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New Zealand Pacific

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 19:38:18 +1300
France's New Caledonia plans constrained by pro-independence camp
The French government has ruled out organising a referendum on a new statute for New Caledonia next year.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 16:05:37 +1300
WHO records 140 covid cases in Tuvalu
The World Health Organisation says 140 cases of Covid-19 have been reported in Tuvalu.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 13:40:39 +1300
PNG using tournament to prepare for football World Cup qualifiers
Papua New Guinea's women's footballers will use a four-nations tournament in Australia as preparation for their tilt at qualifying for the 2023 Women's World Cup.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 13:04:14 +1300
Legal groups condemn judicial appointment in Kiribati
Two legal organisations have expressed concerns about the appointment of Tetiro Semilota, the Attorney General, as Kiribati acting Chief Justice.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 11:10:57 +1300
COP27: What you need to know about UN climate summit
World leaders have gathered in Egypt to bring to the forefront global climate-related issues at the UN climate summit in Egypt.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 13:12:10 +1300
Niue boxer using Games medal to push for more success
Niue boxer Duken Tutakitoa-Williams is setting his sights on gold at the next Olympic Games.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 15:23:53 +1300
French Polynesia to cap visitor numbers
French Polynesia's tourism agency says it aims for a cap on visitor numbers in an updated strategy to make the industry sustainable.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 11:38:58 +1300
Marianas celebrates new pitch as interest in football rises
The Northern Marianas has officially opened its second world-class football pitch, which is being hailed as testament that the sport is growing in the US territory.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 09:03:57 +1300
COP27: Pacific leaders want climate change payments
Pacific leaders will be pressing developed nations for payment at the United Nations' climate conference known as COP27 this week in Egypt.

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 14:13:51 +1300
Pacific news in brief for November 7
Sixteen held over PNG police killing; land dispute holds up hospital build; and man detained over New Caledonia Senate fire

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 12:29:59 +1300
Sports news in brief
Orchids to make World Cup semis debut, Pukpuks edge Solomons in Oceania final; and a round up of 7s and 15s weekend action

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 14:13:51 +1300
Fiji election head defends polls from critics
The head of Fiji's election management body has taken a swipe at those who have tried to "discredit" elections, and says broad acceptance of the outcomes of the past two polls answers those critics.

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 10:11:47 +1300
Samoa reach World Cup last four with dramatic win over Tonga
Samoa have reached their first-ever Rugby League World Cup semi-final after edging a pulsating encounter against Mate Ma'a Tonga on Monday morning.

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 15:38:07 +1300
Marshall Islands confirms membership of Pacific Forum
The Marshall Islands ended two years of being at the centre of controversy over the possible break up of the Pacific's premier regional organisation when its parliament adopted resolutions reaffirming its membership in the Pacific Islands Forum....

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 14:32:39 +1300
COP 27: Cook Islands PM makes a plea to world leaders ahead of climate summit
The Cook Islands Prime Minister is making a desperate plea to world leaders to slash emissions ahead of a global climate summit.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 13:46:07 +1300
Covid-19: Community transmission confirmed in Tuvalu
Tuvalu's finance minister, Seve Paeniu has confirmed community transmission of Covid-19 in Tuvalu.

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 09:20:02 +1300
Ishmael Kalsakau elected Vanuatu PM
Ishmael Kalsakau has been elected as the 13th Prime Minister of the republic of Vanuatu.

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 14:26:04 +1300
Child food poverty rising in Pacific says UNICEF
A new study by UNICEF has revealed that child food poverty is increasing in the Pacific.



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