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Samoan PM defeats second no-confidence vote in two weeks
Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa has defeated a no-confidence motion against her minority government for a second time in as many weeks.
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'Learn from mistakes': Bougainville politician urges PNG govt to address Porgera tensions
12:00 pm todayTheonila Matbob, member for Ioro constituency in Central Bougainville, says the ingredients for widespread conflict in Porgera are already evident.
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Churches push for Cook Islands to be declared a Christian nation
7:35 am todayIt comes following the discovery of a mosque in Rarotonga. Audio
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Drua to stick to basics against undefeated Chiefs
1:14 pm todayThe messages around the Fiji Drua camp have been simple this week. Play disciplined rugby, do the basics right, take the points, and win the game.
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Pacific news in brief for 6 March
1:14 pm todayA round-up of news from around the region, including cancellation of Solomon Airlines' Brisbane flights due to Cyclone Alfred.
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Pasifika Sipoti in brief for 6 March
2:38 pm todayA round-up of sports news from around the region.
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Cook Islands-flagged ships: There are no illegal operators, says DPM
10:43 am todayAlbert Nicholas confirmed that more than 700 shipping vessels are registered under Maritime Cook Islands and from these Cook Islands-flagged ships, there are no illegal operators.
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Hawai'i looking at fireworks bills after deadly NYE explosion
Three bills are going through Hawai'i's legislature system in a bid to control illegal fireworks.
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Sakar tribe blocks National Highway following fatal clash in Porgera
7:51 am todayPorgera has been under a state of emergency since September of last year in response to ongoing violence between illegal miners and local landowners. Audio
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Moana Pasifika cancels Tonga game due to floodlight installation delays
Tonga Rugby Union CEO Aisea 'Aholelei said it was sad losing the match, but there were concerns the "installation of floodlights being delayed...would affect the 6pm kick off".
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Marianas Catholic leaders ask for continued prayers for Pope Francis
7:10 am todayDiocese of Chalan Kanoa bishop-elect Romeo Convocar and Guam Metropolitan Archbishop of Agaña Ryan Jimenez is asking the islands' Catholic faithful to continue to pray for Pope Francis.
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Survey in New Caledonia explores alternative future options
9:11 am todayThe study, under the 'The Inclusive Peace Project', involves universities from England, Canada, and Japan, and considers options like sovereignty, partnership, free association, and federalism. Audio
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Lulutai Airlines under scrutiny
Prime Minister Aisake 'Eke's government is initiating a review of the operations of Lulutai Airlines, Tonga's only domestic airline, with a possibility that the company may be wound up.
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Samoa parliament debates no-confidence motion against Fiame
This is the second leadership challenge in as many weeks against the beleaguered leader, who heads a minority government after a split in the ruling FAST party.
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CNMI agriculture census: Vegetables and melons dominate crop production
7:03 am todayThe census also revealed that there were 316 farms in the Northern Marianas in 2023, up 25% from the last census.
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Marshall Islands joins Treaty of Rarotonga
5 Mar 2025The Marshall Islands has become the 14th Pacific Islands Forum member state to join the South Pacific's nuclear non-prolifiration and disarmament treaty.
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RSV precautions in American Samoa
5 Mar 2025An American Samoa epidemiologist has extended the closure of daycare centres in the territory due to respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
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'We box above our weight': Dr Shane Reti responds to funding criticism
5 Mar 2025New Zealand's Minister for Pacific Peoples has dismissed criticisms from Polyfest organisers that the government has not contributed enough funding for the event. Audio
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Preserving Pacific stories: Niue's digital leap for future generations
The Niumataola Potaaga Tala Niue project brings Niuean stories to life through 10 radio and TV episodes.
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Manurewa’s first Pan-Pacific strategy takes shape
5 Mar 2025The Manurewa Local Board is developing its first Pan-Pacific strategy to amplify Pasifika voices in local decision-making.
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Kilikiti, a game about community and culture
5 Mar 2025"Kilikiti is about community, culture, fun, health and well-being," Theresa Lealofi, captain of the Tilafaiga Titans, says.
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Mangaia residents turn to land and sea amidst shipping delays
5 Mar 2025The residents of the Cook Islands Southern Group Island continue to endure ongoing hardships due to inconsistent shipping while awaiting government-promised shipping improvements.
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Expiry date tampering 'widespread', warns consumer watchdog
5 Mar 2025The Consumer Council of Fiji says a recent case involved a major supermarket chain which has branches in most towns and cities in the country.
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Tahitian titan Tehau out to break new ground
5 Mar 2025Teaonui Tehau is a star of beach, grass and court, and has shared his best memories with Tahiti on the field with his family.
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Search and rescue operation underway for missing sea ambulance
5 Mar 2025Marshall Islands health ministry confirmed that the boat departed the capital Majuro for Mili Atoll with four people on board in support of a TB screening campaign at 12.30pm on Monday.
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Vanuatu PM unveils new 100-day plan
Jotham Napat says economic recovery and infrastructure rebuilding are critical issues in the 100-day plan to tackle political instability in the country.
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Green Party MP backs visa waiver access for Pacific nations
4 Mar 2025Pacific leaders have, in recent times, scaled up their calls for freer movement of people within the region, and Teanau Tuiono wants to make it a reality. Audio
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No-confidence motion against Samoan PM delayed
Parliament has adjourned until tomorrow due to disagreements over the contents of a new motion of no confidence against Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa.
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