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Drua to host Moana Pasifika in 2026 Super Rugby opener
The Fijian Drua will host Moana Pasifika in the opening round of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific in Lautoka in February next year.
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Pacific news in brief for 27 August
27 Aug 2025A round-up of news from around the region, including an Australian push to ratify a security deal with Nauru.
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Pasifika Sipoti in brief for 27 August
27 Aug 2025A round-up of sports news from around the region, including FIFA World Cup spots up for grabs in age-grade football on Wednesday.
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New book details 50 years of PNG economic volatility
27 Aug 2025Economists from the University of Papua New Guinea and the Australian National University have published an assessment of PNG's economy over its first 50 years. Audio
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French PM's confidence challenge complicates New Caledonia's political talks
26 Aug 2025François Bayrou's surprise announcement on Monday that he will call for a parliament confidence vote in his government is set to further complicate protracted talks in Nouméa.
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Samoa election: Pre-polling kicks off
Around 1700 people are expected to cast their votes ahead of Friday's polling day. Audio
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Fiji police investigate Australian judge
The Fijian police are investigating an Australian Supreme Court judge who criticised the Prime Minister last week for "inaction" over a controversial commission of inquiry.
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'We need the intervention of the Holy Spirit'
26 Aug 2025The head of the largest Christian denomination in Fiji is calling on his congregants to make "adjustments" to help grow the church.
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Pacific news in brief for 26 August
26 Aug 2025A round-up of news from around the region, including UN boss Antonio Guterres' upcoming visit to Papua New Guinea.
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Pasifika Sipoti in brief for 26 August
26 Aug 2025A round-up of sports news from around the region, including a suspension in the Fijiana's World Cup squad.
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Campaigning over - Samoa gets ready to vote in 'unpredictable' election
26 Aug 2025Samoan voters will head to the polls in a national election on Friday, with no clear favourite. Audio
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A glimpse into life on Palmerston Island
26 Aug 2025Life on the remote atoll is a testament to resilience, with a community of about 30 people relying on a resourceful lifestyle, close family bonds and quarterly cargo shipments to survive.
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'No indication anybody was harmed': Marshall Islands parliament goes up in flames
26 Aug 2025Fire engulfed the Nitijela just after midnight on Monday, with firefighters risking their lives as they battled the blaze into early Tuesday morning to save the parliament complex.
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Cook Islands considers extending deep sea mining exploration licences
25 Aug 2025The Cook Islands Seabed Minerals Authority says more information is needed before a decision is made on whether mining can proceed. Audio
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Bougainville election chief confirms 3000 staff mobilised for polling day
22 Aug 2025Electoral Commissioner Desmond Tsianai says the electoral office is fully prepared for the one-day vote on 4 September.
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Vanuatu's 'two sexes law' raises fears for rights of LGBTQIA+ community
Advocates for LGBTQIA+ people in the Pacific fear a proposed change to Vanuatu's laws will further marginalise people with diverse sexualities and genders.
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Pacific news in brief for 25 August
25 Aug 2025A round-up of news from around the region, including teacher pay issues in Vanuatu.
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Pacific communities gather for annual RSE workers' sports celebrations
25 Aug 2025"The RSE workers are extremely important… and really, we couldn't do it without our Pacific brothers and sisters."
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OFC, Football Australia join forces
Oceania Football president Lambert Maltock says the new agreement, covering player pathways, coaching and refeering development, is an important step for the region.
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Pasifika Sipoti in brief for 25 August
A round-up of sports news from around the region, including the semifinal line-up for the Oceania age-grade football.
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Tonga beats Manu Samoa 30-16 in Nuku'alofa
Strengthened with at least 12 of their 2023 Rugby World Cup campaigners, the Tongans gave their fans something to celebrate, dominating the game early.
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Fate of the Pacific's 'Iron Lady' could rest on a $50 box of chicken
Samoans will vote for their next government on Friday in elections that have been defined by soaring cost-of-living pressures, blackouts and political turmoil.
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Heine: It's wrong to ban partners from Forum talks
22 Aug 2025The Marshall Islands president has told Solomon Islands leader that it will hurt the region to bar several development partners from meeting with Pacific leaders next month.
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FLNKS snubs New Caledonia's constitutional reform talks
22 Aug 2025A newly established committee held its inaugural meeting in Nouméa on Thursday, aiming to translate a key agreement which outlines a roadmap for New Caledonia's political future.
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