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Pacific news in brief for August 15
A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including activists marking three months of protests in New Caledonia.
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US election: Why the 'weird' label is working for Kamala Harris
Donald Trump - who has long been known as an effective mudslinger and energetic campaigner - has struggled to punch back.
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Macron gives New Caledonia Pacific mission green light - diplomat
France has approved a high-level Pacific "fact-finding mission" to New Caledonia to gather information from all sides involved in the ongoing crisis. Audio
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Gisborne council votes to keep Māori wards, public poll to take place
Many councillors said their decision to retain was made to represent the 54 percent Māori population in Gisborne who have historically been under-represented at the council table.
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Iwi spokesperson questions if councillor's ute was shot at over Māori wards
Te Kahui o Taranaki Trust chair condemned any violence and was optimistic conversations could be had. Audio
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Kaipara becomes first council to scrap Māori ward
Tense scenes unfolded as at least 150 demonstrators gathered while the council voted.
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Māori wards: What are they and why are we talking about them?
The topic of Māori wards is back in the news cycle after a bill introduced by the government passed it third reading in Parliament. Here's what you need to know.
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'A step backwards': Māori ward's fate hangs on council's vote on public referendum
It has been described by the region's first Māori ward councillor as frustrating and heartbreaking.
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Lawsuit against Rio Tinto's mining disaster a cash grab - critics in Bougainville
The Panguna mine made a fortune but left war and pollution in its wake. A new lawsuit backed by anonymous investors is now seeking billions in compensation.
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Te Pāti Māori says government's Māori MPs have 'internalised' racism
One National MP said he would "rather be talking about things that matter to my electorate, not whether I hate myself".
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Māori wards bill: 'Today is a great day for local democracy', minister says
The bill that will require councils to hold polls on Māori wards has passed its third reading.
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Reversal of Māori wards 'utterly shameful', says Labour MP
"Given the financial struggles facing councils and ratepayers, it's the last thing they need" Labour's Kieran McAnulty says.
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Q and A: Bougainville's draft constitution - influences and changes
The autonomous Papua New Guinea region of Bougainville, which expects to have won its independence by 2027, has now drawn up a draft of a new constitution.
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Māori Wards Bill back in the House
Audio 24 Jul 2024After receiving over 10,000 submissions in just five days, legislation relating to Māori wards returned from committee this week.
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NZ urged to take bolder stand on 'indefensible' New Caledonia referendum
New Zealand should join others in calling New Caledonia's third independence referendum invalid, one of the founders of the Kanaky Aotearoa Solidarity Network says.
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New Zealand urged to take bolder stand on New Caledonia's third referendum
New Zealand should join others in calling New Caledonia's third independence referendum invalid, one of the founders of the Kanaky Aotearoa Solidarity Network says.
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From slackers to squares: What data tells us about Gen X
They were cynical, disaffected, and cooler than everyone else. Now they're married with children and probably your boss.
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Democrats hope to use crisis to transform election
Analysis: It's just over a week since Donald Trump was almost assassinated at a rally, and in the last eight days the US presidential election has been totally turned on its head, Sarah Smith writes.
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Decision stalls on possible name change for historic town
Nearly three years after a marae applied to restore Russell's original name, residents are still waiting. Audio
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PIF hopes to send delegation to New Caledonia according to Forum Chair
The Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) hopes to send a high-level delegation to New Caledonia to investigate the current political crisis in the French Territory.
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MSG, France's handling of decolonisation in NC illegitimate
The Melanesian Spearhead Group has condemned France's handling of the U.N-mandated decolonization of New Caledonia calling it "illegitimate". Audio
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Watch: Peters outlines NZ's foreign policy shift
The Pacific Island Forum could serve as a "constructive force" to find a "path forward" in New Caledonia, the Foreign Affairs Minister says Video
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Backès faces backlash over her New Caledonia partition statements
Analysis - New Caledonia's Southern province is facing a barrage of criticism following statements she made at the weekend, calling for the French Pacific territory to be partitioned.
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Melanesian leaders call for joint UN-MSG mission to New Caledonia
The leaders released the Tokyo Statement, raising concerns about the "ongoing tenous security situation" and expressed strong oppostion to the "apparent militarisation" of the French territory.
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Anti-fluoride groups ordered to pay $41k after losing court case
Two groups which oppose the fluoridation of water supplies have been ordered to pay $41,000 after losing a court case against the Hastings District Council.