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French Pacific news in brief
23 Mar 2024A round-up of news in brief from the French Pacific region, including a crystal methamphetamine trafficking network dismantled in French Polynesia.
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New Caledonia's provincial elections delay passes final hurdle
21 Mar 2024Analysis - An "organic law" to postpone New Caledonia's provincial elections has on Monday passed the final hurdle and was endorsed by the French National Assembly.
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'Critical year' for climate - AOSIS
21 Mar 2024The Alliance of Small Island States want to see a strong commitment from the incoming COP29 hosts Azerbaijan at the Copenhagen Climate Ministerial this week.
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Landslide clearing ongoing as reports of looting surface in PNG
21 Mar 2024Recovery efforts are ongoing in Papua New Guinea's Highlands and Northern Provinces which have experienced heavy flooding and landslides as reports of looting surface. Audio
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Moana focused on top 8, while 'fitter than last year' Drua need 'A-game'
21 Mar 2024Moana Pasifika will take on the Brumbies in Canberra hoping to "perform their best", while the the Fijian Drua will host the Waratahs in their second home game for the season.
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Samoan academic lands Harvard teaching role
Dr Therese Lautua is heading to Harvard University to share her knowledge with students across the globe. She says Pasifika people are "incredible at what we do". Audio
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Cultural connections found at Auckland's Polyfest
22 Mar 2024Over 200 teams from 69 schools across Aotearoa are participating at the four-day that provides a unique opportunity for Polynesian youth to embrace their indigenous backgrounds.
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Bougainville infrastructure and solar projects announced
21 Mar 2024The member for North Bougainville in the Papua New Guinea National Parliament, Francesca Semoso, has unveiled a series of transport projects for the constituency.
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Fiji weather: Heavy rain causes flooding and leads to movement restrictions, schools closed
The Fiji Meteorological Service says a heavy rain warning remains in force for the whole of the Fiji group and a flash flood warning is in force for all flood prone areas.
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Seasonal workers in NZ vulnerable to 'exploitation'
20 Mar 2024Recognised seasonal employment workers are being "subjected to flagrant breaches of their minimum entitlements", NZ Council of Trade Unions acting president says. Audio
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Q&A: The pivotal role of PNG's village courts in curbing sorcery violence
20 Mar 2024A researcher of a study into sorcery accusation-related violence (SARV) cases talks about the role of the village courts when dealing with the issue and how it can be improved.
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Ex-Fiji PM Bainimarama 'will be a prisoner' - 'This is his end', academic says
A string of charges against former Fiji prime minister Frank Bainimarama means the end of the former military strongman's political career is imminent, a Fijian academic says. Audio
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Solomon Islands PM critical of democracy, praises 'Chinese-style' governance
20 Mar 2024Manasseh Sogavare has praised China's political system and suggested that democracy leads to moral decay and gay marriage, in a fiery pre-election speech in the province of Malaita.
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Mobile internet prices falling in Papua New Guinea - 'Welcome news', say researchers
20 Mar 2024While there are multiple factors at play, it seems the introduction of additional competition may have done more for the budgets of consumers than the earlier introduction of cable systems.
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Samoa MP wants retirement age to be raised to 70
The MP for Alataua Sisifo, Aliimalemanu Alofa Tuuau, says raising the retirement age to 70 will help address the shortage of teachers and doctors in the country.
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2024 Olympics: Vanuatu beach volleyball duo have one last chance to qualify
The Vanuatu beach volleyball team must win the Asia Continental Cup title in June if they want to qualify for the Paris Olympics, the team's head coach says.
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Ex-army officer jailed after raping Wellington sex worker
20 Mar 2024Savenaca Seruvatu was convicted of sexual violation by rape in the Wellington District Court in February, after removing a condom without consent during sexual intercourse with a sex worker.
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Bendigo Bank delays plan to pull out of Nauru
20 Mar 2024Bendigo has temporarily delayed its plan to pull out of Nauru and close the Pacific Island country's only bank after a Chinese state-owned bank signalled it might be willing to fill the void.
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Sir Bryan Williams, Jonah Lomu, Seiuli Fiao'o Fa'amausili inducted into Pasifika Hall of Fame
20 Mar 2024The other rugby greats to be formally inducted at Eden Park next week are Peter Fatialofa, Brian Lima, Waisale Serevi and George Smith.
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Sexual harassment of Fiji's women journalists 'widespread' - research
New study published by researchers from the University of Vienna and USP says while more than half of the journalistic workforce is made up of women "violence against them is normalised by men".
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PNG Highlands affected by flooding 'feeling the impact'
19 Mar 2024Food rationing is underway in remote areas in Papua New Guinea's Highlands following torrential rain and flash flooding.
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UN shipping regulator to open Pacific office 'to work in step' with region
19 Mar 2024The regional office - which recieved financial and in-kind support from Australia, PNG and Solomon Islands - will be hosted by Fiji to "address critical issues" impacting the shipping sector.
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'Expect another rainfall event' - Fiji weather office
The Fiji Meteorological Service says flood water is now receding but another similar rainfall event is forecast for later on Tuesday.
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Fiji PM refused official travel for women's minister due to 'pending issues'
Sitiveni Rabuka reportedly stopped an official trip for his Cabinet minister - involved in an alleged sex and drug scandal - but didn't disclose the reasons for disapproving the trip.
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