Pacific
This category covers news and events related to New Zealand’s interactions and collaborations with other Pacific nations, regional initiatives, environmental issues, and developments in Oceania and the Pacific Islands.
‘We cannot solve the climate crisis without gender equality’ – Marshall Islands president
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‘We cannot solve the climate crisis without gender equality’ – Marshall Islands president
By Netani Rika*, Majuro *This is the fourth story in a five-part web series focused on the 15th Triennial Conference…
Tahiti Olympics event: surfing in the day, floating at night
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Tahiti Olympics event: surfing in the day, floating at night
As French Polynesia’s Olympic surfing competition begins at the weekend, it will be the only event to host athletes in…
No money to fuel up police vehicles delays response to deadly violence in PNG province
13 hours ago
No money to fuel up police vehicles delays response to deadly violence in PNG province
East Sepik Province Allan Bird says the deployment of police into the area where a deadly massacre has occurred has…
Talks could soon resume between New Caledonia’s independence factions
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Talks could soon resume between New Caledonia’s independence factions
Talks between pro- and anti-independence parties in New Caledonia could resume in September. And franceinfo has [https://la1ere.francetvinfo.fr/nouvellecaledonie/ils-ont-pris-la-bonne-decision-de-travailler-en-commun-la-rencontre-des-parlementaires-caledoniens-a-l-elysee-saluee-1508753.html reports that the…
Police presence ‘very limited’ amid latest deadly violence in Papua New Guinea
1 day ago
Police presence ‘very limited’ amid latest deadly violence in Papua New Guinea
A lack of manpower and resources is hampering police efforts to restore law and order after a massacre in Papua…
Retired PNG military chief furious after being charged for breaching Capital Markets Act
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Retired PNG military chief furious after being charged for breaching Capital Markets Act
Renown former Papua New Guinea army leader, Major General Jerry Singirok, is furious after being arrested and charged under the…
President Heine calls for ‘bold responses’ for gender equality in the region
2 days ago
President Heine calls for ‘bold responses’ for gender equality in the region
By Netani Rika*, Majuro *This is the third story in a five-part web series focused on the 15th Triennial Conference…
Kolinisau, Tuwai focused on defending Fiji’s Olympic legacy at Paris 2024
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Kolinisau, Tuwai focused on defending Fiji’s Olympic legacy at Paris 2024
The Fiji men’s sevens team will be taking “one game at a time” and stay focused on the legacy they…
Marshall Islands senator says ‘collaboration’ key to create respect for women and girls
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Marshall Islands senator says ‘collaboration’ key to create respect for women and girls
By Netani Rika*, Majuro *This is the second story in a five-part web series focused on the 15th Triennial Conference…
Paris 2024: Defending champ Fiji and Samoa to kick off rugby sevens campaign as underdogs
2 days ago
Paris 2024: Defending champ Fiji and Samoa to kick off rugby sevens campaign as underdogs
A famous Fijian saying states, ‘sivi mada na veikau qai kalu’. Loosely translated in English it says, ‘only whistle when…