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Pacific news in brief for February 19
19 Feb 2024A round-up of news in brief from around the region.
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Report on Cabinet minister delayed
Prime Minister Rabuka will likely decide on whether Lynda Tabuya will be dismissed later this week, the chief executive of the People's Alliance says.
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Drua and Moana Pasifika have work cut out
19 Feb 2024Analysis - Mastering set-pieces and staying switched on for the full 80 minutes will be critical for the Fijian Drua and Moana Pasifika in the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific competition.
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Curfew imposed following 2 shot dead in village gunfight
19 Feb 2024A curfew has been imposed at the weekend in the village of Yaté after renewed land-related clashes between rival communities have left two dead and four seriously injured.
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Albert Nicholas appointed Cook Islands Deputy PM
19 Feb 2024He takes over from former deputy prime minister Robert Tapaitau, who lost his seat due to a corruption conviction late last month.
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At least 26 killed in massacre in PNG highlands
19 Feb 2024Papua New Guinea police have revised the death toll in a massacre in the country's highlands.
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Kava exports out of Fiji temporarily stopped - exporter
Kava exports from Fiji have temporarily stopped following the discovery of illicit drugs in kava packs this month.
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Fiji police seize 12kg of cocaine packed with kava
Four people are being questioned after officers seized a carton containing 12 silver packets from a resident who received the package for importation.
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Tiki Toa upset Spain to advance to knockout stage
19 Feb 2024The two time Beach Soccer World Cup runners-up defeated the world number 2 ranked side 5-3 to book their place in the quaterfinals with a game still in hand.
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SMART multi-purpose cable: world first connecting New Caledonia, Vanuatu
19 Feb 2024A new kind of multi-purpose undersea cable, referred to as "SMART", is scheduled to connect New Caledonia (landing on Lifou Island, Loyalty Islands group) and Port Vila by 2026.
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RNZ Pacific transmitter back on-air
18 Feb 2024RNZ Pacific's transmitter 2 is back on air, after fault repairs completed.
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Warnings cancelled as tropical depression moves away from the Cook Islands
17 Feb 2024Several severe weather warnings for parts of the Cook Islands have now been cancelled according to the Cook Islands Meteorological Service.
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Football: Solomon Islands and New Zealand set up final clash
17 Feb 2024The Solomon Islands have achieved their target at the OFC Women's Olympic qualifier tournament in Apia by claiming a final spot.
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'Psychological powerplay': Vote of confidence in PNG PM Marape
16 Feb 2024The opposition group in Papua New Guinea's Parliament staged a walkout Thursday after a fiery exchange, amid ongoing political ruckus in the country.
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Campaigns ramp up for Solomon Islands election
16 Feb 2024Electioneering is ramping up in Solomon Islands with political parties laying out their promises, and some even forming alliances.
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Exercise Cope North 2024: US and allies taking Pacific threats seriously
16 Feb 2024The United States and its allies are taking perceived threats from China and North Korea seriously in the Asia-Pacific region with its largest multinational military exercise to date.
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French Pacific news in brief
16 Feb 2024A round-up of news in brief from the French Pacific region, including Nouméa's sharks monitored by ultra-light aircraft.
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Construction of Tonga's national museum to start later this year
Saudi Arabia will fund the construction of Tonga's fist ever national museum in Nuku'alofa, Prime Minister Hu'akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni has confirmed.
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Pacific news in brief for February 16
16 Feb 2024A round-up of news in brief from around the region.
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French minister to visit New Caledonia amidst nickel crisis
16 Feb 2024Analysis - Gérald Darmanin has confirmed he will visit New Caledonia on 20 February, as the French Pacific entity is facing pressing issues on economic and political levels. Audio
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'Pay attention to our plight' - ULMWP leader
16 Feb 2024Benny Wenda claims numerous houses were burnt to the ground and villagers were tortured, and at least one Papuan died from his wounds.
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A first of its kind 'love-room' in the middle of rural New Caledonia
16 Feb 2024In the small community of Boulouparis (centre of New Caledonia's main island), a "special" hotel is generating curiosity, sometimes indignation on the social networks.
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Category 1 cyclone to make landfall in Rarotonga
16 Feb 2024A category one cyclone is expected to make landfall overnight in Rarotonga and heavy rain could cause flash flooding.
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Tahiti wins Beach Soccer World Cup opener v Argentina
16 Feb 2024Tahiti kicked off their 2024 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup campaign in Dubai with a 4-3 win over Argentina early on Friday morning.
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