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Futsal Men's Cup: Solomon Islands and Fiji claim day one wins
The OFC Futsal Men's Cup opening games a winning start for Solomon Islands and hosts Fiji.
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France upholds 'frozen' electoral list in New Caledonia
20 Sep 2025France's Constitutional Council has ruled that New Caledonia's list of eligible voters for local election should stay "frozen" for the time being.
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Marape: China will not influence signing of Aus-PNG defence deal
19 Sep 2025The Papua New Guinea prime minister is rebuffing any suggestion that Beijing has had a hand in derailing a new security deal the country is negotiating with Australia. Audio
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Anti-corruption watchdog warns against 'stay orders' for jailed MPs
Transparency International Vanuatu says all political leaders who are convicted and jailed should not be released on "stay orders" that allow early release.
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'We loved Hake': Lake Alice torture victim farewelled
20 Sep 2025Hake Halo's drawings first exposed the torture of children at the Lake Alice child and adolescent unit in the 1970s.
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Is the PNC still worth it for Fiji and Japan?
Opinion - As the 2025 Pacific Nations Cup draws to a close this weekend, questions are being asked about whether the competition remains relevant for the two Tier 1 nations, writes Iliesa Tora.
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Pacific news in brief for 19 September
19 Sep 2025A round-up of news from around the region, including French Polynesia hosting the 2031 Pacific Islands Forum leaders' meeting.
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Pasifika Sipoti in brief for 19 September
19 Sep 2025A round-up of sports news from around the region, including a new structure for international women's rugby.
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Bougainville's Electoral Commissioner to assess return of writs deadline
20 Sep 2025Bougainville's electoral commissioner says his team will know by Saturday afternoon if they need to extend the return of writs date.
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'Brothers' Netanyahu and Rabuka open Fiji's embassy in Jerusalem
Last week, the Fijian prime minister doubled down on his government's decision to establish an embassy in the contested city, despite drawing criticism.
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About a third of votes counted in Bougainville
19 Sep 2025The autonomous Papua New Guinea region's electoral chief says there have been minor complaints from scrutineers, but the counting is generally going smoothly and peacefully. Audio
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Moetai Brotherson calls for moratorium on deep sea mining
18 Sep 2025The territory's president wants a Pacific-wide ban on seabed mining amid deferring view on the issue in the region.
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Pacific news in brief for 18 September
18 Sep 2025A round-up of news from around the region, including a US$3 billion package for Guam to maintain the island's role in strategic defence.
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Duo charged case linked to kidnapped Kiwi pilot and West Papuan rebels
18 Sep 2025The case highlights ongoing tensions in the Indonesian province, where calls for independence are growing amid accusations of human rights abuses and corruption.
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Solomon Islands opposition leader calls for increased mental health funding
18 Sep 2025The nation, with a population of almost 800,000, has limited mental health services, and in many provinces, such services are non-existent.
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Australia and PNG fail to clinch defence agreement
18 Sep 2025A major defence treaty between Australia and Papua New Guinea has failed to get over the line, with the countries resorting to signing a communique in lieu of the actual document.
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Pasifika Sipoti in brief for 18 September
18 Sep 2025A round-up of sports news from around the region, including Samoa taking on Chile to try and earn Rugby World Cup qualification.
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'We have more work to do'
17 Sep 2025Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape says challenges, like corruption, crime and poverty, will need to be addressed for the country to move forward in the next 50 years. Audio
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NZ courts Fiji to join regional trade pact
But a Fijian deputy prime minister says signing up to PACER Plus, a regional free trade and partnership agreement, in its current form could be devastating for the country. Audio
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NZ tightens international adoptions, Samoa most affected
17 Sep 2025Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee says until safeguards are in place, adoptions remain on hold.
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Major fire destroys Solomon Islands election office
17 Sep 2025The fire reportedly started overnight Tuesday due to a suspected electrical fault and could not be contained by the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force Fire and Rescue Services.
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PNG Lewas claim EAP title, advance to Global T20 Qualifier
17 Sep 2025The Papua New Guinea women's team has won the 2025 ICC Women's T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific (EAP) Qualifier in Suva.
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Pacific ocean protection initiative gets funding boost from American billionaire
17 Sep 2025The Bezos Earth Fund has announced just over US$37 million in grants to support marine protection efforts across 12 countries and territories.
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Pasifika Sipoti in brief for 17 September
17 Sep 2025A round-up of sports news from around the region, including Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow being ruled out of playing for Samoa in rugby league's Pacific Championships.
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