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Fritch endorses France's Indo-Pacific strategy
French Polynesia's president Edouard Fritch has endorsed France's strategy of building up its presence in the Indo-Pacific region.
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Pacific news in brief for September 21
Two die in crash in Tonga while three are in hospital, PNG's vow on sorcery killings, and defective Vanuatu ship grounded
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Samoan independence: '60 years on, we have seen Samoa, our country, develop'
When Samoan matai Lelevaga Fa'amanū Lā'ulu speaks of his cherished home, his words resonate with immense pride.
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New Zealand Secondary Students' Choir 2020
New Zealand Secondary Students' Choir 2020 perform in Lower Hutt Town Hall, Wellington, 18 December 2020. Audio
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Niue Govt facing huge deficit in 2021
The Niue Government will have to manage with a budget deficit of more than $US3.2 million dollars in the coming year.
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Analysis: What exactly does the Samoan Language Week theme mean?
Analysis - What exactly does the Samoan Language Week theme mean? RNZ Social Media journalist Faivaeselopepe Anric Sitanilei explores this in Gagana Samoa and in English.
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In brief: News from around the Pacific
Ni-Vanuatu register for covid-19 vaccine shots, Niue's cable launch follows delays, Tonga and Tuvalu sign new grant agreement with the ADB.
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In brief: News from around the Pacific
Two Pasifika women are winners in the Ockham Book Awards, American Samoa digitises its pre-1931 records, and teachers are to get a pay rise in American Samoa.
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In brief: News from around the Pacific
Tongan parliamentarians criticised in scathing speech by King; China draws up plans to upgrade an airstrip and bridge on Kiribati; Asian Development Bank has a five-year plan to help Pacific, and…
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Niue broadcaster fends off signal and programming concerns
The head of Niue broadcasting says it's unfair to blame its station for problems with its signal and its programming.
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Manatua cable poised to link much of Polynesia
A cable connecting four Polynesian countries has been readied for operation.
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Samoa eyes international telecommunications business
Samoa is aiming to become a regional telecommunications hub, the communications minister says.
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Cable creates employment for Niueans out of work
Telecom Niue has managed to provide much-needed employment for people laid off because of the Covid-19 pandemic-induced tourism shutdown.
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Cook Islands govt announces more Covid-19 assistance
The Cook Islands Government hopes another injection of money will help the country come through the coronavirus crisis.
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Sa'ili Mālō | Episode 6: Taesega Elisala-Sidler
Taesega never thought about leaving Samoa, but in 1958 an aunty asked her to accompany her on the long sea voyage to New Zealand. Taesega didn’t have the money, so she borrowed £40 to pay her fare. Audio
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Manatua One cable lands in Rarotonga
The Manatua One Polynesia submarine cable has been successfully brought ashore to Rarotonga in the Cook Islands.
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Storms brewing: Pacific outlook for 2020
As a new decade dawns much of the Pacific is grappling with major upheavals, from climate and health crises to self-determination struggles. Jamie Tahana and Johnny Blades look at the state of play.
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Cook Islands submarine fibreoptic cable to go live in May
Residents of Rarotonga and Aitutaki in the Cook Islands are looking forward to faster cheaper internet this year with the Manatua One Polynesia fibreoptic cable scheduled to come online in May.
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Manatua Cable, connecting much of Polynesia, a step closer
Pacific telecommunications leaders have approved final planning for the installation of the Manatua - One Polynesia submarine cable.
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Cooks submarine cable landing station underway
There was a ground breaking ceremony on Wednesday in the Cook Islands for a landing station for the Manatua One Polynesian Submarine cable.
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Polynesian submarine cable on track
Manufacture of a 3600km submarine cable primed to link up Polynesian countries has passed the halfway mark.
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Cook Islands and NZ ministers meet
Action to address climate change and health issues have been discussed at annual talks between Cook Islands and New Zealand ministers.
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Niue to gain from ADB development partnership
Niue stands to benefit from financial and technical assistance from its newest development partner, the Asian Development Bank.
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Samoa doctors now able to receive online help
Samoa's PM says with reliable access to high speed internet, local doctors are now in a position to perform surgical procedures under the guidance of overseas-based specialists.
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American company contracted for Samoan submarine cable
Samoa's Submarine Cable Company (SSCC) has signed a contract with an American company that's expected to inject millions into the local economy annually and provide local jobs.