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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.
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Guam's fight for radiation exposure compensation
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.
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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.
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New Caledonia in financial strife - budget minister
17 Jun 2024"We can no longer afford to ensure the smooth operation of New Caledonia due to substantial loss of tax revenues and social contributions."
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Micronesian Games open in Majuro
17 Jun 2024The Micronesian Games kicked off in Majuro with a gala celebration that featured sports delegations from 10 islands within the Micronesian region.
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RSE numbers from Pacific need to double - Luxon
16 Jun 2024The 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.
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PNG landslide: Work continues to relocate displaced villagers
14 Jun 2024Enga's provincial administrator says tribal conflict was considered when finding a place to relocate displaced people.
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Waqa 'more than able' to lead Forum - Rabuka
14 Jun 2024The new secretary general of the Pacific Islands Forum is "well equipped" for the role, the Fijian prime minister says.
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Scientists return from visit to Tongan super volcano
15 Jun 2024GNS scientists have just returned from leading a voyage to a super volcano that erupted near Tonga in 2022. Audio
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'How I feel': 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. Audio
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FestPAC 2024: 'All types of carving from all across the Pacific'
14 Jun 2024Master carvers from across the region have spent the week side by side, carving giant exhibition pieces to be displayed this weekend.
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French Pacific news in brief
14 Jun 2024A 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.
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Pasifika Sipoti previews
14 Jun 2024A preview of the OFC Nations Cup and Vanuatu women's beach volleyball team's attempt to qualify for the Paris Olympics.
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Super Rugby Pacific: Semifinalists feature Pasifika heritage players
14 Jun 2024All four teams playing in this weekend's 2024 Super Rugby Pacific semifinals - Blues, Brumbies, Chiefs and the Hurricanes - will feature players who have links to the islands.
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Women in politics and public life
14 Jun 2024Pacific women should play a prominent role in politics, but how do they fare at parliament?
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Pacific military chaplains gather for faith forum in Auckland
14 Jun 2024Twenty-five chaplains from New Zealand, Australia, Fiji, Tonga and Papua New Guinea have gathered.
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Discretionary funds blamed for PNG no-confidence push
14 Jun 2024A Papua New Guinea academic believes that the discretionary funds handed out to MPs are the root of the country's persistent pushes for votes of no confidence.
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French Pacific prepares for snap elections with mixed expectations
13 Jun 2024Most of the incumbent MPs for the French Pacific have announced they will run again.
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Vanuatu votes in favour of constitutional change
It follows a slew of motions for votes of no confidence and three changes of government in 2023. Audio
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FestPAC 2024: Pacific traditional leaders sign Tuurama Ariki Declaration
14 Jun 2024The declaration solidifies their commitment to strengthen relationships and share knowledge on how to collectively face challenges confronting Pacific people.
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Mangaia: 'Three steps to heaven'
13 Jun 2024Feature - The dwindling population of the southern most island in the Cook Islands group has tripled this past week as Mangaians return home to celebrate two hundred years of Christianity.
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Pacific news in brief for June 13
13 Jun 2024A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremaia Manele welcoming a legal challenge against his election.
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James Marape calls on key govt departments to drive economic results
13 Jun 2024The Papua New Guinea prime minister is calling on the Treasury, Finance, and National Planning departments to strategically drive the country's economic development.
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Macron: New Caledonia changes 'suspended', not withdrawn
13 Jun 2024During a press conference in Paris, the French President mentioned all of the now-dissolved National Assembly's "pending projects".
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