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Tahiti sailors win 2024 Regatta in Raro

Sailors from Tahiti edged over Rarotonga, proving to be very competitive taking out first place in both the Lasers and the Optimist classes, winning the 2024 sailing challenge overall trophy.

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Former PM Puna first Cook Islander elected to East-West Center Board

Former Cook Islands prime minister and secretary-general of the Pacific Islands Forum, Henry Puna, has been confirmed as the first Cook Islander appointed to the East-West Center Board of Governors based in Honolulu, Hawaii.

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.

Pacific Islands


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..

Fiji


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.

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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.

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Pacific news in brief

PNG's PM Marape seeks damages against Swiss banking giant UBS.

Pacific Islands


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.

Pacific Islands


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.

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Tongans get some relief from Covid restrictions from today

The Tonga government is easing some Covid-19 restrictions from today.

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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.

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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.

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Moana Pasifika miss another round due to covid-19

Moana Pasifika will miss another Super Rugby Pacific game as the match against Western Force has been called off because of an outbreak of Covid-19.

Pacific Islands


Solomon Islands-China security deal needs scrutiny - Mahuta

Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta says the new Solomon Islands security arrangement with China is unwelcome and unnecessary and should be open to regional scrutiny.

New Zealand


Pro-Independence parties asking supporters to boycott French elections

Several pro-independence parties in New Caledonia are urging supporters to boycott the second round of the French presidential elections this Sunday.

French Polynesia


Solomons' government limits gatherings to 10 people due to covid

The Solomon Islands' Ministry of Health has put a stop to gatherings of more than 10 people as it continues the fight against Covid-19.

Regional


Court orders oligarch's superyacht to stay in Fiji

A Fijian court has granted an order to prevent a luxury vessel owned by a Russian oligarch from leaving the country.

Fiji


Trans-Tasman games chance to test ourselves, says Drua coach

Fiji Drua head coach Mick Byrne said the one-week break has been an opportunity to freshen up and reflect on what they can do better as they prepare to face the New Zealand-based sides.

Pacific Islands


Sogavare adamant security deal with China won't undermine regional security

The Solomon Islands prime minister is adamant a security co-operation agreement his government has signed with China will not undermine regional security.

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Tongan songwriter inspires world representatives at Our Ocean conference

"If we fail to protect our oceans, we are failing to preserve our people, our culture, our identity," according to Mia Kami, a Tongan storyteller and songwriter.

Pacific Islands


Marshall Islands gets largest number of Covid border cases

Covid-19 testing of Marshall Islanders in managed quarantine saw the largest number test positive for Covid-19 since managed repatriation started nearly two years ago.

Marshall Islands


China and Solomon Islands sign security pact

China's government says it has signed a framework agreement on security cooperation with Solomon Islands - a deal Australia, New Zealand and the US fear could open the door to a Chinese naval base in the South Pacific.

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