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Solomon Islands students stranded in Israel await evacuation
Leeroy Enoch Wate, a Solomon Islands agriculture student stranded in Israel, says "It's not that safe here." Video
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Macron invites all New Caledonia stakeholders for Paris talks
1:54 pm todayThe confirmation came on Thursday in the form of a letter sent individually to an undisclosed list of recipients.
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Seabed mining consultations raise fishery concerns
2:45 pm todayMoana Minerals, one of the licenced companies in the Cook Islands to explore deep sea mineral resources, conducted engagement tours across the Southern Group…
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PNG and Bougainville leaders to finalise independence agreements
12:15 pm todayThe meeting on Thursday is also likely to mark the end of the involvement of former New Zealand governor-general Sir Jerry Mateparae.
![Macron [right] with New Caledonia’s President Louis Mapou [left] and Congress President Roch Wamytan [centre]](https://media.rnztools.nz/rnz/image/upload/s--qWUJ4yvl--/ar_16:10,c_fill,f_auto,g_auto,q_auto,w_576/v1716489883/4KPOX9G_Macron_1_jpg?_a=BACCd2AD)
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The choice facing Māngere families after Auckland anniversary floods
12:15 pm today"Just feels like we've been cornered and given no choice." Audio
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Inaugural board named for PNG NRL franchise
1:06 pm todayThe NRL said the announcement is a major milestone and sets the franchise on a path to great success both on and off the field.
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NZ poll reveals nearly half of Kiwis oppose automatic citizenship for Cook Islands
12:57 pm todayThirty percent of the 1000-person sample supported Cook Islanders retaining citizenship, 46 percent were opposed and 24 percent were unsure. Audio
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Pacific news in brief for 25 June
12:37 pm todayA round-up of news from around the region, including a meeting to address negative social impacts of Pacific labour mobility.
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Pasifika Sipoti in brief for 25 June
1:51 pm todayA round-up of sports news from around the region, including Fiji women's football team named for the OFC Women's Nations Cup.
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The women-led organisation rescuing PNG women
6:44 am todaySince its inception in 2000, KWP has rescued over 200 women survivors of sorcery accusation-related violence and tribal conflicts.
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MSG discusses Middle East conflict - Marape
24 Jun 2025"The Pacific remains friends to all, enemies to none."
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New All Black came from Fiji with a dream
24 Jun 2025Flying Fijians coach Mick Byrne had wanted Timoci Tavatavanawai for Fiji national duties but he had indicated he was keen to chase his All Black dream.
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'Slow but sure' economic rise in most of Pacific - World Bank
3:42 pm todayThe economic story of the Pacific post-Covid has been a slow climb upwards, but a climb nonetheless. Audio
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The province bearing the brunt of gun violence In Papua New Guinea
24 Jun 2025Analysis - The Papua New Guinea Highlands, a region celebrated for its stunning natural beauty, is increasingly overshadowed by the escalating threat of small arms violence.
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Finalists in the Pacific Music Awards announced
24 Jun 2025Shane Walker and Aaradhna are leading the finalist nominations at the 21st Pacific Music Awards this year.
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All Blacks squad selection: Winners and losers
24 Jun 2025Analysis - Scott Robertson named 33 players yesterday but a lot of the talk in the aftermath has been about the ones that he didn't.
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Pacific news in brief for 24 June
24 Jun 2025A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including the latest update on Tonga's dengue cases.
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Pasifika Sipoti in brief for 24 June
24 Jun 2025A round-up of sports news in brief from around the region, including Super Rugby signings.
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NZ may help Pacific Islanders in the Middle East 'where feasible'
23 Jun 2025The Defence Force is sending a plane to the Middle East to assist any New Zealanders stranded in Iran or Israel.
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Prime Minister Marape reinforces PNG's commitment at MSG
23 Jun 2025The summit, chaired by Fiji this year, brings together leaders from all Melanesian states and New Caledonia's FLNKS.
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Kirifi and Tavatavanawai in, Blackadder and Havili out in first All Blacks squad of season
23 Jun 2025Scott Robertson has reveraled his initial squad for the season.
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Coffee prices brewing success for PNG farmers
23 Jun 2025More money in the pockets of smallholder farmers means improved living standards, better access to education, and greater financial security.
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Bougainville independence talks may resume this week
23 Jun 2025Bougainville's autonomous government wants a commitment from PNG that it will table the results of an independence referendum in parliament.
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Leaders in US-affiliated Pacific react to Iran strikes
23 Jun 2025Guam's governor, Lou Leon Guerrero, said right now, there are no credible threats to their island.
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PNG Lewas take out cricket invitational
23 Jun 2025Cricket PNG said after a tough start, the Lewas bounced back with grit and determination.
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Learner driver materials set to be translated into Pacific languages - NZTA
23 Jun 2025Waka Kotahi is making licensing more accessible and inclusive for Pasifika people.
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Pacific news in brief for 23 June
23 Jun 2025A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including reports of PNG nurses wanting payment for writing patient referrals.
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Former New Zealand PM blames Cook Islands for creating a crisis
20 Jun 2025Helen Clark says the Cook Islands government entered into a strategic partnership with a major power nation - China - without consulting New Zealand.
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