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New bill gives Tonga's King control over diplomacy
New legislation passed by Tonga's parliament could give the King Tupou VI significantly more say in the country's foreign affairs.
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FBI expands reach to Cook Islands
13 Aug 2025The United States is increasing its presence in the Pacific, including the Cook Islands, due to concerns over China's growing influence in the region.
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Samoan women seek life-changing weight loss surgery in Turkey
Sarah Bennett and Lemau Timu's journeys highlight the rise of medical tourism and challenges in Pacific healthcare access.
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Samoa backs Solomon Islands' call to defer partner talks during leaders' week
The region's foreign ministers are meeting in Suva on Thursday for the final high-level meeting in a suite of gatherings ahead of the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders' Meeting. Audio
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Australia, Vanuatu close to signing Nakamal Agreement
A $500 million deal between Australia and Vanuatu is close to being signed.
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Suspension of salary 'unjustified' - Pryde
Fiji's chief prosecutor claims the President's suspension of his NZ$184,000 salary is illegal and unjustified.
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Meet the Fiji female engineers making their mark in Marshall Islands
13 Aug 2025Thirty years ago, the presence of a female worker in the power plants in the Marshall Islands wasn't just unusual: It rarely occurred, but that's now changed.
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Show me the money: finance question for plastics treaty
13 Aug 2025Pacific Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are scheduled for a regional meeting on Tuesday in Geneva.
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Pacific news in brief for 13 August
13 Aug 2025A round-up of news from around the region, including a man found guilty of five murders in Fiji.
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Pasifika Sipoti in brief for 13 August
13 Aug 2025A round-up of sports news from around the region, including the naming of the Reds team to play Tonga in a Pacific Nations Cup warm-up.
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Over 31 instances of polio in Papua New Guinea
12 Aug 2025While no cases of paralysis had been reported, the risk of further transmission remained high, WHO said.
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Cook Islands deal has 'nothing to do with military agenda' - Chinese ambassador
12 Aug 2025The Comprehensive Strategic Partnership signed between the Cook Islands and China has 'nothing to do with military or security agenda', the Chinese ambassador to New Zealand says.
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US Postal Service apologises for errors causing delays to the CNMI
12 Aug 2025The United States Postal Service has acknowledged routing errors that caused chronic delays in mail delivery to the Northern Mariana Islands.
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Mouthguards that flash red with head impacts to be used at Rugby World Cup
12 Aug 2025Mouthguards that light up when a player sustains a significant head impact will be used at this year's women's Rugby World Cup, which starts next week.
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CRL awards NZ$152m to Māori and Pasifika businesses
12 Aug 2025Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei says there is a need for meaningful economic ownership and transport choices for Pacific and Māori communities.
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New Zealand can't talk about homelessness without tackling poverty, advocate says
12 Aug 2025A Pacific advocate for youth homelessness says Aotearoa must address poverty and systemic inequities to fix the housing affordability crisis.
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Samoa, NZ off to 2026 under-17 FIFA World Cup
12 Aug 2025The two countries have also already booked their spots for this year's age grade world cup.
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New Caledonia’s FLNKS to reject France’s Bougival project
11 Aug 2025The move by the pro-independence group has prompted France's Minister for Overseas Manuel Valls to travel to the French territory again next week.
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Pacific news in brief for 12 August
12 Aug 2025A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs callin gon PIF to allow for its participation at next month's meeting.
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Pasifika Sipoti in brief for 12 August
12 Aug 2025A round-up of sports news in brief from around the region, including Fiji beating Samoa in a scrimmage match ahead of the women's Rugby World Cup.
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United States eyes deeper ties with Cook Islands, help businesses form ties
11 Aug 2025The US-Cook Islands relationship took a formal step forward when diplomatic ties between the two countries was officially established in late 2023.
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Toxic algae bloom lingers off Australia, killing marine life
12 Aug 2025A toxic algae bloom has sparked growing concern in Australia as it lingers off the south coast, killing hundreds of marine species and disrupting fisheries.
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'Deeply disturbing' video shows group of men attacking woman at PNG university
11 Aug 2025Women's rights advocates say they're horrified after a young woman was mobbed and attacked by a large crowd of men on a university campus in Papua New Guinea.
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Councillors hit back at Wayne Brown's 'Pacific victims' remark
11 Aug 2025Councillors Lotu Fuli and Alf Filipaina pointed to official data that shows they have outperformed the Auckland mayor in attendance.
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