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Kiribati reassures it's part of Pacific family - Baron Waqa
Kiribati has reaffirmed its commitment to Pacific regionalism.
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Australian Foreign Minister's Pacific tour set to strengthen regional partnership
21 May 2025Penny Wong embarks on a major visit to Fiji, Tonga, and Vanuatu following Labor's recent election victory.
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New Caledonia's political future 'not a Pacific problem', says Ponga
20 May 2025The president of the government of New Caledonia says that "meddling in our domestic political affairs" is not welcome. Audio
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Fukushima nuclear wastewater 'pose major environmental, human rights risks' - UN
20 May 2025The United Nations experts have raised their concerns about the release of more than one million metric tonnes of treated nuclear wastewater into the Pacific Ocean.
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Former Cook Islands Deputy PM calls on NZ to reclaim control over health and education
20 May 2025Norman George says self-government has failed and urges Aotearoa to take action, but Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says any change must come from the Cook Islands people.
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Pacific news in brief for 20 May
20 May 2025A round-up of news from around the region, including Solomon Islands' prime minister warning government workers off Taiwan.
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Six dead after landslide in West Papua, more missing
20 May 2025Authorities will resume their search on Tuesday.
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First Nations and Pasifika coach keen on Ardie Savea to play British and Irish Lions
20 May 2025All Blacks star Ardie Savea is in career-best form, and could be unleashed against the British and Irish Lions on their tour of Australia this year.
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Environmentalists question Henry Puna's role in deep sea mining firm
19 May 2025The former Cook Islands prime minister and Pacific Islands Forum head has joined the board of the deep sea mining company Cobalt Seabed Resources. Audio
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Children as young as 6 adopted, made to work as house slaves
19 May 2025"Most of them had no contact with family back in Samoa." In one case a church minister raped his adopted daughter and got her pregnant.
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Vaccination appeal after polio outbreak declared in PNG
19 May 2025Health Minister Elias Kapavore described the situation as "serious but manageable". Audio
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Man jailed in Tonga after throwing a child against a wall
The judge ruled that the actions against the six-year-old were "acts of a depraved mind".
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Landowner groups shut down oil mill in East New Britain
19 May 2025Pomio Oil Palm Growers Association chair Mata Akun said the mill will remain shut until the growers get a favorable response from the company.
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Ardie, Moana and the power of belief
19 May 2025Ardie Savea has every right to say 'I told you so' after turning Moana Pasifika from pretenders to contenders.
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Round 14 recap: Five takeaways from Fijian Drua and Moana Pasifika's wins
19 May 2025Both matches produced some good moments, with standout performances from individual players who have been consistent for each team, writes Iliesa Tora.
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Pacific news in brief for 19 May
19 May 2025A round-up of Pacific news from around the region, including an official end to Samoa's whooping cough outbreak.
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Australia launches 'landmark' UN police peacekeeping course for Pacific
19 May 2025The world-first training program is underway at the Australian Federal Police's state-of-the-art Pacific Policing Development and Coordination Hub in Brisbane.
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Savea leaves 'an indelible mark' on 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season
19 May 2025Super Rugby has awarded the All Blacks toughman the inagaural 'Player of the Year' award, with two rounds still left to go in the normal weekly rounds.
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Pasifika leaders, influencers weigh in on proposed social media ban for under 16s
16 May 2025They have shared a mix of views, from cautious support to concern, and even strong opposition. Audio
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Savea, Umaga applaud team and fans as Blues fall to Moana Pasifika
Moana Pasifika achieved what was previously impossible, defeating the Blues 27-21in North Harbour on Saturday evening.
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'Great game': Drua captain sums up last home match
19 May 2025Four players leaving the Fijian Drua Super Rugby side at the end of the season took a win in their final home match.
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Dame Winnie Laban: Aotearoa's first Pacific woman MP and a life of service
17 May 2025Feature - "I've always been aspirational for others. We, Pacific people, have been brought up that we are the people of the 'we' and not the 'me'".
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'Our country must be able to perform kidney transplants'
17 May 2025Health Minister Elias Kapavore praised the first-ever kidney transplant in Port Moresby this week, saying patients can now access treatment affordably and within the country.
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