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Fri, 21 Oct 2022 15:18:32 +1300Dame Valerie Adams sets record straight in a new documentary
One of New Zealand's most celebrated athletes is opening up on her life journey on the big screen.
Fri, 21 Oct 2022 17:50:48 +1300
Legal expert says Samoa parliamentary suspensions unconstitutional
A Samoan law lecturer believes the suspension of Samoan opposition leader and former prime minister is unconstitutional.
Fri, 21 Oct 2022 16:19:45 +1300
Tuvalu remembers destructive storm from 50 years ago
Tuvalu is today marking 50 years since the islands were struck by a devastating category 3 cyclone.
Fri, 21 Oct 2022 16:19:45 +1300
Marles says Australian position on Bougainville unchanged
Australia's Deputy Prime Minister and defence minister Richard Marles says his government's foreign policy on Bougainville remains unchanged.
Fri, 21 Oct 2022 11:48:31 +1300
Wellington Samoa Rugby Union celebrates 50th anniversary
The Wellington Samoa Rugby Union is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
Fri, 21 Oct 2022 16:19:46 +1300
First ever Melanesian Festival in New Zealand
There are around 23,000 Melanesians living in Aotearoa.
Fri, 21 Oct 2022 10:10:06 +1300
Preliminary census results in the Marshall Islands show poverty worry
Preliminary data released by the Marshall Islands government from its late 2021 national census indicates rampant poverty in the north Pacific nation.
Fri, 21 Oct 2022 15:29:45 +1300
Former Samoa leader's constituency unwavering despite suspension
The constituency of suspended Samoan opposition leader and former prime minister has rallied behind him.
Fri, 21 Oct 2022 11:47:13 +1300
Pacific news in brief for October 21
MSF signs agreement with Kiribati; drought in parts of PNG; a study begins on what impact volcanic eruption had on soil in Tonga, Solomons women learning martial arts from Chinese police, and more
Thu, 20 Oct 2022 15:41:14 +1300
Vanuatu may have first woman MP in years
In unofficial results from last week's election in Vanuatu a female candidate appears to have won a seat for the first time in more than ten years.
Thu, 20 Oct 2022 13:45:05 +1300
PNG govt needs to act immediately to stem election violence
It is not yet clear whether the Papua New Guinea Government is willing to make the significant moves necessary to ensure an end to election violence.
Fri, 21 Oct 2022 09:15:35 +1300
RLWC: Cook Islands league team rallies to win opening match against Wales
The Cook Islands have won their opening game in the Rugby League World Cup, narrowly defeating Wales 18-12.
Fri, 21 Oct 2022 09:13:40 +1300
Pacific Sports Briefs Thursday 20th October
New Caledonian football's best taking on mainland France team; Cooks overcome Wales in League opener; Tonga Talas top in netball tourney
Thu, 20 Oct 2022 16:28:47 +1300
Solomons' PM under attack over travel costs
The Solomon Islands Secretary to the Prime Minister is defending a $US308,000 trip to the UN General Assembly.
Thu, 20 Oct 2022 16:17:15 +1300
Senior opposition MPs respond to two-year suspension from Samoa's parliament
Samoa's HRPP caucus chose not to speak on the motion to suspend its leader the former prime minister Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi and the party secretary Lealailepule Rimoni Aiafi from parliament.
Thu, 20 Oct 2022 12:18:14 +1300
Pacific news in brief for October 20
New group in Vanuatu could become next government; PNG National Gas Corporation claims PM ignores its role; NZ language strategy overlooks Melanesian communities, and more
Thu, 20 Oct 2022 12:18:14 +1300
RLWC: Tonga pip PNG in opening game
Tonga have survived a near upset in their opening game of the Rugby League World Cup, narrowly beating Papua New Guinea's Kumuls by 24 points to 18.
Wed, 19 Oct 2022 16:30:14 +1300
Rugby star reveals he is an abuse survivor
The Methodist Church of New Zealand and Wesley College representatives have apologised to abuse survivors at the Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry's Faith-Based Institutional Response public hearing. Rugby...