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French Parliament debates polarize tensions in New Caledonia
Analysis - Debates in the French Parliament in Paris this week have once again polarized tensions back in New Caledonia.
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'Are these the first steps towards abolishing the ministry?' - Carmel Sepuloni
11:49 am todayOpposition MPs and unions are criticising a proposal by New Zealand's Ministry of Pacific Peoples to cut staff by 40 percent.
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French Pacific news in brief
6:49 pm todayA round-up of news in brief from the French Pacific region, including a delay in the signing of a "nickel pact" in New Caledonia worth hundreds of millions of…
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Helping PNG's women farmers sell their crops to NZ
28 Mar 2024A Samoan doctor, who has lived and worked in Papua New Guinea for more than 40 years, wants to help out the women farmers there. Audio
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State appeals 'unsatisfactory' Banimarama, Qiliho sentences
Fiji's acting public prosecutor has filed an appeal in the High Court against the sentences of former prime minister Frank Bainimarama and suspended police chief Sitiveni Qiliho.
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In pictures: ex-Fiji PM Frank Bainimarama 'on top of the world' after sentencing
Former Fiji PM Bainimarama was granted an absolute discharge in a packed court room in Suva on Thursday.
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Hopes logging giant will finally be held accountable in PNG
28 Mar 2024A retired Catholic archbishop, who led a campaign against a Malaysian developer in PNG more than a decade ago, hopes the Supreme Court will direct it to renegotiate land agreements with landowners.
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Pacific news in brief for March 28
28 Mar 2024A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including call for minimum wage to increase in the Cook Islands.
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Oceania sides test themselves against higher-ranked opposition
28 Mar 2024An encouraging draw, a heartbreaking defeat, and two chastening losses but, more importantly, two top Pacific sides gained invaluable game time against strong Asian and African sides.
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NZ govt cuts will hit Pasifika communities hard - union
28 Mar 2024The "brutal" spending cuts that will see the size of the Ministry for Pacific Peoples slashed by 40 percent will hit Pasifika communities hard, the Public Service Association says.
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UN shipping body has possible draft on how to reach net zero
28 Mar 2024Last week, the International Maritime Organisation member states met in London to figure out the mechanisms of doing so.
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Fiji braces for another round of severe weather
28 Mar 2024Continous heavy rain has also damaged the main water pipes caused by a landslip at the Tamavua water treatment plant which has caused major disruptions to water supply.
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PNG earthquake death toll stands at three
27 Mar 2024RNZ Pacific reported on Tuesday that five people had died as a result of the earthquake. However, two people were killed by landslips due to heavy rain, unrelated to the quake. Audio
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Guam cannabis testing in a 'chicken and egg situation' - politician
"History has shown that the naysayers were wrong and the end of the world was not gooing to happen when we legalise cannabis," Senator Will Parkinson says. Audio
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FIFA to promote relations between Fiji and Indonesia
The Fijian president says the two countries "share mutual links in ethnicity, language, culture" and the Fiji-Indonesia Friendship Association will strengthen their relations.
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'Malo e lelei is a made up greeting' - Tongan scholar
Vasalua Jenner-Helu, a researcher at 'Atenisi Institute says "mālō e lelei" - now a standard greeting in contemporary Tongan - is a phrase that wasn't in common use in the past. Audio
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Pacific news in brief for March 27
27 Mar 2024A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including a death in Kiribati from rotavirus and Vanuatu referendum.
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Ex-Fiji leader, suspended police commissioner avoid jail
The former Fijian prime minister was spared jail in a case from 2020 where he ordered the suspended police chief to stop an investigation into a complaint filed by the University of the South Pacific.
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Sentencing of ex-Fiji PM Bainimarama, suspended police chief today
Acting Police Commissioner Juki Fong Chew is calling for Fijians to maintain order ahead of the sentencing at 11.00am local time.
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Pasifika Rugby Awards: In honour of former stars
27 Mar 2024Two current rugby stars of Samoan origin will be awarded as the first-ever Pasifika Rugby Hall of Fame's Most Influential Players in the World.
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World Rugby says it wants the best for Fiji Rugby
World Rugby is involved with the Fiji Rugby Union because it wants the Fijians to reach their full potential on the world stage, a spokesperson from the sport's governing body says.
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ASB Polyfest: A showcase of cultural diversity and youth empowerment
27 Mar 2024From the rhythmic beats of Cook Islands drums to the grace and elegance of Siva Samoa, the festival brought together over 200 teams from 69 schools across Aotearoa.
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Five dead in PNG earthquake, death toll certain to rise
26 Mar 2024A State of Emergency has been declared in East Sepik as village leaders continue to assess the damage in the province after a magnitude 6.9 earthquake killed at least five people.
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'We need to be effective and be sensible about it' - Dr Kiki Maoate
The newly appointed chairperson of the National Pacific Health Senate Fatu Fono Ola says he doesn't have the same concerns over the New Zealand government as the previous chair. Audio
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King's move takes Tonga back to 'the dark ages' - campaigner
The involvement in the government by King Tupou VI is a return to "the dark ages" for the Kingdom, a long time campaigner for democracy in Tonga says.
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Fijian boxer Kauyaca to move base to New Zealand
26 Mar 2024The champion boxer has been thrown a lifeline by an Auckland-based boxing promotion to base himself out of New Zealand after being stripped of his Fiji cruiserweight title this month.
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New Caledonia's economic, political, social tensions take their toll
26 Mar 2024Analysis - A combination of inter-twined economic, political and socially pressing issues are taking their toll in New Caledonia.
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Northern Marianas' only hospital targeted by cyberattack
26 Mar 2024The Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation said these attacks have targeted hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities, compromising patient information.
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