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Mon, 28 Nov 2022 12:23:50 +1300
Uniting to oppose Japanese plan to dump nuclear waste in Pacific
Activists and academics are joining forces to fight Japan's plans to dump nuclear waste into the Pacific Ocean for 30 years.

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 13:10:44 +1300
Samoan weightlifters smash Oceania records
Two Samoan weightlifters have set new Oceania records at the New Zealand national championships in Mt Maunganui.

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 12:12:54 +1300
Retrial of New Caledonian provincial president ordered
France's highest court has ordered a retrial of the president of New Caledonia's Northern Province, Paul Neaoutyine, who had been convicted for favouritism.

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 11:49:19 +1300
Samoan opposition woes continue as third MP quits party
Samoa's opposition Human Rights Protection Party has lost another member from its Parliamentary caucus, with the MP for Va'a-o-Fonoti constituency tendering his resignation.

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 17:27:28 +1300
Torres concedes to Palacios in CNMI election run-off
The Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas has a new governor after the incumbent, Ralph Torres, conceded to his rival in the run-off.

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 12:37:00 +1300
Pacific news in brief for November 28
Ministerial visit to discuss New Caledonia future; Cruise ship visit angers Kanaks; and more

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 12:01:12 +1300
Facebook conviction of Fiji lawyer labelled 'disproportionate'
The guilty verdict handed to a high-profile Fijian lawyer for contempt of court charges has been described by legal professionals as disproportionate.

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 06:55:03 +1300
Pacific fisheries observers could return in 2023
Commercial fishing vessels in the Pacific could see regional fisheries observers returning to their decks as early as January.

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 06:55:03 +1300
It's increasingly difficult to counter impacts of sea level rise says PNG environmentalist
It is becoming increasingly difficult to counter the impacts of sea level rise says an environmentalist and climate change activist from Papua New Guinea.

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 06:55:03 +1300
My children will continue to fight and protect our islands says Pacific activist
Calls for a nuclear free and an independent Pacific have been made loud and clear at the Nuclear Connections Across Oceania conference in Dunedin, New Zealand.

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 06:30:01 +1300
Tim Finn's Tahitian opera Ihitai Avei'a returns to the stage
In March 2021, Ihitai'Avei'a - Star Navigator premiered to sell-out South Auckland crowds before Covid-19 closed the curtains.

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 11:22:37 +1300
Marianas election officials appeal for calm after choking allegation
The two camps in the Governor run-off in the Northern Marianas are calling for calm after an alleged assault incident this week involving rival supporters.

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 07:35:02 +1300
French Polynesian population up but only by one percent
The latest census for French Polynesia shows an increase in population over the past five years, but the rise has slowed down compared to previous surveys.

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 14:31:52 +1300
Pacific news in brief for November 25
Police may ditch marriage ban; MP's hearing being held soon; and Samoa gets financial boost

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 08:46:48 +1300
Pasifika lifting strength sport in New Zealand
Weightlifting in New Zealand is enjoying a surge in popularity and in part it's due to the increased involvement of Pasifika and Māori athletes.

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 07:04:47 +1300
Expectations high among population ahead of PNG's Budget
The Papua New Guinea Government is due to present its 2023 National Budget next week, and there is an expectation of increased commitments in critical areas.

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 09:25:42 +1300
Sports news in brief for November 25
Local side wins Vanuatu football tournament; new football league for the region; and Samoan boxer to make pro debut

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 14:06:03 +1300
First Nauru refugees arrive in New Zealand under resettlement deal
Six refugees have arrived in New Zealand after being detained in offshore Australian detention camps for several years.



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