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PNG: O'Neill's arrest order stays

Wednesday 2 July 2014 | Published in Regional

Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Peter O’Neill says he will respect a court’s decision to allow the police commissioner to pursue an arrest warrant against him.

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Legality of payments ruling needed

Wednesday 2 July 2014 | Published in Regional

Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Peter O’Neill will appeal to the Supreme Court to determine whether the bills paid to Paraka Lawyers are fraudulent or legally earned by the law firm.

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Samoa: 2400 aliens register in amnesty

Wednesday 2 July 2014 | Published in Regional

More than 2400 foreign nationals who registered during a recent amnesty campaign will be allowed to reside legally in American Samoa if the Fono approves the Lolo Administration’s Immigration Amnesty bill in their next regular session.

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PNG: O'Neill vows to 'fight to the death'

Tuesday 1 July 2014 | Published in Regional

The court battle over the arrest of prime minister Peter O’Neill has Papua New Guinea captivated.

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Volcano to power Honiara

Tuesday 1 July 2014 | Published in Regional

An Australian company is hoping it can use thermal power from a Solomon Islands volcano to provide electricity to the country’s capital, Honiara.

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PM's arrest decision deferred

Saturday 28 June 2014 | Published in Regional

PORT MORESBY – Papua New Guinea’s prime minister has promised to give a formal interview to police over corruption allegations, but only if a court grants an injunction on a warrant for his arrest.

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Policing key to protecting fisheries

Saturday 28 June 2014 | Published in Regional

THE PACIFIC – New Zealand’s new Pacific Economic Ambassador, Shane Jones, says New Zealand stands ready to assist Pacific nations in surveillance technology so fishing regulations can be properly policed.

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Gift causes big trouble for Tonga

Friday 27 June 2014 | Published in Regional

NUKU'ALOFA, Tonga (AP) -- It's almost 10 a.m., but the barista at this tiny Pacific kingdom's domestic air terminal has yet to make a single cup of coffee.

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No more protests allowed

Thursday 26 June 2014 | Published in Regional

PORT MORESBY – Port Moresby’s police chief N’dranou Perou say his men will be out in full force to prevent any further protests in regard to the current political turmoil.

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President Flosse escapes jail, for now

Thursday 26 June 2014 | Published in Regional

PAPEETE – The French Polynesian president Gaston Flosse has been given a reprieve from a jail sentence after a ruling by a Papeete court.

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O'Neill fighting for political survical

Thursday 26 June 2014 | Published in Regional

PORT MORESBY – An attempt by Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister Peter O’Neill to stay a warrant for his arrest has been adjourned again.

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World's oceans threatened by plastic

Wednesday 25 June 2014 | Published in Regional

NAIROBI – A series of new reports are raising concerns about the damage plastic waste is doing to oceans – harming marine animals, destroying sensitive ecosystems, and contaminating the fish we eat.

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Land rights the main issue

Wednesday 25 June 2014 | Published in Regional

SUVA – Political parties in Fiji are being urged to spell out their policies on who has rights over and access to land across the islands ahead of September’s elections.

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O'Neill fights against arrest warrant

Wednesday 25 June 2014 | Published in Regional

PORT MORESBY – Lawyers representing Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister, Peter O’Neill, were to return to court to fight for protection against an arrest warrant.

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Solomons: Flood victims need clear plan

Tuesday 24 June 2014 | Published in Regional

The Solomon Islands Government has been urged to develop a clear, long-term plan to help people still living in evacuation centres since April’s devastating floods.

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Refugee drowns on Nauru

Tuesday 24 June 2014 | Published in Regional

A refugee who had recently resettled on Nauru after being sent to the Australian immigration centre there drowned when he was caught in a rip, witnesses have said.

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PNG police ban parliament protest

Tuesday 24 June 2014 | Published in Regional

Papua New Guinea’s Acting Police Commissioner has banned a protest march planned for today’s sitting of parliament, saying it could turn violent.

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Fiji: 'Military won't step in'

Tuesday 24 June 2014 | Published in Regional

The head of Fiji’s military says any government that tries to rewrite the constitution post-election would become illegal but it is not for the army to step in.

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In Brief: 7.2 earthquake north of New Zealand

Tuesday 24 June 2014 | Published in Regional

A magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck near New Zealand’s Kermadec Islands at a depth of 30km, the US Geological Survey says.

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Fiji: New party enters arena

Tuesday 24 June 2014 | Published in Regional

Another proposed party is expected to enter the political scene ahead of Fiji’s September 17 election.

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