Pacific News Search
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World Press Freedom Day 2024: Pacific reporters identify issues
While the world marks World Media Freedom Day, in Papua New Guinea, one of the big issues is the loss of experience in the sector.
Updated at 9:06 am on 4 May 2024
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Solomon Islands new PM Jeremiah Manele expected to finalise cabinet this weekend
Solomon Islands new Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele expects to have his cabinet lineup finalised over the weekend, as police warn Solomon Islanders to stop posting "inciting" content on Facebook.
Updated at 9:00 am on 4 May 2024
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Pasifika Sipoti - preview of weekend sports
A preview of the weekend's sport, including Super Rugby Pacific clashes and Singapore 7s.
Updated at 6:48 pm on 3 May 2024
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Pacific news in brief for May 3
A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including Fiji and Australia discussing Pacific security.
Updated at 4:15 pm on 3 May 2024
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Tongan King questions government decisions to close Parliament session
Tonga's King Tupou VI closed the 2023/2024 session of the Tongan Parliament with a hard-hitting message delivered by one of his Privy Council members.
Updated at 1:05 pm on 3 May 2024
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61 dengue-like illness cases in latest report from Samoa
In its latest surveillance report, the country's health ministry says the dengue-like illness count remains high.
Updated at 12:57 pm on 3 May 2024
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Former gridiron star Manase Jesse Sapolu excited with Pacific interest in the NFL
Ex-gridiron star Manase Jesse Sapolu talks Pacific flair in the NFL with senior sports journalist Iliesa Tora.
Updated at 12:44 pm on 3 May 2024
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Don't 'mistake' Pacific leaders 'quietness' on AUKUS as support for NZ's position - expert
A Pacific regionalism expert has called out New Zealand's Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters for withholding information from the public on AUKUS military pact.
Updated at 12:44 pm on 3 May 2024
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Northern Marianas badminton receives recognition from governing body
The Northern Marianas Badminton Association won Badminton World Federation's BWF Member Association Participation Award during the recent 3rd Annual Member Association Awards held in Chengdu, China.
Updated at 9:58 am on 3 May 2024
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Vanuatu's Kalsakau resigns, calls for referendum on constitutional amendments postponed
Vanuatu's former prime minister and opposition leader MP Ishmael Kalsakau has stepped down - just two days after he confirmed he was the rightful opposition leader.
Updated at 9:58 am on 3 May 2024
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Hosting first Super Rugby Pacific game 'a real boost' for Tonga rugby
Tonga is set to gain more than just their share of gate-takings when they host their first-ever Super Rugby Pacific game this weekend.
Updated at 6:44 pm on 2 May 2024
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Tongans left wondering who will fill key portfolios
It's been weeks now since Tonga's King Tupou VI let it be known that he wasn't happy with the government assigning two key Cabinet portfolios.
Updated at 5:37 pm on 2 May 2024
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Pacific news in brief for May 2
A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including shortage of beds in Fiji hospitals to cater for the growing number of patients.
Updated at 4:51 pm on 2 May 2024
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Jeremiah Manele is new Solomon Islands Prime Minister
Jeremiah Manele has been elected prime minister of Solomon Islands polling 31 votes to 18 over rival candidate and former opposition leader Mathew Wale.
Updated at 3:07 pm on 2 May 2024
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Tonga volcano continues to generate research - two years after eruption
The Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcanic eruption in Tonga continues to generate research, two years after its violent outburst.
Updated at 2:47 pm on 2 May 2024
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West Papua accusations fly at Australia, US
Australia says it "unreservedly recognises Indonesia's territorial integrity and sovereignty over the Papua provinces" but also "condemns violence".
Updated at 12:19 pm on 2 May 2024
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Kiribati's Sir Ieremia Tabai scathing about decision to deport Australian-born judge
Kiribati's first president Sir Ieremia Tabai says the decision by the government to deport Australian-born Judge David Lambourne from the country is "a farce".
Updated at 11:30 am on 2 May 2024
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Zero tolerance - Solomon Islands police on high alert ahead of prime ministerial election
Police in Solomon Islands are on high alert ahead of the election of the prime minister on Thursday.
Updated at 7:36 pm on 1 May 2024
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Pacific prison guards receive training from NZ Corrections
Close to 60 Fijians completed their training with the New Zealand Corrections last week.
Updated at 4:00 pm on 1 May 2024
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Samoans 'still considering its participation' in Pacific Engagement Visa program
Samoans are not yet eligible to apply for Australia's new visa category that allows skilled workers and their families to apply for permanent residence.
Updated at 2:51 pm on 1 May 2024
