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Winston Peters calls for 'calm wise heads' in New Caledonia crisis
The foreign minister would not be drawn on New Zealand's position on Kanak aspirations for decolonisation.
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12 reportedly dead after tribal clashes near PNG landslide
31 May 2024A dozen people have been killed in tribal violence in province nearby the site of the landslip disaster in Papua New Guinea.
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Pacific funding slashed by NZ$26m in NZ Budget
31 May 2024Minister for Pacific Peoples Dr Shane Reti said his main priorities as the minister will be housing, economic development, education, employment and health. Audio
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'France has caused this crisis': Pacific Islands Forum offers support to New Caledonia
31 May 2024"Our Pacific region is home to independent experts and skilled personnel, that are familiar with this region, its history, its people, and importantly, its…
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Pasifika Sipoti - preview of weekend sports
A round-up of sports action this weekend, including Super Rugby Pacific, Oceania women's chmapionship and rugby sevens
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Pacific news in brief for May 31
31 May 2024A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including a controversial plan for the Papua New Guinea government to set up a gold refinery being shelved.
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Outpouring of grief following death of acclaimed Samoan poet and writer
Tributes are pouring in for an acclaimed American Samoan poet and teacher who was murdered last Saturday in Apia allegedly by a fellow poet.
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Fiji's main opposition FijiFirst sacks 17 MPs who voted for pay rise
Those removed from the party include the opposition leader, Inia Seruiratu, who told Parliament that MPs had "wants" and "needs" and "church commitments" to justify the salary bump.
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PNG prime minister to visit site of devastating landslide
31 May 2024Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape is visiting the site of the deadly landslide in the Enga Province on today. Audio
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Tonga legislators reject death penalty proposal
Tonga has been combatting a growing drug problem for the past several years, leading to the Speaker of Parliament, calling for a debate on the topic.
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The deepening climate emergency for Pacific domestic shipping supply chains and what can be done
31 May 2024Opinion - The domestic maritime connectivity of the micro-states of the Pacific islands is a unique and largely overlooked dimension of shipping supply chains, writes Peter Nuttall.
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US-Pacific could see below-normal cyclone activity for rest of 2024
31 May 2024NOAA's tropical cyclone outlook said it expects one to two typhoons, and up to four storms, for US-affiliated Pacific Islands.
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'Pacific and Maori are future of NZ' - Aupito William Sio
30 May 2024A growing youthful population of Māori and Pasifika is the future of Aotearoa New Zealand, a former Pacific peoples minister says. Audio
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3 Nouméa municipal police officers face prosecution after violent video goes viral
30 May 2024This is after a disturbing video was posted in a neighbourhood watch Facebook group, allegedly implicating them in acts of severe violence against a person they had just arrested.
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Netball: Tonga names youthful side for Pacific series
The Talas netball team that will defend the Pacific Netball Series 2024 title in Brisbane next weekend will include eight under-21 players.
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PNG leaders voice profound concern for landslide victims
30 May 2024Several days after a devastating landslide in the Highlands Province of Enga, Papua New Guinea's politicians found their voice on Wednesday.
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Pacific nations at SIDS4 hope for 'meaningful' outcomes
30 May 2024Small Island Developing States (SIDS) from around the world are in Antigua and Barbuda to develop a 10 year prosperity and sustainable development plan. Audio
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Pacific news in brief for May 30
30 May 2024A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including a top Chinese Communist Party official meeting with Vanuatu's prime minister and president.
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PNG landslide: Once lively community left with 'pile of rocks'
28 May 2024The landslide is "still very active" and thousands are waiting on evacuation orders while looking for family members under the rubble.
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Vanuatu referendum: Citizens vote for constitution changes
The chairman of the electoral commission Edward Kaltamat said in-country polling officially opened at 7.30am Wednesday and will close at 4.30pm.
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CHOGM, cost of living adjustment in Samoa's budget
Minister of Finance Lautimu'ia Uelese Va'ai has tabled a $1.15 billion tālā budget for financial year 2024-2025 in Parliament.
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US Navy ordered to give updates on Tinian port improvements
29 May 2024The US Navy has been directed by the US House of Representatives to provide updates.
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Unclear whether PNG opposition has votes to topple Marape
28 May 2024The political environment in Papua New Guinea remains very fluid ahead of a vote of no confidence in Prime Minister James Marape.
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Footage of French forces officer kicking Kanak man in the head surfaces
30 May 2024Police brutality will further escalate tensions between pro-independence activists and French security forces in New Caledonia, a senior church leader in Nouméa says.
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Aid arriving for PNG landslide survivors, including 9 orphaned children
29 May 2024Recovery efforts continue in Yambali village in Enga province, where more than 2000 bodies are buried, but it is estimated to be much higher.
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Samoa dengue cases down - health ministry
Samoa's dengue outbreak is expected to be called off Friday, director general of health Aiono Dr Alec Ekeroma says.
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Cricket: Boost for Samoa, while PNG prepares for West Indies
Samoa Crciket believes the game will be boosted after under-19 women's qualified for the World Cup, while PNG Barramundis land in the West Indies for the ICC T20 World Cup.
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PNG landslide: More than 2000 'buried alive'
27 May 2024Villagers are using their bare hands to dig out buried family members as rescue teams struggle with unstable terrain and infighting.
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