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Tonga raises legal marriage age
Previously, a person 15 years of age could marry with parental consent.
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Another Rabuka u-turn: Fijian PM noncommittal on resignation over Malimali case
13 Mar 2026Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka is noncommittal about resigning after another u-turn over the sacked former head of the anti-corruption commission.
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Fiji league says it's met international body requirements
9:44 am todayFiji league were facing losing their full membership to International Rugby League.
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Pacific broadcasters rethink news delivery in social media era
7:52 am todayPacific broadcasters say the future of storytelling will depend on how well traditional media adapts to the fast moving world of social media. Audio
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OFC Pro League round four starts in Honiara
7:52 am todayRound four is the Solomon Kings' first chance to play in front of their home fans.
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Auckland's iconic Pasifika Festival kicks off
13 Mar 2026Since launching in 1993, the festival has grown into a major cultural event, drawing a large, diverse array of crowds each year.
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Marshall Islands leader wants more action on drugs
13 Mar 2026Hilda Heine says drug users in the Marshall Islands "are not being prosecuted as much as I'd like to see", but warned that authorities are "serious about catching them".
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Watch: 'There's volatile times ahead' for the region - Barbara Dreaver
13 Mar 2026TVNZ's 1News Pacific correspondent has released a new memoir looking back at over thirty years of reporting in the region. Audio
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Watch: Filmmakers behind new Papua deforestation doco say world should take note
12 Mar 2026Filmmakers behind a new doco on deforestation devastation in Papua say the world should take note.
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Energy spike, aid pivot and kava regulations
The Pacific Business Brief tracks the capital, trade and trends shaping the regional economy. Published on RNZ Pacific weekly on Fridays.
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Concern over attempts to block Vanuatu climate resolution
United Nations experts say they "are gravely concerned" about attempts to block the resolution on the International Court of Justice opinion from being considered at the UN General Assembly.
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Moana Pasifika targets 'basics' for Blues clash
13 Mar 2026Moana Pasifika player 'Ola Tauelangi believes the side will need to just focus on their own game plan if they are to do well against the Blues on Sunday.
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Drua take Super Rugby to Ba for Brumbies
The Fijian Drua will play their first game on their third home ground, the 4R Stadium in Ba, when they host the Brumbies on Saturday.
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NZ govt announces year-long trial of cheaper visas for Pacific travellers
Visitors from Pacific countries will pay lower fees to get a visa, but only temporarily.
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Christopher Luxon to visit Samoa, Tonga to meet new PMs
The prime minister has announced he will visit Samoa and Tonga later this week, for what will be the government's first comprehensive engagements with two new leaders.
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Trump-aligned think tank proposes 'Pacific Charter', greater US involvement in region
12 Mar 2026An American right-wing think tank is proposing a "Pacific Charter" that advocates for a greater United States presence in the region.
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Watch: PNG must 'raise consciousness' about violence against women - Marape
12 Mar 2026The Papua New Guinean PM has warned the country's lawmakers that they cannot chest-beat as leaders if they are abusing their wives at home.
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‘I had to turn my phone off’: Tana Umaga on All Blacks coaching speculation
12 Mar 2026The speculation surrounding his All Blacks appointment became so overwhelming, Fa'alogo Tana Umaga had to turn off his phone.
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Pacific news in brief
12 Mar 2026A round-up of news from around the region, including US$160,000 in response to the minor eruption in Vanuatu.
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Standing ovation for Fonotī Pati Umaga's musical portrait
There were tears and cheers as the crowd stood, awarding a standing ovation to the cast of the 'Music Portrait of a Humble, Disabled Samoan'.
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Pasifika Sipoti in brief
A round-up of sports news from around the region, including a review at the Fiji Rugby Union.
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Samoan govt cracks down on illegal diving at Manawanui wreck
The Samoan government has ordered a 300-metre radius ban around the Royal New Zealand Navy vessel, saying it poses significant risks to divers, fisherman and small craft.
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Brown set for first major NZ visit since diplomatic row
11 Mar 2026Prime Minister Mark Brown will travel to New Zealand for a series of engagements - his first major visit since the diplomatic fallout between the two nations over the Cook Islands-China deals.
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French Polynesia urges Pacific to unite amid rising global tensions
11 Mar 2026President Moetai Brotherson says closer ties with New Zealand and partners are key to building resilience against regional challenges.
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FNRL in 'a mess', facing Friday deadline to save World Cup eligibility
A letter from the International Rugby League states the Fiji National Rugby League has failed to submit audit reports since 2023, putting its full membership status at risk.
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Pacific news in brief
11 Mar 2026A round-up of news from around the region, including a visit to Tuvalu from Taiwan's foreign minister.
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PNG settlement evictions - doomed to fail?
10 Mar 2026A campaign by PNG authorities to remove communities from informal settlements in Port Moresby may not solve the crime problem.
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Incoming US ambassador spells out vision for NZ, Pacific
10 Mar 2026Billionaire businessman Jared Novelly is the Trump's nominee to be US Ambassador to New Zealand, Niue, the Cook Islands and Samoa.
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