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David Lambourne saga in Kiribati heading back to court
A years' long legal wrangle in Kiribati that is keeping the Australian judge separated from his family remains unresolved.
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New era of politicians in Solomon Islands want stability - expert
8 May 2025A political scientist believes younger politicians in Solomon Islands politics could lead to greater stability for the country's government. Audio
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White smoke billows from Sistine Chapel as new pope elected
9 May 2025Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost of the United States has been elected the 267th pope and will soon step onto the balcony of St Peter's Basilica as the new leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics.
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Why are Fiji's garment workers being left behind despite a rising minimum wage?
A NZ-based civil soceity group is working to lift improve conditions for workers in the industry, but a Fijian union official says workers in the sector "are very afraid" to engage.
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No outcome after three days of political talks
8 May 2025New Caledonia's political parties have yet to reach an agreement on the French Pacific territory's future status.
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Super Rugby Pacific: Can the Drua win it for their mothers?
8 May 2025Fijians celebrate Mother's Day this weekend, and Drua head coach Glen Jackson is hoping his players can build on their performance from last weekend for their mums.
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NZ Police chief pledges ongoing support for Fiji and Samoa
8 May 2025Police Commissioner Richard Chambers visited his counterparts in the two island nations last week to discuss drug trafficking, customs, intelligence sharing, and corruption.
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Pacific unemployment surges to nearly double national rate - report
8 May 2025Labour slams the government over "shameful" figures showing Pacific joblessness climbing sharply.
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Black smoke: No pope elected on first vote at conclave
8 May 2025Catholic cardinals who will choose the next pope are locked behind the heavy wood doors of the Sistine Chapel, sequestered from the world to elect the man they hope can unite a divided global Church. Video
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Weightlifters to rep New Zealand in Palau
A nine-member weightlifting team will represent Team New Zealand at the 2025 Pacific Mini Games in Palau.
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Could tourism help lead Bougainville into the future?
7 May 2025A former rebel who fought in the bloody Bougainville Civil War in the 1990s is now running a tour business and sees tourism as a bright light to rejuvenate the economy.
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'Will take time': Manawanui's fate still to be decided
Samoa's Ministry of Works, Transport, and Infrastructure CEO also says there are ongoing discussions about compensation. Audio
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Fiji and Tonga work on trade and business
The Fijian trade minister is in Nuku'alofa to discuss cooperation in trade, agriculture, aviation and other sectors.
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Pacific growth faces slowdown amid trade global tensions - IMF
7 May 2025The International Monetary Fund says that, because of the Trump tariffs, the new economic landscape is subject to high uncertainty.
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Cook Islands under coastal inundation watch
7 May 2025The emergency management office says, "It's not something that is going to be of serious nature."
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Tonga Rugby League plans for home Test match
7 May 2025The Test match could be against either the New Zealand Kiwis or the Australian Kangaroos.
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'We're feeling the pinch': Governor blames tourism slump on geopolitics
7 May 2025The Northern Marianas Islands needs to diversify its economic base in order to better cope with global tensions, Arnold Palacios says.
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Pasifika Sipoti in brief for 7 May
7 May 2025A round-up of sports news from around the region. Audio
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Pacific news in brief for 7 May
7 May 2025A round-up of news from around the region, including Fijian farmers being forced to sell their produce at unreasonably low prices.
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Manele survives second leadership challenge
7 May 2025This follows the withdrawal of the motion of no confidence against the Solomon Islands prime minister by its mover. Audio
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Australia-Pacific relations to remain 'more of the same', experts say
6 May 2025Pacific geopolitics commentators say there will be no major shift in Australia's Pacific policy approach following Anthony Albanese and Labor Party's re-election. Audio
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Transparency PNG says now's the time for Marape to act
7 May 2025TIPNG's chairman Peter Aitsi says the time for rhetoric has passed, and James Marape now has a golden opportunity to take action ahead of the 2027 elections. Audio
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Calls to arm police grow amid rising threat of gun violence
A well-placed source in the Samoan police says officers want their power to carry firearms widened. Audio
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Environment group calls on govt to speak out against Trump's deep sea mining order
6 May 2025Te Ipukarea Society says the arrogance of the US president to think he can break international law by authorising deep sea mining in international waters is "astounding".
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