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'We still have time to make the right decision'
16 Jun 2025Cook Islands opposition leader is calling for a "national pause" on the Cook Islands' deep sea mining ambitions, warning that the country is risking its oceanic heritage and identity.
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Three Pacific nations in expanded US travel ban list
17 Jun 2025It's part of President Trump's crackdown on foreign nationals from countries that fail to meet "established benchmarks and requirements" for remaining in the US.
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Fiji launches largest-ever drugs trial as the country tackles growing meth scourge
More than a year after police made the record haul in the country's tourism hub Nadi, seven people stood trial last week on several drug charges stemming from the January 2024 raid.
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Samoan fashion designer fatally shot at Salt Lake City protest
Arthur Folasa Ah Loo, known as Afa Ah Loo, an "innocent bystander", died despite efforts by paramedics to save his life, police said.
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New campaign encourages more Pasifika women to get breast screening
"We want women to know that it's okay to talk about it and to feel safe and to feel like it's okay to share their stories."
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Pacific news in brief for 16 June
16 Jun 2025A round-up of news from around the region, including arrests in Nauru related to cyber info-stealing.
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Pasifika Sipoti in brief for 16 June
16 Jun 2025A round-up of sports news from around the region, including an ex-All Blacks forward set to join the Flying Fijians for their tests against Australia and Scotland next month.
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Fijiana retains Oceania Rugby title
16 Jun 2025The Fiji women's rugby team retained their Oceania Rugby Women's XV Challenge title with a hard-fought 24-20 victory against Samoa in Sigatoka on Saturday.
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Undeclared fireworks brought into Guam labelled as 'paper towels'
A vessel towing cargo from Saipan was intercepted by Guam Customs officers after an inspection uncovered undeclared fireworks. Audio
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Bayern Munich demolish Auckland City to kick off Club World Cup campaign
16 Jun 2025The German champions cruised to a 10-0 victory over the Oceania champions in their opening Group C match at the FIFA Club World Cup in Cincinnati.
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Fijian in Abu Dhabi worried about Pacific communities in Middle East
14 Jun 2025Fiji's Embassy in Abu Dhabi says its closely monitoring the situation in Iran and Israel as tensions remain high. Audio
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'Melanesian relationship agreement' endorsed at Bougainville talks
13 Jun 2025The talks concluded with the endorsement of a proposed 'Melanesian relationship agreement' that will be taken to the leaders of PNG and ABG during the last week of June.
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New Zealand's warning about drugs in the Pacific
13 Jun 2025The report said that the Pacific serves as both a cautionary tale and a direct source of risk for New Zealand.
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Investigation ordered after boat capsize in Suva Harbour
Fiji's Minister for Public Works, Meteorological Services and Transport has visited the wreck of the Lomaiviti Princess II and other derelict vessels within Suva Harbour.
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Lifeblood for Pacific Islands threatened as warming ocean drives tuna east
13 Jun 2025Nearly 10% of the Solomon Islands' government revenue is tied to tuna.
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Concerns over Pacific Garbage Patch clean-up
13 Jun 2025An expert says there is pushback from environmental groups when it comes to cleaning up the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.
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Narawa enjoys injury-free season, as Chiefs focus on semi-final
13 Jun 2025"Everyone's competitive. Now you can't go into games thinking you'll have an easy game."
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Palau should not be classed as a high-income nation, says president
"We face profound socioeconomic vulnerability and we cannot let GDP alone determine our eligibility for support."
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Bougainville legal dept looking towards sorcery violence policy
13 Jun 2025The Department of Justice and Legal Services in Bougainville is aiming to craft a government policy to deal with violence related to sorcery accusations.
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Cook Islands announces protection zone for migrating humpback whales
13 Jun 2025The Cook Islands prime minister has announced a zone to protect the migratory corridors of the endangered Oceania humpback whale.
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Ex Hurricanes, All Blacks Sevens star Salesi Rayasi in Fiji test squad
13 Jun 2025Former All Blacks Sevens and Hurricanes winger Salesi Rayasi has been included in the Fiji test squad after changing allegiance.
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Téin released after appeal fails
13 Jun 2025A Court of Appeal in Paris on Thursday ruled for the release of Kanak pro-independence leader Christian Téin from custody, almost one year after his arrest in New Caledonia.
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NZ: Pacific and Māori student support cut
13 Jun 2025Education advocates say an NZ government decision to remove special funding for Pacific and Māori students in vocational training harks back to the days of a one-size-fits-all model.
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NZ PM says parent visit visa hits right balance
13 Jun 2025Auckland barrister Nalesoni Tupou said not many Pacific Islanders will meet the minimum income threshold.
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