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Parker beats Fa in biggest fight in Pacific region for years
The two best Pasifika boxers in the world have met in Auckland, with Joseph Parker beating Junior Fa by unanimous decision.
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Fiji concerned boating season will be affected by Aus/NZ Covid-19 surges
Fijian authorities are concerned the latest cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand and Australia will impact Fiji's Blue Lanes initiative amid the pandemic.
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Tonga aims to get 70 percent of people vaccinated by year end
Tonga's Ministry of Health says it plans to vaccinate up to 70 percent of the population by the end of the year.
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Obituary: Sir Michael Somare, PNG founding father and consensus builder
26 Feb 2021Papua New Guineans are mourning the loss of the man who led the country to independence, Sir Michael Somare.
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New Caledonia presidential election planned for Tuesday
26 Feb 2021The French High Commissioner in New Caledonia plans to called members of the incoming government for a meeting on Tuesday to try and elect a new president.
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In brief: News from around the Pacific
26 Feb 2021Samoa's looks to boost capacity to administer Covid-19 vaccines, American Samoa's hospital recieves materal health grant, and Guam marks 500th anniversary of Magellan visit.
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Second person in a week dies of Covid-19 in PNG outbreak
26 Feb 2021PNG has suffered another Covid-19 death bringing the total number of fatal infections to 12.
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Crunch time for Parker and Fa in weekend fight
26 Feb 2021New Zealand's world-ranked Pasifika boxers, Joseph Parker and Junior Fa, aren't hiding from the implications of their heavyweight match-up in Auckland on Saturday night.
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Fiji's war on drugs: police find narcotics more lethal than 'ice'
Fijian authorities have warned that illicit drugs more lethal than methamphetamine are being produced across the country. Audio
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Tuvalu passport sales plan under attack
Former Tuvalu prime minister, Enele Sopoaga, is strongly critical of plans by the government to sell passports.
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What next for Pacific regionalism?
25 Feb 2021The man at the centre of Micronesia's departure from the Pacific Islands Forum says leaving puts them in good stead to help re-shape the regional body. Audio
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PNG's founding father Sir Michael Somare dies
26 Feb 2021Papua New Guinea's founding prime minister, Sir Michael Somare, has died at the age of 84.
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Warning over USP stand-off
The head of the University of the South Pacific has warned the stand-off at the regional institution has tarnished its reputation.
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Border provinces a concern as PNG covid cases surge
25 Feb 2021Papua New Guinea's border security shortcomings have been highlighted amid a surge in Covid-19 cases.
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Call for justice over Papua killings, amid mass displacement
25 Feb 2021Amnesty International has voiced concern about ongoing deadly conflict in West Papua.
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Fijian Super Rugby team needs $NZ10m
The Fiji Rugby Union needs to raise $NZ10 million by the end of March to keep its Super Rugby dream alive.
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Hope donors will help Bougainville rekindle innovation
25 Feb 2021A Bougainville MP is hoping for donor support to harness the region's inventiveness.
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In brief: News from around the Pacific
25 Feb 2021Samoa has consolidated two repatriation flights; Vanuatu women concerned about potential bubble; Kiribati government responds to Fiji land sale reports and more.
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Another Covid-19 case at Fiji's border
Fiji has recorded a Covid-19 case in border quarantine.
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PNG seeks rugby league team in NRL by 2025
25 Feb 2021PNG's prime minister says he wants a PNG team in Australia's National Rugby League by 2025.
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PNG suffers another Covid-19 death
25 Feb 2021PNG has recorded another Covid-19 death bringing the total number of deaths to 11.
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Cook Islands Opposition concerned over consultation shutout
25 Feb 2021A delegation consulting with the northern outer Cook Islands over seabed mining should have included Opposition MPs, according their leader, Tina Browne.
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Samoan mayors warned they should support government
The Minister responsible for village mayors says they should resign if they don't support government programmes.
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Samoan seasonal workers rake in millions
Samoa is earning millions of dollars from its labour force on the New Zealand and Australian seasonal workers schemes.
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PNG struggles to gauge extent of Covid-19 in country
24 Feb 2021PNG health authorities are struggling to gauge the extent of the country's Covid-19 outbreak.
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In brief: News from around the Pacific for 24 February
24 Feb 2021A former Customs Officer in Samoa pleads not guilty to drugs charges; new judge is confirmed in American Samoa; Samoa Breweries lays off staff; Online classes in the CNMI cancelled.
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CNMI casino chair found in contempt; receiver to sell assets
8:23 am todayThe head of Saipan's casino in the Northern Marianas has been found in contempt of court.
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Samoa judge highlights need for pathologist
A Supreme Court judge in Samoa has urged the government to address the lack of a pathologist to perform autopsies on bodies at the country's mortuaries.
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