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Tonga to host Reds in pre-RWC qualifier warm-up
The 'Ikale Tahi will host the Queensland Reds at Te'ufaiva Park on 15 August ahead of their Pacific Nations Cup opener against the Manu Samoa.
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French Polynesia, Cook Islands sign air services agreement
6 Aug 2025The agreement was signed between Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown and French Polynesia's President Moetai Brotherson.
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Hilda Heine warns of threat to Pacific Islands Forum unity
5 Aug 2025"I believe firmly that the Forum belongs to its members, not countries that are non-members," the Marshall Islands President says.
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Advocacy group prepares record number of women for election
5 Aug 2025The Leitana Nehan Women's Development Agency says it is happy that there are 34 women who will contest next month's election.
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Fiji's anti-corruption watchdog charges top prosecutor
5 Aug 2025New Zealand citizen Christopher Pryde says he is "dismayed" at FICAC's decision "to charge me in absentia". He claims there is a concerted effort to keep him out of Fiji.
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Four confirmed and one probable dengue-related death in Samoa
The Samoan government says more than 5600 clinically diagnosed dengue cases have been recorded since January.
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Corned beef conundrum as cans placed behind counter
5 Aug 2025"It should be there ready for them to access without feeling whakaama about having to ask for it," one woman said. Audio
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'We'll see': Former Tonga leader on becoming prime minister again
5 Aug 2025Hu'akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni will not confirm or deny whether returning to the role is on his mind as Tongans get ready to head to the polls in three months time.
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Pasifika Sipoti in brief for 5 August
5 Aug 2025A round-up of sports news from around the region, including Pasifika players named in the All Blacks' Rugby Championship squad.
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Rabuka promotes scandal-hit MP: 'She is well-suited'
The Fijian PM made another u-turn and promoted Lynda Tabuya as Information Minister months after dismissing her for appearing in an explicit private video dancing naked.
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The 'right to choose' key to the Cook Islands-NZ relationship - Peters
5 Aug 2025New Zealand's foreign minister says Cook Islanders are free to choose whether their country continues in free association with New Zealand.
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Samoa secures semifinal spot after dominant win over Fiji
Samoa is the first team to qualify for the semifinals of the OFC 2025 Under-16 Women's Championship following their 4-0 win over Fiji in Apia on Monday.
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RunIt: From backyard collision game to a cultural lightning rod
4 Aug 2025The brutal pastime-turned-phenomenon is dividing communities, doctors and athletes.
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Luxon announces trip to Papua New Guinea on 50th anniversary of bilateral relations
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced plans to travel to Papua New Guinea this week to celebrate half a century of that country's independence.
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'Not now': Cook Islands opposition rejects independence
4 Aug 2025Tina Browne wants the country to be more self-sufficient, but says there is no desire to be independent from New Zealand.
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US tariffs: Some Pacific nations get relief, others face increase
4 Aug 2025Pacific Islands still face tariffs from the United States, but some rates are lower than originally announced in April. Audio
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Massive cocaine and meth haul seized on yacht in French Polynesia
4 Aug 2025In addition to the narcotics worth €331 million street value, local authorities seized 11 Glock semi‑automatic pistols and 24 ammunition magazines.
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'Even my children don't speak Cook Islands Māori'
4 Aug 2025The Cook Islands' culture secretary warns that Cook Islanders are becoming complacent about the use of their language and need to "wake up and appreciate" its importance. Audio
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Pacific news in brief for 4 August
4 Aug 2025A round-up of news from around the region, including a fifth dengue death reported in Samoa.
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All Black squad for The Rugby Championship named
4 Aug 2025The All Blacks have a tough schedule coming up, with two tests in Argentina followed by a visit from the world champion Springboks and a Bledisloe Cup series Australia.
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CNMI bids farewell to late governor Arnold Palacios
4 Aug 2025"He went home tired, came back the next day still exhausted, but he never stopped showing up."
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Kyren Taumoefolau to join Chiefs
4 Aug 2025Since his debut with Moana Pasifika in 2024, the 22-year-old rising star has established himself as on of the most exciting young players in Super Rugby Pacific.
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Samoa, NZ, New Caledonia open Oceania U16 tournament with wins
The Kiwi women were held to less than five goals for the fourth time in event history.
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Pasifika Sipoti in brief for 4 August
4 Aug 2025A round-up of sports news from around the region, including the first meeting of the board of the new Papua New Guinea NRL franchise.
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