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Solomon Islands opposition parties combine in race to form government
The two main opposition parties are vying with the former prime minister's party to form a government, after an election delivered no clear winner.
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UN 'very concerned' about Kiribati Parliament's move to deport judge
27 Apr 2024An Australian-born judge faces deportation from Kiribati after the country's MPs voted for his removal.
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"To lead is to serve" - Governor General to call prime ministerial election in Solomon Islands
26 Apr 2024The Governor-General of Solomon Islands will call a meeting to elect the country's prime minister once all elected MPs have arrived in the capital Honiara.
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Surprise second chance for disgraced Fiji MP
27 Apr 2024Fiji has been thrown yet another curve ball in the world of politics. Audio
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34 more dengue cases in latest Samoa numbers
27 Apr 2024This brings the total cases reported since November last year to 250. Audio
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Fire warnings amidst Marianas drought
26 Apr 2024The National Weather Service said extreme to exceptional drought persists across the Marianas, Yap State and the northern Marshall Islands.
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French Pacific news in brief
26 Apr 2024A round-up of news in brief from the French Pacific region, including New Caledonia's pro-French party, Rassemblement, electing its first Kanak president.
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Pacific news in brief for April 26
26 Apr 2024A round-up of news in brief from around the region including Hong Kong Airlines flights returning to Saipan.
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Kiribati MPs vote to remove High Court Judge from office
26 Apr 2024Kiribati MPs have voted to accept a recommendation from a tribunal that Kiribati High Court judge, David Lambourne be removed.
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Pasifika Sipoti wrap
26 Apr 2024A wrap of sport that took place this week from around the region, including cricket, rugby and soccer.
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Plastics treaty could have major benefit for Pacific
26 Apr 2024One scientist and his team say new data they've produced shows it is possible to achieve a goal of zero plastic pollution by 2040.
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Turning the tide – what it takes to take out rats in Tonga
A rat eradication project on a remote volcanic island in Tonga involved people
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ANZAC: Niue and the Cook Islands remember
26 Apr 2024The Cook Islands and Niue have marked ANZAC Day with dawn service ceremonies in each nation. Audio
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Controversial agreement with Azerbaijan sparks fresh row in New Caledonia
25 Apr 2024Analysis - The signing of a controversial cooperation agreement between New Caledonia's Congress and the National Assembly of Azerbaijan has fuelled more tensions.
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Nambawan Super planning new Port Moresby suburb
25 Apr 2024Papua New Guinea superannuation operator Nambawan Super Ltd says about 1000 families will have to move from the Bush Wara settlement in Port Moresby by mid-July.
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Scholarships announced for Samoan doctors-in-training
All eligible Samoan students will be fully funded, in an effort to meet current doctor shortages.
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In pictures: Anzac Day marked at dawn services in the Pacific
25 Apr 2024Events were held across the Pacific region to mark ANZAC Day.
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Super W final: Fijian Drua women urged to 'be ruthless' if they want to be three-time champs
25 Apr 2024Previously known as the Fijiana Drua, the side won the Super W title in 2022 and defended it successfully in 2023.
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Pacific news in brief for April 25
25 Apr 2024A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including drug peddlers in Fiji using school students to transport drugs.
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Solomon Islands' Sogavare says he runs security amid tense wait for new govt
24 Apr 2024Manesseh Sogavare said he narrowly won his seat and still exercises power over security, as he vies with opposition parties to form government after an election delivered no clear winner.
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Anti-corruption watchdog wants PNG govt to be open about gold plans
24 Apr 2024Transparency International Papua New Guinea says the government has to let the public know about its plans for a gold refinery and mint.
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In pictures: Anzac Day commemorations across the Pacific
25 Apr 2024Events have been held across the Pacific region to mark Anzac Day.
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Dengue cases expected to rise with climate change - medical advisor
There were 82 new cases were reported in Samoa in the two weeks to 14 April.
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Cook Islands LGBTQIA+ community celebrates 'progress, inclusivity, unity'
24 Apr 2024The country's inaugural Pride Week - Anuanua Week - was full of colourful activities and events exploring the diversity of LGBTQIA+ communities and their rights across the Pacific. Audio
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Super Rugby: Battle for positions heats up for Pasifika teams
24 Apr 2024It is shaping up to become a tougher battle than the others they have waged against each other in three years as both camps eye a win in Lautoka this weekend.
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Albanese and Marape walk Kokoda Track ahead of Anzac Day
24 Apr 2024After an elaborate tribal welcome to the mountains of PNG, the Australian PM spent the night camping on the Kokoda Track in an Anzac Day trek aimed at drawing the two countries closer.
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David Lambourne: Australia-born judge facing potential deportation from Kiribati
An Australian-born judge in Kiribati could well face deportation later this week after a tribunal ruling that he should be removed from his post.
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Lobbying to form next Solomon Islands govt intensifies
23 Apr 2024At this stage, it is next to impossible to predict the final form of the coalition government because MPs are not legally bound to political parties and can move freely between the different camps. Audio
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