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Cases steady at around 60 a week in Samoa dengue outbreak
Samoa's Ministry of Health announced 62 new cases of dengue-like illness, and 36 lab-confirmed cases, from 6 May to 12 May.
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Art gives uncomfortable colour to Fiji's Girmit era women's plight
Seema Singh, a descendent of Indian indentured labourers to Fiji, has created a collection of paintings uncovering the lives of the Girmit era women. Audio
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Pacific news in brief for May 21
21 May 2024A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including a death in PNG following flooding in West Sepik and more than 400 new cases of HIV recorded in Fiji last year.
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Political solution for New Caledonia: talk of dialogue mission
21 May 2024This high-level dialogue mission could involve members of both Houses of French parliament. Audio
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Samoa under-19 cricket team creates history, off to World Cup
"You will be an inspiration to our young players and the sport in the country."
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Pacific leaders concerned over RSE exodus
How a financial win/win situation over seasonal workers turned into a loss for Pacific Island nations watching their citizens leave for richer pastures.
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Plane heading for New Caledonia to bring Kiwis home
21 May 2024A New Zealand government plane is heading to New Caledonia in the next hour, to assist with bringing New Zealanders home.
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Na Waqa Drua: A Fijian project to link the past and the present
The Na Waqa Drua is an exciting story that had been retold over the years, especially amongst our Pacific Islanders.
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Pacific news in brief for May 20
20 May 2024A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including Samoa Starlink users facing hefty fines if they do not register soon.
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New Caledonia unrest: Kanak young people will 'never give up' - journalist
20 May 2024The young people on the streets in New Caledonia are saying they will "never give up" pushing back on France's hold on the territory, a Kanak journalist in Nouméa says.
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Pasifika Sipoti wrap - action from the weekend
20 May 2024A wrap of weekend's sport results featuring Pacific athletes in action, including Super Rugby Pacific, women's rugby, Oceania soccer, boxing, volleyball and cricket
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Pacific NGO alliance condemns France for 'betrayal of the Kanaky people'
21 May 2024An alliance of over two dozen Pacific non-government organisations has condemned France for what they say is a "betrayal" of New Caledonia's Kanak population.
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Solar shines on Samoa farmers
I'umalo Clayton Simamao from the Samoa Farmers Association said the generators and associated connections had boosted morale.
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New Caledonia unrest rocks French politics
19 May 2024Analysis: A police crackdown will be followed by a "dialogue mission" to help heal the wounds in the South Pacific territory. Video
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'Deep knowledge of the Fijian culture' gives Glen Jackson the nod to lead Drua
Former Chiefs and Saracens fly half Glen Jackson has been appointed as the new head coach of the Fijian Drua.
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PNG gold refinery legislation could be put back six months
20 May 2024The Papua New Guinea government may delay its controversial National Gold Corporation Bill for another six months to allow for wider stakeholder consultations.
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Uneasy calm in New Caledonia as 'massive' reinforcements arrive
19 May 2024Food rationing is in place, and hundreds more police, army and firefighters are on the streets in an effort to regain control of Nouméa.
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'It's a revolution here, using Tiktok' - Pro-independence activist on New Caledonia unrest
17 May 2024A member of the pro-indepdendence Kanak group says the unrest in New Caledonia is a "revolt", as the death toll rises to five, with a gendarme being accidently shot.
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Wife of a former Palau president sues Surangel Whipps Jr, seeking US$150,000 in damages
President Surangel Whipps Jr has been sued in his personal and official capacity before a US Federal Court in Texas for banning an American woman from entering Palau.
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Pasifika Sipoti
17 May 2024A round-up of previews of all the Super Rugby Pacific action this weekend, as well as soccer, rugby 7s, cricket and volleyball competitions. Audio
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Bougainville plans constitution consultations in parts of PNG
17 May 2024Four teams are scheduled to travel to the Highlands, Momase, New Guinea Islands, and the Southern region in PNG.
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Pacific news in brief for May 17
17 May 2024A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including climate funding for Vanuatu.
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New Caledonia unrest: Defence Force to bring New Zealanders home
19 May 2024Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters says New Zealand is waiting for the go-ahead from French authorities, based on safety.
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'Total chaos': Resident watches Noumea turn into 'a complete war zone'
Hari Simon told RNZ Pacific it has been a terrifying experience to witness the chaos unfold in New Caledonia.
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