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Pacific news in brief for 19 June
19 Jun 2025A round-up of news from around the region, including a mining company in PNG celebrating achieving its production targets, despite the impact of continuing lawlessness.
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Police investigate appointment of sacked head of anti-corruption commission
Fiji Police have commenced investigations into a Commission of Inquiry report on the appointment of the country's now sacked head of the anti-corruption office.
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'What's going on': Norfolk Island emergency number down since May
19 Jun 2025A Norfolk Island local says people are outraged that the emergency or 000 number is still down.
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Why has NZ paused funding to the Cook Islands over China deal?
19 Jun 2025New Zealand has halted more than $18 million in development assistance to its realm country. But the island's prime minister said his government was "aware" it was coming. Audio
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Family of woman murdered by mental health patient feel 'forgotten'
19 Jun 2025Laisa Waka Tunidau was stabbed to death as she walked home from work on 25 June 2022.
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State of Origin game II: Queensland beat New South Wales 26-24
19 Jun 2025Queensland have held on to beat New South Wales in the second State of Origin clash at Optus Stadium in Perth.
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New Zealand halts Cook Islands funding in stoush over China
19 Jun 2025Winston Peters' office says New Zealand has paused its core sector support funding for the Cook Islands after its government signed partnership agreements with China earlier this year.
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Nauru says deep sea mining and ocean conservation can coexist
18 Jun 2025The island's climate change minister told leaders at the United Nations Ocean Conference that the extraction of metals from deep sea nodules is essential for energy transition.
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Solomon Islanders safe but unable to leave Israel
18 Jun 2025The Solomon Islands foreign ministry says five people, who completed agriculture training in Israel, are safe but unable to come home amid ongoing tensions between Israel and Iran.
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Womb cancer 'really hitting Pacific and Māori' - biologist
18 Jun 2025Māori and Pasifika women have some of the highest rates of womb cancer in the word. Audio
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PNG reaffirms ban as opposition to deep sea mining gains traction
18 Jun 2025Feature - Global efforts to halt deep sea mining are gaining momentum and Papua New Guinea is holding firm despite local plans to rivive projects, writes Scott Waide.
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Samoa police probe voter fraud ahead of August polls
The country's police chief warns voter fraud "is not a joke" and anyone who commits the offence can face up to 10 years in jail.
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Team PNG's hopes hang on levy deadline
18 Jun 2025Team Papua New Guinea's participation at the 2025 Palau Mini Games will cost around US$992,000.
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Pacific news in brief for 18 June
18 Jun 2025A round-up of news from around the region, including Tonga's princess Angelika Latufuipeka Tuku'aho backing other Pacific leaders to grant whales legal personhood.
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Pasifika Sipoti in brief for 18 June
18 Jun 2025A round-up of sports news from around the region, including a new assistant coach for 'Ikale Tonga.
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Countries have the right to decide who can cross their borders - Winston Peters
The NZ foreign minister made the comment in response to the Trump administration's proposal to impose travel restrictions on three dozen nations, including three in the Pacific. Audio
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NZ gang ties causing serious concerns for local authorities - police
17 Jun 2025"The increased mobility of known gang members to the Cook Islands is a growing concern."
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Ardie Savea confirms sabbatical to play in Japan
18 Jun 2025Moana Pasifika are set to lose their inspirational leader for next season.
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PNG-France partnership: Decoding Marape's discussions with Macron
17 Jun 2025Analysis - The recent series of high-level agreements between PNG and France marks a significant development in PNG's geopolitical relationships, writes Scott Waide.
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When is State of Origin Game II? Here's what you need to know
17 Jun 2025The Blues are one game up in this year's State of Origin series, after an 18-6 victory at Suncorp Stadium three weeks ago.
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'Incredible force for good': Tributes flow for Afa Ah Loo
A Samoan fashion stylist says Arthur Folasa Ah Loo was the best Samoan fashion designer she had come across. Audio
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Kaltak moves to Perth, set to launch football academy
Vanuatu national men's football team captain Brian Kaltak has signed a multi-year deal with Perth Glory and also announced plans to launch a football academy back home.
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No King's protest in Guam demands protection of democracy
The rally was part of a broader grassroots mobilisation across the United States, marking the first 'No Kings' protest held in a US territory.
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Tests show 'forever chemicals' in CNMI, Guam
17 Jun 2025The information stated that wells on the CNMI island are among the most contaminated in the US.
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