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'A lot of fire, violence': Nouméa burns as New Caledonia comes to a halt
The unrest comes amid proposed constitutional changes, which could strengthen voting rights for anti-independence supporters in New Caledonia.
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'Politically irresponsible': Niue's first female MP on proposed constitutional changes
11:09 am today"I maintain that we're in a very good position with New Zealand, and that's why we shouldn't spoil it," MP O'love Jacobsen says. Audio
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65 new cases of dengue-like illness in latest Samoa report
1:37 pm todayPatients with dengue-like illnesses have not yet had laboratory confirmation of the dengue infection. A dengue outbreak was declared in Samoa on 19 April.
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'Expensive': Moana Pasifika face 'cold economic reality' moving base and games to the islands
about 1 hour agoMoana Pasifika will continue to work with all partners in taking games to their home islands of Samoa and Tonga.
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Pacific news in brief for May 14
about 1 hour agoA round-up of news in brief from around the region, including a ban on importing live poulty into the CNMI.
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In pictures: Samoa Head of State's official visit to Aotearoa
Samoa's Head of State, O le Ao o le Malo, Tuimaleali'ifano Va'aleto'a Sualauvi II, is in Aotearoa for an official visit this week.
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Fanning the sparks of dying languages
2:23 pm todayMore than 160 languages are spoken in New Zealand. Week-long events celebrate the unique languages heard across the country, and this week the focus is on the Rotuman language.
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USP staff, management continue talks over pay disputes
1:31 pm todayThe University of the South Pacific staff union and management remain at loggerheads over pay disputes.
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Attempted prison mutiny, demonstrations ahead of New Caledonia constitution vote
7:42 am todayNew Caledonia has gone through another day of tensions, a few hours ahead of a vote in Paris's National Assembly on a government-tabled Constitutional amendment.
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RSE workers from Vanuatu in limbo as airline grounds all flights
8:58 am todaySeasonal workers here and in Vanuatu have been left in limbo with Air Vanuatu grounding all flights.
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Winston Peters cancels New Caledonia visit amid violent unrest
11:07 am todayWinston Peters cancels New Caledonia visit amid violent unrest
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Some rain but also continued drought in US Pacific
Agricultural strain has been reported from assessment teams and residents from islands across Yap State, including taro patches drying up and yellowing crops.
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Pasifika Sipoti wrap - results from the weekend
13 May 2024A round-up of weekend sports results, including Super Rugby Pacific, OFC Men's Champions League, Fiji domestic rugby, Vanuatu beach volleyball.
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Family visits will offer 'ray of hope' for convicted Bainimarama and Qiliho
13 May 2024The son of a former prime minister of Fiji says his family will pray for Frank Bainimarama and Sitiveni Qiliho after the two were handed prison terms in a corruption case last week. Audio
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Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters meets with new Solomon Islands PM
The foreign affairs minister has landed in Solomon Islands for the first leg of his Pacific tour, and an audience with the newly elected Prime Minister.
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Domestic market hit by Air Vanuatu fall-out
The domestic air market in Vanuatu is reeling from the fall-out at Air Vanuatu, which has also stranded international passengers.
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Pacific news in brief for May 13
13 May 2024A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including PNG midwifery association calling on government to bolster investment for the sector immediately.
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Fiji Water workers strike enters day four - Union 'hopeful' for a resolution
A National Union of Workers official is hopeful Fiji Water employees who are entering their fourth day on strike will return to work shortly.
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Samoa's TV3 closes channel and goes online only
In a first of its kind in Samoa, Apia Broadcasting channel TV3 is moving its station completely online because it can no longer afford to broadcast traditionally.
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Tuvalu to launch information campaign on treaty with Australia
The Tuvalu government is expected to launch an educational programme on its Australia-Tuvalu Falepili Union treaty.
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What does Frank Bainimarama's custodial sentence mean for Fiji politics?
9 May 2024The former Fiji prime minister was handed a one-year jail sentence in the Fiji High Court on Thursday for perverting the course of justice.
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Pasifika Sipoti - preview of weekend sports
10 May 2024A preview of weekend sport, including OFC Men's Champions League, rugby league, Super Rugby and beach volleyball.
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French Pacific news in brief
10 May 2024A round-up of news in brief from the French Pacific region, including New Caledonia's power supply in "critical situation".
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Fiji's Coca-Cola Games wants to lose branding for 50th edition in 2025
The director of Fiji's biggest sporting event says it will drop the name and branding of Coca-Cola for next year's 50th anniversary if it can find a new sponsor. Audio
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Pacific news in brief for May 10
10 May 2024A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including a band teacher pleading guilty to possessing child pornography.
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Super Rugby Pacific: D-Day matches for Fijian Drua and Moana Pasifika
The Cultural Round is the telling round for both teams as far as their hopes of making it into the knockout stages is concerned. Losing will ruin their plans.
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Vanuatu govt considers placing Air Vanuatu into voluntary administration
The Vanuatu government is considering placing Air Vanuatu, the national carrier of Vanuatu, into voluntary administration.
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Former Fiji PM Frank Bainimarama jailed
Former Fiji Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama was found guilty over the blocking of a police investigation in 2021. Video
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