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WHO declares Fiji free of measles, rubella and trachoma
It comes amid a measles outbreak in New Zealand, where 17 cases have been confirmed so far.
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Fuel supplier faces diesel shortage after tanker delay
6 Nov 2025One of the two fuel suppliers in the Cook Islands is running out of diesel.
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Pacific news in brief
5 Nov 2025A round-up of news from around the region, including a conference on the future of Pacific labour mobility in the Solomon Islands.
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Confidential documents reveal MPP raised concerns over census overhaul
5 Nov 2025Internal advice shows the Ministry for Pacific Peoples minister was warned that replacing the traditional census with administrative data would have negative implications.
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Katoa's 'scary' concussion draws condemnation from ex-player
Former NZ star Shaun Johnson has called out the circumstances that led to Eliesa Katoa's frightening injury scare in Sunday's New Zealand vs Tonga Pacific Championships clash.
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Pasifika Sipoti in brief
5 Nov 2025A round-up of sports news from around the region, including the Cook Islands Aitu trying to qualify for the Rugby League World Cup.
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People's mission to New Caledonia warns over 'broken trust' in France
5 Nov 2025A People's Mission to Kanaky New Caledonia says the French Pacific territory remains in a fragile political and social transition nearly three decades after the signing of the Nouméa Accord.
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PNG's population surpasses 10 million, census data reveals
4 Nov 2025The 2024 National Population Census final figures also reveal there are more males than females, representing approximately 110 males for every 100 females in the country.
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Pacific communities urged to get vaccinated as measles cases rise
Health experts warn the number of measles cases could pass 1000 within months unless immunisation rates improve. Audio
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Deep sea mining: 'One day someone will make a decision'
3 Nov 2025There is still not enough known about the seafloor to decide if deep sea mining can start in the Cook Islands, government scientist says.
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Why keeping rugby league's eligibility rules is a win for the Pacific
Opinion - Prior to the rule changes, only three countries - Australia, England and New Zealand - dominated the men's competition, writes Iliesa Tora.
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Cook Islands tourism set for major lift with new seasonal direct flight
4 Nov 2025This follows Air New Zealand's announcement of a new seasonal direct flight between Christchurch and Rarotonga from May to October 2026.
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Fiji 'in a state of flux' after resignation of two deputy PMs - expert
A Fijian politics expert says the ongoing political instability in Suva will have some bearing on the national general election next year. Audio
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Henry-Anguna crowned Miss Cook Islands 2025
4 Nov 2025The Miss Cook Islands Association successfully revived the national pageant this year, since its previous staging in 2019.
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US shutdown puts food assistance in CNMI, Guam at risk
3 Nov 2025The US government went into shutdown on 1 October after Republicans and Democrats in Congress failed to pass appropriations funding government services.
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French minister postpones first visit to New Caledonia
3 Nov 2025France's newly appointed Minister for Overseas has postponed her first visit to New Caledonia amid urgent budget talks in Paris
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Eli Katoa has surgery after suffering 'seizure activity'
4 Nov 2025Tonga forward Eli Katoa was stable Monday after surgery following "seizure activity" during a Pacific Championships rugby league match against New Zealand, his Australian club said.
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Air NZ resumes flights to New Caledonia after nearly 18-month suspension
3 Nov 2025The French territory's tourism industry is hopeful for a rebound as the New Zealand national carrier resumed its flights over the weekend.
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Pacific news in brief for 3 November
3 Nov 2025A round-up of news from around the region, including a health update from American Samoa.
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Katoa being monitored in Auckland Hospital
Tonga Rugby League president says forward 'Eliesa Katoa is being monitored at Auckland Hospital after suffering two head knocks during the Tonga vs Kiwis Pacific Cup game on Sunday.
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Conjoined twins in PNG could be sent to Germany for surgery
3 Nov 2025The parents of conjoined twins in Papua New Guinea who had hoped to send their babies to Sydney for surgery are now desperately trying to go to Germany instead, saying Australia is too expensive.
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'We're not mining at all'
3 Nov 2025The new head of Cook Islands Seabed Minerals Authority says public trust and open dialogue will be at the centre of the Cook Islands' seabed minerals journey.
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Tonga election: What are the main issues ahead of the upcoming polls?
Tongans will head to the polls on 20 November. Audio
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Kiwis shut Tongans down at Eden Park
3 Nov 2025The Kiwis shut down Tongan fans at Eden Park on Sunday afternoon, with an impressive 40-14 win over the Tonga XIII in the last round of the Pacific Cup competition.
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