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Papuan shadow over Indonesian role at UN human rights body
A West Papuan independence campaigner decries Indonesia's ascension to the Presidency of the UN Human Rights Council.
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Samoa by-election set for February after court voids result in Safata I
9:48 am todayThe Electoral Commission has confirmed polling dates following a Supreme Court ruling that invalidated the 2025 Safata I result due to corrupt practices.
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Miracle journey: From village rugby to Super Rugby captain
5:58 am todayMiracle Fai'ilagi will lead Moana Pasifika for the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season.
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New Caledonia's FLNKS will not take part in Paris talks this week
7:13 am todayIn mid-December Emmanual Macron invited New Caledonia's politicians back to the negotiating table in Paris.
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Niueans hold golf tournament in Aotearoa
"It's bringing the families together of all ages from grandkids right up to the oldest."
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Samoa chief suggests returning Manawanui compensation to NZ as it's not enough
Uncertainty around compensation payments for the HMNZS Manawanui marine disaster in Samoa is growing.
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Tributes for men killed in Utah shooting
13 Jan 2026Sione Vatuvei and Vaea Tulikihihifo Jr were gunned down outside the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake City.
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Ardie Savea sports nasty eye injury
13 Jan 2026Savea posted a video which shows several stitches and heavy bruising above his right eye.
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Tonga unveils baton for Commonwealth Games relay
Tonga's Commonwealth Games Association commissioned master carver Sitiveni Fehoko to craft the baton.
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Miracle Fai'ilagi to lead Moana Pasifika
13 Jan 2026Fai'ilagi has been named skipper for the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season.
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'Darkwaves': New research sheds light on underwater phenomenon
13 Jan 2026The short-term events - which affect the entire underwater food chain - could increase in frequency as the climate warms.
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Samoa, Tonga in third-tier sevens comp this weekend
13 Jan 2026The top two of both the men's and women's competition will graduate to the second-tier level of sevens.
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'Lamest excuse ever given' in Solomons larceny case
12 Jan 2026A 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
12 Jan 2026Slavemaster 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
12 Jan 2026The 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
12 Jan 2026A 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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