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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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ISA launches inquiry into deep sea mining firm
25 Jul 2025The International Seabed Authority Council has launched an inquiry into "non-compliance" by deep sea mining front-runner The Metals Company.
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UN's highest court finds countries can be held legally responsible for emissions
24 Jul 2025The landmark decision is the culmination of six years of advocacy and diplomatic manoeuvring which started with a group of Pacific university students in 2019. Audio
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'Biggest number we've had': Pacific dengue cases highest in a decade
Dengue cases in the Pacific are at their highest since 2016, with nearly 19,000 people affected, the World Health Organisation says. Audio
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A NZ photographer's 'poetic journey' into PNG's past
24 Jul 2025Almost five decades ago, Victoria Ginn set off on a brief solo journey - the first in a series of exotic trips - into the remote PNG Highlands. Audio
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Will the world's top court back a Pacific-led call to hold govts accountable for climate change?
23 Jul 2025Six years after a group of law students hatched an idea in a classroom in Port Vila, the International Court of Justice will deliver its verdict in The Hague.
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Mark Brown: 'If we can't get help from NZ, we will go somewhere else'
23 Jul 2025The Cook Islands prime minister has defended the nation's new strategic partnership with China. Audio
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US looks to send 'third country nationals' to Palau as Trump pursues deportations
Palau's government is considering a draft agreement that would make it a destination for people seeking protection in the US against return to their home countries.
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Niue's Sidney Lui re-elected to Oceania Rugby Board
The secretary-general of Niue Rugby Union says she is committed to advocate for the inclusive growth across smaller Pacific rugby unions.
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Pacific news in brief for 23 July
23 Jul 2025A round-up of news from around the region, including Tonga's Civil Aviation Office temporarily lifting its suspension of Lulutai Airlines engineering licence.
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First Nations-Pasifika XV push Lions to the wire in historic debut
23 Jul 2025Captain Kurtley Beale says he hopes the First Nations-Pasifika XV team will be retained for future international matches against touring sides in Australia.
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Fiji to compete in King's Cup in Thailand
23 Jul 2025The Fijian national men's football team has been invited to compete in the Football Association of Thailand tournament, the Fiji FA chief executive has confirmed.
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Samoa election: Political parties make big promises
As campaigning ramps for the next month's polls, Samoans are being promised free public healthcare, cash payments for families, job creation schemes, and major infrastructure investments.
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Veteran politician wants new approach to independence and development
22 Jul 2025Joe Lera wants to see widespread changes in the way the Autonomous Bougainville Government is run.
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Lulutai Airlines maintenance certificate suspended, two planes grounded
Dozens of travellers have been affected by domestic flight cancellations in Tonga after the aviation authority suspended the local airline's maintenance certificate.
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Flying Fijians coach 'really annoyed' by PNC prep time, squad limits
22 Jul 2025Mick Byrne says short preparation time and smaller squads in the Pacific Nations Cup are two key issues that continue to affect Fiji, Samoa and Tonga.
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Hundreds arrive from the outer islands for 60th anniversary celebrations
22 Jul 2025Over the weekend, Rarotonga was swept with emotion as close to 600 voyagers from the northern Pa Enua - Te Pae Tokerau - arrived at Avatiu Harbour.
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'You make the nation proud'
Solomon Islands women's football team celebrated after OFC Women's Nations Cup triumph.
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Siosiua Taukeiaho puts hand up for Tonga
22 Jul 2025The forrmer Mate Ma'a Tonga player has revealed he wants to have another shot with the Tongan national rugby league team.
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US looks to send 'third country nationals' to Palau as Trump pursues deportations
It remains unclear whether the deal is aimed at undocumented migrants or other groups including asylum seekers.
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Pacific security and health leaders pledge cooperation
But public health experts say that law enforcement are undermining efforts to combat the drug-driven spread of HIV in Fiji, putting the wider region at risk. Audio
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Pacific news in brief for 21 July
21 Jul 2025A round-up of news from around the region, including Pacific trade ministers marking a significant step toward safeguarding kava's cultural and economic importance.
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CNMI questions US Treasury on use of federal taxes
21 Jul 2025Kimberlyn King-Hinds has formally asked the US Treasury to clarify how federal taxes generated in the territory are being utilised.
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Memorial for unmarked graves: 'We need to acknowledge these people', say Pacific leaders
21 Jul 2025More than 50 people gathered at Porirua Cemetery last month after the council's plans became public, many of whom are descendants of those buried without headstones.
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