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Meet Vanuatu's market mamas
Fresh produce seller Leidab David said when the earthquake struck they were at the national market in town and they all ran.
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Climate-affected health in the Pacific to be discussed at Auckland conference
29 May 2025Experts will gather in Auckland to discuss how to cope with the health impacts in the Pacific that are due to climate change.
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Moana facing do or die for Super Rugby playoffs
29 May 2025Moana Pasifika lock forward Tom Savage says they have prepared well as they face a final-round match against the Hurricanes in Wellington.
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Samoan star shines bright as Blues too strong for Maroons in State of Origin opener
29 May 2025Man-of-the-match Payne Haas says the 18-6 win in Brisbane hands the defending champions an advantage heading to Perth next month for game two of the series.
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'Look at the plan for growth' - Reti on NZ budget
29 May 2025"It is an economic growth agenda and Pasifika people will benefit from economic growth."
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Package believed to hold drugs washes up on Norfolk Island beach
29 May 2025A package believed to contain about 40 kilograms of cocaine has turned up on a Norfolk Island beach. A statement from the Australian Federal Police said the package, which is...
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Cryptocurrency will boost CNMI economy, say supporters
29 May 2025"We believe that this initiative can help not only Tinian but the entire CNMI in our efforts to economic recovery."
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UK Consul-General visits Northern Marianas
29 May 2025Paul Rennie called the trip "overdue" but essential, as the United Kingdom looks to deepen ties with island communities across the Pacific.
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Samoa parliament to be dissolved in June, election date to come
28 May 2025Samoa's parliament will be dissolved next week and the country will have an early return to the polls.
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Child slavery cases prompt move on intercountry adoption laws
29 May 2025Fears over child slavery and abuse have prompted the New Zealand government to make a move on inter-country adoption laws.
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Brown leads seabed minerals dialogue in Australia
28 May 2025The Cook Islands government held a similar consultation tour in New Zealand in November last year, which the prime minister declared a significant success.
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Pacific nations 'grappling with a tidal wave of debt repayments' to China - report
28 May 2025New research shows that China has emerged as the world's largest creditor for developing nations, which are due to pay back at least $54 billion to Beijing this year.
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Dengue outbreak: Big clean up campaigns underway in Rarotonga
28 May 2025The Cook Islands declared a dengue fever outbreak on Thursday. Audio
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Palau ready to host Mini Games
Twenty-four countries are going to be represented at the event, where athletes will compete across 12 sports.
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Pacific news in brief for 28 May
28 May 2025A round-up of news from around the region, including a report of a pirate attack in PNG waters.
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PM Fiame advises dissolution of parliament, calls for snap elections
The head of state has accepted the prime minister's advice and a formal notice will be gazetted to confirm the dissolution of the Legislative Assembly. Audio
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First-ever global shipping emissions levy approved
28 May 2025But a Pacific push for stronger deal failed at the International Maritime Organisation meeting in Londom last month. Audio
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Moana and Drua award players for 2025 season
28 May 2025Ardie Savea and Isoa Nasilasila received top honours at their club awards night this week.
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Child dies from meningococcal disease in Fiji
The country's health ministry has recorded four laboratory-confirmed cases of meningococcal disease. Audio
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PNG aims to resurrect shortwave radio
28 May 2025However, the state broadcaster's managing director says, "We still have to do our homework."
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'Poison': Villagers still fearful of contaminated fish near Manawanui wreck
The New Zealand Navy vessel ran aground on the reef off the south coast of Upolu in early October 2024 before catching fire and sinking. Audio
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Solomon Islands joins WHO Executive Board
28 May 2025Solomon Islands was nominated as a board member representing the Western Pacific Regional Office at a meeting last year.
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Moana seek redemption after Hamilton humiliation
27 May 2025While the calculators may be required to determine the top six for 2025, the easiest equation for Moana is to simply win in Wellington.
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Samoa to go to early election after Fiame concedes
Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa has announced she will seek a dissolution of parliament and an early election. Audio
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