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Tonga declares dengue outbreak amid rising cases
The Tongan government has declared a dengue fever outbreak in the Kingdom.
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Norfolk Island's ongoing quest for a return of self govt
20 Feb 2025The Norfolk Island population is built upon the Pitcairn Islanders who moved to the island in the 1850s, and they have ever since retained their sense of independence from Australia. Audio
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Fijian teen faces deportation from NZ due to education needs
19 Feb 2025A decision from New Zealand's Immigration and Protection Tribunal found that "there are no exceptional circumstances of a humanitarian nature". Audio
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District affected by Manawanui disaster continues to smell fuel
A spokesperson for the community says the Safata district deserves equitable treatment and fair compensation.
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Pacific women's football teams eager to learn at Four Nations Tournament
20 Feb 2025The Vanuatu and Solomon Islands national women's soccer teams are going all out to learn what they can at this week's PacificAus Sports supported competition in Canberra. Audio
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'We are coming', warns police chief to local meth producers
Fijian police commissioner Rusiate Tudravu says the force is focused on "disrupting, destabilising and dismantling" home-based illicit drug production labs in the country.
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Pacific news in brief for 19 February
19 Feb 2025A round-up of news from around the region, including Vanuatu's new opposition leader calling for an investigation into the alleged sale of diplomatic passports involving politicians.
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New Caledonia's Loyalty Islands face huge debt
19 Feb 2025New Caledonia's Loyalty Islands province has announced it is facing a staggering debt of approximately €62.8 million.
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Ex-Fijiana captain urges Fiji Rugby to take proactive stance same-sex relationship issues
19 Feb 2025The player, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, said the union needs to be proactive about educating both players and coaches.
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New Vanuatu PM issues warning to public servants
Napat emphasised the need for a performance-based government, stating that even his own position is subject to performance evaluations.
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Te Pāti Māori co-leader protest against 'aggressive' Cook Islands PM
18 Feb 2025Debbie Ngarewa-Packer joined more than 400 people in Rarotonga on Tuesday morning to protest against Prime Minister Mark Brown's government.
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IMF says PNG recovery on track, reform discipline must continue
18 Feb 2025The head of the International Monetary Fund in PNG says there are signs of positive economic recovery, but the government needs to maintain the reform momentum.
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Samoa Airways staff test positive for drugs
The national airline has revealed that several staff have tested positive for drugs, including a pilot on a prescription sleeping pill.
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Challenges strengthen Manusina 7s
18 Feb 2025Head coach Filoi Eneliko knows her team has not had enough tournaments to compete in as they build up for the World Sevens Challenger Series next weekend.
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The high human cost of policing in PNG
19 Feb 2025Between 2018 and 2024, eight police officers were killed in the line of duty in various parts of the country.
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Watch: Cook Islanders protest against Mark Brown government
18 Feb 2025More than 400 people took to the streets a day after the prime minister returned from China, where he signed a strategic partnership deal.
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Former Fijiana captain speaks out against online abuse
"When it comes to women rugby players, it seems as though no matter what we do, negativity usually outweighs the positive." Audio
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Pacific news in brief for 18 February
18 Feb 2025A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including Papua New Guinea murders, Nauru deportations, and more.
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Cook Islands government releases details of deal with China
19 Feb 2025Cooperation on seabed mining, the establishment of diplomatic missions and preferential treatment in regional and multi-lateral forums were some of the standouts in the agreement.
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New Caledonia's Mont-Dore inks security deal
18 Feb 2025Mont-Dore Mayor Eddie Lecourieux has signed a security pact with law enforcement authorities, including the Gendarmerie Nationale and the French High Commission.
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All-female officiating team makes history at OFC men's tournament
18 Feb 2025For the first time in Oceania Football Confederation history, an all-female officiating team took charge of the recent OFC Men's Champions League Qualifying tournament in the Cook Islands.
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Small steps: A Jiwaka woman's journey to ending violence in her communiy
17 Feb 2025Lilly BeSoer runs a community based organisation has become an unofficial refuge for women and men fleeing sorcery related violence and tribal fighting in the PNG Highlands.
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'No areas of concern': Cook Islands PM returns home, addresses NZ's China deal fears
17 Feb 2025Mark Brown is hoping to have "an opportunity to talk" with the New Zealand government to "heal some of the rift"
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No-confidence motion against Brown and his Cabinet faces delays
17 Feb 2025A motion of no confidence against the Cook Islands Cabinet, filed on 11 February, faces delays due to parliamentary procedure.
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