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FijiFirst general secretary resigns, launches criticism against government
Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has resigned as the general secretary of Fiji's largest political party FijiFirst.
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Pasifika 'standing with Māori', govt critic says, as Reti welcomes Pacific peoples role
9 Dec 2023A Tongan community leader says the New Zealand government is "sending all the wrong signals" to Māori and Pasifika, but Pacific Peoples Minister Dr Shane Reti… Audio
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Survivor says gender-based violence ‘is a pandemic', calls on Pacific govts to act
9 Dec 2023Pacific governments have a lot to prove in the fight against gender-based violence, a Papua New Guinean survivor and activist says.
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'No passengers injured' after Lulutai Airlines aircraft 'hit a cement block'
9 Dec 2023A plane that slid off the runway at Tonga's Fua'amotu airport on Friday was on its way to Vava'u when it had to turn back, reportedly due to a "technical…
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World rugby 7s series more 'ruthless', Fiji coach Gollings says
9 Dec 2023Fiji national sevens team coach Ben Gollings believes the new competition format introduced by World Rugby for the 2023/2024 HSBC Sevens Series is tougher than previous years.
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Tropical Cyclone Jasper out to open water and intensifying
8 Dec 2023The Solomon Islands meteorological service has cancelled the tropical cyclone warning, as Jasper lifts to a category 4.
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Govt finally getting food to Vanuatu cyclone victims
Cyclone-affected households in Vanuatu will now receive dry rations from the government, six weeks after Tropical Cyclone Lola hit.
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South Pacific collective security enhanced after Nouméa-hosted defence ministers’ meeting
8 Dec 2023Analysis - The SPDMM ended on Wednesday with resolutions to create a regional military academy to train regional officers with a clear focus on civil protection and disaster reduction, as well as…
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Narain calls for review of Fiji’s Olympic body after ‘substandard’ Honiara outing
A well-known sports commentator in Fiji has called for an urgent review of the Fiji Association of Sports and National Olympic Committee (FASANOC).
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Sevara siblings help Papua New Guinea win Aussie rules Oceania tournament
8 Dec 2023Papua New Guinea's Sevara brothers lead charge for the Binatangs at the Australian Rules Football under-16 Oceania tourney in Suva.
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Helping the Pacific financially is a great start - but Australia must act on the root cause of the climate crisis
8 Dec 2023Analysis - The federal government has announced an extra A$150 million for climate finance - including $100m for the Pacific to help protect its people, housing and infrastructure from the escalating…
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University of the South Pacific: Staff issues unsorted 'for over three years'
8 Dec 2023The University of the South Pacific appears to be in a state of disunity with many estranged staff expressing dissatisfaction with the leadership of their vice-chancellor Professor Pal Ahluwalia. Audio
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French Pacific news in brief
8 Dec 2023A round-up of news in brief from the French Pacific territories; New Caledonia, French Polynesia and Wallis and Futuna.
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Australia signs security agreement with Papua New Guinea
7 Dec 2023Australia and Papua New Guinea signed a bilateral security agreement today that Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and counterpart James Marape said showed the closeness of the two nations.
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Tropical cyclone Jasper impacts Solomon Islands as it slowly moves away
8 Dec 2023The heavy rain associated with Tropical Cyclone Jasper has compromised water supplies in parts of Solomon Islands.
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Fears PNG province again keen to embrace seabed mining
7 Dec 2023Campaigners aiming to ensure seabed mining does not happen in Papua New Guinea are angry the New Ireland government has been meeting with two prospective mining operations.
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Samoa’s health boss says reports about Covid-19 border restrictions 'not correct'
The Samoan health chief has shot down media reports the country is "considering" border restrictions due to a spike in the number of Covid-19 cases.
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'Empowering' and 'beautiful': Next generation of te reo Māori speakers say knowledge is power
8 Dec 2023Members of an Aotearoa New Zealand whānau (family) have been found in Rarotonga as they try to preserve their language and identity for the next generation. Audio
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Pacific women 'breaking glass ceiling' in New Zealand, but challenges remain
7 Dec 2023Pacific women in New Zealand are rising to the top and smashing glass ceilings on their way up, a new report on Pacific women's wellbeing in Aotearoa says.
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Kava farmer says 'untouched' market in flavoured kava drink
7 Dec 2023Fiji's top kava farmer for 2023 says the "untouched" flavoured kava drink market in New Zealand can become a big draw for Pacific kava exporters.
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Cyclone warnings remain in place in Solomon Islands as Jasper moves away
7 Dec 2023Severe tropical cyclone Jasper has strengthened to a category 3 storm overnight.
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Dr Siautu Alefaio appointed as Otago University's first Pacific psychology professor
7 Dec 2023The University of Otago in New Zealand has appointed Dr Siautu Alefaio its first Pacific professor of psychology.
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Tania Tan: Northern Marianas double gold medalist in Honiara 'glad to make an impact'
7 Dec 2023Tania Tan, 22, the CNMI's first two-time gold medalist at the Pacific Games, says she is happy to inspire others following her performance in Honiara.
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Papua New Guinea facing horror levels of HIV infections
6 Dec 2023Papua New Guinea recorded its worst ever number of HIV infections in 2022, and is bracing for even higher figures when data for 2023 is released. Audio
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Vanuatu political leaders in talks to form unity govt
Talks are underway in Vanuatu to try and establish a government of national unity.
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Mixed Oceania paddling team wins V6 race
6 Dec 2023A mixed Oceania V6 paddling team has won the grueling 36-kilometer Round Rarotonga race over the weekend.
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