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Fijian boxer Kauyaca to move base to New Zealand
26 Mar 2024The champion boxer has been thrown a lifeline by an Auckland-based boxing promotion to base himself out of New Zealand after being stripped of his Fiji cruiserweight title this month.
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New Caledonia's economic, political, social tensions take their toll
26 Mar 2024Analysis - A combination of inter-twined economic, political and socially pressing issues are taking their toll in New Caledonia.
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Northern Marianas' only hospital targeted by cyberattack
26 Mar 2024The Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation said these attacks have targeted hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities, compromising patient information.
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New Zealand to deploy Defence Force to Solomon Islands
26 Mar 2024New Zealand will offer Solomon Islands logistics support ahead of the 17 April polls to ensure the Melanesian nation delivers "a safe and successful election".
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Sepik needs help says governor - '1000 homes lost' in PNG earthquake
25 Mar 2024The governor of East Sepik Allan Bird is calling for urgent help from the United States and other international partners following a magnitude 6.9 earthquake on Sunday.
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'Committed to human rights': Indonesia says West Papua torture incident 'deeply regrettable'
25 Mar 2024The Indonesian government has confirmed it is investigating a viral video showing security forces in Papua torturing a civilian.
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Tonga PM resigns as defence minister after meeting with King
Prime Minister Hu'akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni has reportedly stepped down from his defence portfolio to make way for a noble to assume the position.
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Marshall Islands launches COFA public review
25 Mar 2024Analysis - The Compact is expected to be endorsed by early next month following the parliament review. But the US nuclear test legacy remains an open question as to how it will play out.
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Pacific news in brief for March 25
25 Mar 2024A round-up of the latest news in brief from around the region, including the US Air Force testing a hypersonic cruise missile in the Pacific.
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Kiribati judge hopes to finally have day in court
An expatriate judge in Kiribati hopes he will get a chance to make his case on Tuesday over his controversial suspension three years ago.
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Pasifika Sipoti weekend wrap
25 Mar 2024Send your weekend sports results to be included in Pasifika Sipoti's weekly update published every Monday.
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PNG earthquake: 3 reportedly dead after 6.9 shake in Sepik
25 Mar 2024Three deaths have been reported by local media, including two children, after a large earthquake in Papua New Guinea on Sunday morning.
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Human rights group urges NZ govt to 'speak up' on West Papua
25 Mar 2024West Papua Action Aotearoa spokesperson Catherine Delahunty said New Zealand must speak out against ongoing human rights abuses in Papua.
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Former Cook Islands deputy PM jailed for fraud
23 Mar 2024Robert Tapaitau has been handed a prison sentence along with two other former government officials.
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'Monkeys for colonial institutions': Pacific Advisory Group rep quits NZR
23 Mar 2024Pasifika community leader Pakilau Manase Lua has resigned from New Zealand Rugby citing a lack of Pasifika representation, saying "we deserve a seat at the table".
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Bougainville threat to bypass PNG Parliament in independence standoff
22 Mar 2024The minister overseeing the implementation of independence has warned ratification of the referendum is not Bougainville's only path to independence.
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How Polyfest is helping students connect with 'home'
22 Mar 2024Polynesian youth embrace their backgrounds at Polyfest which runs til Saturday. Audio
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Renewed calls for UN visit to West Papua after torture video surfaces
22 Mar 2024A West Papua freedom movement leader is renewing calls for a UN human rights visit to Papua after new videos of Indonesian soldiers torturing a West Papuan man emerged online.
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Pacific news in brief for March 22
23 Mar 2024A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including Cook Islands doctors to soon undergo training on how to prescribe medical marijuana.
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PNG needs to do more to tackle tuberculosis - NGO
22 Mar 2024About 5,000 people are expected to die this year while another 40,000 will become sick, according to a civil society group that works to reduce TB infection.
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Disaster office monitoring weather ahead of Super Rugby clash as rain continues
A heavy rain warning remains in force for the whole Fiji group and cloud and rain is expected to continue to affect the country for the next few days.
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Bataplai: Papua New Guinea film's NZ premiere at Māoriland Film Festival
22 Mar 2024Butterfly/Bataplai explores lead actor Raya's secret dream of being a makeup artist and her family's strict religious beliefs. Audio
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Pacific news in brief for March 21
21 Mar 2024A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including concerns about gun-related violence in Samoa.
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Heavy rain continues to batter Fiji
Schools remain closed across the country except for Rotuma, and non-essential civil servants have been advised to assess the situation on whether it would be safer to work from home.
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