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Samoan nun recalls meeting Pope Francis
The doors of St Peters basilica have now been closed, ahead of preparations for tonight's funeral of Pope Francis.
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Pasifika Super Rugby battle full of excitement and physicality
26 Apr 2025The 'battle of the Pacific', in the 11th round of the Super Rugby Pacific at the North Harbour Stadium, had all the ingredients expected of any island rugby…
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Fiji govt putting politics before people, says ex-AG
25 Apr 2025Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has criticised Sitiveni Rabuka's administration, saying it is putting its political survival ahead of the people's needs.
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China defends Tonga loans amid rising debt concerns
25 Apr 2025Media reports are reigniting scrutiny of China's loans to Tonga, prompting Beijing's embassy to warn against misleading and groundless speculation. Video
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20 years on, NZ Police continue as advisors in Bougainville
25 Apr 2025There is certainly a will amongst local Bougainvillean people to have New Zealand police here for as long as possible, says police team leader Wayne Maurirere.
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ANZAC services held across Pacific
26 Apr 2025The ANZAC Day Dawn service ceremony in New Caledonia was attended by a larger-than-usual number of representatives from the region.
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Super Rugby Pacific: Moana crowned Pasifika kings
26 Apr 2025Moana has prevailed in battle of Pacific, overpowering the Fijian Drua for a bonus point victory which keeps them in the hunt for a play-off berth.
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Pacific editor welcomes US Court ruling in favour of Radio Free Asia
25 Apr 2025However, the former bureau chief of the US-funded BenarNews agency acknowledged "there's also more to do". Audio
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Super Rugby live updates: Moana Pasifika v Drua
26 Apr 2025Follow all the action from North Harbour Stadium, Albany.
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Moana Pasifika v Fijian Drua: What you need to know
26 Apr 2025Team lists, key stats and news about today's Super Rugby Battle of the Pacific. Video
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Trump signs order to fast-track deep sea mining
25 Apr 2025Ocean Conservancy warns the "deeply dangerous" executive order will have far-reaching implications beyond the United States.
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Pacific news in brief for 25 April
25 Apr 2025A round-up of Pacific news for 25 April, including the process for Local Level Government elections in Papua New Guinea officially starting.
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Moana v Drua: Super Rugby set for battle of the Pacific
24 Apr 2025Moana Pasifika (10), with players of Samoan and Tongan origin, will host their Fijian rivals in the Drua (11) outfit in the round 11 clash in North Harbour Stadium on Saturday.
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Hawaiian culture celebrated in 62nd edition of festival
25 Apr 2025"You can feel the drum beat like going through you, and you can smell the flowers, and you listen to the chanters and you listen to the music." Audio
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Why is there a growing divide between Australia's defence and foreign aid?
25 Apr 2025There are concerns in Australia that as more emphasis in paced on defence spending, foreign aid will suffer. Audio
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'Die very quickly': Rarotonga sanctuary raises alarm over malnourished turtles
25 Apr 2025Discover Marine and Wildlife Eco Centre director says a lack of nutrient-rich food is causing turtles to eat indigestible food. Audio
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Solomon Islands election process under spotlight
24 Apr 2025New research on the Solomon Islands' 2024 election process shows systemic issues affecting voter trust and rights persist.
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Hazard warnings remain for Vanuatu's Ambae, Ambrym volcanoes
People are strongly reminded to stay away from danger areas.
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Samoan-Māori star breaks through in new Netflix show, North of North
24 Apr 2025Bailey Poching plays a radio DJ looking for love in Netflix's new Arctic comedy. The actor, who identifies as Samoan and Māori, relished the role which brings Indigenous communities together.
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Tuvalu marks 82 anniversary of Japanese bombing
"Every year, we remember this day - Te Aso o te Paula - through memorial services, stories, and fatele dances that recount the experiences of our people during the war."
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Deep-rooted cultural influence behind corruption - ex-audit boss
24 Apr 2025Paul Allsworth claims that cultural ties and environmental factors are strong contributing forces to corruption in the Cook Islands government.
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Savea brothers reunite in Moana Pasifika colours
24 Apr 2025The Savea brothers will run out for the first time in the Moana jersey together this Saturday.
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Cocaine haul at Wotho Atoll
24 Apr 2025The discovery of 18 blocks of wrapped cocaine with an approximate total weight of 45 pounds was made on the oceanside of Kabin Island by local residents last month.
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Govt defends Cook Islands flagged tanker case
24 Apr 2025The Ministry of Transport and Maritime Cook Islands say that contrary to some public assumptions, the vessel Eagle S remains compliant with international regulations.
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Solomon Islands considers sending health workers to Cook Islands
24 Apr 2025A potential labour mobility scheme with the Cook Islands could see Solomon Islands nurses and doctors employed in the New Zealand realm country.
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PNG's NRL dream divide: What is the power of sports diplomacy?
24 Apr 2025China's growing role in Papua New Guinea's health, education, and infrastructure hasn't gone unnoticed, nor has the $600 million Australian-funded NRL team set for 2028.
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Pacific news in brief for 24 April
24 Apr 2025A round-up of news and sport from around the region, including cncerns about fentanyl in Fiji.
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Filipino pilot dies after crash-landing plane in Ramu
24 Apr 2025Photos and videos of the incident shared in PNG Facebook groups on Wednesday showed villagers trying to put out the fire and remove the pilot out of the plane.
![Australian and New Zealand Consul Generals Annelise Young [left] and Mary Thurston [right] with New Caledonia officials at ANZAC Day dawn service in Nouméa – 25 April 2025](https://media.rnztools.nz/rnz/image/upload/s--i4TFgoQs--/ar_16:10,c_fill,f_auto,g_auto,q_auto,w_288/v1745628319/4K8CDWJ_UTF_8Australian_and_New_Zealand_Consul_Generals_Annelise_Young_left_and_Mary_Thurston_right_with_New_Caledonia_officials_at_ANZAC_Day_dawn_service_in_Noum_a_25_April_2025_PHOTO_Gouvernement_de_la_Nouvelle_Cal_jpg?_a=BACCd2AD)
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