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Kiwis coach on crowd booing: 'It's just a bit of banter'
29 Oct 2025A sea of red is expected to envelop Eden Park as the Kiwis take on a Tongan XIII and their notoriously parochial fan base.
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Measles vaccination: 'Alarming gaps among Māori and Pacific peoples'
The World Health Organisation has warned New Zealand to urgently close the "alarming gaps" in measles immunisation for the most at-risk communities. Audio
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Pacific news briefs
28 Oct 2025A round-up of news from around the region, including power outages in Papua New Guinea's Morobe province affecting a regional hospital in Lae.
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Kiribati official bats for US visa exemption after 'a misunderstanding'
A last-minute visa mix-up almost prevented Kiribati from joining the 65th Board of Directors Meeting of the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures in the Northern Mariana Islands.
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'By God's love': First-ever complete Tokelauan Bible launched
Tokelau is celebrating the launch of the first full Bible translation in Gagana Tokelau.
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Nadolo appointed development coach for Drua
The Fiji-based Super Rugby franchise made the announcement on Tuesday.
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Pasifika Sipoti briefs
28 Oct 2025A round-up of sports news in brief from around the region, including Samoa's FIFA under-17 World Cup campaign coming to an end with another loss.
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Second Fijian Deputy PM charged with corruption-related offences
Finance Minister and Deputy PM Biman Prasad has reportedly been charged by the country's anti-corruption office and is set to step down today, local media report.
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Samoa urges measles vaccinations for children under 2yo
The Samoan government is urging parents and caregivers to get children immunised against measles amid reports of increasing measles cases in New Zealand and Australia.
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'Bold and non-negotiable': Toroama reaffirms independence push
27 Oct 2025Bougainville President sets independence goal as new Cabinet sworn in.
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'We need more knowledge', Seabed is rich but decision a long way off: US scientist
27 Oct 2025Cook Islands is still a long way from being ready to mine its seafloor, according to an ocean scientist.
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Reconnecting with Tokelau through language and identity
University of Auckland graduate Mia-Mae Taitimu-Stevens is living this year's Te Vaiaho o te Gagana Tokelau theme.
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Australia outpaces regional neighbours as Pacific's largest donor
Australia has cemented its position as the Pacific's largest aid donor by far as other countries pull back on lending and prepare to cut development assistance.
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Kamikamica granted bail in corruption case
The former Fijian Deputy PM has been charged by the country's anti-corruption office with perjury and providing false information to a public servant.
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Bulikula headed to 2026 Rugby League World Cup
The Bulikula beat Nigeria 62-4 on Monday morning.
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Parliament passes Citizenship Amendment Bill to strengthen independence
The citizenship programme is one of Vanuatu's biggest revenue sources.
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Samoa topples Tonga in 'outstanding' occasion
Toa Samoa's head coach said the team started well - something that they improved on since their loss against the Kiwis the week before.
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French MPs clash on New Caledonia's issues, debates further postponed
24 Oct 2025French national politics have once again cast a shadow on New Caledonia's issues even though the French Pacific territory is facing a pressing schedule.
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Pacific news in brief for 24 October
24 Oct 2025A round-up of news from around the region, including a challenge to constitutional changes in Vanuatu.
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Think tank proposes 'Pacific-Eyes' intelligence alliance
The concept draws "inspiration" from the Five Eyes intelligence alliance between the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
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Pacific Championships recap: Samoa beats Tonga
27 Oct 2025Tonga took on Toa Samoa for a hotly anticipated clash in Pacific Championship rugby league at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on Sunday.
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Isaac's Paopao carries Tokelau to Doncaster
Tokelau always in the heart of rugby league star Isaac Misky as he takes the field
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'Beautiful language': Advocate champions revival of Vagahau Niue
A Niue language expert says despite more Niueans living in New Zealand than in Niue, the youth are eager to learn about their culture. Audio
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Brown hails seabed expedition as milestone
24 Oct 2025The United States research vessel E/V Nautilus was officially welcomed at Avatiu Wharf this week.
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