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PNG declares Christian identity in constitutional amendment
13 Mar 2025The decision, made on Tuesday, saw an overwhelming majority of 80 votes in favour and only four against.
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Bougainville leaders recommend September 2027 for independence
12 Mar 2025The Bougainville Independence Leaders Consultation Forum has passed key resolutions and recommended 1 September 2027 as the date for Bougainville's independence.
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$12.9m approved for solar battery project, NZ confirms
13 Mar 2025Prime Minister Mark Brown says they were working closely with Aotearoa, but "unfortunately, the length of time it's taking to finalise this project" has gone beyond what he was expecting.
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Lulutai Airlines can cover its debts, former PM says
The comments come after the Tongan government ordered a review of the domestic carrier's operations and financial standing, with the view to winding up the company.
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CNMI, Guam governors joke about reunification with the US
13 Mar 2025However, Northern Marianan Islands' leader Arnold Palacios says he is under no illusion that this would come into fruition any time soon.
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Allan Bird: Compensation and killing pigs won't address PNG policing issues
12 Mar 2025The East Sepik Province governor says the policing needs of the country are being neglected and is calling on the government to intervene.
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Fiji PM silent on allegations of receiving NZ$113,000 Rolex watch
Photos of Sitiveni Rabuka flaunting the gold bling have been circulating on socia media and one former prime minister is demanding answers.
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Dengue cases in Tonga pass 200
The country's health ministry says that just over half of cases are from Vava'u.
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David v Goliath: Fiji's amateurs to battle All Whites' professionals
The odds are heavily stacked against the Fijian national men's soccer team when they go up against New Zealand in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Oceania Qualifiers in Wellington.
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Pacific islanders 'have a very high-risk of overstaying' - immigration expert
12 Mar 2025A New Zealand immigration advisor believes visa-free travel should not be extended to visitors from Pacific Island nations despite growing calls for free movement of people in the region.
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Pacific news in brief for 12 March
12 Mar 2025A round-up of news from around the region, including results for an election in Federated States of Micronesia's Yap State.
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New era for Whānau Ora: Cause Collective takes the helm in supporting Pasifika
12 Mar 2025The Cause Collective has been awarded the new Pacific-focused Whānau Ora commissioning role, replacing Pasifika Futures after a decade of service.
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Fiji Rugby approves the establishment of players' association
12 Mar 2025FRU Board chairman John Sanday says that the move is a "pivotal moment in the history of our beloved sport of rugby".
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Rabuka's constitutional amendment bill falls short in parliament
The key changes that the bill sought were to remove the requirement of three-quarters of MPs and three-quarters of registered voters to pass any amendment to the 2013 Constitution.
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Rainbow Warrior returns to Marshall Islands for radiation research
12 Mar 2025The Marshall Islands welcomed Greenpeace's flagship vessel for a six-week research expedition focused on nuclear radiation.
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PNG's tax authority rejects IMF proposal for oversight board
12 Mar 2025The country's Internal Revenue Commission has called the move unwarranted and a threat to the independence and integrity of Papua New Guinea's tax office.
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Fiji's fishing ship graveyard highlights lax Pacific dumping controls
Dozens of derelict boats, mostly from China, pose environmental and navigation hazards in Suva harbor.
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Fa'anānā Efeso Collins' widow reflects on grief, legacy, and a life without him
11 Mar 2025Vasa Fia Collins opens up about the heartbreak of losing him, the struggles of grief, and the powerful legacy he left behind in an exclusive interview with RNZ Pacific.
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Respectful relationships: the missing piece in PNG’s education curriculum
11 Mar 2025If an individual can change their attitude then they can think positively and make important decisions and choices for personal benefit and everyone's benefit, writes Michael Suau.
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US Coast Guard suspends search for missing sea ambulance and crew
11 Mar 2025However, the Marshall Islands government search and rescue taskforce says it is committed to locate the missing vessel and its crew.
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Artist uses humour to highlight Pacific peoples NZ passport struggles
12 Mar 2025Christchurch-based Tongan artist John Vea opened on Saturday at the Christchurch Art Gallery. Audio
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Oceania Rugby extends PNG's suspension
11 Mar 2025However, the PNG Rugby boss has slammed the decision, claiming that the union is being victimised by Oceania Rugby.
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Marc Neil-Jones, Vanuatu's media pioneer, passes away
The publisher of Vanuatu's only daily newspaper passed away on Monday following a long illness.
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