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Sititi, Brunt recognised as Pasifika Breakthrough Players of 2024
3 Apr 2025The Pasifika Rugby Hall of Fame says the duo deserve to be recognised for their contribution to Pacific rugby, their communities, and the game in general.
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No deal for New Caledonia, talks to continue later this month
2 Apr 2025French Minister for Overseas Manuel Valls has returned to Paris Tuesday, without any deal as yet regarding the French Pacific territory's political future.
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'Plenty at stake': Tough weekend for Drua teams
2 Apr 2025The Fijian Drua men's and women's teams know that they have to "put pressure" on their opponents this this week to get a result.
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Kiribati data bill will 'protect our people', MP says
Kiribati legislators unanimously passed a first-of-its-kind Data Protection Bill during its first reading in parliament on Tuesday.
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New 'state-of-the-art' passenger and cargo vessel arrives in Tuvalu
Minister for Transport, Energy, Communication, and Innovation Simon Kofe says the Manu Sina "will be a lifeline for people in the outer islands and boost our economy".
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In pictures: Official programme marks start of Polyfest 2025
2 Apr 2025The official programme for Polyfest 2025 started with a flag-raising ceremony in Manukau.
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Pacific news in brief for 2 April
2 Apr 2025A round-up of news from around the region, including an Imam in PNG saying he is fine with the country being a Christian nation as long as freedom of religion is still respected.
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Supreme Court orders a recall of PNG parliament
1 Apr 2025The Court has ruled that parliament must be recalled on 8 April to debate a motion of no confidence against Prime Minister James Marape.
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Fijian man recalls harrowing experience during Myanmar's deadly earthquake
1 Apr 2025"I was thinking...what if this building collapsed? What if this ceiling falls on me?" Audio
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Police caution public against posting personal info online
1 Apr 2025The Cook Islands Police have cautioned the public against posting personal identification items such as credit cards, driver's licences and passports on social media when they find them.
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Oceania teams eye FIFA Club World Cup spot
1 Apr 2025Eight teams are aiming for Ocenia's biggest club football prize on 12 April.
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Siblings unite to represent Niuean heritage at Polyfest's 50th anniversary
1 Apr 2025"We fight, we have arguments, but when we perform together and I see my sisters taking up opportunities, it really motivates me to become better and seize every chance."
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'I stand with Duterte': Supporters of ex-Filipino president call for ICC release
1 Apr 2025A rally and road-waving event in Saipan appealed to the International Criminal Court for the safe return of former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte to the Philippines.
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Registrations open for Pacific Access Category and Samoa Quota visas
1 Apr 2025Up to 1650 Samoan citizens, 250 Tongan, 250 Fijian, 75 Kiribati, and 75 Tuvaluan citizens may be granted residence this year.
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Setback as inquiry report into boxer's death is delayed
1 Apr 2025It is due to the promoter's lack of cooepration with the inquiry team, the Commission of Inquiry chair says.
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Pacific news in brief for 1 April
1 Apr 2025A round-up of news from around the region, including an arrest for attempted murder after a hiking incident in Hawai'i.
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Pope Francis approves canonisation of Papua New Guinea's first saint
1 Apr 2025The Pope cleared the path to canonization for Blessed Peter To Rot, a layman martyred for the faith in present-day Papua New Guinea, acording to Vatian News.
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Samoa declares state of emergency amid severe power crisis
Prime Minister Fiame says it allows the government to implement measures to manage the energy supply, protect public health, and maintain essential services.
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Tonga quake: 'It was a little bit scary', but life returns to normal
A magnitude 7 earthquake struck in the hours of the Monday morning centred 79 kilometres south-southeast of Pangai in the Ha'apai group of islands.
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Five takeaways from Moana Pasifika's win over the Crusaders
31 Mar 2025Analysis - Self-belief is a factor that helped the side write the past weekend's biggest story of Super Rugby Pacific, writes Iliesa Tora.
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'Exploited and forgotten': Villagers petition Fiji PM against dam project
Villagers from Navunikabi in Namosi Province were joined by the head of Fiji's Catholic Church on Friday to deliver a petition to Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka.
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Netball Fiji in turmoil: 15 associations demand leadership change
"We will not be affiliated under the leadership of RubyAnn Sorovaki-Bainimarama and the executives," says Suva Netball Association president Alumeci Vosararawa-Sachs.
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How will Trump order to dismantle Dept of Education affect CNMI schools
31 Mar 2025The Northern Mariana Islands Education chief is urging students to "stay calm" amid President Trump's executive order to dismantle the US Department of Education.
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