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Honiara water supplies again cut off by logging
Water supplies in the Solomon Islands capital continue to be affected by logging, with some of the city's water supply shut down for two days last week.
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Cook Islands looks to join Samoa in censoring 'Rocket Man'
The Cook Islands is likely to follow Samoa in banning the biopic about the international pop star, Elton John.
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Temaru lawyer decries his Tahiti trial as an insult
8 minutes agoThe lawyer for French Polynesian pro-independence leader Oscar Temaru says his trial for allegedly misusing public funds is an insult.
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Sport: Jamayne Isaako latest player to swap Kiwis for Toa Samoa
Brisbane Broncos winger Jamayne Isaako will make his Toa Samoa debut at the weekend after becoming the latest rugby league player to switch his international…
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Sacked Samoa bureaucrat fights back
The sacked chief executive of Samoa's justice ministry claims the Justice Minister and the Public Service Commissioner altered a statement he made during an investigation.
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Vanuatu political rollercoaster continues with cabinet reshuffle
The Vanuatu Prime Minister has reshuffled his cabinet in the wake of yet another failed motion of no confidence brought against him.
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American Samoans urged to be more vigilant in ending domestic violence
A community advocate in American Samoa is urging people to be more vigilant in the communities in order to weed out domestic violence.
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Pacific police dogs and handlers graduate
Two new police dogs are about to begin crime fighting duties in the Pacific after graduating from the New Zealand Police Dog Training Centre this week.
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Sport: One dead, three still in hospital following brawl in PNG
Three people, including a police officer, remain hospitalised following two separate attacks in Papua New Guinea last week after the opening State of Origin rugby league match.
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Sir Puka ideal as Bougainville Minister - Marape
The Papua New Guinea prime minister, James Marape, says there is no better person to be Minister for Bougainville Affairs than Sir Puka Temu.
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Tuvalu to host Polynesian Leaders meeting
The Government of Tuvalu has agreed to host the Polynesian Leaders Group meeting that was originally planned for American Samoa next month.
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Pacific academic trailblazer recognised for her work
about 2 hours agoAn expert in Pacific development issues has been recognised by Victoria University in Wellington as one of six Distinguished Alumni in its 2019 Awards.
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Sport: Former Samoa Toa player to represent Tonga
A former Samoan international, John Asiata, who was named in the Tongan rugby league squad ahead of next week's test against New Zealand, says it will be an honour to don the Mate Ma'a Tonga jersey.
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Sport: Guam basketballers drawn in tough qualifying group for Asia Cup
Guam face an uphill battle in their bid to make the 2021 FIBA Asia Cup basketball tournament after being handed a daunting draw for the final qualifying tournament.
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New education initiative for Arkansas Marshallese
Marshall Islanders in the US State of Arkansas are to benefit from a dedicated new education centre.
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Vanuatu opposition withdraws motion of no confidence
Vanuatu's opposition leader has withdrawn his attempted motion of no confidence against Prime Minister Charlot Salwai.
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Australian submarine makes emergency stop in Solomon Islands
Locals in the Solomon Islands capital Honiara were treated to a surprise visitor on Friday morning as an Australian Navy submarine pulled into Point Cruz Harbour.
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American Samoa's medical funding crisis over, for now
Critical health services in American Samoa have recommenced following their suspension last month due to a lack of funding.
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Refugee compensation could prompt Manus Island exit - lawyer
Manus Island refugees could escape Papua New Guinea once they're awarded compensation by its courts, their lawyer says.
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Jonathan Fanene pleads not guilty to domestic violence related charges
A former American Samoa cabinet member and NFL star has pled not guilty to 13 charges related to a domestic violence incident.
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Sport: Kiwis prop switches allegiances
Samoa have scored a major coup with Manly prop Martin Taupau opting to play for them rather the Kiwis rugby league
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Guam's Catholic Church now faces over 200 claims of sexual abuse
Guam's Catholic Church is now facing more than 200 claims of historic sexual abuse.
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Solomons govt putting limits on foreign investment
The Solomon Islands government is planning to put limits on foreign investment to try and protect local business and encourage entrepreneurship.
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Dozens dead in tribal fighting in PNG's Southern Highlands
At least 30 people have died in the past few months in tribal fighting in Papua New Guinea's Southern Highlands province.
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Vanuatu signs 25-year deal with controversial drug company
A controversial drug company in Vanuatu has signed an agreement with the government for a 25-year diabetes management programme.
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Cook Islands govt questioned over provision of housing for MPs
A Cook Islands minister with properties in Rarotonga is occupying one of the sought-after government houses.
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Pacific nations look at options in new EU agreement
The Pacific Islands Forum says the region's Blue Pacific voice will be at the forefront of talks underway in Suva on the ACP negotiations with the European Union.
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Rift among New Caledonia loyalists blocks government
One of the pro-independence candidates for New Caledonia's presidency says the instability within the rival anti-independence bloc is the cause for the new government deadlock.
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