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On sports diplomacy in the Pacific
27 Nov 2024Sport as a political tool is not a new phenomenon; its propaganda potential has been realised for decades, writes Sam Risdon.
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World Bowls Champion of Champions: Pasifika players among unbeaten on day one
27 Nov 2024As the first day of competition came to a close on Tuesday, a number of Pacific Island reps had gone through undefeated.
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Pacific youth grapple with high vaping rates amid nationwide fall
29 Nov 2024With young Pasifika "falling through the cracks", health advocates say there is an urgent need for community-focused vaping education and policy reform.
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US and Fiji sign new defence pact as tensions rise in the Pacific amid concerns about China
As China's military might continues to swell, the United States is responding by expanding its military presence across the Pacific.
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Bougainville govt welcomes progress on reopening of Panguna mine
26 Nov 2024The mine, shut down 35 years ago, is seen by the Bougainville government as the best way to develop a viable economy as it eyes independence.
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Mixed reactions to Tjibaou's election to New Caledonia pro-independence party
26 Nov 2024Within the pro-independence camp, the two main moderate parties UPM and PALIKA have reacted favourably, although they have recently distanced themselves from UC.
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Pacific health systems face urgent challenges - new report
26 Nov 2024The report evaluates health systems across seven domains: population health, environmental sustainability, workforce, medicines and technology, service delivery, financing, and governance.
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Car rally's comeback helps boost local economy in Vanuatu
The Vanuatu Rally Championship made a comeback after a three-year hiatus.
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Fiji's chicken supply won't run out for Christmas, assures leading poultry company
According to a news report by the state broadcaster FBC, this assurance follows concerns raised by consumers about the shortage of chicken.
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NZDF prepares to remove pollutants from sunken Manawanui off Samoa
An ocean-going tug and barge are due to depart New Zealand this week and head to Samoa to assist with the sunken HMNZ Manawanui.
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'Get vaccinated': Pasifika health leader urges vaccination against whooping cough
A Pacific public health expert is encouraging Pasifika communities in New Zealand to make sure they are immunised against whooping cough.
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Oceania Challenge bowls gold for Tokelau and Norfolk Is
New Zealand Bowls, who hosted the event, said the week was of significant benefit both to the emerging Pacific nations but also the heavyweights, like Australia.
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Pacific climate advocates decry COP29 outcome as 'a catastrophic failure'
The United Nations climate change summit COP29 has "once again ignored" the Pacific Islands, a group of regional climate advocacy organisations say.
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Second motion of no confidence planned against Tongan PM
If tabled, this will be the second motion of no confidence brought against Prime Minister Hu'akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni by Dr Aisake 'Eke.
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Sir Jerry Mateparae visits Bougainville for key consultations
25 Nov 2024Sir Jerry was appointed as the moderator for the Bougainville independence consultations in September. He will be in Bougainville from 25 to 29 November.
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Violence against women statistics paint grim picture in the Pacific
25 Nov 2024A UN Women report says the prevalence of reported physical and/or sexual intimate partner violence - taking place in the previous 12 months - is 30 percent in Melanesia.
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Whooping cough confirmed in Samoa
The country's health ministry said it continues to observe a high number of severe acute respiratory illnesses presenting to the hospitals. Audio
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Online fundraiser launched for family of late Fijian boxer Ubayd Haider
Haider lost to China's Australia-based fighter Runqi Zhou in an IBO Asia Pacific featherweight title bout during the South Pacific Boxing Promotions event in Nadi.
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Emmanuel Tjibaou elected president of pro-independence Union Calédonienne
25 Nov 2024Tjibaou's election on Sunday comes as UC's former leader, Daniel Goa, 71, announced last week he did not intend to seek another mandate.
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Lilo Oka Sanerivi pioneers Pacific approach to physiotherapy
A New Zealand-born Samoan academic has become the first student of Pacific Island heritage to be awarded a PhD in physiotherapy. Audio
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Papua New Guinea's opposition leader slams Marape's efforts to recruit MPs
25 Nov 2024Last week, 13 opposition members defected, increasing James Marape's support in the House to over 90 out of 118 MPs.
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US, Fiji start talks to boost military ties
The US also pledged $4.9 million to support Fiji's military modernisation and signed a bilateral logistics cooperation deal, according to a defence department statement.
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'Get involved': Solomon Islands Language Week starts
25 Nov 2024This year's theme, 'Protect our language and culture', focuses on safeguarding the Solomon Islands' linguistic and cultural heritage for future generations.
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CNMI fails to progress in Davis Cup tennis
25 Nov 2024Captain Jeff Race said despite the loss, the CNMI still had an impressive showing in its first-ever Davis Cup competition.
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