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Fijian rugby community mourns former captain 'Big Joe'
The former Flying Fijians prop and World Cup veteran had been living in Whangārei, New Zealand, with his family and passed away in hospital on Wednesday.
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Australian 'admiral' peddling disaster donation relief scheme exposed as 'fake'
A twice-bankrupt Australian who styles himself as an 'admiral' managed to secure talks with Fiji's now-PM to seek backing for a "bogus" international rescue fleet, the ABC can reveal.
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Ex-Fijian PM given suspended prison sentence - reports
He is the first person in Fiji to be convicted of "making an unwarranted demand with menace".
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'Getting hit with hosepipe is not something we'd like to relive'
Fijian advocates, mental health professionals and those with lived experiences reject the call to reintroduce corporal punishment in schools.
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Pope Leo XIV canonises Papua New Guinea's first Catholic saint
22 Oct 2025Papua New Guineans say they are happy to have the first saint from their country and many travelled to watch the ceremony.
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Methamphetamine exposure in newborns soars in CNMI - report
22 Oct 2025In addition to the 12 meth-exposed newborns, three infants tested positive at delivery, and one expectant mother was found using meth while pregnant.
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Aviator returns home in milestone flight to Ma'uke
22 Oct 2025A Cook Islander in the Royal New Zealand Air Force made an emotional return to his tiny island home this month. Audio
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Pacific news in brief for 22 October
22 Oct 2025A round-up of news from around the region, including Guam's Bureau of Womens Affairs backing a bill that would make deepfake pornography illegal.
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NCEA changes: Education ministry submits official feedback
22 Oct 2025The Cook Islands has not yet received feedback from the New Zealand Ministry of Education.
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Pasifika Sipoti in brief for 22 October
A round-up of sports news from around the region, including a former Flying Fijian's thoughts on R360.
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Fijian Deputy PM resigns amid corruption charges
Manoa Kamikamica has been charged by the country's anti-corruption office with perjury and providing false information in his capacity as a public servant.
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'Not an attempt to militarise our nation'
21 Oct 2025The Solomon Islands government confirms that work has started on developing a policy to establish its own defence force. Video, Audio
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Outspoken former Malaita leader dies
21 Oct 2025Daniel Suidani, the former premier of Malaita Province in the Solomon Islands and China critic, has died in Honiara.
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More than 40% of Samoan households unable to afford healthy diets
Many Samoans face serious health risks due to poor nutrition, a diet analysis report has found.
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'Our people have so much to share': Pacific singers inspire on The Voice Australia
21 Oct 2025Fiji's Joseph Vuicakau and Papua New Guinea's Chris Cobb delivered captivating performances with their powerhouse vocals and heartfelt delivery. Audio
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NZ aims to strengthen Pacific defence ties at key meeting
21 Oct 2025Associate Defence Minister Chris Penk says security, climate challenges, and naval planning will top the agenda at the Defence Ministers' summit.
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Is R360 a rugby revolution or a career-ender?
21 Oct 2025The new rebel rugby competition is said to be targeting top-tier players by dangling huge salaries, but there are big hurdles in its plan to steal the game.
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'A fresh start': Fiji FA appoints Frenchman as men's head coach
Despite earlier stating that the new coach "will be a local coach... based in Fiji", the sport's governing body has appointed a former Guadeloupe captain to lead the national side.
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Rarotonga struck by 'wave of acute respiratory illness'
20 Oct 2025An influx of patients with severe respiratory and flu-like symptoms, including loss of taste and smell, is overwhelming Rarotonga's clinics.
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Pacific officials criticise NZ's weaker methane targets
21 Oct 2025However, Climate Minister Simon Watts says "we cut production to meet targets, we risk shifting production to countries who are not as emissions-efficient". Audio
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Fijian Deputy PM faces corruption-related charges
Manoa Kamikamica, a key figure in Sitiveni Rabuka's administration, has been charged with perjury and providing false information in his capacity as a public servant.
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Toa Samoa vows to bounce back against Tonga
The Samoans narrowly lost to the Kiwis on Sunday as they kicked-off their Pacific Championships campaign at Auckland's Go Media Stadium.
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China's economic slowdown has become its diplomatic weapon in the Pacific
20 Oct 2025Analysis - China's rise in the Pacific isn't just about aid or diplomacy - it's about survival and power, writes Bang Xiao.
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Police recover body of former Fiji Pearls coach
Fiji Police have confirmed the recovery of the body Unaisi Rokoura, who was reported missing on Saturday after a suspected drowning incident while gathering freshwater mussels.
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