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Taiwan condemns Solomons' China switch
Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen says she "regrets and strongly condemns" the Solomon Islands' decision to establish diplomatic relations with China.
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Relief for mother of Fiji's 'miracle baby' as accused denied bail
The mother of a baby found alive with the dead bodies of five family members in Fiji says she's relieved that a man known to them has been charged with murder.
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'Akilisi Pohiva's body back in Tonga
The body of Tonga's late Prime Minister 'Akilisi Pohiva has arrived in the Pacific kingdom.
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New Caledonia to lay 'smart cable' to Vanuatu
A so-called smart cable is being planned between New Caledonia and Vanuatu as part of a French innovation project.
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Men urged to step up to condemn violence against women
Fiji's Health Minister has told a regional meeting in Sigatoka that as the main perpetrators of violence against women and girls, it was up to men to condemn and address it.
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Hopes fears around 'supernatural aspects' of Fiji murders will settle
There are hopes in Fiji that community fears will be quelled now that a man is in police custody facing murder charges.
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Affordable healthcare clinic for CNMI's Tinian
A community health centre providing affordable healthcare will be built on the Northern Marianas island of Tinian.
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UN urges Indonesia to protect Koman
United Nations experts have urged Indonesia to protect the rights of lawyer Veronica Koman who advocates for West Papuan rights.
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Samoa appoints three new judges to Lands and Titles Court
Samoa's Judiciary Commission has appointed three new judges to the Lands and Titles Court.
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No more shooting galleries in CNMI
A bill that would allow more shooting galleries in the Northern Marianas has been scrapped following a spate of gun violence in the US.
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Sport: Nasi Manu recovery on track for England opener
Tonga's Nasi Manu is looking good to make his much anticipated comeback against England in their Rugby World Cup opener on Sunday, Tonga's assistant coach Pita Alatini says.
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Tuvalu's new govt to be decided on Thursday
Members of parliament in Tuvalu will meet on Thursday to choose a new government.
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Cook Islands suicide rate worse than NZ - NGO
The suicide rate per capita in the Cook Islands is worse than in New Zealand, according to the NGO Te Kainga O Pa Taunga.
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PNG govt hands over cheques to Bougainville
Papua New Guinea has paid a total of $US6.5 million to the Autonomous Region of Bougainville for referendum-related activities and other projects.
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Taiwan cuts ties with Solomon Islands, accuses China of 'dollar diplomacy'
Taiwan has cut its diplomatic ties with Solomon Islands and recalled its ambassador, accusing China of "dollar diplomacy" in the Pacific.
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Copra sales cut short by Marshalls' dengue outbreak
The record-setting pace of copra production in the Marshall Islands has ground to a halt with the dengue fever outbreak stalling most outer island transport.
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Plans to counter shark threat in New Caledonia
Further plans are being drawn up in New Caledonia to deal with the risk posed by sharks in the Noumea area.
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Fiji and Australian PMs play down recent barbs
Fiji's prime minister Frank Bainimarama and his Australian counterpart have talked up their countries' relationship at a bilateral meeting in Canberra.
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Increase noted in intimidation of legal advocates for Papuans
A leading Indonesian human rights advocate has noted increased intimidation of rights lawyers representing West Papuans.
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Arrested NZ resident faces murder charges in Fiji
Huge crowds are gathered at the Nadi Magistrates Court in Fiji today after news broke a man had been charged in relation to the deaths of a family in the Nausori Highlands last month.
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NZ to fund efforts to combat rhino beetle in Pacific
New Zealand has announced a $US11.5 million funding focus on efforts to combat the invasive coconut rhinoceros beetle which is threatening plantations across the Pacific.
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Custom landowners of Port Vila recognised
Almost 40 years after Vanuatu gained its independence six landowners have been approved as the custom landowners of the area where the capital of Port Vila is built.
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Two police officers suspended in Samoa
Police in Samoa have suspended two officers from the Transnational Crimes Unit for misconduct and one of them is faces criminal charges.
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Rape trial of former Fiji 7s player delayed
The rape trial of former Fijian rugby sevens player Amenoni Nasilasila has been stood down by a Lautoka High Court judge.
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Solomon Islands taskforce calls for govt to swap Taiwan for China
A Solomon Islands diplomatic taskforce has recommended severing ties with Taiwan in favour of China, as the government inches closer to a decision.
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School on CNMI's Saipan cancelled due to storm
Tropical Storm Peipah has forced the cancellation of classes at a middle school on the Northern Marianas island of Saipan.
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Fiji continues to lose cattle to TB: industry official
Despite an increase in milk production in Fiji, a senior industry official says cattle continue to be lost to tuberculosis (TB).
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Indonesia arrests another Papuan activist
Police in Indonesia say they have arrested the Papuan activist Steven Itlay and uncovered a plot to stage more riots.
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