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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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RNZ Pacific Cyclone Watch Service activated
1 Nov 2025The South Pacific cyclone season officially starts today, 1 November and will run through to April 2026.
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Pacific islands at risk of becoming 'narco-states', NZ crime advisor warns
The chair of New Zealand's Ministerial Advisory Group on transnational and serious organised crime says "business as usual" would mean "we will continue to go backwards". Audio
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Kumuls crush Fiji claiming third Pacific Bowl title
Papua New Guinea stormed to a 50-18 victory at Port Moresby, sealing their third consecutive Pacific Bowl crown.
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Tokelauan elder urges younger generation to 'take ownership' of their identity
A community champion of the protection of Tokelauan culture and language in New Zealand hopes to see the younger generation "take ownership and be proud" of their identity.
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US military admits it fell short on awarding local contracts in Micronesia
31 Oct 2025Joint Task Force Micronesia commander Rear Admiral Joshua Lasky acknowledged that the US military has not always prioritized local businesses in regional projects.
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Pacific Championships double-header: What you need to know
31 Oct 2025A sea of red is expected to envelop Eden Park as the Kiwis take on a Tongan XIII and their parochial fan base.
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'Dawn of a new era': Oceania prepares for football 'revolution'
The OFC Pro League, officially launched this week and scheduled to kick off in January, "is about building careers, communities and dreams", the Oceania Football Confederation boss says.
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Marape escapes no-confidence challenge under new constitutional rule
31 Oct 2025A constitutional amendment in March this year meant the latest no-confidence motion against the PNG prime minister could not proceed.
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Fiji's President meets Pope Leo XIV
The Fijian Head of State has extended an invitation to the pope to visit the Pacific "at the earliest opportunity."
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French MPs vote to postpone New Caledonia's elections again
30 Oct 2025It comes as newly appointed Overseas Minister Naïma Moutchou prepares to visit the French Pacific territory for more talks on its political future.
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