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Man found guilty of rape, burglary
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Deep sea dilemma: Cook Islanders weigh the cost of mineral riches
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Cook Islands deep sea mining poll sparks controversy
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MCI rejects ‘dark fleet’ label
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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.
Call to help Pacific deal with corruption and money laundering
A law professor who has focuses on rooting out corruption says countries like New Zealand need to do more to help the Pacific cope with corruption and money laundering.
Human Rights group slams Fijian police after the arrest of US man
A human rights group has criticised the actions of Fijian police saying officers breached the basic rights of a man they recently arrested.
Covid-19 reveals gaps in Kiribati's health care system
A nationwide project is underway in Kiribati to address gaps in the country's health care system.
Pacific leaders being ignored by the international community, says Tong
Pacific leaders are being ignored, says former President of Kiribati, Anote Tong. He believes that the international community is ignoring the dire impact of climate change on the Pacific region.
French Pacific elections support Macron despite drop in voter turnout
The Pacific French territories have shown their support for Emmanuel Macron at the polls. However, the territories' voter turnout has been lower than usual.
Call for Australia to allow Pacific diaspora to grow
An aid development economist says Canberra should focus less on Pacific aid and more on providing a migration pathway into Australia from the region.
Moana Pasifika set for first game in Australia against the Rebels
Moana Pasifika will kick off the Australian leg of their Super Rugby Pacific campaign against the Melbourne Rebels on Saturday night in Melbourne.
Underwater cables to improve internet in New Caledonia
New Caledonian telecommunications company OPT-NC has almost finished connecting key underwater internet cables. These will give New Caledonia and its eastern islands faster internet.
Tonga: NZ medical team notices signs of post-traumatic stress disorder
Mental health is a concern in Tonga, as the country's struggle to recover from the January volcanic eruption has been made even more difficult by the current Covid-19 restrictions. New Zealand's Pacific Medical Association says that people are starting to show signs of post-traumatic stress disorder.
Fiji political polls point to a shift in allegiances says Fijian academic
Campaigning is underway for the general election in Fiji and early predictions are pointing to a shift in allegiances.
Moana Pasifika determined to break losing streak says coach
Sekope Kepu has recovered from his collar bone injury and will captain the Moana Pasifika against the Melbourne Rebels on Saturday night in round 11 of the Super Rugby Pacific tournament.
Fijiana Drua claim Super W title in epic Grand Final
The Fijiana Drua have claimed their first Super Rugby W title in a thrilling 32-26 victory over the four-time champion NSW Waratahs at AAMI Park in Melbourne..
Lack of equipment hampers Vanuatu's Covid battle
Efforts to contain a covid outbreak on Vanuatu's Pentecost Island are being hampered by a lack of testing equipment.
Concerns voiced on security pact between China and Solomons
The United States has drawn a line in the sand for Solomon Islands regarding its recently signed security cooperation agreement with China.
Pacific news in brief
PNG's PM Marape seeks damages against Swiss banking giant UBS.
Cooks businessman calls on NZ to put Fiji on transit visa waiver list
A Cook Islands businessman is calling on the New Zealand Government to add Fiji to its transit visa waiver list to help its labour shortage.
Top American officials meeting in Honiara to discuss China pact
Top United States officials are meeting with the Solomon Islands government today as Honiara's security pact with China continues to simmer.
Tongans get some relief from Covid restrictions from today
The Tonga government is easing some Covid-19 restrictions from today.
Covid limits on travel to Vanuatu lifted
The Vanuatu government has eased international and domestic restrictions brought in to curb the spread of Covid-19.
Nursing staff stood down for not complying with mandates
Amid the community spread of Covid-19 in American Samoa, nursing staff at the territory's only hospital have been placed on leave for failing to comply with covid-19 mandates.
