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Miss Heilala 2025 embraces her calling to inspire Tonga's future
Siosi'ana Taumoepeau embarks on a journey to uplift Tongan youth and bridge generational gaps through digital storytelling.
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Pacific news in brief for 14 July
14 Jul 2025A round-up of news from around the region, including a long-anticipated decision from the International Court of Justice on countries responsibilities for climate change due next week.
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Flying Fijians topple Scotland in front of home crowd
Head coach Mick Byrne praised his players for their grit in the 29-14 vicotry over the visitors in front of over 10,000 fans at the National Stadium in Suva.
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New All Black Timoci Tavatavanawai makes dream come true
13 Jul 2025Timoci Tavatavanawai knows his dad would be incredibly proud.
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A ceremony of silence: Echoes of mana and a chief's ascent
In Fiji, a new chief from an eminent dynasty emerged before the crowds, shrouded in silence, accompanied only by the sound of birds. Audio
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Cook Islands workers to pay more tax despite wage increase - MP
11 Jul 2025Teariki Heather warns the minimum wage increase from NZ$9.50 to $10 from 1 July could harm the people the minimum wage policy is supposed to help.
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From fathers to sons: Fiji rugby legacy continues against Scotland
15 Jul 2025A former Fiji captain says is excited by the selection of his son and the son of a former teammate in the Fijian national team for their game against Scotland.
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East Sepik gets innovative to solve health issues
11 Jul 2025The governor of East Sepik Province in Papua New Guinea has announced a partnership with a local pharmacy to improve access to drugs and medicines.
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Niue on course to achieve its renewable energy goals
Niue is hosting its second National Energy Summit to chart a new roadmap to 2035, bringing together leaders and communities to plan the island's future. Video
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Pacific news in brief for 11 July
11 Jul 2025A round-up of news from around the region, including China handing over an approximately US$44,600 donation to the newly installed chief of Fiji's Lau group.
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Medical students are reportedly submitting AI-generated assignments
It is causing concerns among health educators in the country.
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Violence in Papua New Guinea appears to be increasing
10 Jul 2025"We're having law and order problems that have in the past tended to be restricted to certain provinces and locations seem to have extended to additional provinces."
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Vanuatu seeks visa-free access to Australia
Australia's visa policy has become a sticking point between the two nations ahead of strategic pact expected to be re-signed in September. Audio
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Census overhaul sparks Pasifika 'invisibility' fears
10 Jul 2025Pacific data experts warn reforms to the way the New Zealand government collects community-level data will "fail Pasifika communities".
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Kiribati Language Week: Celebrating culture amid rising seas back home
This year marks five years since the celebration of the language began.
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Over 102,000 register to vote, candidate nominations open
The Samoa Electoral Commission says the nomination of candidates to contest the general election next month is underway.
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Marape's forest promised dismissed as 'empty gesture'
10 Jul 2025Community advocacy group ACT NOW says the PNG prime minister's promise to stop issuing new forestry licences will do nothing to stop illegal logging.
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Rainbow Warrior bombing 40th anniversary: Advocates warn of expanding nuclearism in Pacific
10 Jul 2025On the anniversary of the bombing of the protest ship, anti-nuclear advocates warn the Pacific region is facing expanding nuclearism through developments like AUKUS.
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Police offer reward to try and solve Hela sorcery murder
10 Jul 2025There has long been an effort to curb what is known as Sorcery Accusation Relation Violence, but the practice continues.
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Tahiti reigns supreme at 2025 Pacific Mini Games
The Tahitians signalled their intentions early when the competition kicked off nine days ago, and they finished with 72 gold, 41 silver and 29 bronze medals.
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Ex-Madang governor calls local election delay 'unconstitutional'
10 Jul 2025Peter Yama says candidates have wasted their time, money and resources campaigning, and the deferral is unfair to them.
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Tavatavanawai to debut as All Blacks team for second France test named
10 Jul 2025The Fiji-born player will have the opportunity to earn his first All Blacks cap on Saturday night, becoming the fifth debutant this season so far.
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Double gold: Fiji crowned champions in 3x3 basketball
10 Jul 2025And in the process, qualifying for the FIBA 3x3 Under-23 World Cup later this year and the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
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Pacific news in brief for 10 July
10 Jul 2025A round-up of from around the region, including a plastic bag ban coming into force in the Cook Islands.
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