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Pacific
Pacific leaders meet in Rarotonga to discuss higher education
The 98th Meeting of the University of the South Pacific (USP) Council commenced yesterday at The Edgewater Resort and Spa, attracting Ministers and education leaders from across the Pacific to discuss the future of tertiary education in the region.
Cook Islands seek greater investment in USP Cook Islands Campus
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) Secretary, Tepaeru Herrmann, met with University of the South Pacific (USP) Vice-Chancellor Professor Pal Ahluwalia, who is in Rarotonga for the 98th USP Council meeting.
Hopes for reviving tourism in Vanuatu dented by slow vaccinations
Struggling tourism operators in Vanuatu could be forced out of business after the government's announcement borders may stay closed for another year, the Espiritu Santo Tourism Association says.
Ruby brings strong winds and rain to New Caledonia
Tropical Cyclone Ruby has brought heavy rain to New Caledonia as it's moving along its east coast.
West Papua conflict deepens, questions over regional response
Armed conflict in West Papua continues to claim lives, displace tens of thousands of people and cause resentment at Indonesian rule.
France's New Caledonia policy labelled a 'catastrophe'
A leftwing candidate in the French presidential race Jean-Luc Melenchon says the outcome of New Caledonia's independence referendum is a catastrophe.
Fiji can become billion dollar industry again, says tourism chief
Tourism Fiji says if the booking numbers continue to come through, then the Pacific island nation is well on its way to becoming a billion-dollar industry again.
Tongan noble dies in Auckland City Hospital
The Tonga Government has announced that Lord Ma'afu died in Auckland Hospital on Sunday.
New Caledonia faced with uncertainty over Noumea Accord exit
A law professor in Noumea says New Caledonia is now faced with a period of high uncertainty, be it political, economic or institutional.
Solomons police investigating armed threat on the capital
Police in Solomon Islands say they are investigating reports of an armed group threatening an armed attack on the capital Honiara.
Norfolk mayor calls on the people to unite and challenge Canberra
Norfolk Island's mayor Robin Adams says it is time for the people to unite and have a say.
Bougainville's tough stance at latest referendum talks
The President of Bougainville has taken a tough stance with Papua New Guinea in the latest talks over the independence referendum.
Group to plead with UN over New Caledonia referendum
A pro-independence delegation from New Caledonia has left for New York to raise its opposition to the December 12 independence referendum with the United Nations.
In brief: Sports news from around the Pacific
Koroisau signs new deal; new Solomons football trophy; and Hunters coach hurdles a barrier.
Pacific Languages Survey: Call for more support to NZ's realm states
A Pacific community leader in New Zealand says the government must take some responsibility for the decline in the number of Pasifika language speakers across Aotearoa.
US, Aust confident amid Omicron variant in Fiji
Australia and the United States will continue to allow their citizens - thousands of them - to travel to Fiji amid the Pacific island nation recording its first cases of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus this week.
Guam Catholic Church offers up to $US34m to sex abuse victims
Guam's Catholic Church has come up with a revised payment proposal of up to $US 34 million to those who claimed they were raped or sexually molested by priests and other clergy when they were minors, dating back to the 1950s.
Fijians test positive for Omicron variant - Govt
Health authorities in Fiji have confirmed two people who had arrived in the country from southern Africa last month have now tested positive to the Omicron variant.
Solomon Islands: Sogavare defeats no confidence motion
The Solomon Islands prime minister Manasseh Sogavare has defeated a motion of no confidence by 32 votes to 15 with two abstentions.
FAST party to challenge provision allowing two extra women MPs
The appointment of two women Members of Parliament in Samoa under section 44 of the Constitution, is set to be challenged in court by the Fa'atuatua I le Atua Samoa ua Tasi (FAST) party.
Eleven NZ police bound for tense Solomons capital
Eleven New Zealand police personnel will deploy tomorrow for Solomon Islands in response to major unrest in the capital Honiara.
Dubai 7s: Fiji loses opening game against France
Olympic champions Fiji lost their first game in the second leg of the Dubai sevens tournament last night, going down 22-17 to France.
