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Fiji, Samoa in rugby action this weekend
The Fijiana and Flying Fijians are both in action on Saturday.
Updated at 5:18 pm on 5 July 2024
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China accused of using aid to influence Solomons' political order
Beijing is purposefully manipulating Solomon Islands' political order, the head of Transparency Solomon Islands and the leader of the Independent Group in parliament claim.
Updated at 1:22 pm on 5 July 2024
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Stakeholders meet to discuss climate resilience in education
Regional 'Safe Schools' lead John Lilo said Pacific school children are particularly vulnerable to the impacts of natural disasters.
Updated at 1:20 pm on 5 July 2024
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'No humanity': Asylum seekers in Nauru claim mistreatment but Adeang disagrees
Mohammed Bashir Anjum says refugees are being treated "like animals", but President David Adeang slammed the "attitude of certain journalists" for biased reporting.
Updated at 12:12 pm on 5 July 2024
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Swimmers bring Papua New Guinea Olympic team to five
The swimming pair Josh Tarere and Georgia-Leigh Vele join weightlifter Morea Baru and taekwondo pair Gibson Mera and Kevin Kassman in the Papua New Guinea team.
Updated at 12:12 pm on 5 July 2024
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New Zealand to support better education outcomes in Nauru
New Zealand is committing five million dollars to support education in Nauru.
Updated at 4:01 pm on 4 July 2024
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Pacific news in brief for July 4
A round up of news in brief from around the region.
Updated at 3:47 pm on 4 July 2024
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Pacific coastwatchers finally recognised for World War II heroism
"It's been so long, over 80 years since the war, but it was really special for my family and other families."
Updated at 3:36 pm on 4 July 2024
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Guam discuss 'boosting connectivity' with Nauru Airlines to increase economic growth
In its efforts to bring more airline options to Guam, government officials from the US territory and Nauru are in discussions for a potential air service agreement.
Updated at 5:17 pm on 3 July 2024
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Pacific news in brief for July 3
A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including Fiji Navy successfully completing salvage operations for a brand new patrol boat that ran aground three weeks go.
Updated at 4:42 pm on 3 July 2024
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Papua New Guinea squatters warned forced evictions coming late next week
Nearly 5000 people are still to vacate an illegal settlement in Papua New Guinea's capital Port Moresby before police forcibly remove them.
Updated at 3:26 pm on 3 July 2024
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'Truly concerned’: Pacific Islands Forum on France's handling of New Caledonia crisis
Forum secretary general Baron Waqa says the PIF is doing its "best to try and maintain peace and stability at this time".
Updated at 2:55 pm on 3 July 2024
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Pacific Islands Forum boss Baron Waqa labels criticism to his appointment 'irrelevant'
Baron Waqa has fired shots at critics who have raised concerns about his suitability to lead the region's main economic and political organisation.
Updated at 1:04 pm on 3 July 2024
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Solomon Islands receives upgraded Seghe Airfield to enhance air connectivity
The almost $55 million project is co-funded by New Zealand, Australia and Solomon Islands, and implemented by Downer and AECOM.
Updated at 9:38 am on 3 July 2024
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Pasifika elders fight obesity and loneliness with Zumba
While their families are at work and school, Pasifika elders are letting their hair down in Auckland.
Updated at 9:19 am on 3 July 2024
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FIFA says Vanuatu delivered milestone Oceania football tournament with its support
The OFC Nations Cup may not enjoy as many headlines as other continental championships but the fans of co-hosts Vanuatu have proven themselves as passionate as any in the world.
Updated at 5:31 pm on 2 July 2024
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Award-winning academics, NZ journalists headline Pacific media conference in Fiji
NZ's Dr David Robie and TVNZ journalist Indira Stewart are among five high-profile journalists and journalism academics who will address the 2024 Pacific International Media Conference.
Updated at 4:35 pm on 2 July 2024
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Pacific visit: Winston Peters leads political delegation to Solomon Islands, Nauru and Niue
New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters is off to Solomon Islands today and will meet with newly elected Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele.
Updated at 4:01 pm on 2 July 2024
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Pacific news in brief for July 2
A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including Japan set to provide weather data to South Pacific islands to help them deal with disasters.
Updated at 2:26 pm on 2 July 2024
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Samoa citizenship bill: 'Hell' easier to reach than NZ, says ex-Samoan PM at public hearing
Samoa's former Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sa'ilele Malielegaoi says it is easier for his people to get to "hell" than to come to New Zealand.
Updated at 11:21 am on 2 July 2024
