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Samoa declares state of emergency amid severe power crisis
Prime Minister Fiame says it allows the government to implement measures to manage the energy supply, protect public health, and maintain essential services.
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Tonga quake: 'It was a little bit scary', but life returns to normal
31 Mar 2025A magnitude 7 earthquake struck in the hours of the Monday morning centred 79 kilometres south-southeast of Pangai in the Ha'apai group of islands.
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The 50th Anniversary of Polyfest: What you need to know
31 Mar 2025The 50th Anniversary of Polyfest: What you need to know Audio
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Five takeaways from Moana Pasifika's win over the Crusaders
31 Mar 2025Analysis - Self-belief is a factor that helped the side write the past weekend's biggest story of Super Rugby Pacific, writes Iliesa Tora.
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'Exploited and forgotten': Villagers petition Fiji PM against dam project
Villagers from Navunikabi in Namosi Province were joined by the head of Fiji's Catholic Church on Friday to deliver a petition to Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka.
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Netball Fiji in turmoil: 15 associations demand leadership change
"We will not be affiliated under the leadership of RubyAnn Sorovaki-Bainimarama and the executives," says Suva Netball Association president Alumeci Vosararawa-Sachs.
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How will Trump order to dismantle Dept of Education affect CNMI schools
31 Mar 2025The Northern Mariana Islands Education chief is urging students to "stay calm" amid President Trump's executive order to dismantle the US Department of Education.
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The most watched rugby team in the world? Fijian Drua’s staggering numbers
31 Mar 2025In Fiji, that interest is particularly massive - so much so that the team is claiming that half the country is tuning in to the Drua's games.
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Lui appointed Niue's Chef de Mission for Glasgow 2026 Games
The Niue Island Sports Commonwealth Games Association (NISCGA) has selected prominent sports administrator Sidney Lui as the Chef de Mission for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. NISCGA president…
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'Everything collapsed': Why thousands have left this Pacific Paradise
29 Mar 2025On 13 May last year, Renaud Mahé found himself responsible for 200 people shut inside a resort during violent civil unrest that erupted in Nouméa.
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Final day losses stop Fiji's Hong Kong dream
31 Mar 2025The Fiji men's sevens rugby team suffered a heartbreaking 24-17 loss to France in the semifinals at the Kai Tak Park in Hong Kong on Sunday night.
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Tonga quake: Aftershocks continue to rattle the kingdom
Tonga's National Disaster Risk Management Office says there have been no reports of damage in the kingdom after a magnitude 7 earthquake.
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Ferocious Moana Pasifika claims Crusader's scalp in Christchurch
Moana Pasifika stuck to their guns and subdued the Crusaders at home in Christchurch on Saturday night, winning their Super Rugby Pacific battle 45-29 in a history-making display.
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French overseas minister back in New Caledonia for fresh round of talks
31 Mar 2025Less than a month after his previous visit, Manuel Valls intends to further talks on the French Pacific territory's political future.
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Fiji's men's team book semi-final spot in World Sevens Series
The semi-finals will kick-off on Sunday evening.
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Tsunami warning lifted following 7.0 quake in Tonga
31 Mar 2025A tsunami warning has been issued for places within 300km of the epicentre, including the capital, Nuku'alofa.
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Fiji men's sevens team on track in Hong Kong
The Fiji men's sevens rugby team has booked a quarterfinal spot at the Hong Kong Sevens tournament after winning both pool matches Friday night.
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Fiji teams start well at Hong Kong 7s event
28 Mar 2025Fiji started their campaign at the 2025 Hong Kong Sevens tournament at the new Kai Tak Sports Park on Friday with a bang.
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PIF leaders advance discussions on regional reforms
28 Mar 2025The Pacific Islands Forum troika leaders have reviewed a list of "eminent persons" with extensive knowledge on Pacific regionalism to leads discussions on regional reforms.
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Legislators convert House of Representatives into a Constituent Assembly
28 Mar 2025The next phase in Bougainville's transition from autonomy to independence has begun, President Ishmael Toroama says.
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Savea braces for 'daunting' Crusaders clash
28 Mar 2025Moana Pasifika captain knows he and his players will have to be accurate on Saturday night if they are to stand a chance against the hosts in Christchurch.
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'We are not seeking war with China'
28 Mar 2025The US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth visited Guam on Thursday and reiterated Washington's commitment to the region.
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Study into heart attacks among young Fijian NZers
28 Mar 2025"There should not be these deaths occurring so young in these families; there must be a genetic driver," says Otago University researcher Dr Pritika Narayan. Audio
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Garamuts use Brisbane tour for World Cup qualifier
28 Mar 2025Papua New Guinea naional men's under-19 national cricket team are on course for their ICC Under-19 Men's World Cup Division One qualifier in Japan.
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Pacific news in brief for 28 March
28 Mar 2025A round-up of news from around the region, including an arrest after the death of a child in Vanuatu.
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Australia's $5 billion foreign aid budget: What's in it for the Pacific
28 Mar 2025There will be a substantial commitment to the Pacific, and money has also been earmarked to fill some of the gap left by the United States withdrawing its global aid programme.
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Tana Umaga admits 'sharks are circling' around breakout Moana Pasifika star
28 Mar 2025He's been the breakout star this season for Moana Pasifika, but the brighter Kyren Taumoefolau shines, the closer the buzzards get.
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