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Mon, 20 Jun 2022 15:47:12 +1200
Pro-independence candidates in Tahiti win seats in French National Assembly
Unprecedented result, French Polynesia's three seats in the French National Assembly won by Tavini Huiraatira Party.

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 11:47:47 +1200
Pacific News Briefs for 20 June 2022
Pro-independence party in Tahiti wins another assembly member; Air NZ pulling LA and Rarotonga flight a disaster says resort operator; Drought situation in Kiribati dire, and more.

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 07:28:39 +1200
New Caledonia FLNKS member meets UN decolonisation committee
A New Caledonian delegate has told the UN decolonisation committee that last year's referendum on independence from France has led the territory into a political and institutional impasse.

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 07:41:17 +1200
Vanuatu PM constitutional changes shelved
Vanuatu's Parliament has shelved the controversial constitutional changes that Prime Minister Bob Loughman's Government wanted to push through.

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 09:50:14 +1200
US-RMI aim for Compact wrap-up by year-end
US and Marshall Islands leaders hope to complete negotiations to renew provisions of an economic and security treaty by the end of this year.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 16:48:59 +1200
PNG elections: Female candidates want to prove parliament is not just for men
The 142 women running in the Papua New Guinea election are hoping to prove that the PNG parliament is no longer a male-dominated world.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 11:12:33 +1200
Vanuatu's PM fails to push through constitutional changes, again
The Vanuatu Prime Minister has again failed to push through controversial constitutional changes.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 15:08:39 +1200
Cook Islanders go to the polls on August 1
The Cook Islands general election will take place on August 1.

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 16:18:25 +1200
French Polynesia predicts a healthy tourism season
French Polynesia is predicting a rise in tourist numbers as more border restrictions ease.

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 15:39:57 +1200
Australia's Foreign Minister visits Solomon Islands
The Australian Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong arrived a short while ago at the Solomon Islands Prime Minister's office in Honiara.

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 15:19:29 +1200
Droughts on Kiribati are more frequent, last longer, and more intense says UN
The head of the UN in Kiribati says the drought situation affecting the country will continue to put more pressure on already water-stressed families and households in the coming months.

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 15:28:53 +1200
RNZ Pacific News Briefs for 17 June 2022
Bomb threat probe in American Samoa goes to AG's office; Cook Islands' residents called on to enroll for elections; Chinese company awarded Samoa govt contract and more.

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 19:20:20 +1200
Pacific leaders urged to decriminalise homosexuality across the region
A former President of Ireland, Mary Robinson is urging Pacific leaders to decriminalise homosexuality across the region.

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 12:21:34 +1200
Samoa PM looks to 'raise the quality' of RSE programme
The Prime Minister of Samoa has confirmed her government is looking at halting the open recruitment process for RSE workers.

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 10:52:45 +1200
Samoan community in Hawke's Bay welcomes PM
Samoa's Prime Minister has paid a visit to Samoan seasonal workers in Hawke's Bay.

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 17:04:19 +1200
Opposition to planned Vanuatu constitutional change grows
Vanuatu's Reunification Movement of Change party has maintained its stance not to support the government's plans for constitutional amendments when parliament meets tomorrow.

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 08:25:01 +1200
Pacific security should be a matter for 'Pacific family' - Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong
Australia should be more engaged in the Pacific, something the previous government failed to do sufficiently, says Australia's Foreign Minister.

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 15:23:53 +1200
Our ocean is central to our cultural traditions, legends, and way of life
Opinion - "As Pacific Island people, we have a deep connection to the ocean. We are Small Islands Developing States and Large Ocean Island States. Our ocean has carried our ancestors across waters to forge new lives. Our ocean is central to our ...



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