
Updated at 12:49 pm on 5 August 2024
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Guam primary election - unofficial results
Voter turnout has been low, with just over 31 percent casting their ballots - despite there being over 60,000 registered voters.
Updated at 12:06 pm on 5 August 2024
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New Zealand PM welcomes Vanuatu leader Charlot Salwai
The Prime Minister of Vanuatu Charlot Salwai has been welcomed to Parliament with a formal pōwhiri and gun salute.
Updated at 12:06 pm on 5 August 2024
