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Pacific advocates warn of growing militarisation and mining pressure
10 Nov 2025Pacific civil society groups say 2025 has been a big year for the ocean. Audio
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Luxon should step in over worsening Cook Islands spat, expert says
A geopolitical analyst says Prime Minister Christopher Luxon should have stepped in to fix New Zealand's diplomatic spat with Cook Islands, as Foreign Minister Winston Peters is making things worse.
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Pacific news in brief
10 Nov 2025A round-up of news from around the region, including China donating $100 million to Vanuatu to help renovate public buildings damaged by last year's earthquake.
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Fuel stock for electricity, flights and local supplier under pressure
10 Nov 2025The fuel tanker Media, which is currently undergoing technical inspection and repair work in Fiji, was originally scheduled to reach Rarotonga last week.
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PNG landslide: Death toll rises to 22
10 Nov 2025"It's really sad moment and sad story," a government worker says.
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The future of rugby league in Australia, NZ and the Pacific is here - and it's brown
10 Nov 2025Analysis: The jerseys might be red or blue, green and gold, or black and white - but rugby league's future is decidedly brown.
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Pacific communities hit hardest by rising unemployment - Stats NZ
7 Nov 2025The unemployment stats for Pacific peoples is more than double the national average, and the highest of any other ethnic group in New Zealand. Audio
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Australia begins deporting 'non-citizens' to Nauru
The first of potentially hundreds of individuals deemed "non-citizens" by Australia have been removed to Nauru as part of $2.5 billion resettlement arrangement between the nations. Audio
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Rugby league: Cook Islands secure World Cup spot
9 Nov 2025Cook Islands are going to the IRL Rugby League World Cup 2026 after beating South Africa 58-6 in Sunday's RLWC26 qualifying match at CommBank Stadium in Sydney.
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Fiji hit with six of best, as England win game of two halves
The home side exorcised their demons from 2023, punishing the 'Flying Fijians' at Twickenham.
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'We're running out of time'
7 Nov 2025The parents of conjoined twins in Papua New Guinea have made a desperate plea to "anyone globally" to help save them.
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'Patriarchy is alive': Fijian PM accused of favouring men in diplomatic appointments
But Sitiveni Rabuka's government has announced that it is committed to advancing women's participation and leadership in the foreign service.
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Pacific leaders to push 100% renewable energy plan at COP30
7 Nov 2025The Pacific aims to be the first region in the world to be completely reliant on renewable energy. Audio
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Samoa beats Brazil to keep World Cup hopes alive
The Pacific Islanders must win the current qualifier if they are to continue featuring at the World Cup.
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France's highest constitutional body validates New Caledonia's elections delay
7 Nov 2025The French Constitutional Council said on Thursday this should be the last time those elections are delayed.
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Chinese research vessel linked to naval interests surveys Cook Islands waters
7 Nov 2025The research/survey vessel Da Yang Hao is the second marine scientific research collaboration for Cook Islands Seabed Minerals Authority.
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Toa Samoa name strong side for Pacific Cup final
With Pasifika pride and silverware on the line, all eyes will be on Sydney this weekend.
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Ōtara 'locked out' in stoush over local board leadership roles
7 Nov 2025Ōtara elected members say being refused any local board's leadership roles is like a "slap in the face" and broke a long-standing tradition of sharing the top positions between suburbs.
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Conjoined twins in PNG 'have a will to live' but face uncertain future
7 Nov 2025The parents of Tom and Sawong are fighting for surgery for their sons despite medical advice from Papua New Guinean doctors warning against it. Audio
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Former All Blacks bolster Moana Pasifika for 2026 campaign
Head coach Fa'alogo Tana Umaga announced his Super Rugby Pacific squad on Thursday.
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New dates for French minister's visit to New Caledonia
6 Nov 2025French Minister for Overseas Naïma Moutchou has now rescheduled her first visit to New Caledonia, which was postponed last week due to urgent budget talks in Paris.
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Samoan PM pledges to raise Pacific visa issue with NZ government
Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Polataivao Schmidt has committed to addressing the issue of visa-free travel for Pacific citizens directly with New Zealand's Prime Minister.
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Vaping seems to have led to more adolescents smoking - study
The new study does not support claims that vaping reduces harms for Māori and Pacific youth. Audio
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Kiwis coach calls for greater scrutiny after 'scary' Katoa concussion
6 Nov 2025Stacey Jones believes there needs to be plenty of surveillance during warmup for matches to make sure there isn't a repeat of the situation that happened to the Tongan player.
![New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Foreign Minister Winston Peters [https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/566931/luxon-and-peters-to-miss-cook-islands-60th-constitution-day-celebrations will not attend] the milestone event in Rarotonga, which will celebrate the Cook Islands’ six decades of self-governance in free association with NZ.](https://media.rnztools.nz/rnz/image/upload/s--Md2G6RBV--/ar_16:10,c_fill,f_auto,g_auto,q_auto,w_288/v1752710675/4K44L4G_RNZ_Pacific_web_images_940_x_588_px_16_png?_a=BACCd2AD)
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