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Another New Caledonia agreement signed in Paris
20 Jan 2026The new agreement still has to go through the French parliament and a referendum vote in New Caledonia.
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US warns China is targeting Pacific democracies
20 Jan 2026The warning comes as Washington strengthens compacts of free association in the north Pacific.
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South Korea's baseball hopefuls assemble in Saipan
20 Jan 2026Dodgers' Kim leads early camp as national team prepares for 2026 World Baseball Classic.
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War on guns at centre of PNG govt plan to reassert authority
20 Jan 2026Analysis - Why Marape is moving early on guns, policing and the 2027 election
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OFC Pro League: A tale of two coaches
20 Jan 2026Lars Hopp and Stephane Auvray: on-pitch rivals, off-field friends
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New Zealand and Kiribati sign statement of partnership agreement
19 Jan 2026The signing comes after a year of strained diplomatic relations between Wellington and Tarawa.
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All Blacks: The big issues for whoever takes over
20 Jan 2026Analysis - So while the All Black conversation turns to who will be named as new coach, it's worth weighing up just what they're getting themselves into.
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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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