Pacific News Search
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Tonga's kite foiling Olympics hopeful dies in diving accident
Jackson James Rice was free diving from a boat on Saturday, when he died from a suspected shallow water blackout.
Updated at 10:26 am on 18 June 2024
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FestPAC 2024 wraps up
The Director of the Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture Dr Aaron Sala says "it's up to all Pacific nations and their ancestors to stay united".
Updated at 5:28 pm on 17 June 2024
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Pacific Netball Series: Tongan Tala secure 'four-peat' after overpowering Fiji for title
Head coach Jaqua Pori-Makea-Simpson predicted her team would be competitive before the competition rolled off in Brisbane on 10 June.
Updated at 4:53 pm on 17 June 2024
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Pacific news in brief for June 17
A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including human rights groups expressing concern over recent discussions in Tonga about death penalty for drug-related offences.
Updated at 4:10 pm on 17 June 2024
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Call for NZ govt to include ethnicity when tackling pay gap
Equal Employment Opportunities Commissioner Saunoamaali'i Karanina Sumeo said it was vital to think about more than gender when having such conversations.
Updated at 3:01 pm on 17 June 2024
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Pasifika Sipoti wrap - results from the weekend
A round-up of results from weekend sports, including OFC Men's Nations Cup fixtures, Super Rugby Pacific semifinals, Micronesian Games, T20 Cricket
Updated at 2:31 pm on 17 June 2024
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Cook Islands can learn from Māori fishing model - Shane Jones
Cook Islands can learn from the New Zealand Māori experience to develop their fishing industry and empower their people to participate, NZ Oceans and Fisheries Minister says.
Updated at 11:52 am on 17 June 2024
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New Caledonia: FLNKS congress postponed due to differences
The FLNKS is the pro-independence Kanak Socialist National Liberation Front.
Updated at 11:31 am on 17 June 2024
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Guam’s fight for radiation exposure compensation 'far from over'
The Radiation Exposure Compensation Act, that provided financial compensation for atomic test downwinders in three states and pre-1971 uranium miners, expired on 10 June.
Updated at 11:08 am on 17 June 2024
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Fijian president to Zelensky: Ukraine 'can count on Fiji's support'
Ratu Wiliame Katonivere Katonivere said his presence at the summit signifies Fiji's high-level support to Ukraine.
Updated at 11:05 am on 17 June 2024
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PNG 'politicians, pastors' supplying weapons to fuel deadly tribal violence - Enga leader
National politicians and pastors are fuelling the tribal fighting in Papua New Guinea by supplying guns and ammunition, the Enga's provincial administrator says.
Updated at 10:40 am on 17 June 2024
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New Caledonia in financial strife - budget minister
"We can no longer afford to ensure the smooth operation of New Caledonia due to substantial loss of tax revenues and social contributions."
Updated at 9:54 am on 17 June 2024
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Micronesian Games open in Majuro
The Micronesian Games kicked off in Majuro with a gala celebration that featured sports delegations from 10 islands within the Micronesian region.
Updated at 8:59 am on 17 June 2024
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NZ's PM talks to PNG media
The heads of NZ and PNG have met to discuss signing a new partnership agreement between the countries, regional issues and more places for horticultural workers in New Zealand.
Updated at 8:43 pm on 16 June 2024
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Scientists return from visit to Tongan super volcano
GNS scientists have just returned from leading a voyage to a super volcano that erupted near Tonga in 2022.
Updated at 8:43 am on 15 June 2024
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FestPAC 2024: Traditional Pacific carving practices celebrated
Master carvers from across the region have spent the week side by side, carving giant exhibition pieces to be displayed this weekend.
Updated at 6:05 pm on 14 June 2024
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Pasifika Sipoti previews
A preview of the OFC Nations Cup and Vanuatu women's beach volleyball team's attempt to qualify for the Paris Olympics.
Updated at 5:42 pm on 14 June 2024
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French Pacific news in brief
A round-up of news in brief from the French Pacific region, including "Marara" military exercise in French Polynesia that "illustrates France's commitment to security and stability in the Pacific.
Updated at 5:31 pm on 14 June 2024
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'Become comfortable' to 'explore emotions' - Putting the 'men' in mental health
Aucklander Dietrich Soakai grew up in spaces where men rarely talked about their emotions. He believes it's crucial for men to prioritise their mental health.
Updated at 4:05 pm on 14 June 2024
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Women in politics and public life
Pacific women should play a prominent role in politics, but how do they fare at parliament?
Updated at 12:27 pm on 14 June 2024
