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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.

72 candidates to contest Tonga's election next week

The number of candidates in next Thursday's election in Tonga has dropped. This is on top of one of the shortest candidate lists in Tongan history - at 75. But one candidate has since died and another two have stepped aside to help their colleagues.

Regional


COP26 hosts want to keep climate promises with the Pacific

The hosts of this year's UN climate change summit want to make sure their commitment to the Pacific region is clear.

Pacific Islands


France keeps December 12 date for New Caledonia's independence referendum

The French High Commissioner in New Caledonia Patrice Faure has just announced the December 12 date for the independence referendum will be maintained.

New Caledonia


Police in Tonga arrest more than 100 during Covid-19 lockdown

Police have arrested 124 people in Tonga for offences that broke Covid-19 restriction rules put in place for a week long lockdown.

Regional


Pasifika 'let down' by Christchurch council over new stadium build

Pasifika in Christchurch say they were skipped over in city council consultation for a major stadium project, and it's not the first time.

New Zealand


Human rights expert calls for more female leadership on climate

Women are still missing at the top climate table, warns a human rights lawyer from the Pacific.

Pacific Islands


Boat of US paralympian Angela Madsen found in Marshall Islands

The boat used by American paralympian Angela Madsen on her ill-fated attempt in mid-2020 to paddle solo from California to Hawaii has washed up on a remote atoll in the Marshall Islands.

Marshall Islands


In brief: News from around the Pacific

Tuvalu looking at worst case scenarios; Samoa police net massive drug haul; Samoa's ruling FAST party to conduct audit of govt finances;

Pacific Islands


Fiji reopens international borders

Fiji has reopened its international borders after covid closed them almost two years ago.

Fiji


Former Cook Islands international sevens rugby player in coma following brutal assault

Former Cook Islands international sevens rugby union player Kairan Mahia, 29, is in an induced coma in ICU at Royal Perth Hospital after he was allegedly hit from behind in a brutal assault on Sunday morning in Australia.

Australia


Warming oceans expected to ruin Pacific tuna industry

The COP26 climate talks have heard that the Pacific Island region will need to contend with the loss of Pacific tuna stocks which are under threat from climate change.

Pacific Islands


Tuvalu PM tells COP26 his country is sinking

Tuvalu's Prime Minister, Kausea Natano, didn't mince his words as he told world leaders at COP26 about the grim reality of the climate crisis for his country.

Regional


In brief: News from around the Pacific

West Papuan highlights deforestation at major demo in the UK; New Caledonia cancels domestic flights for three weeks; Bougainville MP John Tabinam dies

Pacific Islands


Tahiti to host 2027 Pacific Games

It's a case of third time lucky for Tahiti after winning the bid to host the 2027 Pacific Games.

French Polynesia


New Zealand aims to work more alongside Pacific nations

The New Zealand Foreign Minister says the country's new Pacific policy is about a partnered approach. Nanaia Mahuta's focus on resilience is the follow up to the Pacific Reset set up three years ago.

New Zealand


French vessels caught fishing illegally by Vanuatu

The Vanuatu government is unhappy with France after French fishing vessels were spotted fishing illegally near Aneityum, and the Matthew and Hunter islands.

Regional


Bringing humanitarian law home

The Pacific is facing severe effects of climate change and these are only likely to intensify, a round-table on International Humanitarian Law (IHL) has been told.

Papua New Guinea


In brief: News from around the Pacific

Vanuatu Public Service relaxes compulsory vaccination requirement; Nine more Covid cases in Marianas

Pacific Islands


Safe to vaccinate children, Fijian parents told

Parents in Fiji have been assured it's safe for their children to receive the Covid-19 vaccine.

Fiji


New Zealand to focus on resilience in updated Pacific relationshp

The New Zealand Government is further stepping up its relationship with Pacific nations.

New Zealand


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