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'We must respect each other despite our differences' says Cook Islands LGBTQI+ activist
10 Feb 2024A Cook Islands LGBTQI+ activist has been awarded the Franco-German Prize for Human Rights and the Rule of Law. Audio
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PNG opposition numbers continue to grow
9 Feb 2024A total of 12 MPs in the Papua New Guinea Government of Jame Marape have now switched sides, joining the opposition, ahead of an expected vote of no confidence in the prime minister.
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Human Rights Watch questions Indonesian presidential hopefuls
10 Feb 2024Two of the three Indonesian presidential and vice presidential candidates responded to a questionnaire on key human rights issues in West Papua.
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Appoint coaches with 'connection to the people' - Raiwalui
9 Feb 2024Former Flying Fijians head coach Simon Raiwalui says it is critical for Pacific Island rugby unions to recruit coaches that understand the culture and the people.
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French Pacific news in brief
9 Feb 2024A round-up of news in brief from the French Pacific region, including a strike by employees of the only petrol retail company in Wallis and Futuna causing all service stations to run dry.
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Wellington set to celebrate unique Pasifika culture
9 Feb 2024The sights, sounds and flavors of the Pacific will be celebrated this Saturday in New Zealand's capital.
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Tropical depression near Vanuatu
A tropical depression (TD05DF) to the west of Vanuatu is forecast to turn into a tropical cyclone sometime today.
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Niue facing more power rationing
The Niue government says in recent weeks power use has surged by up a third and more rationing is possible.
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Fiji gets serious about tackling pornography issue
The Fiji Cabinet approves anti-pornography taskforce to hold consultations and address the root causes of the use and consumption of pornography.
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NZ-Samoa renew partnership for cooperation
NZ Foreign Minister Winston Peters and Samoa's Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa have signed a renewed Statement of Partnership in Apia today.
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Ex-PNG PM O'Neill 'saddened and alarmed' about proposed media law
8 Feb 2024Former Papua New Guinea prime minister Peter O'Neill says the government is planning laws to curb free speech and media freedom.
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Solomon Islands election 2024: 13 political parties to contest
8 Feb 2024Thirteen political parties are set to participate in the upcoming Solomon Islands general election on 17 April.
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Australian Army appoints PNGDF's Colonel Aruma to leadership role
8 Feb 2024For the first time a Papua New Guinean military officer, Colonel Boniface Aruma, has been appointed the deputy commander of Australian Defence Force's 3rd Brigade.
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Tonga seeks NZ's support to address pharmacist shortage
Tonga's head pharmacist says although she welcomes the opening of a new pharmacy building, a shortage of health staff to meet the nation and outer islands needs is her greatest concern.
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Cyclone Osai passing Cook Islands, French Polynesia on Nat alert
8 Feb 2024Tropical Cyclone Osai is the second cyclone in a week passing the Cook Islands, while there is an orange alert for parts of French Polynesia due to cyclone Nat.
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Stop sharing distressing assault video - Fiji internet watchdog
The disturbing video of a child being brutally beaten by her father had been shared online hundreds of times, including by the Women and Children's Minister to her 176,000 Facebook followers.
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Samoa, Fiji, NZ bag wins to kick-off Olympic qualifier
Hosts Samoa wins 1-0 in opener against Vanuatu, Fiji crush American Samoa 10-0, Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands settle for 1-1 draw, and New Zealand downs Tonga 3-0.
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Super Rugby W: Samoa and Tonga welcome Penina Pasifika Women's side
Samoa and Tonga have backed the new Penina Pasifika women's rugby team that will be part of the Australia Rugby's Super W competition from this year.
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No government yet - Tuvalu MPs still trapped in outer islands
Tuvalu is yet to form a new government two weeks after their general elections because elected representatives from the outer islands are still stuck and can not make it to the capital Funafuti.
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Tonga govt to 'talanoa' with King about directive - Acting PM
Samiuela Vaipulu told media on Wednesday the government will resolve its differences with the King "the Pacific way".
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PNG's new mortuary in 'design stage'
7 Feb 2024A new mortuary with a capacity of over 500 compartments including a cremation facility is to be built at Port Moresby General Hospital financed by US$15 million from Indonesia.
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Pacific Mission: NZ Foreign Minister and Pacific Peoples Minister in Tonga
Winston Peters and Dr Shane Reti landed in Nuku'alofa on Tuesday night amid domestic political ruction in Tonga. They will have a day of bilateral meetings on today.
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