Equality for every island girl

FOR the women and girls of Tuvalu, justice isn't just a legal concept; it is a lifeline. At a recent United Nations meeting

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Matai title for NZ PM just courtesy

THE Samoan government has clarified that the recent bestowal of a matai title on New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher

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NZ cuts visa fees for Pacific

NEW Zealand will temporarily reduce visitor visa fees for eligible Pacific nationals in a move aimed at boosting travel and

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Timely changes push Bula FC over Tahiti United FC

THE Bula FC–Tahiti United FC clash in OFC Round Four was a battle between sixth and seventh spot on the leader

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Vanuatu United FC hands South Melbourne FC first OFC loss

SOUTH Melbourne suffered their first loss in the OFC Pro League, beaten 2-0 by Vanuatu United 2–0. Starting in second place on the

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Regional agency heads meet over environment issues

ENVIRONMENTAL impact on global and regional architecture was the focus of the heads of the Council of Regional

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Indonesia, Australia to include Japan, PNG in security deal

INDONESIA and Australia plan to expand their security cooperation to include Japan and Papua New Guinea. Reuters reports that

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Indiscipline worries Drua coach after win over Brumbies

INDISCIPLINE remains an issue for the Fijian Drua despite their historic win over the Brumbies on

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Fiji’s rape stats reveal alarming trend

A 10-YEAR analysis of rape cases decided by Fiji’s High Court shows that children made up the majority of victims

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Auckland FC survives 1–0 over Solomon Kings FC

HONIARA turned up in numbers to cheer on the home side against Auckland FC in Round Four of the OFC Pro League at the National

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Fijian Drua in huge upset over the Brumbies

A SELL-OUT out crowd packed Ba’s 4R Stadium to see the Fijian Drua take their first win over the Brumbies after eight

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Vanuatu outbreak persists despite declining trend

VANUATU’S National Surveillance Unit has reported two new cases of pertussis (whooping cough) requiring hospitalization over the past week, both on the island of

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PNG’s Marape pushes for end to polygamy 

PAPUA New Guineans legislators have been given notice that efforts are underway to end polygamy in the nation of more than 10 million people across 8000

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Tonga raises marriage age to 18 

TONGANS must be 18 before they can

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Solomons braces for fuel, light price hike

SOLOMON Islanders have been warned to expect higher fuel and electricity costs as the US and Israel war against Iran enters its third

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Fijian Drua is excited to play in Ba for the first time

FIJIAN Drua head coach Glen Jackson says his side is excited to play for the first time at the newly refurbished Govind Park Stadium in soccer-crazy

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If middle powers are rising, where does that leave the Pacific?

THE UN gave small Pacific states a formal voice. The erosion of multilateralism may cost them far more than a philosophical

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Samoa steps up security at Manawanui wreck site

SAMOA has stepped up security around the sunken HMNZS Manawanui after reports of unauthorised diving and

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New Zealand PM to receive matai title in Samoa

NEW ZEALAND Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will be honoured with a matai (chiefly) title during his state visit to Samoa next

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UNICEF targets prevention to pull Fiji’s youth back from the brink

THE ancient Fijian concept of family (Vuvale) may be the turning point in Fiji’s desperate fight against the drug

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Why do New Caledonians not migrate to Metropolitan France?

AS members of a state in free association with New Zealand, Cook Islanders are afforded New Zealand citizenship by birth.

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Vanuatu maintains flight alert after eruption

VANUATU’S aviation warning issued last Thursday remains largely localised as minor eruptions continue within Lake Voui in Ambae

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Voyagers plan sail to connect with communities

THE crew and partners of the Uto Ni Yalo voyaging canoe have been reminded that their vessel is more than just a mode of

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Alapati Pita Tavite sworn in as 12th Ulu o Tokelau

Alapati Pita Tavite has been sworn in as the 12th Ulu o Tokelau, beginning his second term as the territory's head of government during the centennial year of Tokelau's relationship with New

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