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Samoa bank manager jailed for 'record' theft
8 Apr 2024A former ANZ Samoa bank manager has been sentenced by the Supreme Court to more than six years in jail for theft of what the judge called "a record amount before the courts".
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Samoa, US extend ship rider agreement
8 Apr 2024This upgraded agreement enables Samoa to request the US Coast Guard to inspect vessels and enforce their coastal state regulations without a Samoan officer present.
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Solomon Islands election 2024: Polling day workers cast votes
10 Apr 2024Police officers and electoral officals became the first to cast votes for the 2024 Solomon Islands joint elections on 17 April.
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Cook Islands needs referendum to decide UN membership - minister
5 Apr 2024Cook Islands Minister of Foreign Affairs Tingika Elikana says a referendum would allow its people to decide whether to join the United Nations and separate from New Zealand.
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More protests expected in New Caledonia
5 Apr 2024The French Senate endorsed a move from the French government to allow French citizens to vote at local elections provided they have been residing for at least an uninterrupted ten years.
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New research finds marine protected areas benefit communities
5 Apr 2024The study found MPAs are economically beneficial to both fishing and tourism as Palau plans to shrink its marine sanctuary in bid to improve commercial fisheries revenue. Audio
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Pasifika Sipoti: preview of weekend sports
A preview of the weekend's sport, including the return of former Wallaby and Moana Pasifika captain Sekope Kepu for the Super Rugby Pacific clash against the Chiefs, and more.
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Teams chase last title at Hong Kong's famous sevens home
Former Fiji sevens legend and World Rugby Hall of Fame inductee Waisale Serevi said watching the last event in So Kon Po this weekend will be an emotional affair.
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Pacific news in brief for April 5
5 Apr 2024A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including India offering PNG help to implement a free and fair elections in 2027.
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French Pacific news in brief
5 Apr 2024A round-up of news in brief from the French Pacific region, including crackdowns on cybercrime in French Polynesia ahead of this year's hosting of the Paris Olympics surfing event.
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Cricket: Barramundis and Lewas 'make waves' for PNG
5 Apr 2024The recent performances of the Papua New Guinea national men's and women's teams have put Papua New Guinea cricket on the world map.
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Tongan PM grants King's wish
Prime Minister Hu'akavameiliku confirmed on Thursday that he has vacated his portfolio of defence minister after government sources revealed last week that he had stepped down.
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Niue constitutional amendments: Four bills passed on first reading
The proposals under the amendment bills include increasing the number of members of Cabinet from four to six and expanding the term of the Assembly from three to four years.
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NZDF in Honiara 'to support democratic process'
4 Apr 2024The Defence Force contingent to support the smooth running of the Solomon Islands 17 April joint national and provincial elections arrived in the capital on Thursday.
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Samoa superannuation fund records boost in contributions
The Samoa National Provident Fund member contributions increased by seven percent in 2023 to $140 million tālā (NZ$82.6m)compared to $131m tālā (NZ$77.3m) in the previous year.
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Niue students promote language in Aotearoa
Primary school students from Niue visit New Zealand on a cultural exchange promoting Vagahau Niue.
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Vanuatu MPs to get big pay rise
Vanuatu's deputy leader of the opposition and other office holders in the opposition are getting huge pay rises.
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Uncharted waters II: an update on politics in Tonga
Opinion - In my view, it's also the case that Prime Minister Hu'akameiliku has done nothing for which he should apologise to King Tupou VI, writes Lopeti Senituli
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French Senate endorses new election rules for New Caledonia, but with amendments
3 Apr 2024Analysis - The French Senate on Tuesday endorsed a Constitutional review project bearing significant modifications to the local electoral rules for New Caledonia, but with amendments.
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Bainimarama, Qiliho appeal hearing moved to next month
A court appeal of the sentencing of Fiji's former leader Frank Bainimarama and suspended police chief Sitiveni Qiliho has been moved to next month.
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Pacific news in brief for April 3
3 Apr 2024A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including Fijian kava producers facing competition from the United States.
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Bougainville police hoping southern violence has eased
4 Apr 2024Late last month, violence erupted when factions of the Me'ekamui clashed in the autonomous Papua New Guinea region's south.
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Severe drought in parts of Micronesia region
Drought conditions in parts of the Micronesia region have been upgraded from severe to extreme.
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Squaring a vicious circle: political party laws in Vanuatu
After Vanuatu experienced three different prime ministers in the second half of 2023, reformers hope that the 2024 laws will usher in a new era of political stability, writes Jon Fraenkel
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