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Moana Minerals backs five-year seabed exploration extension
The seabed mining company's comments follow the Cook Islands decision to extend the ongoing exploration period for a further five years, until 2032.
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Four decades on, Wa'a Hōkūle'a returns to Aotearoa
10 minutes agoForty years after the Hawaiian Wa'a Hōkūle'a's maiden voyage to Aotearoa sparked the renaissance/revival of Polynesian wayfinding, she is once again a classroom…
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Moutchou ends New Caledonia visit: political announcements
17 Nov 2025Naïma Moutchou's visit also coincided with another formal announcement from one major "moderate" component of the pro-independence movement to officialise an…
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Samoan PM bans nation's only newspaper from govt access
7:39 am todayThe ban on Samoa Observer comes as La'aulialemalietoa faces legal pressure and growing questions over transparency after a heated confrontation with media at…
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Samoa ring changes for winner-take-all clash
Manu Samoa have made six changes to their lineup that beat Namibia ahead of Wednesday morning's winner-take-all Final Qualification Tournament clash against Belgium in Dubai.
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Fiji joins inter-hemisphere rugby tournament
Fiji Rugby says the new competition guarantees regular world-class test rugby. Audio
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Pacific news in brief for 18 November
11:21 am todayA round-up of news from around the region, including a treaty between Tuvalu and Taiwan.
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Pasifika Sipoti in brief for 18 November
A round-up of sports news from around the region, including results from futsal and football.
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Tonga election: Women 'bring different lived experiences'
The Women and Children's Crisis Centre in Tonga is calling for a stronger female voice in the kingdom's parliament, as only eight women are confirmed to contest the polls next week.
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NZ assures Niue relationship remains unaffected despite Cook Islands row
Niue signed a "Political Declaration" with Aotearoa after the prime ministers of the two nations met in Auckland on last week.
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Fiji issues landslide and flood warnings amid persistent rain
The National Disaster Risk Management Office is advising people to keep up-to-date with official weather reports and to avoid crossing flooded roads, crossings or walkways.
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Pacific news briefs
17 Nov 2025A round-up of news from around the region, including no-confidence motion filed against Vanuatu prime minister deemed not in order.
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Samoan PM back home as reporter alleges assault outside his residence
La'aulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt has returned home after an eight-week absence for medical treatment in New Zealand.
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Queen Camilla becomes patron of Samoa Victim Support Group
The non-governmental organisation, which supports vulnerable women and children, said it is "deeply honoured" to receive the news from Buckingham Palace.
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Vanuatu flags expulsion of Australian, NZ advisers to stop 'outside influence'
The decision could complicate implementation of the Nakamal Agreement if the countries sign the new pact.
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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.
![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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