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Manawanui probe 'being done by the wrong people,' Samoan expert says
Samoans say they are still looking for better answers on the environmental and economic costs of the disaster.
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Watch: Manawanui sinking report released
29 Nov 2024The HMNZS Manawanui grounded and sank off the coast of Samoa as a result of human error, an interim report has found.
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Union Calédonienne unveils plans for New Caledonia's political future
29 Nov 2024New Caledonia's largest pro-independence party unveiled the main outcome of its Congress last weekend, including its plans for the French Pacific territory's…
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CNMI's long-serving congressman bids adieu
29 Nov 2024Delegate Gregorio Kilili Sablan officially said goodbye to his constituents in the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands during a townhall meeting last…
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Samoa declares whooping cough outbreak
Six cases of the disease have been confirmed as of Thursday. Audio
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Fiji Rugby supports players maximising financial returns - spokesperson
"FRU will defend the right of each player to maximise their return over their playing career."
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Tuvalu bought millions in property from Australian criminal target
Tuvalu purchased ppurchased $2.7 million worth of property in Fiji from prominent Chinese Communist Party-allied businessman Zhao Fugang, reports OCCRP.
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'Monumental social crisis' looms in New Caledonia, warns business sector
29 Nov 2024Small and medium business federation president Nicole Moreau says the crisis following the May 2024 riots was not only human and economic, but also social.
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Passports for sale: Lessons for Nauru and Solomon Islands from Vanuatu's EU rebuke
Opinion - Vanuatu becomes first country to ever lose EU visa-free access after golden passport scheme poses security threat, writes Tess Newton-Cain.
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Human rights violations impeding HIV services - UNAIDS
UNAIDS says the critical issue for ending the AIDS pandemic in the Asia-Pacific region is the need to uphold human rights.
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Suspended DPP claims Fiji govt removing foreigners from public service
Fiji's suspended chief prosecutor claims the government wants to get rid of all foreigners working in prominent positions in the public service.
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New Caledonia's Loyalty Islands president disqualified for next provincial elections
29 Nov 2024President Jacques Lalié has been disqualified to contest the next provincial elections after he was found guilty of "favouritism" on Tuesday.
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French Pacific news in brief
29 Nov 2024A round-up of news in brief from French Pacific territories, including a group of young New Caledonians arriving in Aotearoa this week as part of an ongoing regional mobility scheme.
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Tongan opposition claims support for no confidence vote close to election
Prime Minister Hu'akavameliku Siaosi Sovaleni is facing a second vote of no confidence next week. Audio
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What impact might Emmanuel Tjibaou have in New Caledonia
28 Nov 2024Tjibaou, the son of the assassinated pro-independence leader Jean-Marie Tjibaou, is also one of the two New Caledonian representatives in the French legislature.
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Plastic pollution will nearly double by 2050 without immediate action - study
28 Nov 2024World leaders, including the Pacific, are currently meeting in South Korea to try agree on a new international treaty to fight plastic pollution.
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Solomon Islands elder helping preserve Pijin language for the future
29 Nov 2024A long-time educator and Solomon Islands community elder in Wellington hopes to continue passing down her knowledge of the language the next generation.
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Seabird bycatch and labour standards on WCPFC agenda
28 Nov 2024The WCPFC brings together Pacific Island states and the distant-water fishing nations to discuss the welfare or otherwise of fish stocks, particularly the various tuna species, in the region.
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Dengue threat: Pacific health officials learn to monitor mosquitoes resistance
28 Nov 2024Acting chief health inspector of the Fiji Ministry of Health and Medical Services, Luke Vonotabua, said to put an end to dengue outbreaks there needs to be collaboration. Audio
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Niue bowler keeps unbeaten run after second day at World Bowls Champion of Champions
28 Nov 2024New Zealand Bowls has said over 50 of the best bowlers from 30 nations are competing at the event this week.
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Great Chief Boarat killed in involuntary homicide attack
28 Nov 2024New Caledonia's chiefly community is mourning the death of Great Chief William Boarat, from the district of Koumac (far north-eastern tip of the main island of New Caledonia).
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More Samoans turning to India for affordable medical treatment
Samoa is increasingly sending patients to India for life-saving operations, primarily due to significantly lower costs than New Zealand.
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Cook Islands water tariff backlash: 'Most people understand', says Mark Brown
27 Nov 2024Cook Islands Prime Minister says most people on Rarotonga understand why a water tariff is needed, but people fighting the tax says it breaks a historic agreement with landowners. The...
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Taiwan's president to strengthen ties with Pacific allies during upcoming visit
27 Nov 2024Lai will visit the Marshall Islands, Palau and Tuvalu from 30 November to 6 December.
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Fijian authorities probe case of eight missing migrant workers
Local engineering company CR Engineering is seeking public assistance to locate the whereabouts of the absconding Bangladeshi nationals.
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Cooks, NZ health discuss dialysis unit
27 Nov 2024However, Cook Islands health secretary Bob Williams says it was still premature to make any comments on the discussions.
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Fiji Sevens team to play 'Fiji style' as coach Kolinisau aims for victory in Dubai
Osea Kolinisau says the goal for his team is to win this weekend's Dubai Sevens tournament, which kicks off the 2024/2025 World Sevens Series.
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American Samoa's island-wide desexing effort to control animal population
27 Nov 2024A local veterinarian says the spray and neuter campaign, which saw almost 700 dogs and cats across 19 villages desexed in 24 days, will help tackle animal overpopulation on the island.
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