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Inaugural Moana Pasifika captain Sekope Kepu looking forward to being 'taxi driver'
24 May 2024The 38-year-old played 141 matches for the Waratahs from 2008-2019 and had stints with Bordeaux in France and London Irish before moving to Auckland where he has spent the last three seasons with…
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AS Pirae, Auckland City to face off in OFC Champions League final
24 May 2024Auckland City will be chasing their 12th title after overcoming AS Magenta, while AS Pirae qualified for their first final after discarding Fiji's Rewa FC in the second semifinal.
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PNG leader 'undeterred' by likely no confidence motion
23 May 2024James Marape says his government's numbers are secure as they prepare for the expected vote, with Pangu Pati retaining the backing of 59 MPs and his coalition supporters remain intact. Audio
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Fiji MPs set for a 138% pay rise, tax-free benefits
The Special Committee on Emoluments released its report this week, which has received widespread criticism from Fijians on social media platforms.
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Pacific news in brief for May 23
23 May 2024A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including more funding for Solomon Islands from Australia.
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NZ woman died due to medical issue - Cook Islands Police
23 May 2024Cook Islands Police have confirmed the New Zealand who died during a snorkelling tour at Avaavaroa Passage in Rarotonga, lost her life from a heart-related medical issue.
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Samoa Citizenship Bill: New Zealand urged to 'do the right thing'
The Christchurch Samoan community gathered to discuss a bill that if passed will reverse a nearly 40-year old law. Audio
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French President says 'peace, calm, security' in New Caledonia 'priority of all priorities'
23 May 2024President Emmanuel Macron landed in Nouméa Thursday morning under heavy security. He says his top priority is for the French Pacific territory to return to peace.
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'The whole country is in chaos and the French President arrives'
23 May 2024Analysis - Emmanuel Macron is expected to land in Nouméa against a backdrop of strong polarisation between pro-independence and pro-French parties.
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Drua coaching post not advertised - 'You make some phone calls'
On Monday, the Fijian franchise announced former Chiefs flyhalf and an international referee Glen Jackson - who has been involved with the Drua coaching staff for the past three years - as head coach.
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Kiwi woman dies in Rarotonga after water-based incident at popular tourist spot
23 May 2024A Cook Islands police spokesperson says the woman was responsive at the incident site at Avaavaroa Passage - a popular tourist attraction for swimming with turtles - but pronounced dead at the…
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Vanuatu cricketers-cum-seasonal workers pick fruits during the week, improve their craft in the weekend
Vanuatu Cricket is on the rise thanks to a first-ever partnership signed between the federation and Brisbane-based labour hire company, Icomply.
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Cook Islands bans vapes - 'If you don't smoke you still die', opposition MP says
22 May 2024The Cook Islands is set to ban imitation tobacco products, such as e-cigarettes, and will raise the smoking age from 18 to 21. Audio
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'France lost the plot': Journalist weighs in on New Caledonia riots
22 May 2024Liberation "must come" for New Caledonia, says a Kiwi journalist who has worked consistently across the French territories. Audio
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President Emmanuel Macron to fly to New Caledonia within hours
21 May 2024French President Emmanuel Macron will fly to New Caledonia
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Pacific news in brief for May 22
22 May 2024Pacific news in brief from around the region, including plastic concerns in Vanuatu and Starlink officially launched in Fiji.
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Fiji Immigration struggling to meet passport demand
A telltale sign more Fijians are continuing to pursue plans to leave for greener pastures as the government struggles to retain its best and brightest in the country.
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MPs in PNG preparing for expected no confidence vote
21 May 2024The Social Democrats leader, Powes Parkop, whose party is part of the coalition, says the critical issue is whether Prime Minister James Marape's Pangu Pati can remain intact.
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Cases steady at around 60 a week in Samoa dengue outbreak
Samoa's Ministry of Health announced 62 new cases of dengue-like illness, and 36 lab-confirmed cases, from 6 May to 12 May.
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Art gives uncomfortable colour to Fiji's Girmit era women's plight
Seema Singh, a descendent of Indian indentured labourers to Fiji, has created a collection of paintings uncovering the lives of the Girmit era women. Audio
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Pacific news in brief for May 21
21 May 2024A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including a death in PNG following flooding in West Sepik and more than 400 new cases of HIV recorded in Fiji last year.
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Political solution for New Caledonia: talk of dialogue mission
21 May 2024This high-level dialogue mission could involve members of both Houses of French parliament. Audio
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Samoa under-19 cricket team creates history, off to World Cup
"You will be an inspiration to our young players and the sport in the country."
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Pacific leaders concerned over RSE exodus
How a financial win/win situation over seasonal workers turned into a loss for Pacific Island nations watching their citizens leave for richer pastures.
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