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Inaugural Moana Pasifika captain Sekope Kepu looking forward to being 'taxi driver'
The 38-year-old played 141 matches for the Waratahs from 2008-2019 and had stints with Bordeaux in France and London Irish before moving to Auckland where he has spent the last three seasons with Moana Pasifika.
Updated at 1:01 pm on 24 May 2024
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Pacific diplomatic posts to get $60m infrastructure upgrade
Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced $60 million in this year's Budget will go towards the renewal of New Zealand's diplomatic post infrastructure in the Pacific.
Updated at 11:28 am on 24 May 2024
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AS Pirae, Auckland City to face off in OFC Champions League final
Auckland City will be chasing their 12th title after overcoming AS Magenta, while AS Pirae qualified for their first final after discarding Fiji's Rewa FC in the second semifinal.
Updated at 9:16 am on 24 May 2024
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French President Emmanuel Macron ends day of political talks with pro-France, pro-independence parties
Analysis - Macron departed after a whirlwind day of political meetings, but left behind 3000 security personnel and some members of his entourage.
Updated at 7:25 am on 24 May 2024
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Pacific news in brief for May 23
A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including more funding for Solomon Islands from Australia.
Updated at 5:15 pm on 23 May 2024
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NZ woman died due to medical issue - Cook Islands Police
Cook Islands Police have confirmed the New Zealand who died during a snorkelling tour at Avaavaroa Passage in Rarotonga, lost her life from a heart-related medical issue.
Updated at 4:54 pm on 23 May 2024
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French President says 'peace, calm and security' in New Caledonia 'priority of all priorities'
President Emmanuel Macron landed in Nouméa Thursday morning under heavy security. He says his top priority is for the French Pacific territory to return to peace.
Updated at 4:29 pm on 23 May 2024
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Fiji Members of Parliament set for a 138% pay rise, tax-free benefits
The Special Committee on Emoluments released its report this week, which has received widespread criticism from Fijians on social media platforms.
Updated at 4:00 pm on 23 May 2024
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PNG Prime Minister 'undeterred' by likely no confidence motion
James Marape says his government's numbers are secure as they prepare for the expected vote, with Pangu Pati retaining the backing of 59 MPs and his coalition supporters remain intact.
Updated at 1:42 pm on 23 May 2024
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Kiwi woman dies in Rarotonga after water-based incident at popular tourist spot
A Cook Islands police spokesperson says the woman was responsive at the incident site at Avaavaroa Passage - a popular tourist attraction for swimming with turtles - but pronounced dead at the hospital.
Updated at 12:59 pm on 23 May 2024
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‘You make some phone calls’: Fijian Drua coaching post not advertised
On Monday, the Fijian franchise announced former Chiefs flyhalf and an international referee Glen Jackson - who has been involved with the Drua coaching staff for the past three years - as head coach.
Updated at 12:59 pm on 23 May 2024
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Mixed feelings ahead of French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to riot-hit New Caledonia
Analysis - Emmanuel Macron is expected to land in Nouméa against a backdrop of strong polarisation between pro-independence and pro-French parties.
Updated at 10:11 am on 23 May 2024
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Pacific news in brief for May 22
Pacific news in brief from around the region, including plastic concerns in Vanuatu and Starlink officially launched in Fiji.
Updated at 3:50 pm on 22 May 2024
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Vanuatu cricketers-cum-seasonal workers pick fruits during the week, improve their craft in the weekend
Vanuatu Cricket is on the rise thanks to a first-ever partnership signed between the federation and Brisbane-based labour hire company, Icomply.
Updated at 1:33 pm on 22 May 2024
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Cook Islands bans vapes, smoking age raised to 21 - 'If you don't smoke you still die', opposition MP says
The Cook Islands is set to ban imitation tobacco products, such as e-cigarettes, and will raise the smoking age from 18 to 21.
Updated at 12:58 pm on 22 May 2024
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Fiji Immigration struggling to meet passport demand
A telltale sign more Fijians are continuing to pursue plans to leave for greener pastures as the government struggles to retain its best and brightest in the country.
Updated at 12:07 pm on 22 May 2024
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'France lost the plot': Journalist David Robie on Kanaky/New Caledonia riots
Liberation "must come" for New Caledonia, says a Kiwi journalist who has worked consistently across the French territories.
Updated at 11:13 am on 22 May 2024
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President Emmanuel Macron to fly to New Caledonia within hours
French President Emmanuel Macron will fly to New Caledonia
Updated at 11:32 pm on 21 May 2024
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Pacific news in brief for May 21
A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including a death in PNG following flooding in West Sepik and more than 400 new cases of HIV recorded in Fiji last year.
Updated at 4:46 pm on 21 May 2024
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MPs in PNG preparing for expected no confidence vote
The Social Democrats leader, Powes Parkop, whose party is part of the coalition, says the critical issue is whether Prime Minister James Marape's Pangu Pati can remain intact.
Updated at 4:42 pm on 21 May 2024
