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In PNG's highlands, a warlord points to a boy: 'He's one of my soldiers'
2 Mar 2026The ABC was granted rare access to speak with some of the so-called "warlords" at the centre of recent conflict in Enga province, a hotspot for gun violence.
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Five takeaways from Drua, Moana Pasifika's round three matches
Spirited fightbacks marked Moana Pasifika and the Fijian Drua's matches in round three of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific competition over the weekend.
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'Have I broken any US laws?': Palau's Baules rejects corruption allegations
Palau's Senate president has rejected allegations made in a recent designation from the United States.
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Fijian Flying Circus wows NZ crowd
Backflipping their way across the stage, testing the limits of balance on stilts and tightrope, swinging from silks and their own hair, the Fijian Flying Circus left New Zealand crowds in awe.
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Naval officers face charges over sinking of HMNZS Manawanui
2 Mar 2026Charges have been laid in relation to the loss of Royal New Zealand Navy vessel HMNZS Manawanui, off the coast of Samoa in October 2024.
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Urmil no longer a cyclone, should avoid NZ
2 Mar 2026The remnants of former Tropical Cyclone Urmil are tracking to the east of Aotearoa.
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Bleak stats for Pasifika in child poverty and as victims of violent crime
2 Mar 2026Two new sets of data released this week paint a dire picture for New Zealand's Pacific communities. Audio
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Auckland FC extend their lead at the top of the OFC Pro League
1 Mar 2026The New Zealanders downed Tahiti United in Melbourne to secure the three points
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'I don't want to travel anymore'
The Samoan government is being urged to reconsider its airport fee hike.
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Pacific govts issue advisories amid US-Israeli strikes on Iran
2 Mar 2026The governments of Fiji, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu have issued advisories for their nationals in the Middle East to remain calm.
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Drua come from behind to down the Canes in Lautoka
The hosts had to claw their way back into the game twice before securing victory.
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Western force shut Moana Pasifika down in Pukekohe
28 Feb 2026It was not the hosts' night with poor lineouts, penalties and a glimpse of greatness come too late.
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Vanuatu province given 'all clear' as Cyclone Urmil moves slowly away
2 Mar 2026The Vanuatu National Disaster Management Office has given the "all clear" to TAFEA Province as Tropical Cyclone Urmil moves southeast.
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Urmil causes flooding, power outages in Fiji
Fiji is reeling this morning from the effects of Tropical Cyclone Urmil.
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Heavy rain and strong winds linked to Cyclone Urmil impact Fiji
1 Mar 2026The centre of category 2 Tropical Cyclone Urmil is not expected to move directly over Fiji, however, heavy rain and strong winds linked to the system are already affecting parts of the country.
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Remandees in PNG prison critically injured after raid on cell block
27 Feb 2026A number of remand prisoners at Papua New Guinea's Bomana Prison were injured in a confrontation with Correctional Services officers.
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Raoul Island upgrade last job for NZDF on Pacific mission
27 Feb 2026The Defence Force has carried out upgrade of critical tsunami and volcano monitoring equipment on Raoul Island.
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Pacific Forum announces pre-COP meetings in Fiji, Tuvalu and Palau
27 Feb 2026The chair of the Pacific Islands Forum has announced details of key regional meetings ahead of the COP 31 climate summit later this year.
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'I need to sort this out': La'auli wants politics out of Samoa Rugby
The Samoan PM says he wants to clear out politics in Lakapi Samoa before he signs a new funding proposal for the Australian government.
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Moana Pasifika revert to winning lineup for Western Force
Head coach Fa'alogo Tana Umaga has made just one change to his starting lineup for the Super Rugby Pacific round three home game against the Australian side.
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Red alert issued for Vanuatu province as Cyclone Urmil passes nearby
28 Feb 2026Vanuatu's National Disaster Management Office has issued a red alert for TAFEA province as a tropical cyclone hovers near the province.
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Cyclone Urmil forms near Vanuatu
The category one system is generating winds of over 90kms per hour near its centre.
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NZer named new Netball Fiji head coach
Netball Fiji has announced the appointment of New Zealander Michelle Parsons as its new head coach of the national team.
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Watch: Moana Pasifika's funding struggles
Despite financial challenges, Moana Pasifika is "here to stay", according to the Super Rugby franchise chief executive Debbie Sorensen.
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