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Pacific
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.
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.
Tonga asks for US$50m
TONGA – Tonga’s government says it needs at least 50 million US dollars worth of climate funding to deal with issues like coastal erosion.
Refugee detention centre 'closed'
PAPUA NEW GUINEA – The Manus Island refugee detention centre off the coast of northern Papua New Guinea has been offically “closed”, despite the fact that roughly 860 men remain in it.
Samoans should 'stick to bingo'
SAMOA – A bid to allow Samoans to access casinos in the country has been rejected by the country’s prime minister.
'Life and death' situation
AMERICAN SAMOA – Medical sector workers in American Samoa says there is an urgent life and death situation with the hospital relying on a single paediatrician.
Quake-hit road repairs on schedule, says agency
Work to repair quake-damaged State Highway 1 north of Kaikoura is on schedule, the NZ Transport Agency says - but some locals say they have doubts.
Rain and more rain as warnings issued
Parts of Auckland and Northland were underwater on Thursday night (CI time) as torrential rain battered the upper North Island.
Maori king 'manipulated' says Peters
NZ First leader Winston Peters says the Maori King’s predecessor, Queen Te Arikinui Dame Te Atairangikaahu, would never have been advised or taken advice to endorse a political candidate.
Territory makes plea over Medicaid
American Samoa – American Samoa’s Governor has called on the Trump Administration to be mindful that small economies such as American Samoa cannot afford any reduction in federal Medicaid funding.
Police chief to return to work
SAMOA – Samoa’s Prime Minister, Tuila’epa Sa’ilele Malielegaoi, says the nation’s suspended Police Commissioner, Fuiavailili Egon Keil, will resume his duties on Tuesday.
ABC Papua New Guinea
I can tell you what the Australian government is going to do about the refugees on Manus Island who won’t be resettled in the United States. Nothing.
More rain on the way after temporary respite
Another bout of rain was heading for Northland, Coromandel Peninsula and the Bay of Plenty yesterday (CI time) after a temporary respite overnight.
Leader shifts endorsement to Maori Party
Maori King Tuheitia Paki has endorsed tribal leader Rahui Papa to contest the Hauraki-Waikato seat - a huge insult to the current MP, and member of the King Movement, Nanaia Mahuta.
Watchdog crackdown on 'house-flipping'
New Zealand's real estate watchdog is ramping up its crackdown on house-flipping by investing in new technology which allows it to track when properties have been quickly re-sold for huge profits.
Deal renewed after 45 years
FIJI – Fiji and India have signed a new Air Services Agreement, replacing one reached between both countries in 1974.
Will fight Fury in Auckland
NEW ZEALAND – Joseph Parker’s fight against English heavyweight Hughie Fury has been scheduled for May 6 at Auckland’s Vector Arena
Will fight to stop telescope
HAWAI‘I – An opponent of plans to build a giant telescope on a Hawaiian mountain says they will continue to fight it even if a permit is granted.
Barnacle encrusted ship in limbo
NEW ZEALAND – The New Zealand Ministry of Primary Industries has confirmed it does not intend to prosecute the owners of a ship evicted from New Zealand because it was severely contaminated.
Report lifts lid on child street vendors
SAMOA – Children as young as seven are working on the streets of Samoa’s capital, according to the International Labour Organisation.
Church vehicle crashes into traffic lights
SAMOA – Speeding and alcohol have been blamed for an accident where a vehicle that belongs to a church smashed into a traffic light pole.
The International Women's Day is celebrated on March 8 annually.
Pacific women recognised as backbone of tourism industry