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Manele defends 'weak leadership' criticism over Cabinet changes
7 Oct 2025The Solomon Islands PM reshuffled the finance portfolio three times in as many weeks, amid reports that a no-confidence motion against him is looming.
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'Feel the fear and do it anyway'
7 Oct 2025From a small Samoan village to the top of New Zealand's legal profession, Tiana Epati proves it's possible.
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'Culture is everything': Te Maeva Nui unites Cook Islanders
7 Oct 2025In a vibrant display of cultural pride, Cook Islanders gave their all on stage at the Te Maeva Nui New Zealand. Audio
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New Caledonia thrown into fresh uncertainty after French PM resigns
7 Oct 2025French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu tendered his resignation on Monday, only hours after the announcement of a new government.
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'We carry...our identity': Fijian artists celebrate language and culture
Thousands of Fijians are celebrating culture and heritage for Fijian Language Week or Macawa ni vosa vakaviti in Aotearoa New Zealand this week. Audio
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Rugby League: Bati without several NRL stars
7 Oct 2025The Fijians will be without four notable players when they compete in thePacific Championships.
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Pacific news in brief for 7 October
7 Oct 2025A round-up of news from around the region, including the first hearing of Samoa's new parliament.
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Mils Muliaina joins Auckland Business Chamber as first Pasifika director
7 Oct 2025The former All Black and financial adviser aims to inspire entrepreneurs and support local businesses.
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New Zealand pays Samoa $6m over grounding of HMNZS Manawanui
6 Oct 2025The government has paid $6 million to Samoa's government as compensation following the sinking of HMNZS Manawanui.
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Former PNG defence chief slams defence pact with Australia
6 Oct 2025Major-General Jerry Singirok says Papua New Guinea is caught up in a geopolitical battle between the United States and China, with little benefit to Papua New Guineans. Audio
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Election week begins with music festival and beauty pageant
Nauruans will head to the polls on Saturday for two important votes: to elect their members of parliament and to decide on a change to the nation's constitution.
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Tonga election 2025: Pohiva brothers join race
Tongans will go to the polls on 20 November to elect their 17 representatives in the Legislative Assembly.
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Valls reappointed Minister for French Overseas
6 Oct 2025Manuel Valls' return to the role is expected to advance the sensitive project that directly concerns New Caledonia's political future.
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Pacific news in brief for 6 October
6 Oct 2025A round-up of news from around the region, including a former military chief in Papua New Guinea opposing the defence treaty with Australia.
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All 45 seats now officially declared says Bougainville Electoral Commissioner
4 Oct 2025All votes from Bougainville's election have now been counted, and all winning candidates have been declared, Bougainville's Electoral Commissioner says.
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Pasifika Sipoti in brief for 6 October
6 Oct 2025A round-up of sports news from around the region, including an update on the World Rugby rankings.
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How will the US govt shutdown affect Pacific?
6 Oct 2025US Pacific territories and affiliated states are watching Washington D.C. closely.
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Deal struck with Samoa over Manawanui compensation
RNZ understands an announcement is expected imminently.
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Winston Peters says Pacific leaders are 'realists' about climate
The New Zealand foreign minister says while a number of Pacific leaders see climate change as a security threat, the most important issue facing their countries is development. Audio
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Cabinet approves policy to create digital ID for all
3 Oct 2025The policy "is not just about technology - it's about empowering our people", the country's acting information and communications technology minister says.
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Former PM convicted again on corruption charge
Frank Bainimarama - who originally seized power in a military coup in 2006 - was found guilty of one count of unwarranted demand by a public official.
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'Tatou Tasi': Tuvaluans come together to celebrate language
Tuvalu is the world's fourth smallest nation, just 26 square kilometres of land scattered across nearly a million square kilometres of ocean.
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Dengue death toll rises to seven
The country has recorded more than 14,000 clinically diagnosed dengue cases since January.
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Pacific news in brief for 3 October
3 Oct 2025A round-up of news from around the region, including James Marape on Bougainville independence.
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