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Fri, 27 May 2022 16:11:03 +1200
China's Wang Yi arrives in Kiribati for brief visit
China's foreign minister Wang Yi is in Kiribati and will be meeting with the country's President Taneti Maamau to discuss bilateral relations.

Fri, 27 May 2022 18:47:02 +1200
Stars lining up to play for Ikale Tahi
Stars lining up to play for Tonga's 'Ikale Tahi. Israel Folau, Charles Piutau and Malakai Fekitoa will make their return to international rugby this year, to play for Tonga. The...

Fri, 27 May 2022 14:29:09 +1200
PNG election candidates drop by 1,000
Fewer candidates are lining up to contest the Papua New Guinea elections than in past polls.

Fri, 27 May 2022 14:29:10 +1200
FSM president warns Pacific leaders over China documents
The President of the Federated States of Micronesia says he has serious concerns about the details of two leaked Chinese government documents to be tabled at a meeting next week.

Fri, 27 May 2022 15:33:04 +1200
NZ personnel staying in Solomons to continue stability
The government's decision to extend the deployment of five NZ Defence Force personnel in Solomon Islands by 12 months is to continue its support of the security in the country, Minister of Defence Peeni Henare says.

Fri, 27 May 2022 15:25:18 +1200
Pacific news in brief
Oscar Temaru held for six hours, Browne angry at deputy PM reinstatement, anti-vax protest in Port Vila, Stars lining up to play for Tonga's 'Ikale Tahi and Drua aim to finish with a flourish

Fri, 27 May 2022 12:28:43 +1200
China's Wang dismisses speculation of a military base in Solomons
China's Foreign Minister says China has "no intention at all" of building a military base in Solomon Islands.

Thu, 26 May 2022 13:40:50 +1200
Convicted Tongan MPs win stays ahead of appeals
All four Tongan MPs whose seats in parliament were voided after election petitions, have won stays pending appeals.

Fri, 27 May 2022 06:07:19 +1200
NZ government accused of neglecting Pacific partnerships as China's influence grows
The government is being criticised for letting its relationships with Pacific islands drift, as China tries to boost its influence in the region.

Thu, 26 May 2022 14:34:11 +1200
Kiribati 'forced' to allow China visit says journalist
A Pacific journalist believes the Kiribati government has been coerced by Beijing to accommodate China's foreign minister's visit on Friday.

Thu, 26 May 2022 13:17:47 +1200
Solomons media angry over 'ridiculous' restrictions at China conference
The Media Association of Solomon Islands (MASI) is urging its members to boycott a media conference for a visiting Chinese delegation.

Thu, 26 May 2022 18:50:03 +1200
Pacific News In Brief
Massive payout for pearl farmers, New Caledonian drug arrest, and new coach for Tonga

Thu, 26 May 2022 13:40:51 +1200
People forced to move within Tonga following volcano and tsunami
People living in the areas badly affected by the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcanic disaster are relocating to other islands in Tonga.

Thu, 26 May 2022 08:53:54 +1200
Samoa's opposition left leaderless following ban on Tuilaepa
Samoa's opposition Human Rights Protection Party (HRPP) is without a leader in Parliament following the suspension of Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi.

Thu, 26 May 2022 09:14:19 +1200
Solomons police officers rescued after three days lost at sea
Seventeen people, who had been missing at sea in Solomon Islands for three days, were rescued by an Australian navy ship.

Thu, 26 May 2022 11:28:10 +1200
PNG elections: Peoples' National Congress party endorses over 90 candidates
Papua New Guinea's People's National Congress is shaping up as the party to watch as the country's general election approaches.

Wed, 25 May 2022 15:20:42 +1200
Failed Tahitian Village project set to be revived
The French Polynesian government plans to relaunch the Tahitian Village project later this month after years of setbacks and downgrades.

Thu, 26 May 2022 07:37:33 +1200
China seeks Pacific islands deal on policing, security cooperation, document reveals
China will seek a region-wide deal with almost a dozen Pacific islands covering policing, security and data communications cooperation, newly revealed documents show.



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