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Live: No tsunami risk after large 7.3 magnitude Vanuatu earthquake
17 Dec 2024A large 7.3 magnitude Pacific earthquake poses no tsunami threat to New Zealand, the National Emergency Management Agency says.
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Powerful 7.3 magnitude quake strikes Vanuatu, tsunami waves observed
The US Geological Survey says a large 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Vanuatu's capital Port Vila on Tuesday.
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Fiji resort guests reported to be stable following suspected alcohol poisoning
The Tourism Fiji CEO says there has been improvement in some symptoms, while the health secretary said two out of the seven affected individuals had been placed on life support. Audio
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Superpower rivalry is making Pacific aid a bargaining chip – vulnerable island nations still lose out
16 Dec 2024While there are obvious advantages that come with strategic alliances, the tangible impacts for Pacific nations remain negligible, writes Sione Tekiteki.
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Who will replace Hu'akavameliku as prime minister of Tonga?
Hu'akavameliku Sovaleni Sovaleni resigned on 9 December ahead of a vote of no confidence amid amid reports that the Palace Office had noble MPs in his Cabinet to withdraw their support. Audio
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Immunisation programme for Pasifika, Māori faces funding cut
17 Dec 2024An immunisation programme for pregnant Māori and Pasifika and their babies in South Auckland had its funding cut earlier this year.
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Oral submissions wrap in climate court case; opinion expected 2025
16 Dec 2024The ICJ said 96 states and 11 international organizations presented oral statements. Audio
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Pacific news and sports brief for 16 December
16 Dec 2024A round-up of news and sports in brief from around the region, including teacher shortage in Niue.
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Duo lose Pacific Games medals, banned for 3 years
16 Dec 2024Two Pacific Island athletes have lost medals they won at the 2023 Pacific Games in the Solomon Islands after doping test results showed they had used performance-enhancing drugs.
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How did Pacific Island swimmers fare at the World Aquatics Championships?
16 Dec 2024Most of the swimmers - alomost three dozen from 12 island nations - recorded personal best times, while others broke old national records and set new ones in the process.
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Bougainville needs economic strength to support independence bid - Marape
13 Dec 2024Papua New Guinea's leader James Marape said "economic independence" is key to grow Bougainville's economy and its aspirations for sovereignty.
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Arrival of Vaka cable transformative, 'opening doors' for Tuvalu
The island's first international underwater communications cable landed in the capital Funafuti this week.
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Australians critical in hospital in Fiji after suspected alcohol poisoning
A group of Australian tourists are in critical condition in hospital in Fiji after what authorities say is a suspected case of alcohol poisoning.
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No-confidence motion looms over Manele
13 Dec 2024The leadership challenge comes just eight months into Manele's tenure and was submitted by the MP for Central Honiara, Gordon Darcy Lilo, who is himself a former prime minister.
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PNG academic calls for GST cut to also apply to medicines
13 Dec 2024Andrew Anton-Mako, who is with the University of PNG and the ANU's Development Policy Centre, has welcomed the move by the government to drop the GST from basic food items. Audio
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Leading NZ craft chocolate producer expanding Pacific footprint
13 Dec 2024Wellington Chocolate Factory (WCF) which pioneered ethical bean-to-bar chocolate, has announced it's sourcing more of its cacao supply from the Pacific.
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OFC responds to FIFA's decision to host World Cup in Saudi Arabia
13 Dec 2024The Oceania Football Confederation says that it "respects and supports FIFA's decision-making processes and its commitment to its Human Rights Policy." Audio
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Vanuatu's teen swimmers make a splash with personal bests in Budapest
13 Dec 2024Chloe Ameara, 15, and Leo Lebot, 17, started their World Aquatics Swimming Championships 2024 campaign by recording personal best times and setting national records.
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Government fends off cyberattacks, passes bill to strengthen financial transparency
13 Dec 2024Significant attempts were made from overseas to hack into the Cook Islands government's central network a few weeks ago, revealed Prime Minister Mark Brown.
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Bougainville is open for business, says President Toroama
13 Dec 2024Speaking this week at the PNG Investment Week Conference in Sydney, Ishmael Toroama called for investors to embrace the region.
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Comedian James Nokise wins 2024 Topp Prize
13 Dec 2024Comedian James Nokise hopes his Topp Prize win inspires more Pasifika to achieve whatever they aspire.
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Tonga police hosts conference to empower women officers
Tonga Police said that the conference focused on encouraging solidarity and unity among women in policing.
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Why is Canadian miner IPX focusing on Bougainville's Isina region?
12 Dec 2024Island Passage Exploration is exploring 261 square kilometres in the Crown Prince Range in Central Bougainville, only nine kilometres southeast of Panguna mine.
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Australia, PNG unveil deal for Papua New Guinea team to enter NRL in 2028
12 Dec 2024Papua New Guinea will join the NRL in 2028 and will become the competition's 18th or 19th team, depending on other franchise bids to come.
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