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Cook Islands authorities say departure date 'unknown' for cocaine-tainted vessel
The MV Raider, which was intercepted by French authorities with 4.87 tonnes of cocaine on board mid-last month, entered Rarotonga waters last week under a distress call for engine repairs.
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'Renewed chapter': President Heine meets Oz PM in Canberra
3 minutes agoThe last visit by a Marshall Islands president occured in 1993, according to the Australian Embassy in the Marshal Islands.
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Australia unveils new visa deal for PNG Chiefs' players, supporters
10:18 am todayPrime Minister James Marape welcomed the announcement that the visa will come at a significantly reduced cost compared to a regular Australian visa.
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CNMI utility seeks up to US$700m in federal funding for power upgrades
7:03 am todayIt comes as Washington signals stronger support for energy projects tied to the region's strategic importance.
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Taufatofua to carry Olympic flag in Milan
The Olympic flag features the five rings representing the union of the five continents and the meeting of athletes from throughout the world. Audio
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Gusmao resigns as PNG Hekari FC coach after three matches
In a statement, the club said Marcos Gusmao had resigned "based solely on personal reasons" and "chosen to dedicate more time to his wife and family".
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Fiji drawn with South Africa, Argentina for Perth Sevens
Fiji leads the men's world sevens standings after winning in Singapore last week. Audio
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Violence forces halt to NZ aid project in PNG
2 Feb 2026A $6.7 million New Zealand aid electrification project in a tribal violence hot spot of Papua New Guinea has been halted due to security concerns.
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Dismissal of anti-corruption chief unlawful, court rules
Fiji's High Court has ruled that the President had acted "unlawfully" when he dismissed Barbara Malimali as the commissioner of the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption.
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Tourism operators blamed for double-charges after major bank error
2 Feb 2026A Rarotonga bank is working to reverse a series of duplicate transaction errors affecting foreign Visa cardholders from November 2025.
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Pacific news in brief
2 Feb 2026A round-up of news from around the region, including PNG's government defending the use of force to evict residents of an informal settlement.
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Ferry network could link Northern Marianas and Guam, study finds
2 Feb 2026The feasibility stud was presented to the Commonwealth of Norhtern Mariana Islands Legislature last week.
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OFC Pro League: Bula FC climbs to third after win over Solomon Kings
Bula FC, Solomon Kings FC and South Island United FC have four points each, but the Fijians have a better goal advantage. Auckland FC continue to lead the standings.
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Minister shut down NZ involvement in 'road map' away from fossil fuels
2 Feb 2026Resources Minister Shane Jones shut down the possibility of New Zealand signing up to a 'road map' away from fossil fuels at the annual global climate summit, documents reveal.
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Fiji defends Singapore 7s title
The Fijians defeated France 21-12 after they had trailed 12-0 at half-time. The win gives them the lead on the HSBC SVNS men's points table.
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Enga faces daunting challenge to end gun violence
30 Jan 2026Political leaders in the Papua New Guinea province plagued by gun violence are making a collective stand to stop it. Audio
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RSE worker pleads not guilty to Pukehina orchard murder
The 50-year-old man, who has interim name suppression, is accused of murdering a female Ni-Vanuatu tourist with whom he was in a family relationship.
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Island US military veterans struggle to get healthcare
30 Jan 2026The death earlier this month of a 26-year veteran of the US Army from Kosrae highlights the ongoing lack of promised US healthcare support for those who served in the US armed forces.
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Pacific communities attractive to scammers
30 Jan 2026Authorities in Pacific Islands countries are currently warning about pyramid schemes being promoted to their citizens on social media.
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Fiji 7s dominate Pacific sports headlines for the weekend
2 Feb 2026The Fijians finished day one of the Singapore Sevens, the third tournament of the 2025/2026 HSBC SVNS Series, with three wins.
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OFC Pro League: Tahiti United, Vanuatu United draw
William Cardona denied Tahiti United FC a three-point win and gave his team one point in the process.
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What's in a bilum?
30 Jan 2026Across the country's hundreds of cultures the iconic string bag functions as a system of knowledge, writes Scott Waide.
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Rugby Sevens: Can Fiji return to its era of dominance?
Opinion - There was a time when no one played the game better than the Fijians, who took to sevens like the Brazilians to football, writes Iliesa Tora.
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'A milestone': Port Moresby gears up for OFC Pro League
Round two of the OFC Pro League kicks off this weekend in Papua New Guinea and teams are already arriving into Port Moresby. Audio
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Former French star joins Drua
Virimi Vakatawa, 33, was released from his French contract there years ago because of medical reasons and joined the Drua off-season training late last year.
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Fiji High Commission backs sports diplomacy in NZ
Sports diplomacy is part of the Fijian government's efforts to ensure Fijians in Aotearoa have opportunities where they can still develop their skills and showcase their talents.
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'Work in progress': Fiji govt negotiating secret deal with top judge
It comes after the Chief Justice of Fiji was accused of corruption in a damning Commission of Inquiry last year. Audio
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Bougainville govt rejects proposed Panguna deal
29 Jan 2026The Autonomous Bougainville Government has rejected a partnership proposed by Bougainville Copper Limited to redevelop the Panguna mine.
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