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Samoan artist Yuki Kihara says fa'afafine and fa'atama 'here to contribute'
Kihara says although Samoa's rainbow community are culturally accepted, they remain a marginalised gender group in Samoan culture.
Updated at 5:19 pm on 20 June 2024
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Vanuatu dream of repeating most famous win over All Whites on 20th anniversary
Twenty years after causing the biggest upset in Oceania football history by beating the All Whites in the 2004 OFC Nations Cup, Vanuatu once again hope to topple New Zealand.
Updated at 4:17 pm on 20 June 2024
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If Fiji MPs can get a pay rise so can teachers, union says
The union is not backing down from its demand for a 30 percent pay rise and have threatened strike action, as the education ministry struggles from teacher shortage.
Updated at 4:11 pm on 20 June 2024
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Micronesian Games: Northern Marianas 'blowing it sky high'
The competition is entering its sixth day with softball, volleyball, track and basketball taking place this week.
Updated at 1:58 pm on 20 June 2024
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Niue's Edwards elected to international powerlifting body
Tony Edwards will represent the 14 member countries in Oceania and is the first Pacific islander to be elected as an International Powerlifting Federation board member.
Updated at 12:43 pm on 20 June 2024
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Pacific news in brief for June 20
A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including a vaccine warning for the CNMI, Guam, Palau, Micronesia, and Alaskan cities.
Updated at 12:37 pm on 20 June 2024
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Pro-independence militant leaders arrested in New Caledonia
The arrests come five weeks after pro-independence protests - against a proposed change to voter eligibility at local elections - degenerated into violence, looting and arson.
Updated at 9:28 am on 20 June 2024
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No breakthrough in hostage Kiwi pilot talks held by Papua rebels
All parties, including Papuan rebels who took Phillip Mehrtens hostage, want the New Zealand pilot released but freeing him is "complicated".
Updated at 7:45 pm on 19 June 2024
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Micronesian Games 2024: Northern Marianas leads medal count
The CNMI swimming team continued to lead the charge as it added all 10 gold medals on Tuesday in the Kwajalein Pool in Kwajalein.
Updated at 2:23 pm on 19 June 2024
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Human rights chief renews call for changes to RSE scheme
Saunoamaali'i Dr Karanina Sumeo says it's the perfect time to improve treatment of Pacific workers amid plans to expand the Recognised Seasonal Employer Scheme.
Updated at 12:55 pm on 19 June 2024
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FSM calls for stronger action to protect ocean at UNCLOS meeting
Federated States of Micronesia's permanent representative to the UN has emphasised the urgent need for decisive global action on ocean protection in light of the climate crisis.
Updated at 12:50 pm on 19 June 2024
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Pacific news in brief for June 19
A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including PNG speaking to the UN Convention against Corruption.
Updated at 12:07 pm on 19 June 2024
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France committed to the reconstruction of New Caledonia - Macron
France's president Emmanuel Macron has written to New Caledonians, confirming he will not convene the Congress meeting on the controversial amendments.
Updated at 10:40 am on 19 June 2024
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Research explores 'cost of service' on Pacific population
University of Auckland researcher Asetoa Sam Pilisi says there is a cultural burden to care for family which can come at the cost of mental health and wellbeing within Pacific communities.
Updated at 10:36 am on 19 June 2024
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World Surf League picks Cloudbreak Fiji for 2025 finals
The wave located off the island of Tavarua is also returning this year as the last regular championship tour stop in August - the last event was held in 2017.
Updated at 10:27 am on 19 June 2024
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FestPAC 2024: Young people urged to "step up" following world's largest Pacific festival
More than 500 young people were part of delegations representating 25 nations. Miss Pacific Islands Moemoeana Schwenke says it's time for youth to take the lead.
Updated at 5:10 pm on 18 June 2024
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Pacific news in brief for June 18
A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including a warning from Fiji's PM on the country's drug crisis
Updated at 4:01 pm on 18 June 2024
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ULMWP accuse Indonesia govt of being hypocritical for condemning Israel
West Papua pro-independence supporters are calling Indonesia's condemnation of Israel hypocritical considering its occupation in Papua for 61-years.
Updated at 3:31 pm on 18 June 2024
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Fiji Military launch inquiry into 'around $20m' Australian patrol boat 'mishap'
"It is imperative for us to demonstrate our commitment to transparency and accountability by thoroughly examining the mishap," Commander Jone Kalouniwai says.
Updated at 1:26 pm on 18 June 2024
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Fiji Pride Month launch: It’s about ‘a more inclusive world’
Rainbow Pride Foundation board director Lady Rhonda Dina says Pride Month is a "powerful reminder of the ongoing struggle for acceptance and inequality".
Updated at 11:31 am on 18 June 2024
