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Pacific economies will grow in 2025 - ADB
2 Oct 2025But the region will slow in 2026, as the United States tariffs begin to set in and revenue from tourism, fisheries and other important sectors take a hit. Audio
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New World Rugby guidelines limit elite players to 30 matches per season
The sport's governing body made the decision to protect player welfare.
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Pacific news in brief for 2 October
2 Oct 2025A round-up of news from around the region, including concerns of a drug stockpile in Papua New Guinea.
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Pasifika Sipoti in brief for 2 October
A round-up of sports news from around the region, including Flying Fijians centre Iosefo Masi in doubt for the team's November tour.
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Australia and Türkiye hit impasse over global climate summit
2 Oct 2025Both nations are at loggerheads over who will host the massive international event, with insiders suggesting the countries could share the hosting rights.
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Pacific nations' UN vote on Palestine 'goes against common sense' - expert
1 Oct 2025While most of the world is calling for a two-state solution, Pacific Island countries are going against the tide on the Israel-Palestine issue. Audio
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'Whether they like it or not': Toroama vows to push for independence
1 Oct 2025The Bougainville leader is back in the top job after a landslide victory at the polls and has vowed to push ahead with independence from Papua New Guinea. Audio
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Proposed employment leave laws could hurt Pacific workers - union
1 Oct 2025However, the New Zealand government says the changes are designed to make the system fairer. Audio
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'Delusional religiosity': The Pacific's response to Charlie Kirk's assassination
30 Sep 2025Pacific communities expressed a wide range of reactions to the late American conservative commentator, who was killed during a live debate in Utah earlier this month.
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Pacific news in brief for 1 October
1 Oct 2025A round-up of news from around the region, including concerns about rheumatic heart disease in Fiji.
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World leaders back UN plan to combat NCDs and mental health
1 Oct 2025Pacific leaders raised the issue at the United Nations General Assembly last month, warning non-communicable diseases is at "crisis level" in the Pacific.
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Pasifika Sipoti in brief for 1 October
1 Oct 2025A round-up of sports news from around the region, including NRL players set to play in the Pacific Championships.
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Samoa declares 'economic emergency' over budget crisis
The country's head of state has declared a 30-day state of emergency due to a financial crisis triggered by the failure to pass an Approbriation Bill, as outlined under Samoa's Constitution.
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What Pacific Island leaders told the UN about climate, conflict and peace
30 Sep 2025Pacific Island leaders took turns addressing the United Nations General Assembly in New York, speaking on a range of issues - from local to global - that impact their countries.
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'Know who you are': Miss Samoa reflects on her reign
Feature - Litara Ieremia-Allan, the reigning Miss Samoa, is preparing to pass on her crown.
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Semifinalists confirmed for OFC U19 Women's Championship
New Zealand will take on the Cook Islands, and Fiji will tussle with New Caledonia, with the winners guaranteed spots at the 2026 FIFA Under-20 Women's World Cup.
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Pacific news in brief for 30 September
30 Sep 2025A round-up of news from around the region, including an upgrade to Tonga's Fua'amotu International Airport.
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Fijian/Samoan amateur boxer barred from world championships over missed sex test
Jasmine Daunakamakama was one of 13 women barred from competing at the World Boxing Championships in the UK earlier this month after failing to meet a new genetic sex test requirement.
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Nauruans to head to the polls on 11 October
The Speaker of Parliament Marcus Stephen issued a notice of a general election on Saturday. Candidate nominations are now open.
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Toroama secures second term as Bougainville president
29 Sep 2025The incumbent president of the Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) has retained the Bougainville presidency after securing more than 90,000 votes in the 2025 general election.
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Tuvaluans celebrate resilience and culture amid climate challenges
Talofa! It's Vaiaso o te Gana Tuvalu - Tuvalu Language Week and the theme is 'Speak confidently and respect your foundation'.
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Trump to declassify Amelia Earhart records
29 Sep 2025The move by the US president could bring clarity to one of the world's most enduring mysteries.
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Devotees say he's 'chosen by God'. Is this new PM the Trump of the Pacific?
Supporters are fervent in their enthusiasm for Samoa's new prime minister, but voters who are more sceptical of Laaulialemalietoa Polataivao Fosi Schmidt, question his motives.
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HIV 'national crisis' in Fiji
29 Sep 2025The country's assistant health minister says HIV cases could surpass 3000 by the end of the year. Audio
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