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'Lamest excuse ever given' in Solomons larceny case
A former teacher in Solomon Islands who had a large sum mistakenly deposited into their account, has been jailed for spending some of the money.
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Slavemaster Moeaia Tuai set to be sentenced
8:19 am todaySlavemaster Moeaia Tuai is a Samoan chief or matai, who took possession of his victims' lives and raped one victim.
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Drua name co-captains for Super Rugby 2026
11:38 am todayThe Drua's 2026 Super Rugby campaign kicks off on 14 February, against Moana Pasifika.
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Pacific news in brief for 12 January
9:05 am todayA round-up of news in brief from around the region, including a proposal to ban non-Christian religions in Samoa.
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Pacific Islands environment programme says US must follow formal exit process
10 Jan 2026SPREP's director-general said the United States must go through a formal process to withdraw its support.
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Sāmoa set to open embassy in Jerusalem this year
10 Jan 2026In discussing his decision, Laaulialemalietoa Polataivao Schmidt talked about Sāmoa's connections to Israel.
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PNG ends country cricket tournament in fifth overall
10 Jan 2026In their last match on Friday, the Lewas lost to Western Australia country by 34 runs.
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PNG families call for independent investigation into lethal police raid
9 Jan 2026Five people were shot and killed during a police raid in Tsak Valley a day after the New Year.
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Katoa back in restricted training but 'long, long journey' ahead
9 Jan 2026"We know that medically the doctors have ruled him out for the season, but that won't stop Eli being around the group."
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CNMI leaders warn economic crisis could affect US Indo-Pacific strategy
9 Jan 2026Leaders warn a deepening economic crisis in the US territory could undermine civilian systems.
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Armed heist at airport believed to be Vanuatu's first organised robbery
The brazen heist at Port Vila International Airport on 29 December has stunned Vanuatu.
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Work hours cut in Northern Marianas due to financial pressure
8 Jan 2026Effective 12 January, staff of the legislative bureau and youth congress will have their work hours reduced.
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Cook Islands govt rejects research saying deep sea mining not profitable
8 Jan 2026The research reviewed the economic potential of polymetallic nodules in the Cook Islands' seabed.
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Joyce Churchill, wife of league legend Clive, dies at 99
8 Jan 2026The 'Clive Churchill Medal' has been awarded to the best player in NRL grand finals since 1986.
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Pacific news in brief for 8 January
8 Jan 2026A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including an escaped inmate getting caught in Palau.
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AJ Lam to depart for France after Blues season
8 Jan 2026Lam says while he is excited for the new chapter, his focus remains firmly on the Blues this season.
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Cook Islands says sanctioned oil tanker falsely using its flag
8 Jan 2026The Bertha is among at least 16 vessels reportedly attempting to evade US blockades in Venezuela.
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PNG pays off liquefied natural gas debt
7 Jan 2026The multi-billion dollar loan was secured in the late 2000s.
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Cooks, Niue say clinical health data secure after NZ cyberattack
7 Jan 2026Officials warned that Niue residents who have independently registered with the ManageMyHealth app could be affected.
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Petition against deep sea mining near Mariana Trench gaining support
6 Jan 2026The appeal has been signed by 3000 people from US territories.
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Ancient DNA shows how Pasifika carried pigs across the ocean
7 Jan 2026A study traces the movement of pigs and how generations of island communities transported, traded, and released pigs over thousands of years
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PNG have two wins, two losses in Aussie cricket comp
6 Jan 2026After the country cricket tournament, the PNG team will travel to Nepal for a qualifying series for the T20 World Cup.
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The long walk to the market: How distance shapes PNG food
7 Jan 2026First Person - In Papua New Guinea, food does not simply appear. Before it reaches the pot, food walks. It waits. It sweats. It rides on the back of a...
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Pacific news in brief for 6 January
6 Jan 2026A round up of news in brief from around the region, including education funding concerns in Guam.
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Tonga's Cabinet line-up revealed
New prime minister Lord Fakafanua will take on the police, fire and emergency services portfolios as well as disaster management, climate change and communications.
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Few women seeking protection despite high rates of violence in Marshall Islands
5 Jan 2026Only a handful of women in Marshall Islands are seeking court protection from violent partners.
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Revenue drop forces tough cuts in Northern Marianas 2026 Budget
Governor David M. Apatang vetoes line items to avoid budget blow out.
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Better coordination needed in Fiji drug fight, says senior cop
5 Jan 2026Narcotics division awareness officer, Inspector Usaia Donu, also spoke to youth about the dangers of drugs.
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