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Australia signs security agreement with Papua New Guinea
Australia and Papua New Guinea signed a bilateral security agreement today that Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and counterpart James Marape said showed the closeness of the two nations.
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Fears PNG province again keen to embrace seabed mining
7 Dec 2023Campaigners aiming to ensure seabed mining does not happen in Papua New Guinea are angry the New Ireland government has been meeting with two prospective mining…
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Samoa’s health boss says reports about Covid-19 border restrictions 'not correct'
7 Dec 2023The Samoan health chief has shot down media reports the country is "considering" border restrictions due to a spike in the number of Covid-19 cases.
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'Empowering' and 'beautiful': Next generation of te reo Māori speakers say knowledge is power
7 Dec 2023Members of an Aotearoa New Zealand whānau (family) have been found in Rarotonga as they try to preserve their language and identity for the next generation. Audio
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Pacific women 'breaking glass ceiling' in New Zealand, but challenges remain
7 Dec 2023Pacific women in New Zealand are rising to the top and smashing glass ceilings on their way up, a new report on Pacific women's wellbeing in Aotearoa says.
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Kava farmer says 'untouched' market in flavoured kava drink
7 Dec 2023Fiji's top kava farmer for 2023 says the "untouched" flavoured kava drink market in New Zealand can become a big draw for Pacific kava exporters.
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Cyclone warnings remain in place in Solomon Islands as Jasper moves away
7 Dec 2023Severe tropical cyclone Jasper has strengthened to a category 3 storm overnight.
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Dr Siautu Alefaio appointed as Otago University's first Pacific psychology professor
7 Dec 2023The University of Otago in New Zealand has appointed Dr Siautu Alefaio its first Pacific professor of psychology.
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Tania Tan: Northern Marianas double gold medalist in Honiara 'glad to make an impact'
7 Dec 2023Tania Tan, 22, the CNMI's first two-time gold medalist at the Pacific Games, says she is happy to inspire others following her performance in Honiara.
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Papua New Guinea facing horror levels of HIV infections
6 Dec 2023Papua New Guinea recorded its worst ever number of HIV infections in 2022, and is bracing for even higher figures when data for 2023 is released. Audio
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Vanuatu political leaders in talks to form unity govt
Talks are underway in Vanuatu to try and establish a government of national unity.
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Mixed Oceania paddling team wins V6 race
6 Dec 2023A mixed Oceania V6 paddling team has won the grueling 36-kilometer Round Rarotonga race over the weekend.
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New study highlights barriers to engaging Pacific men supporting women’s leadership
6 Dec 2023The use of language such as "gender" and "feminism" can be a hindrance to engaging Pacific men to supporting women's leadership in the region, new research has found.
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Niue's boxing star Duken Tutakitoa-Williams a 'source of motivation' for his island
Niue boxer Duken Holo Tutakitoa-Williams hailed as a shining star and a source of inspiration for athletes in Niue.
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TC Jasper strengthens to a category 2 says Solomon Islands Met Service
6 Dec 2023Tropical Cyclone Jasper has developed into a category 2 cyclone.
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Moana Pasifika to play Highlanders in Nuku'alofa
6 Dec 2023Moana Pasifika is expected to play one of their Super Rugby Pacific match in Tonga for the first time next year.
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Fiji Airways warns passengers of ‘reduced seating capacity’ over holiday season
Fiji Airways is limiting the weight of its ATR flights due to what it calls "the prevailing seasonal weather conditions in the South Pacific region".
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Warnings in place for Solomon Islands as Jasper lurks offshore
6 Dec 2023A tropical cyclone warning is in place across the Solomon Islands due to category 1 Jasper.
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COP28: Pacific leaders launch 'Blue Prosperity' initiative in Dubai
5 Dec 2023Pacific leaders have turned to philanthropic organisations to pay for ocean conservation as climate finance fails. Audio
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Australia and Papua New Guinea poised to sign major bilateral security agreement
5 Dec 2023Australia and Papua New Guinea are poised to sign a major bilateral security agreement this week as PNG Prime Minister James Marape visits Canberra for talks with Anthony Albanese.
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Key stakes as French defence minister hosts Pacific defence ministers’ meeting
6 Dec 2023Analysis - Sébastien Lecornu has arrived in New Caledonia for a week-long visit and a focus on hosting the 10th South Pacific Defence Ministers' Meeting on 5-6 December. Audio
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Fiji Rugby board to meet World Rugby team, sets Olympic target
5 Dec 2023The Fiji Rugby Union Trustees Board will be meeting with a team from World Rugby in Suva this week to confirm funding for Fiji Rugby and Test match schedules for the Flying Fijians moving towards the…
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US lawmakers want to cancel Northern Marianas visa policy for Chinese tourists
5 Dec 2023US lawmakers have raised their concern about the United States' visa policy for Chinese nationals entering the Commonwealth of Northern Marianas (CNMI).
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Vaka Eiva welcomes international paddlers back to Rarotonga for first time since pandemic
5 Dec 2023While the Pacific sporting world was focusing on the Pacific Games in Honiara, another international sporting spectacle is taking place on Rarotonga this week - an event with distinctly Pacific roots.
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Forum SG Puna bullish on COP28 opportunities
Pacific Islands Forum secretary general is encouraging the dozens of Pacific representatives at COP28 to remain optimistic that a good result is achievable from the two-week summit.
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Fisheries commission to discuss monitoring of fishing fleet at meeting
4 Dec 2023Fishing monitoring processes will be discussed from today in Rarotonga when Pacific leaders gather at the annual talks on managing the world's largest tuna fishery.
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