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NZ, Fiji reaffirm 'indispensable partnership', aim for $2b trade goal
New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters says they are stepping up their cooperation with Fiji to address growing regional challenges.
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Fijian defence minister draws flak for six-week overseas travel
"I do not travel to take advantage of taxpayers. I travel because my job demands it," Pio Tikoduaduako says.
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Cyclone Tam tracks south of Vanuatu
In the latest update from Fiji's Metservice, issued overnight, the cyclone was moving south-southeast at about 20 knots.
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Cook Islanders celebrate Kia Orana Day 2025
16 Apr 2025The event was held on Saturday at Te Rauparaha Arena in Porirua, Wellington.
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Peters emphasises growing importance of NZ's Pacific ties with US
15 Apr 2025"Our Pacific links with the United States are more important than ever," the Foreign Affairs Minister said after rounding up the Hawai'i leg of his three-country Pacific tour.
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'Chief servant' Marape defeats no-confidence vote
15 Apr 2025The Prime Minister defeated the vote of no confidence by 89 to 16 on Tuesday, and said he "will try my absolute best to continue on leaving no place and no one behind".
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'Take precautions': Fiji advises tourists amid dengue outbreak
The country's tourism minister says key tourism areas are not affected, as local authorities try to tackle a dengue outbreak.
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Book aims to share Niuean culture
A children's book on Niuean culture has just been released in New Zealand. Audio
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How can Vanuatu fund its earthquake recovery? There’s only one option
It is clear the economy needs a massive boost in the coming months, writes Peter Judge.
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Pacific news in brief for 15 April
15 Apr 2025A round-up of news from around the region, including concerns over seasonal work in New Zealand and Australia.
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Pasifika Sipoti in brief for 15 April
15 Apr 2025A round up of sports news from around the region, including Palau set to host the largest-ever Pacific Mini Games.
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Hotels in the CNMI now in 'survival mode'
15 Apr 2025The Hotel Association of the Northern Mariana Islands (HANMI) wants the restoration and expansion of flight services from Japan and China post-Covid pandemic recovery.
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Tropical storm upgraded to Tropical Cyclone says Fiji's met service
15 Apr 2025Fiji's Meteorological Service has upgraded a Tropical low that's been hovering over Vanuatu to a Tropical Cyclone.
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Leaked 'working paper' on political future sparks concern
15 Apr 2025However, the French government's Minister for Overseas says the document is not a "unilateral position".
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PNG parliament to debate no-confidence vote against Marape
15 Apr 2025The Supreme Court ordered the House to reconvene last week to consider the motion after an earlier ruling that parliament's Private Business Committee acted undemocratically.
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Tusi Pisi is new Manu Samoa head coach
Lakapi Samoa announced the appointment of the former Manu Samoa captain over the weekend.
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US policy toward Pacific creating 'anxiety' - Winston Peters
14 Apr 2025The New Zealand Foreign Minister, who is on his second-leg of a three-country Pacific mission, is advocating for "quiet, not megaphone diplomacy".
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The climate question: where COP fits into the world's response
"We all know, those of us who are involved in the process, that the COP process is an imperfect one - but it's the process we have." Audio
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Five takeaways from Drua and Moana's round nine losses
14 Apr 2025Analysis - The two teams showed flashes of brilliance for a few minutes at different times of their matches. But they were beaten by two better teams on the day, writes Iliesa Tora.
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Sister of man semi-paralysed from basketbrawl on Saipan cries out for justice
14 Apr 2025Webster Taracatac, a 38-year-old salesman, sustained the traumatic injury on 21 March at the Gillette Multi-Purpose Center in the Gualo Rai settlement.
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Pacific news in brief for 14 April
14 Apr 2025A round-up of news from around the region, including the Marshall Islands formally signing the Treaty of Rarotonga.
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Police Commissioner looks into staff pay increment
14 Apr 2025After several months of facing staffing shortages due to budget cuts and uncompetitive remuneration, Cook Islands Police Service could see some changes. Audio
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From potential to progress in PNG: water access is key
14 Apr 2025With vast natural resources, rich biodiversity and a young and growing population of approximately 12 million people, the country stands poised for progress.
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Samoa men qualify for the HSBC SVNS play-off competition
14 Apr 2025The side booked a place in the play-off after a top four finish at the World Rugby Sevens Challenger event in Krakow, Poland.
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