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'Ego manoeuvring' behind the scenes at COP30, Pacific delegate says
"Political and ego manoeuvring" is happening behind the scenes at COP30 in Brazil, as Australia and Türkiye wrestle to host the United Nations climate event next year. Audio
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Cook Islands PM says economy remains strong despite NZ funding pause
14 Nov 2025However, Mark Brown says New Zealand is "having issues" with the state of its own economy as Kiwis "are running away" to Australia.
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Hawaiian voyaging canoe welcomed back to Waitangi
15 Nov 2025The Hōkūle'a and sister vessel Hikianalia arrived on Friday afternoon to a colourful and sometimes emotional ceremony.
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Whipps urges stronger climate action after NZ lowers methane targets
Palau's president says the world needs to be working toward reducing emissions and "not dropping targets", in response to New Zealand slashing its methane reduction goals.
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Kiwi boxer Parker denies drug charges after latest defeat
15 Nov 2025The former world heavyweight champion tested positive for traces of cocaine on the day he lost to Briton Fabio Wardley.
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Three essential tools to tackle the Pacific's drug scourge
14 Nov 2025Analysis - The Pacific is connected by its unique cultures, communities and clear blue seas - but beneath that beauty is an ugly and destructive drug crisis.
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A teen rugby player sparks a new beginning for Tokelau wrestling
Feature - When Tokelau Language Week began a fortnight ago, so too did a story of pride and perseverance.
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Manu Samoa edge closer to 2027 World Cup qualification
The Samoans defeated Namibia 26-8 in Dubai early on Friday morning, recording their second victory in the Final Qualification Tournament.
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France beats Fiji in Bordeaux
16 Nov 2025France seal decisive victory against Fiji in home soil rugby test, handing the island-nation its second loss of a three-match European tour.
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Joseph Parker fails drug test on day of latest fight
15 Nov 2025Parker failed the test on the day he fought and lost to Britain's Fabio Wardley in London last month, his promoters confirmed.
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Cook Islands delays seabed mining decision
13 Nov 2025The country will extend seabed minerals exploration for a further five years, pushing the decision on whether to mine its polymetallic nodules-rich seafloor to at least 2032.
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No quick fix for soaring child obesity in Polynesia - health leader
The most obese 5-19-year-olds globally live in three Pacific Island nations, a UNICEF report found.
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Tuisova ready for 'home' showdown against French mates
Flying Fijians hitman Josua Tuisova says playing against the Les Bleus will be "tough", but he is looking forward to clashing with his French Top14 teammates on Sunday.
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Beyond 1.5: Why the global climate target still matters
Ten years ago, most of the world's countries signed up to the central pledge of the Paris Agreement: to limit global warming to well below 2°C and pursue efforts to limit the increase to 1.5°C.
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US advances offshore mineral plans in American Samoa, CNMI
13 Nov 2025The United States Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has taken major steps toward offshore critical minerals exploration in the Pacific.
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French minister holds marathon political talks in New Caledonia
12 Nov 2025France's Minister for Overseas' first visit to New Caledonia is marked by marathon political talks and growing concerns about the French Pacific territory's deteriorating economic situation.
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Hawaiian waka comes to Waitangi, 40 years after first visit
13 Nov 2025Forty years after its first visit sparked the revival of Māori ocean voyaging, the Hawaiian waka Hōkūleʻa is due back at Waitangi this Friday as part of an epic four-year voyage around the Pacific.
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Tourism industry concerned by NZ funding pause
13 Nov 2025The Cook Islands Tourism Industry Council is demanding answers as the diplomatic dispute between the Cook Islands and New Zealand deepens.
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Israel thanks Fiji and PNG for opening Jerusalem embassies, UN support
12 Nov 2025An Israeli minister touring the Pacific to discuss defence and cooperation says Fiji and Papua New Guinea are "great friends" amid shifting global alliances.
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Uni evacuates 1000 students as police chief condemns 'alcohol-fuelled stupidity'
12 Nov 2025Tears streamed down the faces of evacuees as the provincial government team and police loaded them into buses.
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Deep sea mining plumes threaten ocean food web - study
12 Nov 2025The research shows sediment waste discharged from deep sea mining could disrupt marine life in the mid-water, between 200-1500 meters deep, known as the "twilight zone".
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Manu Samoa hands debut to former Wallaby
Manu Samoa's campaign to secure a spot at the 2027 Rugby World Cup has been bolstered by the inclusion of the former Australian international.
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Katoa 'recovering well' in Auckland hospital
Tonga Rugby League president says they have been closely monitoring the NRL star's condition.
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Midday bushfire in Aitutaki sparks concern as island battles dry conditions
12 Nov 2025A bushfire that broke out around midday Sunday (Monday NZT) in the tourism hotspot caused anxiety among residents and tourists as smoke drifted across homes and nearby resorts.
![New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Foreign Minister Winston Peters [https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/566931/luxon-and-peters-to-miss-cook-islands-60th-constitution-day-celebrations will not attend] the milestone event in Rarotonga, which will celebrate the Cook Islands’ six decades of self-governance in free association with NZ.](https://media.rnztools.nz/rnz/image/upload/s--Md2G6RBV--/ar_16:10,c_fill,f_auto,g_auto,q_auto,w_288/v1752710675/4K44L4G_RNZ_Pacific_web_images_940_x_588_px_16_png?_a=BACCd2AD)
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