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Kolinisau, Tuwai focused on defending Fiji's Olympic legacy at Paris 2024
The Fiji men's sevens team will be taking "one game at a time" and stay focused on the legacy they want to leave behind at the Paris Olympics.
Updated at 6:33 pm on 25 July 2024
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Retired PNG military chief furious after being charged for breaching Capital Markets Act
Renown former Papua New Guinea army leader, Major General Jerry Singirok, is furious after being arrested and charged under the Capital Markets Act.
Updated at 4:57 pm on 25 July 2024
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President Heine calls for 'bold responses' for gender equality in the region
Pacific leaders must be innovative and bold to create gender equality and respond to gaps which exist in their efforts to bridge differences.
Updated at 4:57 pm on 25 July 2024
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French President Macron yet to sign off on Pacific leaders request to visit New Caledonia
The French Ambassador to the Pacific, Véronique Roger-Lacan, told RNZ Pacific with the Paris Olympics kicking off this week, it could be tough propping up security in time.
Updated at 2:48 pm on 25 July 2024
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Beijing considering Honiara's request for airport extension - Jeremiah Manele
Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele says it will enable larger long-haul aircrafts to land at the Honiara International Airport and enhance Solomon Islands' trade with China.
Updated at 2:45 pm on 25 July 2024
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Ex-PNG MP and trailblazer Dame Carol Kidu on life after politics
Since retiring in 2012, the Australia-born politician has embarked on a number of community driven projects, including a "family-focused" retreat and a learning centre.
Updated at 2:13 pm on 25 July 2024
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Thousands of Bougainville residents support lawsuit against mining giant
There are now 4500 Bougainvillean residents backing a legal suit against Rio Tinto, the mining company they say "must make amends for decades of environmental devastation".
Updated at 12:35 pm on 25 July 2024
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Marshall Islands senator says 'collaboration' key to create respect for women and girls
Health, education, climate change and economic stability are the most pressing issues facing women and children in the Marshall Islands, Marshall Islands politician Daisy Alik-Momotaro says.
Updated at 11:54 am on 25 July 2024
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Niue on the verge of becoming first Pacific nation to eliminate hepatitis B
This is thanks to a joint initiative between Niue's Health Department and non-government organisation, Global Health New Zealand.
Updated at 10:25 am on 25 July 2024
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Fiji begins Olympic rugby sevens gold defence with two wins, booking quarterfinal spot
Fiji, New Zealand, Ireland, Australia and Argentina have all won two games each on day one and have secured quarterfinal spots.
Updated at 9:52 am on 25 July 2024
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Cook Islands police call off search for Fijian man who went overboard from ferry
Luke Vakayawa, 22, was a crew member on Lady Moana, which was returning to Rarotonga from Mangaia, when he fell overboard.
Updated at 8:24 am on 25 July 2024
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Samoa police capture suspected double murderer following large manhunt
The 58-year-old suspect in the double-homicide in Fasito'o Uta, who was on the run, was arrested in the northwest coast of Upolu on Tuesday, Samoa police have confirmed.
Updated at 6:31 pm on 24 July 2024
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Pacific news in brief for July 24
A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including a lawyer shortage issue in Vanuatu reportedly due to overwhelming workloads.
Updated at 3:53 pm on 24 July 2024
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Paris 2024: Defending champ Fiji and Samoa to kick off rugby sevens campaign as underdogs
The rugby sevens competition starts two days ahead of the Opening Ceremony, with the men's category played on 24, 25 and 27 July, followed by the women's from 28-30 July.
Updated at 3:28 pm on 24 July 2024
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Marshallese women call for nuclear justice
Women continue to fight for justice, 70 years after the first nuclear tests by the US caused devastation on the people and environment of the Marshall Islands, Netani Rika writes.
Updated at 3:03 pm on 24 July 2024
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Australia's seasonal worker numbers increase by 450% in five years
In June 2019, there were just under 6000 PALM visa holders in Australia and as of May this year there are over 32,000.
Updated at 12:43 pm on 24 July 2024
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Foreign Affairs stand off drags on in Tonga
Earlier this year, Tonga's King Tupou VI let it be known he was unhappy with the government appointing the Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Updated at 11:39 am on 24 July 2024
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'It's time to give back': Ardie Savea intent on 'proving Moana Pasifika is a great team'
The 84 caps-and-counting All Blacks vice-captain says: "I'm gonna give it everything to be better, to grow, to learn, get uncomfortable…to have a good next couple of years."
Updated at 8:59 am on 24 July 2024
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Cook Islands police have 'little hope' for Fijian man who went overboard from ferry
The 22-year-old Fijian man, who was a crew member of Lady Moana was travelling to Rarotonga from Mangaia.
Updated at 5:28 pm on 23 July 2024
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Weeks out from elections Kiribati a mystery
The nation has experienced a turbulent last four years, choosing to switch diplomatic allegiance to China over Taiwan, pulling out of and then returning to the Pacific Islands Forum.
Updated at 5:07 pm on 23 July 2024
