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The Metals Company's efforts to skirt ISA rules could lead to 'free-for-all seabed mining'
3 Apr 2025The head of the deep sea mining frontrunner has written a scathing letter addressing the International Seabed Authority after chasing a permit to mine through the United States.
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Fiji slapped with highest US tariffs in the Pacific
3 Apr 2025Although New Zealand and Australia seem to have escaped the worst of Donald Trump's latest tariffs, some Pacific Islands stand to be hit hard.
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Polyfest 2025, Day 2: What they're wearing!
3 Apr 2025Rain and clouds did not dampen the spirits of Polyfest attendees today
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NZ tight-lipped over details of Kiribati aid review
A Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade spokesperson has confirmed New Zealand is not cutting its assistance to Kiribati.
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Sainthood has 'boosted morale and faith', says PNG bishop
3 Apr 2025Bishop Rosario Menesez from the Lae Diocese told Pacific Waves the canonisation of PNG's first saint "is going to boost the faith of not only Catholics, but also Christians". Audio
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'Job not done': Moana Pasifika 'hungry for more' - Savea
3 Apr 2025"There's still plenty of rugby to play and we're focused on taking it one game at a time."
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Polyfest 2025: Opening day unveils two diversity stages for the first time
3 Apr 2025Intermittent rain does little to deter visitors on the first day of the New Zealand Pasifika community's biggest celebration of the year. Audio
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Media leaders in PNG and Tonga discuss mutual concerns
There are hopes that a formal meeting of journalists from Tonga and Papua New Guinea last week will lead to the development of a collective media voice in the Pacific. Audio
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Traditional West Papua craft on display in Auckland
3 Apr 2025A PhD candidate from West Papua has launched an exhibition at the University of Auckland based into her research on 'noken', or finely woven string bags.
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Super Rugby Pacific, back and better than ever
Super Rugby Pacific has been called boring and predictable by its many critics but even Australian commentators are gushing about the competition this year.
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Celebrating diversity at Polyfest in pictures
3 Apr 2025Some of the images captured at the ASB Polyfest as the diversity stages drew in a record number of spectators and supporters.
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NZ's concerns over Cook Islands' shadow fleet revealed in OIA request
2 Apr 2025New Zealand is concerned about Cook Islands' shipping registry following a link to Russia's shadow fleet and has offered experts to help improve its standard, according to MFAT.
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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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