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'If I lay a belt on my table the students wouldn't make a noise'
The Fijian Teachers Association is advocating for "leather belt" discipline, but the government emphasises its zero-tolerance policy on abuse and corporal punishment.
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Advocate calls for voting access for Tongans overseas
14 Oct 2025Under Tonga's Electoral Act, only in-person voting at polling stations within Tonga is allowed. There are no provisions for postal, absentee, or overseas…
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Pasifika, Māori called to reclaim ocean tradition to reduce drowning rates
7:20 am todayA former navy diver says reconnecting Pacific seafaring traditions and tikanga could save lives, following a coroner's report into the death of Tēvita…
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Nauru's 'controversial' president re-elected unopposed
14 Oct 2025David Adeang, 55, has been re-elected as president unopposed at the inaugural sitting of the 25th Parliament on Tuesday. Audio
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Up to nine tropical cycones forecast for Pacific this season
The official cyclone season for the region runs from November to April. Audio
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New French Overseas Minister's appointment causes concern
14 Oct 2025As part of a never-ending rollercoaster of instability in French politics, the latest appointment of Naïma Moutchou has caused significant concern, including in New Caledonia.
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Pacific news in brief for 14 October
14 Oct 2025A round up of news from around the region, including a new mental health strategy in Tonga.
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Indonesia urges respect for its sovereignty after Australia-PNG defence treaty
14 Oct 2025The Indonesian government has responded to Australia and PNG's landmark defence treaty, saying it expects the two nations to "uphold the sovereignty and independence" of Indonesia.
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New training initiative to support Pacific and rural workers in NZ
14 Oct 2025Project Fetu promises to break down barriers to formal qualifications by offering NZQA-recognised training to employees in primary industries. Audio
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Pasifika Sipoti in brief for 14 October
14 Oct 2025A round-up of sports newsfrom around the region, including results from the Prime Ministers' XIII rugby league.
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'Bougainvilleans must be the winds of change'
13 Oct 2025President Ishmael Toroama has laid out his government's plans for the first 100 days in office.
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Nauru election: Voters elect new MPs and reject 4-yr term proposal
Incumbent President David Adeang has been re-elected, but he is not automatically reinstated as president - that will be decided by the new parliament.
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Tributes pour in for Tonga's 'towering figure in Pacific journalism'
Pesi Siale Fonua, a veteran Pacific journalist and the publisher-editor of Tonga's leading news website has died at the age of 78.
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Pacific news in brief for 13 October
13 Oct 2025A round-up of news from around the region, including the UN Decolonisation Committee being told that peaceful decolonisation of New Caledonia is achievable.
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Pasifika Sipoti in brief for 13 October
13 Oct 2025A round-up of sports new from around the region, including a scheduling clash for Manu Samoa.
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Marshall Islands seeks to invalidate land law undermining climate action
13 Oct 2025The Attorney-General of the Micronesian nation is seeking to void a land law through the courts that threatens climate adaption funding.
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Conjoined twins medevaced from rural Morobe
13 Oct 2025A rare case of conjoined twins was delivered at Braun Memorial Hospital in Finschhafen two days ago.
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All Blacks squad for end-of-year tour named
13 Oct 2025All Blacks coach Scott Robertson is naming a 36-man squad for the end of year tour.
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Papua New Guinea's NRL team to be called the Chiefs
13 Oct 2025Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape made the announcement at Santos National Stadium in Port Moresby on Sunday.
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Police chief exits role before contract ends, says he expected it
Auapaau Logoitino Filipo was appointed to the role in July 2022 for a three-year term, replacing Fuiavailiili Egon Keil. His contract had more than a month remaining.
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Candidates confirmed for Tonga election
Registration of candidates closed in Nuku'alofa on Thursday.
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Aotearoa's first Pasifika mayor elected
12 Oct 2025Fauono Ken Laban's victory in Lower Hutt marks a historic milestone for Pacific representation in local government.
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'They love their home, but their home is slowly disappearing'
10 Oct 2025Charles Kiata from Kiribati said a New Zealand visa established now would mean there would be a slow migration and not people being forced to leave as climate refugees.
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'You can't turn history around': Fiji must look forwards not backwards - academic
10 Oct 2025A Fijian academic says the country must look forward not backward as it celebrates 55 years of independence.
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Magnitude 7.2 earthquake strikes Philippines
10 Oct 2025A magnitude 7.4 earthquake has struck the Philippines and a tsunami alert issued after the event is now cancelled for the Pacific.
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'Bread and butter' issues to dominate Nauru elections - academic
10 Oct 2025Pacific policy expert says "bread and butter" issues will be front of mind for Nauruans heading to the polls.
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Woman dies after torture in PNG sorcery case
10 Oct 2025A second woman was in serious condition in hospital and five people were arrested.
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Cyber security boss says online scams cost Fijians US$2.2m in 2024
10 Oct 2025"With AI now enabling smarter, faster, and more deceptive cyberattacks, Pacific nations must act collectively to protect their digital borders."
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