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Pacific media conference: challenges and opportunities
Regional and international media representatives met recently at a conference in Fiji to discuss some of the challenges and opportunities facing journalists in the Pacific.
Updated at 10:50 am on 12 July 2024
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Samoa faces next European rugby challenge
International rugby is back at Samoa's Apia Park for the second week running.
Updated at 10:50 am on 12 July 2024
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Celebrating Kiribati language week: 'We are proud of our language'
Kiribati Language week is being celebrated across Aotearoa with Kiribati-related cultural events.
Updated at 6:36 pm on 11 July 2024
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Samoan church ministers take lead in bridging faith and public health in South Auckland
Almost 50 Congregational Christian Church of Samoa ministers have met in an effort to build a healthier and more informed community.
Updated at 5:06 pm on 11 July 2024
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Suspended Fiji prosecutor Christopher Pryde seeks NZ government intervention
Christopher Pryde, a NZ citizen, has written to Winston Peters seeking assistance to "address a grave injustice perpetrated" by the Fijian government.
Updated at 4:49 pm on 11 July 2024
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Fijian LGBTQIA+ advocate found dead after alleged 'intense' social media bullying
A popular Fijian LGBTQIA+ activist and social media influencer was reportedly found dead in their home in Suva on Monday.
Updated at 2:45 pm on 11 July 2024
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'Critical deficiencies' found in Fiji ship grounding investigation
The vessel was midway through a two-week patrol tasking exercise when it struck the Fulaga Reef on 11 June.
Updated at 1:17 pm on 11 July 2024
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Public submissions on Samoa citizenship bill closed
The window for oral submissions has closed on the Samoa Citizenship Bill's first reading in Wellington.
Updated at 12:31 pm on 11 July 2024
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Australia's ongoing struggles with Kiribati
The Australian newswire service, AAP, has reported Australian officials are being frozen out of Kiribati as the country is courted by China.
Updated at 11:27 am on 11 July 2024
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First ever foreign policy document 'elevates Vanuatu's voice'
Vanuatu's first ever foreign policy document offers it "enhanced credibility" amid competition by major geopolitical powers in the Pacific, an expert in Melanesian politics says.
Updated at 11:10 am on 11 July 2024
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Fiji govt hits back at welfare allowances criticism
The Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection says financially sustaining social welfare recipients is not the government's sole responsibility.
Updated at 11:05 am on 11 July 2024
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World Choir Games: Choristers energised as event takes centre stage
Thousands of singers from around the world gathered at Auckland's Spark Arena on Wednesday night to kick off the 13th World Choir Games.
Updated at 10:29 am on 11 July 2024
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Death toll in New Caledonia unrest reaches 10
Nouméa Public Prosecutor Yves Dupas confirmed the fatality, saying the victim had opened fire on the French gendarmes, who then returned fire.
Updated at 9:11 am on 11 July 2024
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UEFA-OFC launch new three-year strategic partnership
OFC have launched a groundbreaking three-year partnership with UEFA at a workshop in Germany, held alongside Euro 2024.
Updated at 4:52 pm on 10 July 2024
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Pacific news in brief for July 10
A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including disruption to internet services in Tonga reportedly affecting ATMs and Eftpos.
Updated at 3:31 pm on 10 July 2024
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Falepili Union: 'Australia is providing a type of citizenship to Tuvaluans' - academic
ANU's Stephen Howes says recently released details on the Falepili Union treaty give Tuvaluan immigrants to Australia advantages not available to others.
Updated at 3:24 pm on 10 July 2024
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Need for greater accountability at the district level in Papua New Guinea
Watchdog group Act Now! concerned is about how District Development Authorities are managing millions of kina dedicated to improve local service infrastructure and delivery.
Updated at 1:38 pm on 10 July 2024
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Hawaii bans seabed mining
Hawaii's new legislation banning seabed mining has come into force Tuesday after it was signed into law by Governor Josh Green.
Updated at 12:15 pm on 10 July 2024
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CNMI hospital gets over $6m for 'badly needed' MRI machine
"Having an MRI on island will improve our ability to diagnose and monitor various medical conditions."
Updated at 12:13 pm on 10 July 2024
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NZ-born Samoan Olympian says 'understanding of sailing' key to better representation
Samoan Olympic sailor Eroni Leilua says increasing support and education in water safety is important to improve sailing's representation in the Pacific.
Updated at 10:11 am on 10 July 2024
