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Media policy critics 'good for us', PNG Communications Minister says
9 Jul 2024Timothy Masiu says he is open to criticism regarding the government's proposed new media policy, which is now in its fifth draft. Audio
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Olympic rugby sevens match schedule revealed
9 Jul 2024Twelve teams will compete in three pools of four teams for both men's and women's rugby sevens competitions.
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Chamorro-Samoan sprinter to fly American Samoa flag in Paris
9 Jul 2024CNMI's Filomenaleonisa Iakopo has qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympics where she will be running in the sprint events representing American Samoa.
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'Time will tell': Fiji's changing political loyalties
A former cabinet minister and MP says "time will tell" where the deregistered FijiFirst party politicians' loyalties lie. Audio
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Solomon Islands RSE workers await verdict in ongoing trial
8 Jul 2024Three seasonal workers from the Solomon Islands who say their weekly wages were sometimes reduced to zero from deductions are waiting on a Court of Appeal decision on their case.
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Samoan Olympian says 'understanding of sailing' key to better representation
10 Jul 2024Samoan Olympic sailor Eroni Leilua says increasing support and education in water safety is important to improve sailing's representation in the Pacific. Audio
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Pacific news in brief for July 8
8 Jul 2024A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including concerns Papua New Guinea's Porgera gold mine may be forced to hault operations if violence in the area continues.
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New Caledonia pro-independence leaders to remain in France jails
8 Jul 2024Five New Caledonia pro-independence leaders will continue to serve a preliminary term in several jails in mainland France, pending their trial, a Nouméa court ruled on Friday.
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Niue hopes marine protection efforts will boost fish stocks
The fisheries director in Niue is optimistic the sustainable management guidelines of the Niue Ocean Wide Trust (NOW) will greatly benefit the fishing sector.
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French Pacific news in brief
8 Jul 2024A round-up of news in brief from the French Pacific region, including the cost estimate of the New Caledonia unrest reaching €2.2 billion.
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French election: newcomers in New Caledonia, French Polynesia
8 Jul 2024Analysis - The French general election in the Pacific this weekend has produced new MPs in New Caledonia and French Polynesia, but in opposite directions.
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A win and a loss for Fiji rugby
8 Jul 2024The men's and women's teams had vastly different fortunes on Saturday.
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NZ to send civil servants to boost Niue's public sector
The announcement was made during a visit to Niue by Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters.
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'No humanity': Asylum seekers in Nauru claim mistreatment
Mohammed Bashir Anjum says refugees are being treated "like animals", but President David Adeang slammed the "attitude of certain journalists" for biased reporting.
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Chaos and confusion for many two months after PNG landslide
5 Jul 2024Two months after the side of a mountain gave way in Yambali village in PNG's Enga Province, survivors are still to find somewhere permanent to restart their lives.
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Falepili Union: Tuvalu's amazing migration deal
Opinion - The Falepili treaty will be of enormous benefit to Tuvaluans, and, for Australia, has set a new benchmark for its integration with the Pacific, write Stephen Howes and Finn Clarke.
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NZ climate change model shows risks for Pacific hospitals
A new University of Auckland project aims to ensure hospitals in Pacific Island countries are more aware of risks they face from cyclones and other extreme weather.
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PNG minister charged with assault in Australia
Papua New Guinea's influential petroleum minister Jimmy Maladina has been charged with assault following an alleged "domestic dispute" in Australia, according to court documents.
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Stakeholders meet to discuss climate resilience in education
Regional 'Safe Schools' lead John Lilo said Pacific school children are particularly vulnerable to the impacts of natural disasters. Audio
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Fiji, Samoa in rugby action this weekend
5 Jul 2024The Fijiana and Flying Fijians are both in action on Saturday.
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Swimmers bring PNG Olympic team to five
5 Jul 2024The swimming pair Josh Tarere and Georgia-Leigh Vele join weightlifter Morea Baru and taekwondo pair Gibson Mera and Kevin Kassman in the Papua New Guinea team.
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China accused of using aid as political leverage in Solomon Islands
5 Jul 2024Beijing is purposefully manipulating Solomon Islands' political order, the head of Transparency Solomon Islands and the leader of the Independent Group in parliament claim. Audio
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New Zealand to support better education outcomes in Nauru
New Zealand is committing five million dollars to support education in Nauru.
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Pacific Coastwatchers finally recognised for World War II heroism
4 Jul 2024"It's been so long, over 80 years since the war, but it was really special for my family and other families."
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