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A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including Northern Mariana Islands looking into cannabis tourism industry, and major arrests in Tonga for methamphetamine importation.

The eruption is not disrupting air traffic but is spraying red-hot lava and smoke.

Councillors, mayors and officials could be heard groaning as the prime minister spoke. Audio

The economic crunch is deepening, but it hasn't been felt evenly, data from Infometrics shows.

With a poll showing support for a tourism levy or bed tax, councils wanting to "give rates a rest" have set up a bed at this year's LGNZ conference.

Despite a high homeless per capita population, many houses on the island sit unoccupied for much of the year. Audio

Breakdown in "family values" blamed for the drug problem, as authorities warn of surge in HIV cases due to "bluetoothing" and concerns about "meth lollies" finding its way to Fiji. Audio

It's the first time in a year the number of ads has gone up.

Carolyne Hall said the sale fell through after the buyer became aware of resource consent applications to extend emergency housing contracts.

The forward-thinking East African DJ presents a selection of music that soundtracked her childhood.

Fewer cruise ships could visit New Zealand if border levies are increased at short notice as is planned, the sector says.

The move comes as rising energy, insurance and staffing costs lead to a $30m funding gap. Audio

A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including Fiji PM Sitiveni Rabuka meets with the Governor of the Yunnan Province, Wang Yubo, while on his trip to China.

The manufacturing sector remains deep in contraction, with last month's reading only slightly better than June's dreadful result.

The Totara rail bridge is used as a pedestrian and cycleway access for the popular West Coast Wilderness trail.

Other airlines are filling the void left by Air Vanuatu's liquidation, with 2025 looking "pretty positive" for the Pacific nation.