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'We've paid a heavy price': Former PM wants compensation for Indo-Fijians
Mahendra Chaudhry says justice has not been done for those whose lives were destroyed during past political turmoil in the country.
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Why Papua New Guinea struggles to let go of Bougainville
6:47 am todayAnalysis - Papua New Guinea's hesitation over Bougainville is not simply political delay or bureaucratic caution, writes Scott Waide.
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What does the election of Tonga's new noble PM mean for democracy?
8:44 am todayLord Fakafanua, 40, a member of Tonga's royal family, was elected as Tonga's youngest-ever prime minister on Monday. Audio
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Draft media guide sparks fears of government control
12:57 pm todayA veteran Samoan journalist says media in his country should be allowed to work freely, without government control.
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Google to build undersea cables in PNG under Australia defence treaty
12:33 pm todayPapua New Guinea says it would provide a key upgrade to its digital backbone and link the north and south of the nation with high-capacity cables.
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Pacific research marks 25 years of tracking children into adulthood
12:46 pm todayThe study has followed over 1000 tamariki from South Auckland, producing rare Pasifika-led evidence on health, culture, and wellbeing.
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Vanuatu misses out on hosting OFC matches in 2026
The lack of facilities not meeting FIFA standards has worked against Vanuatu Football Federation, local media report.
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Public fundraising appeal launched for Fiji's pro-democracy voice
Reverend Akuila Yabaki, a Methodist church clergyman and a former executive director of the Citizens' Constitutional Forum, requires urgent hip replacement surgery, his family says.
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Meth seized at Samoa border twice in two days
Customs and police say the two cases mark the seventh methamphetamine interception at Samoa's borders this year since the 9.4 kilograms of meth intercepted in January.
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Tuvalu's first climate migrants touch down in Australia
Tuvalu's first climate migrants have arrived in Australia, marking the beginning of a historic relocation as rising seas threaten to swallow their island home.
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Cook Islands youth encouraged to take step up for language and culture
15 Dec 2025Young Cook Islanders across New Zealand are being encouraged to step forward to reconnect and take ownership of their language and cultural identity. Audio
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Cook Islands named a top destination for 2026
15 Dec 2025Cook Islands' stunning natural beauty and incredibly friendly and welcoming culture have made the country one of the top destinations in the world.
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Tonga election: Lord Fakafanua to be PM
Lord Fakafanua has been elected Tonga's next prime minister by his fellow MPs, ousting incumbent prime minister Dr 'Aisake Eke.
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Tribunal finds France responsible for security failure during New Caledonia riots
12 Dec 2025An administrative tribunal has delivered a landmark ruling finding the French State responsible for not providing a "reasonable level of security" during last year's civil unrest.
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'Control negative reporting': Samoan govt, journalists at odds over draft media rules
Samoa's new government has found itself at odds with journalists over whether the state is attempting to stifle press freedom in the country.
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Pacific news in brief
12 Dec 2025A round-up of news from around the region, including Fiji's non-resident ambassador presenting his letters of credence to Pope Leo.
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Tonga MPs set to elect new prime minister today
The two men vying to be Tonga's next prime minister are Lord Fakafanua and caretaker Prime Mininster Dr 'Aisake Eke.
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Port Vila hospital staff back at work after allowance dispute
More than 300 workers at Vanuatu's main hospital have returned to work following a spat with the Public Service Commission over unpaid earthquake allowances.
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Nominations for Tonga PM close Friday afternoon
As of Friday morning, two people have put their hand up for the top job, but these are not publicly known.
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Military apology to Indo-Fijians 'long overdue', Fijian academic says
A military apology is "long overdue" to the Indo-Fijian community for trauma caused by past political turmoil, according to Distinguished Professor Steven Ratuva.
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Sevu Reece heading to France at end of 2026
12 Dec 2025The All Blacks' wing has signed with French club Perpignan and will leave the Crusaders at the end of the next Super Rugby season after eight seasons with the side.
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Ardie Savea reigns supreme at New Zealand Rugby Awards
12 Dec 2025His performances across the year, in which he brought up his 100th Test, has seen him named the Kelvin R Tremain Memorial Player of the Year and All Blacks Player of the Year.
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Pasifika Sipoti in brief
12 Dec 2025A round-up of sports news from around the region, including the Pasifika Rugby Council getting two votes in New Zealand Rugby.
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'Wives have already started new relationships'
11 Dec 2025The Trump administration's aggressive action on deportations has resulted in over 40 Marshallese being deported from the Northwest Arkansas area this year.
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Activists push Vanuatu to take 'decisive stance' on West Papua
11 Dec 2025West Papuan "freedom fighters and advocates" have formally submitted a petition to the Vanuatu government in which they express their concern, local media report.
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Illegal sales undermine essential medicine supply in PNG
11 Dec 2025The unauthorised sale of medical drugs remains a serious and persistent concern in Papua New Guinea, undermining the availability of essential medicines in health facilities. Audio
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Nauru eyes Fiji partnership to unlock sport's potential
While the Micronesian Island nation's rugby development has been hindered by the unavailability of grass fields, the Nauru Rugby Union is working to turn their fortunes.
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New modelling shows Mariana Trench and reefs amplify tsunami threat to CNMI - expert
11 Dec 2025A leading ocean engineer says long-held public beliefs that the Mariana Trench or Saipan's coral reef would shield the Commonwealth of Northern Marianas from tsunamis are incorrect.
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