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Macron's gamble on New Caledonia's crisis
Analysis - New Caledonia has been the scene of deadly and destructive riots since 13 May 2024.
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Couple pulled alive from rubble after deadly PNG landslide, as hundreds feared dead
11 minutes agoAmidst the despair of the Kaolokam landslide disaster in the Enga Province, there was a tiny glimmer of hope as villagers pulled out a husband and wife who had…
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James Marape's coalition MPs defect, threat of no confidence vote looms
11 minutes agoMembers of Parliament who joined the opposition posted pictures on Facebook announcing their defection on Saturday night.
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Manele's leadership in Solomon Islands: opportunities and challenges
3:11 pm todayOpinion - Solomon Islands' new prime minister brings a new leadership style to the position, compared to the abrasive approach of his predecessor, writes…
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Tsunami cancelled for Tonga
The kingdom was shaken by a 6.6 quake, 70km northwest of Fangale'ounga.
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Lawsuit involving thousands over Bougainville's Panguna
24 May 2024Rio Tinto has acknowledged that a class action has been filed against it and Bougainville Copper in the National Court in PNG.
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Man shot dead by police in riot-hit New Caledonia - media
25 May 2024Police shot dead a man in riot-hit New Caledonia on Friday evening, a day after President Emmanuel Macron visited to the French-ruled Pacific island to try to calm tensions, local media said, citing…
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Fiji MPs vote for salary increases as public faces economic hardships
Fiji's parliament has approved the salary increases for the President, Speaker, Ministers, Assistant Ministers and MPs.
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Macron leaves New Caledonia after talks with parties on both sides
24 May 2024Analysis - Macron departed after a whirlwind day of political meetings, but left behind 3000 security personnel and some members of his entourage.
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Pasifika wellbeing worsening in Aotearoa - report
A new report released by Te Hiringa Mahara - Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission paints a grim picture of Pacific peoples wellbeing in New Zealand. Audio
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PNG: Survivors of massive landslide desperately seeking help
25 May 2024The survivors of a massive landslide in a remote village in Papua New Guinea are still waiting for official help, more than 24 hours after the disaster.
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Pasifika Sipoti - a preview of weekend sports
A round-up of sports action this weekend, including Super Rugby Pacific, soccer, women's, rugby league, boxing, beach volleyball
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International tribunal finds states have legal obligations to cut emission
24 May 2024ITLOS says state parties to the UNCLOS "have the specific obligations to take all necessary measures to prevent, reduce and control marine pollution from GHG emissions".
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Pacific news in brief for May 24
24 May 2024A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including Fiji's deputy prime minister taking legal action against critics of Girmit Day celebrations.
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Rabuka says MPs salary bump justified as they're paid 'like a pretty junior military officer'
"I doubt our MPs can see the poor and the ordinary from their tinted cars," a former parliamentarian says.
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Pacific diplomatic posts to get $60m infrastructure upgrade
24 May 2024Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced $60 million in this year's Budget will go towards the renewal of New Zealand's diplomatic post infrastructure in the Pacific.
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Hundreds feared dead after huge landslide in Papua New Guinea
24 May 2024Hundreds of people are estimated to be buried under a mass landslide that struck Yambasil village in Enga Province at 3am Friday.
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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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