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Pasifika rugby rivalry: Moana and Drua to face off in Melbourne
1 Mar 2024Both Moana Pasifika and Fijian Drua lost their opening round Super Rugby Pacific games to Blues and the Highlanders. The two sides will be facing off at AAMI Park on Saturday.
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Pacific nations and civil society raise concerns at WTO
1 Mar 2024Protecting domestic fisheries is high on the agenda for Pacific island nations at the latest meeting of the world's trade ministers.
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Fa’anānā Efeso Collins: Leader was an 'extraordinary man', widow says at funeral
1 Mar 2024The late Green Party MP Fa'anānā Efeso Collins has been remembered by his widow as an "extraordinary man" at a service in South Auckland.
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New Caledonia's nickel crisis prompts call for state of emergency
29 Feb 2024Analysis - New Caledonia's current nickel industry crisis has prompted several pro-French parties to call for a "state of economic urgency".
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Pacific news in brief for February 29
29 Feb 2024A round-up of news in brief from around the region.
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Northern Marianas appeals US govt for improved air travel
29 Feb 2024Governor Arnold Palacios is appealing to the US federal government to give the CNMI designation to become part of the Essential Air Service community.
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French Senate endorses delay for New Caledonia's provincial elections
29 Feb 2024The French Senate on Tuesday voted by a large majority (307 in favour and 34 against) the postponement of New Caledonia's crucial provincial elections later this year.
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No end in sight to PNG fuel woes
29 Feb 2024In Port Moresby, people have been lining up to try and get fuel, with many stations shutting their doors, while airlines continue to be affected.
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PNG, Indonesia ratify deal to expand security cooperation
29 Feb 2024The two countries will boost defense cooperation, including border patrols in a region where indigenous Papuans have waged a decades-long insurgency against Indonesian rule.
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Tuvalu govt outlines priorities
Climate change and the impacts of sea level rise, the Tuvalu-Australia Falepili Union, and strengthening relationship with Taiwan in the list of priorities for Tuvalu's new government. Audio
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No word on talks between Tonga's King and PM
Details of supposed talks between King Tupou VI and Prime Minister Hu'akavameiliku to resolve a dispute in ministerial portfolios remain up in the air.
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Bougainville minister calls for mining giant to do more
28 Feb 2024Theonila Roka Matbob is calling for the mining giant Rio Tinto to set "concrete commitments for remediation and clean up" of the Panguna mine. Audio
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Pacific news in brief for February 28
28 Feb 2024A round-up of news in brief from around the region.
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Aussie rugby continues assistance for Pacific
28 Feb 2024Australia Rugby continues to assist the growth of Pacific Islands Rugby despite their own internal problems.
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Guam and American Samoa's PIF membership bid under federal review
28 Feb 2024The US government is conducting a policy review to determine whether it would endorse the US Pacific territories' bids to gain membership seats in the Pacific Islands Forum.
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Cabinet lineup of new Tuvalu govt unveiled
Tuvalu's new prime minister Feleti Teo has named his deputy, a former senior government official, Panapasi Nelesone as the minister of finance and development.
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US cautions after Hawaii neighbour Kiribati gets Chinese police
The US has cautioned Pacific nations against assistance from Chinese security forces after Reuters reported that Chinese police are working in Kiribati, a neighbour of Hawaii.
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New GCC chair to be appointed today to ensure 'iTaukei are heard'
Those in the running for the position include Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka, President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere and the Speaker of Parliament Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu.
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Christchurch Pasifika leaders recognised
28 Feb 2024Three organisations and three individuals were given awards by the Pacific Youth Leadership and Transformation organisation for their service during the Covid-19 pandemic. Audio
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PNG 'susceptible to rapid increase of transnational crime' - research
27 Feb 2024"Criminal activities that surpass borders, boundaries, jurisdictions, and nations" has adverse impact on the levels of investment and employment opportunities in PNG.
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Are women in Tonga looking for a new land to call home?
Women in Tonga are prepared to move away from the Kingdom due to the adverse Pacific climate challenges impacting their communities, according to new research.
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Tylah Farani-Watene: Young Māori and Pasifika wahine recognised for working to reduce inequality
27 Feb 2024She is one of just 32 inaugural Global Citizen Youth Leaders Award recipients from the Asia-Pacific region, and has been selected to attend the Global Citizen NOW in Australia.
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Pacific news in brief for February 27
27 Feb 2024A round-up of news in brief from around the region.
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GCC to hold first meeting with regional traditional leaders in attendance
iTaukei Affairs Minister Ifereimi Vasu confirmed three representatives each from the 14 provinces plus Rotuma will attend. He is expected to release more details later today.
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