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Island military veterans hope for US action
28 Jul 2025Marshall Islands Foreign Minister and US military veteran Kalani Kaneko is hopeful of resuming the momentum for veterans living in the freely associated states.
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George 'Fiji' Veikoso: The voice that united the Pacific Islands
He was a the legendary artist known for blending soul, R&B, and island harmonies that redefined Pacific music. Audio
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Residents pay tribute as Palacios' remains return to Saipan
28 Jul 2025Dozens of CNMI residents braved the rain, many waving CNMI flags or bowing their heads as the hearse of the late governor passed.
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New Zealand joins countries in statement on recognition of Palestine
30 Jul 2025New Zealand, alongside several countires, plan to recognise the state of Palestine ahead of United Nations General Assembly.
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Cook Islands' 60th Te Maeva Nui Constitution celebrations begin
28 Jul 2025Avarua township was alive with energy as well over a thousand people gathered to witness the vibrant float parade and official opening ceremony.
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Pasifika Sipoti in brief for 28 July
28 Jul 2025A round-up of sports news from around the region, including a new signing for the Fijian Drua.
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Cook Islands' tennis star matches Davis Cup record
28 Jul 2025Brett Baudinet is now tied for the most double wins in the Davis Cup, also known as the World Cup of tennis.
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Bougainville woman Cabinet minister battling nine men to hold her seat
28 Jul 2025One of the first women to hold an open seat in Bougainville, Theonila Roka Matbob, is "more relaxed, more focused" and confident she can win again. Audio
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'I just let it flow': Meet James Kusitino, 16, Fiji's first pro surfer
The youngster has become Fiji's first sponsored professional surfer, having recently been backed by renowned surf and skate brand FORMER.
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Manele's ex-chief of staff returns to represent firm that led to his firing
25 Jul 2025Mack Faddean Aoraunisaka, as the "local authorised representative" for the Vietnamese shrimp farming group, decried the negative attention toward his new employers.
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Fiji's top prosecutor remains in self-imposed exile while earning six-figure salary
New Zealander Christopher Pryde has not returned to workd since his January resintatement, citing concerns about facing another suspension.
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NZ not part of 'trifecta' with Cook Islands and China, Peters says
24 Jul 2025Foreign Minister Winston Peters has rejected the idea that the Cook Islands had effectively described New Zealand as a third party in its agreement with China.
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Northern Marianas Governor invites public to pay tribute to Arnold Palacios
26 Jul 2025The body of the former Northern Marianas Governor Arnold Palacios will arrive in the Commonwealth today from Guam. Audio
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Solomons women's team can 'go for the World Cup' after historic win, coach says
25 Jul 2025Moses Toata says the Solomons women's side has proven that winning at the highest level is possible if things are done right.
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Climate change ruling a win for Cook Islands women - Wichman
25 Jul 2025Cook Islands National Council for Women president Vaine Wichman, who made a submission to the ICJ during a hearing in December last year, welcomed the decision.
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Apatang sworn in as CNMI's 11th governor
25 Jul 2025The 77-year-old Vietnam War veteran succeeds the late governor Arnold Palacios, who suddenly passed on Wednesday after being medically evacuated to Guam.
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George 'Fiji' Veikoso dies aged 55 in Suva
Fijian-born recording artist and Pacific music legend George "Fiji" Veikoso has died at the age of 55 in Suva, his family has confirmed.
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Pacific news in brief for 24 July
24 Jul 2025A round-up of news from around the region, including reports out of the Papua New Guinea region of Bougainville that prison warders are illegally freeing offenders from jail.
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Ni-Vanuatu youth celebrate landmark ICJ ruling
Student Vepaiamele says the international court's advisory opinion also affirms countries' legal obligations to combat climate change and protect human rights.
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Nauru is causing big waves over mining
24 Jul 2025Nauru, just 21 square kilometres and with a population of 12,000, has opened the door to a deep sea mining company to explore and potentially harvest the sea bottom for minerals and resources.
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Consumer watchdog warns Fijians about Auckland-based TikTokker's scheme
"LiveGood", which promotes a multi-level marketing company that sells supplements, "resembles a pyramid scheme", the Consumer Council of Fiji says.
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Solomon Islands bylaw empowers chiefs to block child marriage
24 Jul 2025In Koleasi, a remote village in Central Guadalcanal, traditional leaders now have the legal backing to stop child marriage and escalate cases of abuse.
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New Zealand challenges Cook Islands PM to independence vote
24 Jul 2025A MFAT spokesperson says if Mark Brown wishes to run a foreign and defence policy without the need to consult, then he should "call a referendum on independence from NZ".
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CNMI governor passes away after medical incident
24 Jul 2025Arnold Palacios, the 10th governor of the Northern Mariana Islands, passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening surrounded by loved ones.
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