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'Entire Pacific region at risk' - UNAIDS on Fiji HIV outbreak
Fiji's minister for health and medical services has declared an HIV outbreak.
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RNZ Pacific - 35 years of broadcasting to the region
5:19 pm todayOn 24 January 1990 RNZ International, now RNZ Pacific, began broadcasting to the Pacific region.
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First load of fuel removed from sunken Manawanui in Samoa
9:12 am todayThe first lot of fuel has been removed from New Zealand navy ship Manawanui which sank in October off the southwest coast of Upolu in Samoa. Video
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Create pathways supporting academic and cultural success of Pasifika - project
1:40 pm todayResearchers are calling on educators to rethink their approaches and create pathways that support the academic and cultural success of Pasifika learners in…
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Fiji coach Mick Byrne looks ahead
9:53 am todaySeveral Test matches are lined up for the Flying Fijians this year.
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Pacific news in brief for 24 January
11:36 am todayA round-up of news in brief from around the region, including safety concerns in Papua New Guinea.
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Palau’s hi-tech mission to preserve Pacific’s oldest monuments
23 Jan 20252,400-year-old earthworks revealed as predating stone moai statues of Rapa Nui and megalithic Nan Madol in Micronesia.
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Student leaders gather to celebrate upcoming 50th Polyfest anniversary
23 Jan 2025"Being in an environment like this, where Polyfest embraces and expresses your culture, is an honor," Polyfest participant says
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Tourism in parts of Micronesia continues to struggle post Covid
23 Jan 2025The tourism industry in parts of Micronesia has yet to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Northern Mariana Islands advocates hit back at Trump diversity directives
23 Jan 2025A couple of LGBTQIA+ advocates in the Northern Mariana Islands are up in arms over US President Donald Trump's executive order terminating diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
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'De-colonising' aid the call from Fiji's Biman Prasad
Fiji's deputy prime minister says some of the most severely debt-stressed countries are the island states of the Pacific.
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Fiji cop charged with possessing illegal drugs
Fiji has been struggling to deal with drug use and supply in its country.
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Pacific news in brief for 23 January
23 Jan 2025A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including an update on Hawai'i fireworks burn victims.
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Sol3 Mio singer debuts at the 'Olympics' of opera
23 Jan 2025Tenor Pene Pati says it was such a far-fetched dream to be able to make this debut. He's proud to represent Samoa and Aotearoa New Zealand.
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Vanuatu: public frustrated over political situation as after-shocks continue
23 Jan 2025Frustration is growing in Vanuatu over the snap election, with claims the government has put politics before people. Audio
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Claim the Kiribati Government ignores manifesto commitments
An opposition MP in Kiribati said the Budget did not include any funding for the commitments made in the president's manifesto.
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Return of Fiji's chief prosecutor delayed
22 Jan 2025The return of Fiji's chief prosecutor to his office has been delayed following new allegations.
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Tonga PM officially appointed
Tonga's Prime Minister 'Aisake Eke has been officially appointed by King Tupou VI.
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New Caledonia’s government portfolios announced
22 Jan 2025New Caledonia's government portfolios and their respective ministers have been announced 13 days after its President was elected.
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Cook Islands police struggle to fill 40 vacancies
22 Jan 2025Cook Islands Police is short by about 40 staff and low remuneration rates are making it difficult to drum up new recruits.
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World sevens series heads to Perth this weekend
22 Jan 2025Fiji and New Zealand have named their teams for this weekend's Perth Sevens tournament.
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Focus on Tabuya will not deter women from entering politics - Fiji NGO
The Fiji Council of Social Services says it believes that the media attention on Lynda Tabuya will not deter women from entering politics.
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Samoa PM addresses parliament amid political turmoil
The first day of the first sitting of Samoa's parliament has ended with the PM saying if a vote of no confidence is tabled against her, she will advise the head of state to dissolve parliament.
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Review: Tinā - A journey through grief, healing, and cultural unity
22 Jan 2025Review - The film Tinā takes you on an emotional ride through the life of Mareta Percival, played by Anapela Polataivao, writes Grace Tinetali-Fiavaai.
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Economy fears in Northern Marianas
21 Jan 2025The administration of Marianas Governor Arnold Palacios is bracing itself for low tourism numbers this year.
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Pacific delegates 'look forward' to working with Trump
21 Jan 2025Delegates from the US-aligned Pacific have spoken about working with the new US president for their territories.
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Tonga's king expected to appoint PM and new cabinet line-up
King Tupou VI is expected to officially appoint Tonga's Prime Minister 'Aisake Eke on Wednesday, 22 January 2025, a month after he was elected. Audio
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Vanuatu faces possible return to all-male parliament after snap election
Unofficial counting indicated most incumbent MPs have been reelected but with some high-profile departures.
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