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Narco-sub threat: Expert warns drug cartels using 'new trend' to exploit region
Drug cartels are targeting the Pacific, using semi-submersibles to smuggle vast amounts of product through the region, according to a transnational organised crime expert.
News in Niuean for 20 August 2025
The latest news in Niuean language (Vagahau Niue) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
News in Samoan for 20 August 2025
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
Pacific Waves for 20 August 2025
Solomon Islands govt to raise legal marriage age; Narco-subs going undetected in the Pacific; Potential reforms to Auckland's alcohol policy seen as a setback; NRL player switches allegiance to Samoa.
…News in Tongan for 20 August 2025
The latest news in the Tongan language(Lea Faka-Tonga) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
Solomon Islands govt to raise legal marriage age
The Solomon Islands government is making moves to raise the legal marriage age to 18. Audio
Narco-subs going undetected in the Pacific
Trans-national drug syndicates are using semi-submersibles to smuggle vast amounts of product in the Pacific. Audio
Potential reforms to Auckland's alcohol policy seen as setback
Potential reforms to Auckland's alcohol policy seen as a setback. Audio
NRL player switches allegiance to Samoa
After much online and media speculation in the weekend, NRL star player Payne Haas finally confirmed his change of allegiance from the Kangaroos to Toa Samoa. Audio
News in Cook Islands Maori for 20 August 202
The latest news in Cook Islands Maori (Te Reo Maori Kuki Airani) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media. Audio
News in Solomon Islands Pidgin for 19 August 2025
The latest news in Solomon Islands Pidgin (Tok Pisin). Audio
Palau president calls exclusion of PIF partners a 'missed opportunity'
But Surangel Whipps Jr says he respects the position of the Solomon Islands as hosts of the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders' Meeting. Audio
