Pacific News Search
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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.
Updated at 7:42 pm on 27 April 2024
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Surprise second chance for disgraced Fiji MP
Fiji has been thrown yet another curve ball in the world of politics.
Updated at 3:18 pm on 27 April 2024
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Removal of Kiribati High Court judge David Lambourne a 'major setback for justice' - UN
An Australian-born judge faces deportation from Kiribati after the country's MPs voted for his removal.
Updated at 3:18 pm on 27 April 2024
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34 more dengue cases in latest Samoa numbers
This brings the total cases reported since November last year to 250.
Updated at 6:35 am on 27 April 2024
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French Pacific news in brief
A round-up of news in brief from the French Pacific region, including New Caledonia's pro-French party, Rassemblement, electing its first Kanak president.
Updated at 7:50 pm on 26 April 2024
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Kiribati MPs vote to remove High Court Judge from office
Kiribati MPs have voted to accept a recommendation from a tribunal that Kiribati High Court judge, David Lambourne be removed.
Updated at 7:43 pm on 26 April 2024
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"To lead is to serve" - Governor General to call prime ministerial election in Solomon Islands
The 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.
Updated at 6:54 pm on 26 April 2024
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Pasifika Sipoti wrap
A wrap of sport that took place this week from around the region, including cricket, rugby and soccer.
Updated at 6:12 pm on 26 April 2024
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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
Updated at 4:15 pm on 26 April 2024
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Pacific news in brief for April 26
A round-up of news in brief from around the region including Hong Kong Airlines flights returning to Saipan.
Updated at 2:56 pm on 26 April 2024
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Fire warnings amidst Marianas drought
The National Weather Service said extreme to exceptional drought persists across the Marianas, Yap State and the northern Marshall Islands.
Updated at 2:40 pm on 26 April 2024
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ANZAC: Niue and the Cook Islands remember
The Cook Islands and Niue have marked ANZAC Day with dawn service ceremonies in each nation.
Updated at 2:07 pm on 26 April 2024
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Plastics treaty could have major benefit for Pacific
One scientist and his team say new data they've produced shows it is possible to achieve a goal of zero plastic pollution by 2040.
Updated at 10:17 am on 26 April 2024
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In pictures: Anzac Day commemorations across the Pacific
Events have been held across the Pacific region to mark Anzac Day.
Updated at 2:58 pm on 25 April 2024
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In pictures: Anzac Day marked at dawn services in the Pacific
Events were held across the Pacific region to mark ANZAC Day.
Updated at 1:51 pm on 25 April 2024
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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.
Updated at 11:59 am on 25 April 2024
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Super W final: Fijian Drua women urged to 'be ruthless' if they want to be three-time champs
Previously known as the Fijiana Drua, the side won the Super W title in 2022 and defended it successfully in 2023.
Updated at 11:48 am on 25 April 2024
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Pacific news in brief for April 25
A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including drug peddlers in Fiji using school students to transport drugs.
Updated at 11:19 am on 25 April 2024
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Controversial agreement with Azerbaijan sparks fresh row in New Caledonia
Analysis - The signing of a controversial cooperation agreement between New Caledonia's Congress and the National Assembly of Azerbaijan has fuelled more tensions.
Updated at 9:34 am on 25 April 2024
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Nambawan Super planning new Port Moresby suburb
Papua 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.
Updated at 9:33 am on 25 April 2024