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Pacific
Roadshow not consultation
Non-government organisations are frustrated with the Cook Islands government seabed mineral consultations that are being held in New Zealand, calling for a 10-year moratorium to allow for independent research and capacity building within the Cook Islands.
USP Student body represents 14,000 students
The University of the South Pacific Students’ Association (USPSA) from 14 campuses spanning 12 member countries convened in Rarotonga yesterday representing the voice of 14,000 students.
Tonga's deputy prime minister ousted after bribery ruling
Tonga's Deputy Prime Minister Poasi Tei has become the third cabinet minister in a space of a week to lose his Parliamentary seat following a Supreme Court ruling on Friday morning in Nuku'alofa.
Vanuatu president warns against 'dictatorship' if Justice Ministry is abolished
Vanuatu's outgoing president, Obed Moses Tallis, has urged the government not to abolish the ministry of justice, warning of a "dictatorial system".
Authorities concerned after another shark attack in French Polynesia
A woman was attacked by a shark in Bora Bora, French Polynesia, over the weekend.
Vanuatu Govt says no to vaccine protest march
The Vanuatu Government has pulled the plug on a planned march for Thursday in Port Vila to protest against vaccines for young people.
New Caledonia's green nickel plan to stand out in global market
New Caledonia is looking to turn to more environmentally-friendly nickel production as countries such as Indonesia and the Philippines are able to manufacture the metal at much lower costs.
PNG Deputy Prime Minister killed in road accident
Papua New Guinea's deputy Prime Minister, Sam Basil, has died following a car crash in the Bulolo district of Morobe Province.
Pacific news in brief
Ex-coach seeks seat in PNG parliament, crackdown on price hikes on basic goods, and Fijiana to take on Canada.
Vanuatu faces shortage of workers in tourism sector ahead of border reopening
A labour coalition has been established to address the shortage of skilled workforce in Vanuatu's tourism and hospitality sector.
Pro-Macron parties in New Caledonia plan merger
Four pro-Macron parties in New Caledonia have joined forces to plan a merger.
Stand-off between protesters and police on Norfolk Island averted
A stand-off was averted on Norfolk Island when a couple occupying a historic house chose to leave rather than face criminal charges.
'It's never too late to reclaim this rich heritage' says Rotuman community member
Sustainability of the language and culture will be the main focus of this year's Rotuman language week.
FLNKS insists on New Caledonia sovereignty
New Caledonia's pro-independence FLNKS movement and five other small nationalist parties have agreed that they will only discuss the territory's accession to full sovereignty in talks planned with France.
Air Vanuatu repatriation flights bring home 5000 stranded people
Air Vanuatu has operated three repatriation flights since the ease of international restriction to repatriate over 5,000 nationals and residents who have been stranded in other countries due to covid lockdown.
Doctors declare 'miracle' as toddler survives covid, severe pneumonia
Samoa's youngest Covid-19 patient to be hospitalised - a toddler who also had severe pneumonia - has been discharged from hospital in what is being described as a miracle.
Niue ready to open travel bubble with New Zealand
Niue's quarantine free travel bubble with Aotearoa and the resumption of weekly passenger flights starts on June 27.
Vanuatu Red Cross struggling to get vaccines to outer islands
Vanuatu Red Cross says transporting the Covid-19 vaccines outside of Port Vila has been a major hindrance to increasing the vaccination rates in the country.
Solomons tuna plant could establish thousands of new jobs
Solomon Islands and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) are to work together to develop a world class tuna processing plant in Malaita Province that could create employment opportunities for more than 5,500 people.
Cooks and Samoa kick off restart of international rugby league action
International rugby league is set to return next month for Pacific nations with the Cook Islands to play Samoa as part of a double-header.
'Humbling' response to Fa'afafine exhibition at Venice Biennale
Alluring images and real-life stories of Sāmoa's Fa'afafine community have been described as 'powerful' at the 59th Venice Biennale, one of the most prestigious art and cultural exhibitions in the world
World Bank plan to improve Marshall Islands' urban areas
The World Bank has approved a new project to strengthen the climate resilience, safety, and livability of urban areas of the Marshall Islands.
