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Former BRA commander extends lead in Bougainville race
Former Bougainville rebel leader, Ishmael Toroama continues to extend his lead as the preference eliminations continue in the presidential vote.
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Marshall Islands auditor reports ongoing abuse of office
The past six months have seen over a dozen reports to the Marshall Islands Auditor General's office of theft from and abuse of government offices.
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French Polynesia records another 47 Covid-19 cases
French Polynesia's health authorities say the number of Covid-19 cases has risen by another 47 since yesterday to 1271.
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Samoa resumes repatriation flights from New Zealand
More than 300 Samoans were repatriated from New Zealand yesterday, the tenth such flight since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Pacific learners in Covid-19 hit regions get funding boost
New Zealand government to invest $39.7 million to support Pacific learners and families in the regions hit hardest by Covid-19.
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Fiji to host Netball World Youth Cup in December 2021
The Netball World Youth Cup in Fiji will now be held in December next year.
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Unrest in East Sepik around PNG Independence Day
A man is dead, and seven people injured in Papua New Guinea's East Sepik province following a dispute among locals on Independence Day anniversary.
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Samoa PM to amend laws governing MPs resigning from political parties
Samoa's Prime Minister is looking to modify legislation which allows people to leave their parties and still remain an MP.
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Elimination begins in race for Bougainville presidency
The elimination stage has begun in the electoral race for the Bougainville presidency.
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Vanuatu warned about citizenship sale flaw
Vanuatu has been urged to fix a potentially disastrous flaw in its citizenship-for-sale system.
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Independence would offer New Caledonia more choice - Goa
Pro-independence advocates in New Caledonia say a vote for full sovereignty would allow the country to step up onto the international stage.
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PNG man jailed for 15 years for manslaughter
A Papua New Guinea man who caused the death of his girlfriend by assaulting her has been jailed for 15 years.
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Unions warn of retirement crisis in Fiji
A Fiji Trades Union Congress report is warning of a national retirement crisis if the government continues to encourage workers to withdraw from their pension funds to support their families during…
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UN commends Pacific's swift response to pandemic
The United Nations says Pacific Island countries have been spared the devastating health impacts of Covid-19 because of their swift preventative measures.
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US-funded PPE supplies ship to Samoa
A shipment of US government-funded medical supplies has left Auckland this afternoon bound for Samoa.
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Flights to American Samoa remain suspended despite calls for repatriation
The suspension of Hawaiian Airlines flights to American Samoa will continue until at least the end of October.
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French Polynesia Covid-19 tally passes 1200
about 1 hour agoFrench Polynesia's health authorities say the number of Covid-19 cases has risen by another 34 cases since yesterday to 1224.
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Guam Covid cases continue to rise with another death
The number of Covid-19 cases in Guam continues to rise with 32 reported on Thursday, taking their total to 2045.
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Alpha becomes new French Polynesia vice-president
French Polynesia's lands minister Teraii Alpha has become the new vice-president, replacing Teva Rohfritsch who resigned two weeks ago.
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Papuans step in to help Indonesian lawyer repay scholarship
West Papuans have raised over $US50,000 to help an Indonesian human rights lawyer repay government-sponsored scholarship funding.
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Renown social justice advocate dies in Fiji
A social justice advocate for people living in Fiji's squatter settlements has died.
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PNG citizens urged to come forward for Covid testing
Papua New Guineans have been urged to come forward for more Covid-19 testing.
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More refugees leave Nauru for resettlement
Ten refugees held on Nauru by the Australian government for over seven years left Nauru yesterday to be resettled overseas.
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Tongan rugby hero back in 'the bay'
Tongan rugby cult hero, Sona Taumalolo, says he is back where he belongs.
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Research shows big pay gap for Māori and Pasifika at DHBs
Pacific staff working at NZ's district health boards are 71 times less likely to earn more than $100,000 than other ethnic groups, while Māori staff are 56 times less likely.
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Some Bougainville voters frightened into submission - John Momis
1 minute agoBougainville's retiring president says some candidates are bullying or offering inducements to buy their way into the new parliament. Audio
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Fiji seeks Japanese help to build more schools amid crises
Fiji's Education Ministry is working with Japanese counterparts to help in a rehabilitation programme for schools across the country.
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Strike threat in New Caledonia over Vale nickel plant plans
New Caledonia's leading union umbrella group has threatened with a general strike over the feared closure of the Vale nickel plant.
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