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Pacific Waves for Thursday 31 October 2019
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Dateline Pacific for 31 October 2019
5:05 AM.Three people are thought to have died of the measles in Samoa, as authorities continue to contend with the epidemic; Sugarcane farmers in Fiji are trying other kinds of farming as sugar prices… Read more Audio
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Three suspected to have died from measles in Samoa
5:04 AM.Three people - two babies and an adult - are suspected to have died of measles in Samoa. Preschools have also been closed as authorites contend with the epidemic, and other governments are also… Read more Audio
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Struggling Fijian sugarcane farmers eye alternatives
5:03 AM.Some sugarcane farmers in Fiji are moving to alternative crop and vegetable farming so they can make ends meet. Read more Audio
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Auckland Uni strengthens its Pacific links in Manukau
5:02 AM.The University of Auckland has leased new facilities for a stand alone presence in South Auckland. which is home to much of New Zealand's Polynesian population. Read more Audio
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Recycled NZ building material heading to Tonga
5:01 AM.Building material salvaged in New Zealand will be shipped to Tonga next month to help rebuild communities battered last year by Cyclone Gita. Read more Audio
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Language weeks keep Tokelau tongue alive - community leader
5:00 AM.A community leader who has been recognised for his development work and promotion of Tokelauan says New Zealand's Pasifika language weeks are helping save his people's tongue. Read more Audio