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Tonga civil society groups raise deep sea mining concerns
The Civil Society Forum of Tonga is raising concerns over Tonga's involvement with Tonga Offshore Mining Limited, a subsidiary of the Metals Company.
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Pacific media conference: challenges and opportunities
12 Jul 2024Regional and international media representatives met recently at a conference in Fiji to discuss some of the challenges and opportunities facing journalists in the Pacific.
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Samoa faces next European rugby challenge
12 Jul 2024International rugby is back at Samoa's Apia Park for the second week running.
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Salary cut-off: Suspended Fiji prosecutor seeks NZ intervention
Christopher Pryde, a NZ citizen, has written to Winston Peters seeking assistance to "address a grave injustice perpetrated" by the Fijian government.
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Samoan church ministers bridge faith and public health
Almost 50 Congregational Christian Church of Samoa ministers have met in an effort to build a healthier and more informed community.
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Celebrating Kiribati: 'We are proud of our language'
11 Jul 2024Kiribati Language week is being celebrated across Aotearoa with Kiribati-related cultural events. Audio
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LGBTQIA+ advocate found dead after alleged 'intense' online bullying
A popular Fijian LGBTQIA+ activist and social media influencer was reportedly found dead in their home in Suva on Monday.
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'Critical deficiencies' found in Fiji ship grounding investigation
The vessel was midway through a two-week patrol tasking exercise when it struck the Fulaga Reef on 11 June.
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Public submissions on Samoa citizenship bill closed
The window for oral submissions has closed on the Samoa Citizenship Bill's first reading in Wellington.
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Australia's ongoing struggles with Kiribati
The Australian newswire service, AAP, has reported Australian officials are being frozen out of Kiribati as the country is courted by China.
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Lynda Tabuya hits back at welfare allowances criticism
The Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection says financially sustaining social welfare recipients is not the government's sole responsibility.
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Death toll in New Caledonia unrest reaches 10
11 Jul 2024Nouméa Public Prosecutor Yves Dupas confirmed the fatality, saying the victim had opened fire on the French gendarmes, who then returned fire.
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World Choir Games: Choristers energised as event takes centre stage
11 Jul 2024Thousands of singers from around the world gathered at Auckland's Spark Arena on Wednesday night to kick off the 13th World Choir Games.
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'Australia is providing a type of citizenship to Tuvaluans' - academic
ANU's Stephen Howes says recently released details on the Falepili Union treaty give Tuvaluan immigrants to Australia advantages not available to others.
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Foreign policy 'elevates Vanuatu's voice'
Vanuatu's first ever foreign policy document offers it "enhanced credibility" amid competition by major geopolitical powers in the Pacific, an expert in Melanesian politics says. Audio
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Need for greater accountability at the district level in PNG
10 Jul 2024Watchdog group Act Now! concerned is about how District Development Authorities are managing millions of kina dedicated to improve local service infrastructure and delivery.
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Pacific news in brief for July 10
10 Jul 2024A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including disruption to internet services in Tonga reportedly affecting ATMs and Eftpos.
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CNMI hospital gets over $6m for 'badly needed' MRI machine
10 Jul 2024"Having an MRI on island will improve our ability to diagnose and monitor various medical conditions."
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UEFA-OFC launch new strategic partnership
10 Jul 2024OFC have launched a groundbreaking three-year partnership with UEFA at a workshop in Germany, held alongside Euro 2024.
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PNG's growing need for more residential land
9 Jul 2024Papua New Guinea think tank Institute of National Affairs says the government must ensure that land is available for people to legitimately live on.
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Hawaii bans seabed mining
Hawaii's new legislation banning seabed mining has come into force Tuesday after it was signed into law by Governor Josh Green. Audio
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US territories vying for Forum associate membership
9 Jul 2024Two US Pacific territories are steps closer to having their membership upgraded at the main political decision-making body in the region.
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'We should not be taking our dignified customary practices lightly'
The University of Auckland's Beatrice Tabangcaro says while criticisms of cultural practices in Samoa's legal systems are fair, it should not be dismissed. Audio
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Pacific news in brief for July 9
9 Jul 2024A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including Guamanians given a 30-day extension to submit feedback on long-term missile testing on the US territory.
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