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More deaths reported out of West Papua clashes
Further reports of civilian casualties are coming out of West Papua, while clashes between Indonesia's military and the armed wing of the Free Papua Movement continue.
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Investigation under way after Marianas waste oil spill
6:38 am todayThe Coast Guard says approximately 113.5 litres of waste oil was released into the harbor.
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India Rugby backs sevens franchise for 10 years
8:06 am todayInternational stars will be in the teams' line-ups, including Jerry Tuwai, Scott Curry and Rosco Speckman.
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Ngani Laumape signs with Moana Pasifika
7:00 am todayMoana Pasifika have secured the services of former All Black midfielder Ngani Laumape for the next two years.
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Ancient genomes recovered from PNG
6:38 am todayOtago University's Dr Monica Tromp said they are able now to get really fragmented, ancient DNA from hot and humid environments like Papua New Guinea.
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Pacific news in brief for 11 June
11 minutes agoA round-up of news in brief from around the region, including members of Samoa's HRPP forming their own party.
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Fiji sexual offending update makes tough reading
Fiji's Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions has released its May update.
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Samoa head of state issues official election writ
This declaration follows the Samoan government's failure to pass its budget, which led to the prime minister advising the Head of State to dissolve parliament.
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Tonga princess calls for legal rights for whales
"The time has come to recognise whales not merely as resources but as sentient beings with inherent rights."
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Bougainville independence talks underway in Chch
10 Jun 2025In 2019, 97.7 percent of Bougainvilleans voted for independence.
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French Polynesia president announces highly protected marine area
10 Jun 2025President Moetai Brotherson pledged to protect nearly 23 percent of French Polynesia's waters.
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Palau to field maximum 225 athletes for Mini Games
Palau will have the largest team among the 22 participating Pacific nations.
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Independent 'draft assessment' of the Manawanui wreck circulates govt agencies for feedback
10 Jun 2025The New Zealand Defence Force is circulating a draft assessment of the wreck of the HMNZS Manawanui to New Zealand government agencies but there's no date for public release.
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CNMI amendment would give cash dividend for indigenous voters
10 Jun 2025Senate president Dennis Mendiola said this "isn't about politics - it's about economic justice".
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Pasifika Sipoti in brief for 10 June
10 Jun 2025A round-up of sports news in brief from around the region, including expected player departures from the Fijian Drua.
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What is the High Seas Treaty to protect world oceans?
10 Jun 2025While many countries have agreed to take steps to protect the vast, ungoverned swathes of the world's oceans, they have yet to see their High Seas Treaty go into effect.
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Investigation after alleged rape of detained woman in PNG
9 Jun 2025Investigation is underway within Papua New Guinea police to determine how a former policeman who served time for rape was allowed to rejoin the police force.
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Climate, travel, immunity all factors in dengue outbreaks, says expert
Greg Devine said mosquitos that carry the virus "hitchhike around the world" and the increased movement of people is increasing those infected by dengue.
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Nature, not geopolitics, remains region's biggest threat - CNMI official
10 Jun 2025The top military affairs official in the CNMI said that while geopolitical tensions continue to make headlines, the region's most immediate and consistent threat remains environmental.
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Pacific news in brief for 10 June
10 Jun 2025A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including steps to address PALM concerns in Australia.
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Polio vaccines set to arrive in PNG next week
9 Jun 2025The World Health Organisation declared an outbreak of the disease in PNG last month.
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'We ask that you act responsibly for humankind and for the Pacific'
Palau's president says the US order to fast-track deep sea mining is not a good idea.
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Moana Pasifika review: Mass exodus and late drubbings take gloss off shining season
9 Jun 2025Jonty Dine looks back at Moana Pasifika's historic Super Rugby Pacific season.
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Call for CNMI leaders to fight back on high airfares
9 Jun 2025The former representative shared his frustration after attempting to book a four-day roundtrip ticket from Guam to Saipan.
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Téin release postponed after appeal
10 Jun 2025A Parisian appellate court has delayed the release of New Caledonia's Kanak pro-independence leader, Christian Téin, from custody following an appeal by prosecutors.
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Tonga strictly keeps the Sabbath. Some say it's gone too far
Tonga is so serious about the Sabbath that it banned most Sunday trading. Now the king and plice are urging people to keep the day holy.
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The Fijian pilot inspiring the next generation of Pacific aviators
When Salote Mataitini first dreamed of becoming a pilot, she was a child reading newspaper articles about aviators, long before iPhones or social media.
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CNMI Congresswoman urges fix to 'untenable' mail delays
9 Jun 2025Delegate Kimberly King-Hinds is calling for urgent reforms from the United States Postal Service.
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