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Samoan writer found dead in prison, local media report
Papali'i Sia Figiel, 58, who was being held at the island's main correctional facility awaiting her next court hearing in relation to a murder charge, was found dead in a jail cell on Monday.
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Health ministry urges calm following confirmed typhoid cases
26 Jan 2026Typhoid is transmitted by ingesting water and food contaminated by faeces or urine of patients or animal carriers.
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Financial stress and jealousy driving domestic violence
26 Jan 2026"Some women are told their partner has another relationship. When they ask questions, they get a hiding," a Cook Islands Police senior sergeant says.
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Palau plans for referendum on deportees
26 Jan 2026The Palau National Congress (Olbiil Era Kelulau) sat for a rare three-day session to advance and pass a bill to introduce sweeping amendments to immigration…
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CNMI leaders reject US senators' calls to end visa waivers
26 Jan 2026Republican senators have called for an end to visa waiver programmes for visitors from China and Hong Kong, citing concerns about birth tourism, human smuggling and long-term security risks.
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Solomon Airlines to fly to Port Moresby, Vila in 2026
26 Jan 2026Solomon Airlines CEO Paul Abbot said they are closely monitoring demand across the region.
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Mahurangi River search: Body of swept away driver found
26 Jan 2026Formal identification has not been completed but police are confident it was a 47-year-old man from Kiribati who had been reported missing.
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New Manus tree species highlights need for conservation
26 Jan 2026The plant, now known as Eugenia venteri, was identified from specimens collected from the province's lowland forests.
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Fiji public prosecutions office throws out COI cases
Twelve police investigations arising from the probe have been dismissed due to insufficient evidence.
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Melbourne and Kings remain unbeaten in OFC Pro League
The first round of the OFC Pro League ended at the North Harbour Stadium in Albany on Saturday with a victory to South Melbourne and a draw for Solomon Kings,
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OFC football: Kiwis dominate Vanuatu and Fiji clubs
24 Jan 2026The two New Zealand sides in the OFC Pro League claimed wins on Friday, as the rain eased off and matches continued at the North Harbour Stadium.
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'Thank God': Parents of conjoined twins grateful they defied medical advice
23 Jan 2026Kevin and Fetima said paediatricians told them there was no hope for Tom and Sawong.
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Tokelau airport scrapped, NZ cites high cost
MFAT says the Government of Tokelau have been advised of Wellington's decision.
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Six charged in Fiji after major drug seizure
23 Jan 2026Forensic analysis confirmed the seized parcels were cocaine with an estimated street value of USD$527 million.
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Down to The Wire? New US test venue confirmed for All Blacks
23 Jan 2026The All Blacks and Springboks will play the fourth test of this year's greatest rivalry series in Baltimore, USA.
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Search suspended for Kiribati-born man swept away into Mahurangi River, north of Auckland
23 Jan 2026The wife of a Kiribati man who was swept away in his car at Mahurangi River, north of Auckland, says she is holding out hope that her husband is still alive.
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My 'party boy' days are over, says Kiwi league star Brandon Smith
23 Jan 2026Kiwi rugby league player Brandon Smith says he has spent a month in rehab addressing his addictions to alcohol and gambling.
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Pacific news in brief for 23 January
23 Jan 2026A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including concerns about time-wasting in the Cook Islands parliament sittings.
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Education expansion among recommendations for FSM
23 Jan 2026The FSM has been urged by the UN to expand education access to children who live on remote islands.
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‘Complacency in their systems’ : Justin Marshall predicts pressure for incumbent All Blacks
23 Jan 2026Former All Black halfback Justin Marshall thinks that a number of All Blacks will have a point to prove during this year's Super Rugby Pacific season.
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Machinery torched at Solomons gold mine
22 Jan 2026Police said the machines were torched by unknown people who are not happy with Gold Ridge Mining, but it has also been reported that local landowners unhappy with police are responsible.
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New Caledonia - FLNKS rejects new agreement
22 Jan 2026Some of the pro-France parties have acknowledged that even though the new document was signed, the road ahead remained rocky.
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How many places your passport can take you visa-free
22 Jan 2026Solomon Islands has the most powerful passport out of the Pacific Island nations.
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Vanuatu player off to para badminton champs
Jacklynda Molidu picked up a badminton racket less than a year ago.
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All Blacks: the myths and realities of ‘player power’
22 Jan 2026Scott Robertson's axing as coach has shone the spotlight on just how much say players have, but it's not new, writes Jamie Wall.
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Deep sea mining is the next geopolitical frontline – and the Pacific is in the crosshairs
22 Jan 2026Analysis - Pacific-led governance is the best chance the world has to make sure decisions about the deep sea benefit people and nature, not just the next commodity cycle.
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4.87 tonnes of cocaine seized in French Polynesian waters
21 Jan 2026The drugs were reportedly bound for Australia.
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Rain the winner on Wednesday's OFC match day
21 Jan 2026Auckland FC is on a winning streak while rain interferes with OFC Pro League.
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