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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.

Education

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.

Our Ocean conference: more than 80 countries to be represented

The Our Ocean Conference opens in Palau this week and more than 500 delegates from upwards of 80 countries are expected to attend.

Regional


Macron and Le Pen top Presidential poll in the Pacific

In the first round of the French presidential election, France's Pacific territories have chosen the incumbent Emmanuel Macron and the National Rally's Marine Le Pen as the two top contenders.

Pacific Islands


NZ supporting call for urgent climate action at ocean conference

Global leaders need to realise the harmful impact their lack of climate action is having on the Pacific region, New Zealand's Minister for Pacific Peoples and Associate Minister of Foreign Affairs Aupito William Sio says.

New Zealand


Fiji makes winning 7s return

Olympic champions Fiji returned to the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in style with a stunning victory in Singapore.

Fiji


New Caledonia's Palika party wants people to vote left in Sunday's first French election

A pro-independence party in New Caledonia, Palika, is urging people to vote for any left politician in the first round of the French presidential election on Sunday.

New Caledonia


Concern over unparalleled threat to the Pacific Ocean

A group of former heads of state and regional leaders want the Our Oceans Conference in Palau to result in "meaningful outcomes" to safeguard the future of Pacific peoples.

Regional


Cyclone Fili continuing to impact New Caleldonia

The latest report from Fiji's Meteorological Service says Cyclone Fili remains a category two cyclone close to New Caledonia, moving south-east at about six knots.

New Caledonia


Call to toughen up PNG's Leadership Code

An advocacy group in Papua New Guinea says when the country's leaders are censured under the Leadership Code they should face life in prison.

Papua New Guinea


Untold mining story of Banaba in art at West Auckland gallery

A travelling multi-media installation is currently showing at Te Uru Art Gallery in West Auckland New Zealand.

New Zealand


Australian spy chiefs meet with Solomon Islands PM over China deal

Two of Australia's top intelligence chiefs have met Solomon Islands' Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare to raise Canberra's concerns over the security agreement the Solomons is due to sign with China.

Australia


Cyclone forms northwest of New Caledonia

Fiji's Meteorological Service says the tropical storm to the northwest of New Caledonia has developed into a tropical cyclone.

New Caledonia


Tonga's Govt offers development loans to businesses

Tonga's Government has announced a financial recovery package of $US9.78 million to help revive the country's economy.

Regional


Rapana opens up on World Cup chances

Explosive Canberra Raiders winger Jordan Rapana has revealed he wants to play for New Zealand at the 2022 Rugby League World Cup.

Regional


Samoa reduces its Covid-19 alert level

Samoa will downgrade its Covid-19 alert to Level 2 to allow government ministries, businesses and civil society to deliver services around the country.

Regional


Clean-operation underway at pearl farms in French Polynesia

The Direction of Marine Resources (DRM), the French Polynesian government's marine department, will continue its large clean-up operation in many islands surrounding French Polynesia.

French Polynesia


New Zealand couple found dead in Vava'u, Tonga, police say

Tonga police are investigating the death of a New Zealand couple in Vava'u.

Regional


Fiji's Sayed Khaiyum defends convicted rapist playing sevens

Fijian Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says the nation's prison laws allows the chief of the Corrections Services to let serving inmates participate in sporting activities.

Fiji


Tonga volcano: NIWA scientists to map eruption's impact on seabed

NIWA scientists are set sail to Tonga to survey the seabed around Hunga-Tonga Hunga-Ha'apai volcano in the aftermath of its eruption earlier this year.

Regional


Confidence Rio Tinto will pay for Panguna cleanup

A Bougainville women's MP remains confident that mining multi national, Rio Tinto, will fund a cleanup around the Panguna mine.

Pacific Islands


Tsunami warning lifted after big quake near New Caledonia

A tsunami warning issued for Fiji, New Caledonia and Vanuatu after an earthquake struck south-east of New Caledonia's Loyalty Islands yesterday has been lifted.

New Caledonia


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