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Cook Islands children's book on deep sea nodules is about facts, says author
2 Sep 2025A charity funded by a Cook Islands seabed mining company backs children's book on deep sea mining materials.
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‘It’s kind of the pinnacle’ - Boks aim for rare win in NZ
2 Sep 2025The world champion Springboks are under no illusions how monumental their task is against the All Blacks this weekend.
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Pacific news in brief for 2 September
2 Sep 2025A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including a CNMI official urging the US to ensure money for military projects also benefits local residents.
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Record 34 women are contesting seats in this week's election
1 Sep 2025While 34 women candidates mark a record high, the number pales in comparison to the 370 male candidates who will be contesting Thursday's election.
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Samoa general election: Official count begins this week
1 Sep 2025The official results for the 2025 polls are expected by the end of the week.
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Fijian PM hints at 'historic' referendum after landmark court ruling
Sitiveni Rabuka has hinted that the country may "hold its first-ever referendum" following last week's Supreme Court opinion aimed at amending the 2013 Constitution.
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Accommodation for RSE workers a 'critical constraint', says Fiji govt official
1 Sep 2025Pacific leaders are highlighting challenges their workers are facing while working in Aotearoa before returning home - and New Zealand's role to support them.
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Kiribati opposition furious as govt ignores Court of Appeal fiasco
The Kiribati opposition is formally condemning the government's refusal to debate the suspension of the country's Court of Appeal, which occurred more than two years ago.
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Pacific news in brief for 1 September
1 Sep 2025A round-up of news from around the region, including a Fiji police staffing shortage.
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Rugby World Cup: England run in 14 tries against Manusina
31 Aug 2025The Red Roses led 40-0 at the half hour mark, and had 66 percent of possession and 72 per cent of territory in the first half.
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Close one for Fijiana; Scotland secure quarterfinal spot
31 Aug 2025Coach Ioan Cunnigham said he was happy with the "improved performance" despite the 29-15 loss.
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Fiji, New Caledonia and New Zealand set for FIFA Under-17 World Cup
31 Aug 2025New Zealand claimed the OFC title yet again on Saturday in Honiara, edging New Caledonia 2-0 in a tense final.
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Flying Fijians beat Tonga in PNC clash
30 Aug 2025Fiji's victory sunk the fiery Tongans, who needed a win to nab a spot in the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
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Fiji Supreme Court advises lowering requirements for amending 2013 Constitution
The Court has declared that the majority requirements for amending the 2013 Constitution should be lowered.
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'Marvellous' Māori-Pasifika teen signs with NZ pro basketball team
15-year-old Nahala Toeleiu goes from schoolgirl basketball courts to the pinnacle of New Zealand's women's professional league.
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Bougainville 2025 election: What's at stake?
29 Aug 2025The dominant issue going into the next election in less than a week in the autonomous Papua New Guinea region is not much different from the last polls five years ago.
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'Huge relief' in Samoa post snap election - Aupito says
A former New Zealand politician says there is a sense of relief in Samoa following snap general election day. Aupito William Sio is in Samoa to vote and support the...
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Samoa snap general election: Election observer calls it a test of alignment
A Tasmanian academic observing Samoa's snap general election says the results will show whether voters are reaffirming the political shift of 2021 or returning to the old order.
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Fiji Police vindicated after record meth case convictions
Police commissioner Rusiate Tudravu said officers had faced public criticism over whether they were capable of handling such a significant case.
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Fijiana and Manusina in for more tough matches
Finding the strength to stand up again and fight on has been Fijiana's and Manusina's focus following their heavy opening round defeats at the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup in England.
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Samoa snap election: No results just yet - Electoral commissioner says
Preliminary election results are still trickling in for Samoa's snap election. Samoa's electoral commissioner Toleafoa Tuiafelolo Alexander Stanley told the media the official count kicks off Monday…
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Samoa polls close, early results expected this weekend
Polling stations shut at 3pm local time (2pm NZT) on Friday, with preliminary results expected at the weekend and official results due from Monday.
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4yo child paralysed by polio
29 Aug 2025The health department says it is the first case of a child being paralysed since an outbreak of the disease was declared in May.
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Vanuatu whooping cough: 'Unvaccinated children at highest risk'
The country's Health Ministry has reported 89 cases of whooping cough.
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