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'For the kids': Luxon hears Polyfest funding plea
Polyfest's 50th anniversary transformed from a mere celebration into a powerful call for the government to invest in Aotearoa New Zealand's largest cultural youth festival.
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Fiji men's team claim semi-finals spot
10:00 am todayThe team will now face Argentina in the second semi-final.
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Moana Pasifika stage second half comeback to win
5 Apr 2025Trailing 21-7 at halftime, the side returned with six second half tries to record their first back-to-back wins in Super Rugby Pacific.
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Drua slide continues as Crusaders win in Suva
5 Apr 2025It was victory for the Crusaders on Fiji soil for the first time in three years, having lost the previous two contests.
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Crew on Manawanui during sinking were under-trained, ship not up to task - report
4 Apr 2025The crew - and the Commanding Officer - of the Navy ship Manawanui were under trained and the boat was not up to the task it was doing when it grounded on a Samoan reef.
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Trump's tariffs 'reinforces' Norfolk Island's independence aspirations
4 Apr 2025The territory has taken the 29 percent tariff imposed by the United States as a win for their calls for independence from Australia.
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Trump's tariffs: Fiji to 'roll with the punches' - Rabuka
The Fijian Prime Minister says his government "did not see it coming", but the country "will have to weather the storm and roll with the punches".
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Polyfest: All five stages back in full swing for final day
5 Apr 2025It's the final day at the ASB Polyfest with all five stages back in full swing after Friday's weather disruptions.
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Polyfest 2025: Meet the volunteers behind the scenes
4 Apr 2025"We've got all sorts of walks of life, but it's for the community as always."
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Evicted settlement fears collective punishment over gang rape and killing
4 Apr 2025Human rights advocates and the United Nations say their eviction raises concerns about violations of national law, police misconduct and governance failures.
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Challenge facing Fiji Sevens teams this weekend
4 Apr 2025Opinion - The Fiji teams face tough tests at this weekend's Singapore Sevens, writes Iliesa Tora.
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Drua get stars back
4 Apr 2025The Fijian Drua have been boosted by the return of some of their top players for the round 8 clash against the Crusaders in Suva on Saturday.
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Pacific news in brief for 4 April
4 Apr 2025A round-up of news fom around the region, including assurances provided to Vanuatu government that funds paid to Airbus for the purchase of A220 aircraft will be returned.
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Pasifika Sipoti in brief for 4 April
4 Apr 2025A round-up of sports news from around the region, including Auckland City FC on song to defend the OFC Men's Champions League title. Football Defending champions Auckland City FC have...
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How Bougainville can heal itself from trauma
3 Apr 2025The autonomous Papua New Guinea region, which is seeking independence, continues to face trauma of its past, says a former member of the Bougainville Revolutionary Army.
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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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