‘We could’ve had 75 body bags’: HMNZS Manawanui sinking

An investigation into the sinking of the HMNZS Manawanui will “get to the nub” of what happened when the ship

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Fewer tropical cyclones expected, says NIWA

The Southwest Pacific may see either fewer or a normal number of tropical cyclones this season, according to New Zealand's National Institute of Water and Atmospheric

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Marshall Islands wins UN Human Rights Council seat with climate, nuclear justice agenda

Marshall Islands was elected on Wednesday to sit on the United Nations Human Rights Council from next year, with climate change and nuclear justice as its top

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Kiribati presidential candidates release manifestos

The candidates for President in Kiribati have published their manifestos, as required by a new

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New Caledonia, Fiji win at Oceania World Cup Qualifiers in Suva

New Caledonia was hot in pursuit of an early goal in their match against Papua New Guinea in Suva yesterday

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‘Not sitting on our laurels’, says Pacific Ocean Commissioner Manoni

Pacific Ocean Commissioner Filimon Manoni asserts that Pacific Island countries and territories have not been “sitting on our laurels” when stewarding the health and protection of the region's vast ocean and marine

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Excitement builds for Oceania World Cup Qualifiers

Football fans should expect an action- packed evening for round two of the Oceania World Cup qualifiers at the HFC stadium in Suva

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No oil spill, assures acting Samoa PM

Acting Samoan Prime Minister, Tuala Iosefo Ponifasio, says there is no evidence of oil spillage in the area where the New Zealand naval ship HMNZS Manwanui

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Environmentalists slam ‘premature’ seabed minerals harvesting regulations

Cook Islands has enacted seabed minerals harvesting regulations despite concerns about the lack of 'meaningful

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Former FBI director slams AFP inaction in Nauru bribery case

A former director of the U.S Federal Bureau of Investigation has criticised the Australian Federal Police over its handling of a bribery

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Kiribati criticises Beijing missile launch

Kiribati has issued rare criticism of China over last month's launch of an ballistic missile, saying it "does not welcome" Beijing's

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PNG’s Correctional Services mutiny attempt

Papua New Guinea’s Correctional Services was on high alert Monday following an alleged mutiny attempt over the

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PM Marape expresses optimism toward establishing PNG NRL team

Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has expressed his optimism about the progress toward establishing a PNG rugby league team in the Australian NRL competition. Following a series of high-level discussions in

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Palau prepares to host 2025 Pacific Mini Games

Palau is making preparations to host the 2025 Pacific Mini Games, scheduled from 30 June to 09 July 2025. In an interview, Frank Kyota, President of the Palau National Olympic Committee (PNOC), outlined the country’s

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HMNZS Manawanui crew and passengers rescued after ship runs aground in Samoa

A power outage may have caused a Royal New Zealand Navy ship to run aground on a reef off the coast of

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Tonga keeps whale watching in check amid global concerns

Tonga, a popular destination for whale-swimming, has carefully balanced its tourism appeal with marine conservation

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Liquidator appointed to resolve Air Vanuatu’s financial woes

The liquidator appointed to resolve Air Vanuatu's financial woes says the airline is set to come out of

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Congress candidates tackle CNMI economy, federal rules and the China factor

The CNMI faces many obstacles to building a resilient and sustainable economy. Challenges include limited natural

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Palau signs FY 2025 Budget Act, averting government shutdown

The Palau national government avoided a shutdown with the signing of the Fiscal Year 2025 Unified Budget Act on 30 September

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Northern Marianas seeks to revive tourism amid suspended flights

The CNMI is struggling to revive its main tourism industry to pre-COVID levels three years after the lifting of travel

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Tonga Supreme Court orders millions to be paid out in judgement over reports of banking dispute

The Tonga Supreme Court has ordered a multi-million pa’anga payout in a case involving the Tonga Development Bank and the Reserve

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UN rights council examines nuclear legacy consequences in the Marshall Islands

The UN Human Rights Council convened a dialogue on Friday to examine the nuclear testing legacy in the Marshall

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Manu Samoa Head Coach suspended following criminal charges

Lakapi Samoa has suspended Manu Samoa Head Coach – Mase Mahonri Schwalger, effective

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Tonga to host 2031 Pacific Games

Tonga has agreed to host the 2031 Pacific Games, the announcement coming seven years after pulling out of hosting the 2019

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