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Pasifika Sipoti in brief for 4 August
4 Aug 2025A round-up of sports news from around the region, including the first meeting of the board of the new Papua New Guinea NRL franchise.
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Roch Wamytan: Paris political agreement 'not enough' for Kanaks
4 Aug 2025The former New Caledonia Congress president says the "draft" deal signed in France last month failed to secure the pro-independence mandate. Audio
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'Bit improper' for NZ to intervene in Cook Islands politics - Puna
1 Aug 2025The former Cook Islands prime minister says the "special nature" of the relationship between the two nations must be "underpinned by respect".
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Land reforms aim to end stalled development
1 Aug 2025New legislation introduced by PNG's Deputy Prime Minister John Rosso would reform six land-related laws and which he says are essential.
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Outer islands' delicacies in hot demand at 60th anniversary celebrations
1 Aug 2025From giant clams (pa'ua) to coconut oil to uto drinks, unique island specialties are selling fast at the Cook Islands Constitution celebrations trade days. Audio
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PNG police chief orders re-arrest of eight in woman's brutal murder
1 Aug 2025David Manning has ordered that eight people accused of the torture and murder of a woman be re-arrested and for the community to stop hiding suspects.
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'Cash cow' NZ driving drug crisis in the region - expert
A transnational crime expert says NZ and Australia's status as the "cash cows" of the Pacific methamphetamine market is a driving factor in the drug crisis facing the region.
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Ahluwalia to end tenure as USP vice-chancellor
Professor Pal Ahluwalia's six years as the head of the at the University of the South Pacific have been marked with controversy.
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Seven guilty on drug charges in Fiji's largest-ever meth trafficking trial
A Fiji High Court judge says "sophisticated drug cartels" were involved in a methamphetamine trafficking operation disrupted by police in a record drug bust last year.
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Fiji off to flying start with 4-0 win over Tahiti
The Baby Kulas outclassed their French Polynesian opponents in their first game at the OFC U16 Women's Championship in Apia.
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Nauru is the latest Pacific nation to report dengue deaths
1 Aug 2025The first reported case of dengue fever in Nauru was on 27 June. Audio
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Union Calédonienne denounces 'Bougival' deal
1 Aug 2025New Caledonia's oldest pro-independence party has officially rejected a political agreement on the French territory's political future signed in Paris last month.
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Chief of War cast hope new series is a 'jumping off point' for audiences
Spoken almost entirely in Ōlelo Hawai'i and telling a story of Hawaiian culture, language and history, Chief of War was a first from the moment the script was written.
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Pacific families bear the brunt of public housing evictions
Pacific families are being kicked out of public housing at disproportionate rates in Manurewa and Porirua, sparking calls for an urgent review of policy.
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Pacific news in brief for 1 August
1 Aug 2025A round-up of news from around the region, including Nauru's president saying re-establishing diplomatic relations with China is paying "great dividends".
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China hits back at FBI director's 'groundless assertions' in Wellington
1 Aug 2025Kash Patel said the new office would counter China's influence in the Pacific, but Winston Peters says China never came up in talks.
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Bougainville's election challenge: one day of polling on 4 September
1 Aug 2025It's thought such a poll has not previously been attempted in Papua New Guinea. Audio
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Pacific avoids major damage after powerful quake off Russia
31 Jul 2025Pacific Island countries have emerged relatively unscathed from a restless night punctuated by tsunami warning sirens following the 8.8-magnitude earthquake.
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Cook Islands celebrates 60 years of self-governance amid growing rift with NZ
31 Jul 2025The biggest event in the Cook Islands calendar is currently underway, marking 60 years of free association with New Zealand. Audio
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'From moral duty to legal obligation': Pacific church leader hails ICJ ruling
31 Jul 2025Pacific Conference of Churches secretary-geeneral says the landmark climate ruling from the world's top court is a significant win, but much more work is needed. Audio
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Fijiana coach: 'Positive growth overall' ahead of Rugby World Cup
Ioan Cunningham believes he has a strong squad that can put Fiji on the world rugby map at the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup in England.
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Jan Taouma: Tributes flow for pioneer of Samoan language
31 Jul 2025The founder of A'oga Fa'a Samoa and a champion of Gagana Samoa is being remembered as a visionary who transformed early childhood education in NZ. Video
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Pacific news in brief for 31 July
31 Jul 2025A round-up of news from around the region, including New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon scheduled to address the PNG parliament.
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Pasifika Sipoti in brief for 31 July
31 Jul 2025A round-up of sports news from around the region, including discussions for host venues for the rugby league Pacific Championships.
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