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Parties in New Caledonia prepare for talks with Minister from Paris
There's a very big bridge to cross before people come to shake hands, says Pacific journalist Nic Maclellan.
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More than a dozen NGOs call for total ban on deep seabed mining
12:34 pm todayPacific Blue Line collective, made up of women, youth, faith-based, and environmental organisations, is demanding "for an outright ban on deep sea mining" as…
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Australia and Papua New Guinea to begin negotiations on new defence treaty
31 minutes agoAustralia and Papua New Guinea will on Thursday announce they are beginning negotiations on a defence treaty.
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Marshall Islands at high risk of cyber attack
9:08 am todayAnalysis - The internet places the Marshall Islands squarely in the mix for any bad actor globally, and there are thousands lurking in the shadows of the…
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Fiji's diplomatic move to Jerusalem sparks controversy with Palestine
Palestine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned Prime Minister Rabuka's decision and is demanding the Fijian government "immediately reverse this provocative decision."
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Moana Pasifika retains core team to face the Reds
9:58 am todayHead coach Fa'alogo Tana Umaga has kept faith in his players, who lost by a single point to the Western Force in Perth last weekend.
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Pacific news in brief for 20 February
12:22 pm todayA round-up of news from around the region, including a call for arrests in Papua New Guinea's Enga Province.
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Ground-breaking position significant for Pacific communities
12:26 pm todayThe University of Otago has appointed Professor Dianne Sika-Paotonu as its first Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Pacific.
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Cricket PNG signs deal with Queensland Cricket
12:22 pm todayQueensland Cricket said the agreement, which comes into effect this year, will cover coaching and staff exchanges.
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Over 400 Samoans reclaim NZ citizenship
The Department of Internal Affairs confirmed that more than 950 applications have been received since the passing of the Samoa Citizenship Restoration Act.
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'Reset' needed with Cook Islands, Winston Peters says
19 Feb 2025Foreign Minister Winston Peters wants to 'reset' New Zealand's relationship with Cook Islands.
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Pasifika Sipoti in brief for 20 February
10:32 am todayA round-up of sports news from around the region, including Vanuatu footballers set to receive around a US$700 monthly salary to play in the new OFC Pro-League.
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Top leadership changes in New Caledonia's nickel stakeholder
8:44 am todayFrench mining giant Eramet has announced major changes in its leadership.
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Tonga declares dengue outbreak amid rising cases
The Tongan government has declared a dengue fever outbreak in the Kingdom.
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Norfolk Island's ongoing quest for a return of self govt
10:01 am todayThe Norfolk Island population is built upon the Pitcairn Islanders who moved to the island in the 1850s, and they have ever since retained their sense of independence from Australia. Audio
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Fijian teen faces deportation from NZ due to education needs
19 Feb 2025A decision from New Zealand's Immigration and Protection Tribunal found that "there are no exceptional circumstances of a humanitarian nature". Audio
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District affected by Manawanui disaster continues to smell fuel
A spokesperson for the community says the Safata district deserves equitable treatment and fair compensation.
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Pacific women's football teams eager to learn at Four Nations Tournament
9:58 am todayThe Vanuatu and Solomon Islands national women's soccer teams are going all out to learn what they can at this week's PacificAus Sports supported competition in Canberra. Audio
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'We are coming', warns police chief to local meth producers
Fijian police commissioner Rusiate Tudravu says the force is focused on "disrupting, destabilising and dismantling" home-based illicit drug production labs in the country.
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Pacific news in brief for 19 February
19 Feb 2025A round-up of news from around the region, including Vanuatu's new opposition leader calling for an investigation into the alleged sale of diplomatic passports involving politicians.
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New Caledonia's Loyalty Islands face huge debt
19 Feb 2025New Caledonia's Loyalty Islands province has announced it is facing a staggering debt of approximately €62.8 million.
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Ex-Fijiana captain urges Fiji Rugby to take proactive stance same-sex relationship issues
19 Feb 2025The player, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, said the union needs to be proactive about educating both players and coaches.
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New Vanuatu PM issues warning to public servants
Napat emphasised the need for a performance-based government, stating that even his own position is subject to performance evaluations.
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Te Pāti Māori co-leader protest against 'aggressive' Cook Islands PM
18 Feb 2025Debbie Ngarewa-Packer joined more than 400 people in Rarotonga on Tuesday morning to protest against Prime Minister Mark Brown's government.
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IMF says PNG recovery on track, reform discipline must continue
18 Feb 2025The head of the International Monetary Fund in PNG says there are signs of positive economic recovery, but the government needs to maintain the reform momentum.
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Samoa Airways staff test positive for drugs
The national airline has revealed that several staff have tested positive for drugs, including a pilot on a prescription sleeping pill.
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Challenges strengthen Manusina 7s
18 Feb 2025Head coach Filoi Eneliko knows her team has not had enough tournaments to compete in as they build up for the World Sevens Challenger Series next weekend.
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The high human cost of policing in PNG
19 Feb 2025Between 2018 and 2024, eight police officers were killed in the line of duty in various parts of the country.
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