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Vanuatu referendum: Vote counting underway
Vote counting is now underway for Vanuatu's first national referendum on constitutional changes aimed at curbing political instability in the country.
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Northern Marianas cry out more for more flights to keep economy afloat
4 Jun 2024Saipan Chamber of Commerce director Ron Smith says a minimum of 12 international flights need to be arriving daily to keep the economy above water.
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Luxon's visit demonstrates NZ 'commitment to development' - Niue leader
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will meet with Premier Dalton Tagelagi, and celebrate 50 years of Niue's self-government in free association. Audio
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Baron Waqa begins Pacific Islands Forum role
4 Jun 2024The former Nauru president is the first Nauruan national to assume the role of the Forum secretary general.
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Preliminary assessment results of deadly PNG landslide
3 Jun 2024Geotechnical experts from New Zealand will complete their soil assessments today on the deadly landslide in Papua New Guinea.
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Tonga forum leaders meeting accommodation concern
There are concerns in Tonga whether a housing development planned to provide accommodation for people attending the Pacific Islands Forum leaders summit in August will be completed in time.
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'Value for money': Pacific Peoples Minister on the Budget
3 Jun 2024Cuts to funding for Pacific Peoples in the Budget will not come at the cost of "effective measures", New Zealand's Minister for Pacific Peoples Dr Shane Reti says. Audio
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NZ to 'sharpen focus in the Pacific' - Luxon
Enhancing trade and economic cooperation and engagement in the Pacific will be the focus when Prime Minister Christopher Luxon visits Niue and Fiji.
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Champion of Vagahau Niue receives MNZM
3 Jun 2024Leitualaalemalietoa Lynn Lolokini Pavihi, a champion of the Niuean language, has been made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to Pacific education.
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Pasifika Sipoti - results from the weekend
3 Jun 2024A round-up of results from weekend sports, including rugby, rugby league, cricket
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Pacific news in brief for June 3
3 Jun 2024A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including a Samoan village fining parents who do not send their children to school.
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Pasifika finally recognised at rugby's board level
Co-chair Pauline Luyten said it was a massive victory to get Pasifika representation on the NZR Board.
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50 years of challenge and change: David Robie reflects on a career in Pacific journalism
3 Jun 2024This King's Birthday, the New Zealand Order of Merit recognises Professor David Robie's 50 years of service to Pacific journalism.
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A journey of faith, language and service: Presbyterian Minister receives ONZM
3 Jun 2024Among this year's new Officers of the New Zealand Order of Merit is the Very Reverend Taimoanaifakaofo Kaio.
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Winston Peters calls for 'calm wise heads' in New Caledonia crisis
31 May 2024The foreign minister would not be drawn on New Zealand's position on Kanak aspirations for decolonisation.
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12 reportedly dead after tribal clashes near PNG landslide
31 May 2024A dozen people have been killed in tribal violence in province nearby the site of the landslip disaster in Papua New Guinea.
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'France has caused this crisis': Pacific Islands Forum offers support to New Caledonia
31 May 2024"Our Pacific region is home to independent experts and skilled personnel, that are familiar with this region, its history, its people, and importantly, its context, that can support all parties to…
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Pacific funding slashed by NZ$26m in NZ Budget
31 May 2024Minister for Pacific Peoples Dr Shane Reti said his main priorities as the minister will be housing, economic development, education, employment and health. Audio
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Pasifika Sipoti - preview of weekend sports
A round-up of sports action this weekend, including Super Rugby Pacific, Oceania women's chmapionship and rugby sevens
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Pacific news in brief for May 31
31 May 2024A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including a controversial plan for the Papua New Guinea government to set up a gold refinery being shelved.
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Outpouring of grief following death of acclaimed Samoan poet and writer
Tributes are pouring in for an acclaimed American Samoan poet and teacher who was murdered last Saturday in Apia allegedly by a fellow poet.
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Fiji's main opposition FijiFirst sacks 17 MPs who voted for pay rise
Those removed from the party include the opposition leader, Inia Seruiratu, who told Parliament that MPs had "wants" and "needs" and "church commitments" to justify the salary bump.
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PNG prime minister to visit site of devastating landslide
31 May 2024Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape is visiting the site of the deadly landslide in the Enga Province on today. Audio
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Tonga legislators reject death penalty proposal
Tonga has been combatting a growing drug problem for the past several years, leading to the Speaker of Parliament, calling for a debate on the topic.
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