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Samoa's Alex Rose, 32, has qualified for the final of the men's discus at the Paris Olympics, with a throw of 62.88 metres.

A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including solar energy problems in Palau.

Pacific Islands runners, swimmers and sailors are in action this weekend.

A Sāmoan academic says many younger people may not be fully aware of the background of the flags they raise during events and in support of their national sports teams, like the Toa Sāmoa. Audio

Foreign Affairs Minister, Winston Peters, who officiated at the commissioning in Wellington on Thursday, says it is "seriously important now" than when it began in 1990.

A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including a gun amnesty in Samoa.

The Asian Development Bank's policy paper looks at renewable energy investments in Fiji, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, and Tonga.

While Sāmoan language experts agree there have been discussions for a more consistent written and reading text, there are mixed views on the use of using macrons and glottal stops. Audio

UK's The Telegraph published Samoa rushing to upgrade a beachside resort for King Charles after reviews condemned its "musty linens, outdated tiles and rattling air cons". Audio

Australian superheavyweight boxer Teremoana Teremoana could become the third boxer with Pacific Island heritage to win a medal at the Olympic Games.

The Fijian women lost both pool matches at the Paris Olympics on Monday, and have a m and looks set to miss the quarterfinals in the process.

Aid and development experts say the debts carry large risks for Pacific Island nations, where frequent natural disasters and economic shocks can hobble their repayments. Video

A round-up of news in brief from aorund the region, including Air Vanuatu setting up to restart domestic flights.