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'We have done our part': Frustration at New Caledonia talks
19 Jan 2026Emmanuel Macron said France wishes to continue to advance on stabilising New Caledonia's institutions, without any forceful passage, but also without any paralysis.
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Tonga Govt denounces foreign vessels claiming to fly its flag
"Any foreign vessel currently transmitting under the Tongan flag is doing so fraudulently."
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FSM up for UN human rights review
19 Jan 2026The Universal Periodic Review is a peer review of the human rights records of all 193 UN member states.
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Samoa, Tonga miss out on Sevens promotion in Dubai
19 Jan 2026The top two men's and women's teams have qualified to move up to the second tier.
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Getting to know Maruseana Sititi
20 Jan 2026Born into a very recognisable Samoan family, known for their skills ranging from sport to pageantry, Maruseana Sititi knows what it means to carry a name.
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Pacific news in brief for 19 January
19 Jan 2026A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including Fiji considering a US invitation to send peacekeepers to Gaza
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Pacific-US travel shakeup: What you need to know
17 Jan 2026US travel restrictions include heavy visa bonds, suspended applications and straight-up travel bans.
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Tahiti United go down fighting in OFC Pro League clash
The two teams were tied late into the game at Auckland's Eden Park.
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OFC Pro League season opener ends in a draw
17 Jan 2026Vanuatu United's William Cardona struck in the final minute to level the score against Bula FC.
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We will petition the King - Tonga civil society on seabed mining
17 Jan 2026The Civil Society Forum of Tonga is calling on the new government to listen to the voices of those opposed to deep sea mining.
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Vanuatu United FC remain optimistic despite shock resignation
17 Jan 2026Lars Hopp said team morale remains optimistic despite his shock resignation just days out from the opening round.
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Scott Robertson sacking captures global headlines
17 Jan 2026The world's media has reacted with surprise to the "jumpy" dumping of All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson.
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FLNKS sends in late request to join Paris talks remotely
16 Jan 2026The FLNKS said earlier this week it would not travel to Paris for the roundtable.
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Winston Peters off to Kiribati a year after being snubbed
16 Jan 2026Foreign affairs minister Winston Peters leaves for Kiribati on Sunday after being snubbed by the country's president last year.
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Football Oceania Professional League kicks off today, in Auckland
The new professional Oceania Football League launches with its first game ever, in Auckland, with players and coaches hopeful it will provide more competition and talent development.
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Pacific false flags common among Russia's shadow fleet - analyst
16 Jan 2026At least 10 sanctioned vessels tracking in the East China and South China seas are falsely flying under the flag of Tonga.
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Indonesian VP cancels visit in West Papua after attack
15 Jan 2026Indonesia's vice-president cancelled a visit in West Papua after a shooting attack on an aircraft in the area.
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All Blacks: Who is next after Scott Robertson's sacking?
16 Jan 2026There's six months till the All Blacks will play their first test of the year, a not so insignificant showdown with a full strength France in Christchurch.
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Pacific news in brief for 16 January
16 Jan 2026A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including election petitions filed in Tonga.
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From saviour to sacked: Scott Robertson's rapid rise and fall
16 Jan 2026The anticipated Razor-inspired renaissance instead became another dark age for the All Blacks.
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Pasifika Sipoti in brief for 16 January
16 Jan 2026A round-up of sports news in brief from around the region, including a new CEO for PNG's NRL team.
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Solomons floorball team at Asia/Oceania tournament
16 Jan 2026Solomon Islands player Nyrick Vuna was named most valuable player after his side's 10-2 loss against New Zealand.
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Tongans still 'broken' four years on from eruption
Four years on, Tongans are suffering ongoing trauma after the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai eruption
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Explainer: What Scott Robertson’s axing means for the All Blacks and NZ Rugby
16 Jan 2026Analysis - Scott Robertson's new status as ex-All Black coach went from a rumour to confirmation quicker than a Will Jordan linebreak.
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