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Tributes pour in for Tonga's 'towering figure in Pacific journalism'
Pesi Siale Fonua, a veteran Pacific journalist and the publisher-editor of Tonga's leading news website has died at the age of 78.
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Pacific news in brief for 13 October
13 Oct 2025A round-up of news from around the region, including the UN Decolonisation Committee being told that peaceful decolonisation of New Caledonia is achievable.
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Pasifika Sipoti in brief for 13 October
13 Oct 2025A round-up of sports new from around the region, including a scheduling clash for Manu Samoa.
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Marshall Islands seeks to invalidate land law undermining climate action
13 Oct 2025The Attorney-General of the Micronesian nation is seeking to void a land law through the courts that threatens climate adaption funding.
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Conjoined twins medevaced from rural Morobe
15 Oct 2025A rare case of conjoined twins were delivered at Braun Memorial Hospital in Finschhafen two days ago.
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All Blacks squad for end-of-year tour named
13 Oct 2025All Blacks coach Scott Robertson is naming a 36-man squad for the end of year tour.
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Papua New Guinea's NRL team to be called the Chiefs
13 Oct 2025Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape made the announcement at Santos National Stadium in Port Moresby on Sunday.
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Police chief exits role before contract ends, says he expected it
Auapaau Logoitino Filipo was appointed to the role in July 2022 for a three-year term, replacing Fuiavailiili Egon Keil. His contract had more than a month remaining.
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Candidates confirmed for Tonga election
Registration of candidates closed in Nuku'alofa on Thursday.
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Aotearoa's first Pasifika mayor elected
12 Oct 2025Fauono Ken Laban's victory in Lower Hutt marks a historic milestone for Pacific representation in local government.
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'They love their home, but their home is slowly disappearing'
10 Oct 2025Charles Kiata from Kiribati said a New Zealand visa established now would mean there would be a slow migration and not people being forced to leave as climate refugees.
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'You can't turn history around': Fiji must look forwards not backwards - academic
10 Oct 2025A Fijian academic says the country must look forward not backward as it celebrates 55 years of independence.
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Magnitude 7.2 earthquake strikes Philippines
10 Oct 2025A magnitude 7.4 earthquake has struck the Philippines and a tsunami alert issued after the event is now cancelled for the Pacific.
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'Bread and butter' issues to dominate Nauru elections - academic
10 Oct 2025Pacific policy expert says "bread and butter" issues will be front of mind for Nauruans heading to the polls.
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Woman dies after torture in PNG sorcery case
10 Oct 2025A second woman was in serious condition in hospital and five people were arrested.
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Cyber security boss says online scams cost Fijians US$2.2m in 2024
10 Oct 2025"With AI now enabling smarter, faster, and more deceptive cyberattacks, Pacific nations must act collectively to protect their digital borders."
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Nauru heads to polls on Saturday
A total of 60 candidates are vying for seats in parliament.
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Ross Taylor injured but Samoa wins
Samoan cricketer Ross Taylor left the field injured at the Twenty20 World Cup qualifier in Oman.
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Palau Senate still opposed to US proposal
Senate President Hokkons Baules said there are practical issues around introducing refugees in their society.
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Climate denial 'not based on science': Pacific climate advocate
10 Oct 2025A Pacific climate change advocate is hoping this year's COP will bring real change following global recognition of challenges facing the region.
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Manawanui compensation to be finalised after budget approval, Samoa govt says
Monday marked one year since the New Zealand Navy vessel ran aground and sank off the south coast of Upolu.
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Another young Kiwi weightlifting prospect impresses at world champs
10 Oct 2025Eighteen-year-old Litia Nacagilevu broke New Zealand national records to finish ninth in the women's 86kg class.
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PNG needs corruption treaty, not a defence pact, advocate says
9 Oct 2025A leadership and governance advocate says successive Papua New Guinean leaders and governments have failed to "fix the system that keeps our people struggling".
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Govt shares blame for seasonal workers' misbehaviour abroad - NGO
The head of a grassroots organisation says the blame for Fijian workers' misconduct under seasonal employment schemes must be borne by the government. Audio
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