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'General' Kauona brimming with confidence in presidential race
17 Jul 2025The former Bougainville Revolutionary Army leader says, "This time, I'm going to win. I'm confident."
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NZ travellers urged to prioritise insurance as dengue outbreaks surge across the Pacific
18 Jul 2025Health officials stress importance of protective measures against mosquito bites as outbreaks continue to escalate in several island nations.
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Pacific rugby players choose club over country
18 Jul 2025Samoa kick off their international season against Scotland in Auckland on Friday night, however with some notable omissions from their line-up.
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Charities see alarming levels of poverty as families struggle
18 Jul 2025There are a dozen people in the Latu household in the Auckland suburb of Mangere, but not enough beds for everyone.
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NZ snub a clear message for Cook Islands, says opposition
17 Jul 2025New Zealand's top political leaders skipping the Cook Islands' 60th Constitution anniversary on 4 August has ignited public and political backlash.
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New Caledonia’s politicians to get police protection following death threats
17 Jul 2025New Caledonian politicians who inked their commitment to a deal with France on 12 July will be offered special police protection, following threats uttered especially on social networks.
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Pacific news in brief for 17 July
17 Jul 2025A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including dengue fever outbreak in Samoa claiming the life of a second child.
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Valls begins one-week visit to French Polynesia
17 Jul 2025The French Minister for Overseas landed in French Polynesia on Wednesday (Tuesday local time) for his first official visit to the territory.
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'Building deterrence': PNG to host part of Australia's largest military exercise
17 Jul 2025Exercise Talisman Sabre, which began its eleventh iteration on 13 July, has over 30,000 personnel from 19 countries taking part, including the Pacific. Audio
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OFC Pro-League will revolutionlise football - Karembeu
17 Jul 2025"The new Pro League will be a revolution for our region," the New Caledonia-born midfielder and FIFA World Cup winner says.
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Umaga, Jones among six Manu Samoa debutants for Scotland showdown
17 Jul 2025The sons of All Blacks legend Sir Michael Jones and former Manu Samoa representative Mike Umaga, are set to carry Samoa's hopes against Scottish team.
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More than 400 candidates vie for parliament
16 Jul 2025Incumbent President Ishmael Toroama - seeking a second term - is among those people lining up to win a seat.
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Cook Islands' 60th anniversary: 'Who New Zealand sends, sends a message'
16 Jul 2025Aotearoa has an opportunity to "show maturity" as Cook Islands celebrates six decades of self-governance, a Cook Islands political analyst says. Audio
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Pacific news in brief for 16 July
16 Jul 2025A round-up of news from around the region, including Tonga's National Health Information System - hacked three weeks ago in a cyber attack - now back in action.
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Massive US-led military exercise underway in CNMI
16 Jul 2025Nearly 300 aircraft and over 600 troops are part of the Resolute Force Pacific (REFORPAC) 2025 in about 25 locations on Saipan, Tinian, and Rota.
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Rugby league: 9 players banned, officials suspended after on-field chaos
16 Jul 2025The Papua New Guinea Rugby Football League says the incident on Sunday was "disappointing" and should not be repeated.
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New Manu Samoa coach eyes strong start against Scotland
17 Jul 2025Lemalu Tusi Pisi wants Friday night's one-off Test match at Eden Park to set the tone for the Samoans as they set their sights firmly on securing a place at 2027 Rugby World Cup.
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Fiji launches first diploma in leadership for chiefs
The Vanua Leadership Programme aims to combine traditional governance with modern skills.
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Is New Caledonia's agreement, championed by Macron, a 'new chapter' or a 'betrayal'?
16 Jul 2025French President Emmanuel Macron hailed it a historic "new chapter" for New Caledonia, bringing a peaceful end to devastating turmoil that has rocked the Pacific territory.
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Māngere family says 'yes for now' to buyout after two-year wait for answers
16 Jul 2025A Māngere family is faced with a difficult decision after learning that their home is considered an "intolerable risk to life".
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Fiji govt could pay NZ$1.5m settlement to former anti-corruption head for ruined career
The state is offering Barbara Malimali an out-of-court settlement after her lawyer lodged a judicial review of her sacking in the High Court in Suva.
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'We took on...the nuclear powers'
15 Jul 2025The New Zealand government needs to do more for its Pacific Island neighbours and stand up to nuclear powers, a distinguished journalist, media educator and author says. Audio
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Luxon and Peters to miss Cook Islands' 60th Constitution Day celebrations
15 Jul 2025Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro will represent Aotearoa in Rarotonga.
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Pacific news in brief for 15 July
15 Jul 2025A round-up of news from around the region, including two prominent members of the Samoa Fa'afafine Association set to contest the election next month.
![New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Foreign Minister Winston Peters [https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/566931/luxon-and-peters-to-miss-cook-islands-60th-constitution-day-celebrations will not attend] the milestone event in Rarotonga, which will celebrate the Cook Islands’ six decades of self-governance in free association with NZ.](https://media.rnztools.nz/rnz/image/upload/s--Md2G6RBV--/ar_16:10,c_fill,f_auto,g_auto,q_auto,w_288/v1752710675/4K44L4G_RNZ_Pacific_web_images_940_x_588_px_16_png?_a=BACCd2AD)
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