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Pacific news in brief
27 Nov 2025A round-up of news from around the region, including new meth laws in Solomon Islands.
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Pasifika Sipoti in brief
A round-up of sports news from around the region, including Samoa and Tonga to comepete in the first World Rugby Nations Cup.
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Four bodies retrieved following major landslide in Tahiti
28 Nov 2025Rescue teams in French Polynesia have recovered four bodies from the rubble of a major landslide on French Polynesia's main island of Tahiti.
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Parliament set to debate 30 billion kina budget for 2026
26 Nov 2025The 2026 Budget totals K30.9 billion (approximately NZ$12.4 million) in expenditure, up from K28.3b this year, framed as a continuation of the country's long-term repair plan.
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Major landslide buries houses, residents in Tahiti
27 Nov 2025Authorities say the search and rescue operation could last up to two days following a landslide that struck several houses in the small town of Afaahiti-Taravao.
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Fijian MP: Violence against women and girls 'permeates every dimension of society'
26 Nov 2025"The cost of violence is not only emotional - it is national."
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Close contact of a measles case released from quarantine
26 Nov 2025Acting secretary of health Roana Mataitini says the test results came back negative from New Zealand.
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Hundreds of international paddlers descend on Rarotonga for Vaka Eiva
26 Nov 2025Over 700 paddlers from around the world are in Rarotonga this week to compete in the biggest week of paddling on the Cook Islands sporting calendar. Audio
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'Insufficient evidence': Former anti-corruption chief cleared of abuse of office
A controversial Commission of Inquiry into Barbara Malimali's appointment alleged that she spread confidential voter information while on the job.
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Man charged in meth bust allegedly employed by Customs Ministry, local media say
The Samoan man was arrested and charged with importing 1.4kg of methamphetamine hidden inside a box of frozen chicken on Saturday.
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Australia's $190m policing deal with Solomon Islands stalls over 'language'
26 Nov 2025Analysts say it is a sensitive topic because of China's interest in the area, while the Australian government is waiting to hear what Solomon Islands' security priorities are.
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Junior Tonu'u: Pacific rugby must follow Fiji's lead
The former All Black star says the Flying Fijians' rise to tier-one status should be the model for Pacific rugby.
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Measles close contact quarantined in Cook Islands
26 Nov 2025The Ministry of Health says the traveller, who is a close contact of a New Zealand measles case, arrived in the country on 22 November.
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COP30 ends with 'extremely weak' outcomes, Pacific campaigner says
The outcomes of the United Nations climate conference in Brazil means global temperature rise will not be limited to 1.5C - the threshold climate scientists say is needed to ensure a healthy planet.
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'We'll continue to act in good faith': Mark Brown on partnership with NZ
25 Nov 2025The Cook Islands government says it is working to stabilise its strained relationship with New Zealand, but not at the cost of its independence. Audio
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Pacific news in brief
25 Nov 2025A round-up of news from around the region, including the death of a long-serving lawmaker in the Northern Mariana Islands.
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Entering a new relationship is fraught with risk for women in this country
25 Nov 2025Warning: This story contains detailed descriptions of violence and sexual assault that may be distressing to some readers.
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2026 Commonwealth Games: Tala faces tough challenge in group play
The Tongans have Australia, England, South Africa, Malawi and Northern Ireland in their pool.
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Police reports significant decline in assault cases against women
25 Nov 2025The country's men's counselling centre, Te Punanga Ora'anga Matutu, has welcomed the news.
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Potential PM candidate says 'low-hanging fruits available' to improve people's lives
Lord Fakafanua was re-elected as a nobles' representative for Ha'apai in last week's general election.
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OFC Pro League match schedule released
The first round of matches will be held at Eden Park in Auckland, starting mid-January 2026.
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Fiji, Cook Islands to face heavyweights at RLWC
The draws for the men's, women's and wheelchair World Cups were made at the weekend.
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Fijian cabinet backs bill to restore customary control of surfing areas
The Commercial Use of Marine Areas Bill 2025 has been given the all-clear to be tabled in parliament, which resumed on Monday.
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Draft Crypto Bill under review as concerns loom
24 Nov 2025The Cook Islands Chamber of Commerce has raised concerns about recent public talks on the draft Cook Islands Cryptocurrency (Ransomware Suppression) Bill 2025.
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