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Two US Pacific territories are steps closer to having their membership upgraded at the main political decision-making body in the region.

A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including concerns Papua New Guinea's Porgera gold mine may be forced to hault operations if violence in the area continues.

Opinion - The Falepili treaty will be of enormous benefit to Tuvaluans, and, for Australia, has set a new benchmark for its integration with the Pacific, write Stephen Howes and Finn Clarke.

A round up of news in brief from around the region.

"It's been so long, over 80 years since the war, but it was really special for my family and other families."

Bitterly cold weather is set to continue this week and next, with Mount Cook Airport recording -7.1C on Thursday morning.

Temperatures are expected to drop to freezing or below this week.

While their families are at work and school, Pasifika elders are letting their hair down at classes that started in 2013.

NZ's Dr David Robie and TVNZ journalist Indira Stewart are among five high-profile journalists and journalism academics who will address the 2024 Pacific International Media Conference.

A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including Japan set to provide weather data to South Pacific islands to help them deal with disasters.

Visitors are flocking to beaches and national parks while visiting New Zealand, DOC says.

Nicholas McGowan travelled to Blenheim with a vision.

But those on the mountain roads are warned to take care. Audio

Cook Islander Mary Ama has been awarded a prestigious Museum Medal recognising her contributions to Pacific arts and preserving cultural heritage.

Gas pipeline company Firstgas is closely watching an Australian project which is supplying a blend of 10 percent green hydrogen and 90 percent fossil fuel gas to 4000 households.