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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.

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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.

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Victims of Kaipara disaster named

Islander families bereft after fishing trip tragedy

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Man killed in fight at wedding

VANUATU – A man is dead and two homes were set on fire after a fight broke out a wedding on the island of Erakor, a small island in the Efate lagoon off Port Vila, last Friday evening.

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NZ strongman film aims to inspire Pasifika youth

NEW ZEALAND – A new film about a New Zealand-born Samoan strongman is aimed at inspiring Pasifika youth to dream big and work hard to achieve their goals.

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Call for army to take control

NEW CALEDONIA – A New Caledonian anti-independence party has called for the French army to be deployed to contain the lawlessness south of Noumea where gunmen have repeatedly attacked road users and blocked the main road.

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Vulnerable islands appeal to Trump

Bainimarama invites climate change sceptic to Fiji

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FBC CEO demands apology from Fiji TV over 'idiots' quote

FIJI – Fiji TV has been asked by Fiji Broadcasting Corporation (FBC) chief executive Riyaz Sayed-Khaiyum to retract a story which he says wrongly portrays him by saying he called all social media commentators in Fiji “idiots.”

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Manus refugees to be offered compensation

PAPUA NEW GUINEA – The lawyer representing refugees detained on Papua New Guinea’s Manus Island says the government has indicated it will settle his clients’ claims for compensation.

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US foreign policy in Pacific region uncertain

PACIFIC – A US foreign policy scholar says a Trump presidency would bring uncertainty and instability to the broader Pacific region while a Clinton reign would refocus US efforts.

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New Zealanders react to Trump win

NEW ZEALAND – What does the Trump win mean for New Zealand’s relationship with the US, and how will one of the dirtiest campaigns in recent history influence our own election next year?

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Shot burglar in buttocks with arrow

AUSTRALIA – A burglar in Australia shot in the backside with a bow and arrow by an angry homeowner has been arrested.

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Incumbents win in American Samoa

AMERICAN SAMOA – In American Samoa, the incumbent team of Governor Lolo Matalasi Moliga and his Lieutenant Governor Lemanu Peleti Mauga won yesterday’s general election, according to unofficial results from the Election Office.

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Smugglers using Kiwi passpsorts?

TONGA – The New Zealand Prime Minister, John Key, says he hasn’t received any advice about whether holders of illegal Tongan passports are smuggling drugs into New Zealand.

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Tongan kids turn on to skatebaording

Skateboard programme addresses youth issues

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Samoa's 'flash new' airport wows visitors

SAMOA – Samoa’s “flash new” international airport has become the subject of excitement for travellers who refuse to depart or arrive without taking that quick snapshot or even a selfie for their social media page, the Samoa Observer reports.

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Pacific nations speaking with united voice

PACIFIC – A spokesperson from the Secretariat for the Pacific Regional Environment Programme says the Paris Agreement represents a great first step in the global commitment to addressing climate change.

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Sitting halted after acting speaker dies

PAPUA NEW GUINEA – The acting speaker of Papua New Guinea’s parliament has died of a heart attack on the morning of a scheduled sitting.

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Senate may not support refugee ban

AUSTRALIA – The Australian government may have to compromise if it wants its legislation banning refugees who are in offshore detention from ever visiting Australia to pass the Senate.

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Nauru detainee resettles in Cambodia

Syrian one of three who volunteered for transfer

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Ambassador 'never been to Nauru'

NAURU – Australia’s ambassador for people smuggling, Andrew Goledzinowsk, has never travelled to Nauru in the two years since his appointment, freedom of information documents show.

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