Pacific News Search
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Appeal date set for ex-Cook Islands deputy prime minister
Robert Tapaitau and two other senior public figures were convicted of taking NZD$70,000 in public funds.
Updated at 9:07 am on 29 April 2024
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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 near "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