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Winston Peters to meet French minister in New Caledonia this week
The New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister travels to Nouméa today, where he will hold talks with visiting French Minister for Overseas Manuel Valls.
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'Turn up in your numbers': Drua's desperate call for fans support
7:45 am today"None of us here are pleased with our season. All of us are unhappy with the recent results so far. The key point is to stick together."
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The continuing struggle in PNG to provide hospital beds
30 Apr 2025Prime Minister James Marape has summoned his Health Minister and other health officials to meet this Friday to address issues of hospital overcrowding.
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Bougainville vote preparations on track - electoral chief
30 Apr 2025Desmond Tsianai says work has begun on updating the electoral rolls ahead of the September poll.
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Fijian women treated 'like a dog', says rights advocate
Three people are dead in Fiji following alleged incidents of domestic violence.
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Health Ministry confirms two dengue deaths
30 Apr 2025Tonga declared a dengue outbreak in February. Audio
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No onsite ambulance cited as key factor in Ubayd Haider death - inquiry
30 Apr 2025However, his older brother claims those responsible "want to sweep everything under the carpet".
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Ethnic MPs condemn race-based criticism of their political work
30 Apr 2025Lawmakers representing New Zealand's ethnic communities have condemned critics for focusing on their ethnicity when disagreeing with policies they are proposing.
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PNG project rolling out safe spaces for kids
30 Apr 2025"A child-friendly space offers something simple but powerful: safety."
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Pacific news in brief for 30 April
30 Apr 2025A round-up of news around the region, including Tonga's Geological Services reporting moderate thermal activity on and around Tonga's Home Reef volcano.
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Pasifika Sipoti briefs for 30 April
30 Apr 2025A round-up of sports news from around the region, incuding a lottery fundraiser launched in Fiji to raise money to send athletes to the Pacific Mini Games in Palau.
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'I will not step down'
29 Apr 2025Jeremiah Manele has bought himself a little more time after the Solomon Islands parliament was adjourned until 6 May for a no-confidence vote against his government.
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Pacific lagging on women's participation, says UN official
29 Apr 2025But at least discussions are beginning to take place at high levels, according to the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Pacific regional office head.
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French minister wants all parties to own their responsibilities
29 Apr 2025Manuel Valls, who is visiting New Caledonia for the third time in two months, has again called all sides to live up to their responsibilities.
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Bainimarama could stand in 2026 - Sayed-Khaiyum
"There is a groundswell of support. Whenever we walk down the street, people reach out and say the country needs him."
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Pope vote will consider Catholics - PNG cardinal
30 Apr 2025The Vatican has announced the eligible cardinals will meet starting on 7 May inside the Sistine Chapel.
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Four outer islands to be declared smoke-free
29 Apr 2025Cook Islands Health Ministry will launch a smoke-free campaign next month for Mitiaro, Atiu, Mangaia, and Mauke islands, marking their declaration as smoke-free.
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Immigration official says foreigners overstaying visas 'a significant concern'
The Immigration Ministry warns it will take action against those residing in the country unlawfully.
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Fijian trio nominated for World Sevens awards
29 Apr 2025The three are among the nominees selected by the World Rugby panels, following the completion of the seven rounds of the Sevens Series.
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Solomons PM to face motion of no confidence next week
28 Apr 2025A motion of no confidence in Solomon Islands prime minister Jeremiah Manele has been submitted to parliament.
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Vanuatu communities growing climate resilience
Communities in Vanuatu are learning to grow climate resilient crops, 18 months after Cyclone Lola devastated the country.
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Solomon Islands' citizenship by investment: 'A long way to go'
28 Apr 2025The government has clarified that the proposed citizenship by investment program will "never be commercialised in a manner that compromises sovereignty".
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Change expected for Vanuatu's constitution on recognised sexes
Vanuatu's constitution could soon be amended to recognise only two sexes - male and female - at birth. Audio
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Five takeaways from Moana Pasifika v Drua clash
28 Apr 2025Moana Pasifika got the job done against the Drua. Iliesa Tora breaks down the round 11 Pacific battle.
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Nauru-Australia finalise long-term funding for refugee processing
President David Adeang made the announcement in parliament this month, according to the Nauru Bulletin.
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Pacific news in brief for 28 April
28 Apr 2025A round-up of news from around the region, including Kiribati's human rights record to be examined by the UN Human Rights Council UPR working group.
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Dengue cases confirmed
28 Apr 2025Cook Islands Ministry of Health has confirmed four dengue cases in Rarotonga. They will follow the World Health Organisation's guidelines should an outbreak be declared.
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Lights out at CNMI's only theatre amid economic struggles
28 Apr 2025Movie goers in the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands are lamenting the closure of the territoy's only cinema.
![A dengue outbreak was declared in Tonga on 19 February. Google translate of caption: While visiting areas confirmed to be infected with the Mofi Tengi virus, outside staff of the Ministry of Health or Health Inspectors are visiting houses to reduce the number of mosquitoes. easily injured by this fokoutua.
During the shooting, [spraying] schools that have already had students infected with Mofi Tengi and schools that are vulnerable to Mofi Tengi.](https://media.rnztools.nz/rnz/image/upload/s--1byM0o3u--/c_crop,h_552,w_883,x_0,y_245/c_scale,h_552,w_883/c_scale,f_auto,q_auto,w_288/v1740609429/4KBBYI5_Tonga_spray_jpg?_a=BACCd2AD)
![Union Calédonienne President Emmanuel Tjibaou [blue shirt] and other participants at the pro-independence FLNKS convention in Yaté, New Caledonia on 26 April 2025 – PHOTO RRB](https://media.rnztools.nz/rnz/image/upload/s--WoPRj6U---/ar_16:10,c_fill,f_auto,g_auto,q_auto,w_288/v1745866033/4K87AHG_Union_Cal_donienne_President_Emmanuel_Tjibaou_blue_shirt_and_other_participants_at_the_pro_independence_FLNKS_convention_in_Yat_New_Caledonia_on_26_April_2025_PHOTO_RRB_jpg?_a=BACCd2AD)
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