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Pandemics, climate shocks, unsafe food interconnected - WHO regional director
3 Sep 2025Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala says the world is shifting rapidly, "and so are the threats we face".
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Polio vaccination drive about halfway through - WHO
2 Sep 2025Dr Ananda Amarasinghe said a four-year-old Lae boy had paralysis in his left leg and left hand.
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UN chief to address the PNG parliament today
3 Sep 2025Antonio Guterres is in Papua New Guinea on a four-day official state visit from 2 to 5 September.
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Super Rugby 2026 - Drua, Moana both get seven home matches
2 Sep 2025The draw for the new season shows both Pasifika teams playing 14 games each.
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Five Pasifika clubs for new football pro league
2 Sep 2025Oceania Football has confirmed the eight teams selected to be part of the first event.
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Official results start to trickle through in Samoa
Of 12 constituencies confirmed, five seats went to the HRPP and five to FAST.
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Bougainville election campaigning to finish Tuesday midnight
2 Sep 2025The Office of the Bougainville Electoral Commission said Wednesday will be a day of non-political activity.
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ACT wants out of Paris Agreement, National says no
2 Sep 2025The ACT Party is calling for New Zealand to pull out of the "broken" Paris climate accord as long as it insists on emissions targets that are "disconnected from science".
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NZ pressed Cook Islands for months over China deals, OIA documents reveal
2 Sep 2025The Ministry of Foreign Affairs spent eight months requesting to view agreements made by Prime Minister Mark Brown with Beijing, documents released under the Official Information Act show.
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Vehicle donations reflect competition for influence in Solomon Islands - expert
2 Sep 2025The donation of vehicles from both China and Australia to Solomon Islands demonstrates the competition between the two countries, a regional geopolitical expert says.
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Cook Islands children's book on deep sea nodules is about facts, says author
2 Sep 2025A charity funded by a Cook Islands seabed mining company backs children's book on deep sea mining materials.
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‘It’s kind of the pinnacle’ - Boks aim for rare win in NZ
2 Sep 2025The world champion Springboks are under no illusions how monumental their task is against the All Blacks this weekend.
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Pacific news in brief for 2 September
2 Sep 2025A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including a CNMI official urging the US to ensure money for military projects also benefits local residents.
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Record 34 women are contesting seats in this week's election
1 Sep 2025While 34 women candidates mark a record high, the number pales in comparison to the 370 male candidates who will be contesting Thursday's election.
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Samoa general election: Official count begins this week
1 Sep 2025The official results for the 2025 polls are expected by the end of the week.
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Fijian PM hints at 'historic' referendum after landmark court ruling
Sitiveni Rabuka has hinted that the country may "hold its first-ever referendum" following last week's Supreme Court opinion aimed at amending the 2013 Constitution.
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Accommodation for RSE workers a 'critical constraint', says Fiji govt official
1 Sep 2025Pacific leaders are highlighting challenges their workers are facing while working in Aotearoa before returning home - and New Zealand's role to support them.
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Kiribati opposition furious as govt ignores Court of Appeal fiasco
The Kiribati opposition is formally condemning the government's refusal to debate the suspension of the country's Court of Appeal, which occurred more than two years ago.
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Pacific news in brief for 1 September
1 Sep 2025A round-up of news from around the region, including a Fiji police staffing shortage.
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Rugby World Cup: England run in 14 tries against Manusina
31 Aug 2025The Red Roses led 40-0 at the half hour mark, and had 66 percent of possession and 72 per cent of territory in the first half.
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Close one for Fijiana; Scotland secure quarterfinal spot
31 Aug 2025Coach Ioan Cunnigham said he was happy with the "improved performance" despite the 29-15 loss.
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Fiji, New Caledonia and New Zealand set for FIFA Under-17 World Cup
31 Aug 2025New Zealand claimed the OFC title yet again on Saturday in Honiara, edging New Caledonia 2-0 in a tense final.
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Flying Fijians beat Tonga in PNC clash
30 Aug 2025Fiji's victory sunk the fiery Tongans, who needed a win to nab a spot in the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
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Fiji Supreme Court advises lowering requirements for amending 2013 Constitution
The Court has declared that the majority requirements for amending the 2013 Constitution should be lowered.
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