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Investigations underway after officers allegedly dump body of man who died in custody
Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu, on his first day back to lead the force, told reporters on Monday that if they find evidence that their officers are implicated, "then we'll deal with it."
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Religious debate heats up
5 Feb 2025The newly-formed Cook Islands Christian Movement intends to challenge the government on a crimes bill and also lobby to declare the Cook Islands a Christian country.
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What you need to know about Samoa's political crisis
The country is facing political turmoil due to deep divisions within government factions, with some blaming the Samoan diaspora for the situation.
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'Complete waste of time': Bainimarama on Rabuka's plan to reveal coup secrets
The former Fijian prime minister says Sitiveni Rabuka's idea to come clean about past coups was pointless.
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Pacific Games Council optimistic despite audit delays
5 Feb 2025Chief executive Andrew Minogue said that the PGC expects audit reports to be tabled within 12 months after a Pacific Games is completed.
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Duo secure semi-pro contracts with NZ club
Thomas Dunn and Sterling Vasconcellos have joined the Eastern Suburbs AFC in Auckland in search of opportunities to develop their football skills and talents.
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Fiji Rugby's new director opposes women 'being gay' in national team
Laijipa Naulivou, the first woman to captain the Fijian women's rugby team, told the Fiji Sun that "being gay for women in rugby" is something she opposed during her playing days.
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French Pacific news in brief
5 Feb 2025A round-up of news in brief from French Pacific territories, including over 10,000 people leaving New Caledonia in 2024.
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Lynda Tabuya remains with Rabuka
The People's Alliance Party has given the former Fiji Women and Children's Minister, who was sacked from Cabinet after the leak of a private video of her dancing naked, another chance.
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Plea to Indonesia's President to stop human rights abuses
4 Feb 2025The international advocacy group, Human Rights Watch, has put out a plea to Indonesia's President to stop human rights abuses in West Papua.
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Watch: Trump's USAID freeze 'undermine relationships in the Pacific'
5 Feb 2025A US policy expert is calling Donald Trump's shut down of the United States Agency for International Development 'completely unprecedented' and alarming.
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Winston Peters' handling of Kiribati relations criticised by Pacific expert
Victoria University academic Dr Iati Iati says the New Zealand Foreign Minister needed "to be a bit more humble" in deadling with the situation. Audio
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Credibility of the US in the Pacific at risk if USAID programmes cut - expert
A Massey University academic says the uncertainty over the US Agency for International Development (USAID) will have implications for the Pacific region.
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Health Ministry declares dengue outbreak
Fiji's Health Ministry has declared a dengue outbreak in the Western Division, with 200 cases recorded since the beginning of this year.
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Tongan govt to keep ministries open during lunch hour
The initiative will allow essential services in all government ministries to remain open during the official lunch hour started on Monday.
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Top Niuean bowler wants more game time for her country
4 Feb 2025"It hurts that I can't represent my own country, my own little island," champion Niuean bowler Olivia Bloomfield says.
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Zyon Maiu'u signs with Bulldogs
The 21-year-old Warriors front-rower said it was a tough decision, but it was "time to give back" to his parents.
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New Caledonia's domestic airline cancels all flights
4 Feb 2025Air Calédonie announced on Monday that it had cancelled all flights until 5 February due to a mix of "technical" issues and "unfavourable weather conditions".
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Sir Collin Tukuitonga criticises RFK Jr's measles claims
The chair of a World Health Organisation advisory group is urging world leaders to denounce misinformation around health. Audio
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'New Zealand government cancelled its own proposed visit'
"The strong bonds between Kiribati and New Zealand will enable a resolution to this unfortunate standoff," the Kiribati President's Office said on Monday.
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Troubled road in New Caledonia fully reopens after eight-month closure
4 Feb 2025The troubled road linking Nouméa to the south of the main island was fully closed to traffic in July 2024 after tensions and violence in Saint Louis peaked.
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Pacific news in brief for February 3
3 Feb 2025A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including Fiji's director of public prosecutions reluctant to return to his job.
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‘It's God's purpose’ - Ardie Savea to lead Moana Pasifika
3 Feb 2025The 31-year-old says he's honoured to lead Moana Pasifika.
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Nauru and Kiribati sign agreement to boost air connectivity
The Nauru government said preliminary discussions were held last month, and the draft agreement was finalised by Nauru Air Corporation and Kiribati's Transport Ministry.
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