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Thu, 08 Sep 2022 20:41:54 +1200Solomons bill to defer the dissolution of parliament passed
A controversial constitutional amendment intending to defer the dissolution of Solomon Islands parliament in 2023 by seven months has been passed in the house.
Thu, 08 Sep 2022 19:08:00 +1200
Celebrating Tongan Language Week with a mukbang feast
This year in celebration of Uike Kātoanga'i 'o e lea faka-Tonga - Tongan Language Week, Pacific Media Network's Agnes Tupou is joined by KaiNow founder and food lover Robb Nai in a mukbang-style mini Tongan feast.
Thu, 08 Sep 2022 17:22:43 +1200
More condemnation of Kiribati over judiciary moves
The New Zealand Law Society has raised its concern at the Kiribati government's suspension of its three remaining Court of Appeal judges.
Thu, 08 Sep 2022 11:53:03 +1200
Redevelopment plans for Cook Islands wins international awards
Landscape redevelopment plans for Avarua, the main town on Rarotonga in the Cook Islands, and the island of Aitutaki, have won international landscape architecture awards.
Thu, 08 Sep 2022 13:05:51 +1200
Pacific news in brief for September 8
Tongan housing plan, probe into shooting of fishermen, and Samoa to sign deals with international airlines
Thu, 08 Sep 2022 10:18:19 +1200
Fiji's choice as election looms
Opinion - whoever emerges as the winner of Fiji's general election will be a product of Fiji's series of coups
Thu, 08 Sep 2022 14:51:46 +1200
Tongan Language Week helping empower Tongan youth
Uike Kātoanga'i 'o e lea faka-Tonga, or Tongan Language Week, is under way with schools and community groups organising events throughout the country.
Thu, 08 Sep 2022 06:57:26 +1200
Vanuatu snap election timeline announced
In Vanuatu over 300,000 registered voters will go to the polls for a snap election on October 13.
Thu, 08 Sep 2022 07:25:37 +1200
New Zealand boost for sexual, reproductive health in Pacific
The New Zealand Foreign Minister has announced increased support for sexual and reproductive health in the Pacific.
Wed, 07 Sep 2022 15:06:19 +1200
Seven-year-old boy shot dead by brother
Tongan Police have confirmed the death of a seven-year-old boy after he was shot.
Thu, 08 Sep 2022 08:05:27 +1200
MP derides 'excuse' of Pacfic Games to delay election
The Solomon Islands' opposition says the Government is using the Pacific Games as an excuse to extend the life of parliament.
Wed, 07 Sep 2022 14:38:40 +1200
Kiribati president suspends three judges following ruling
The Kiribati Government has suspended three senior judges after they stopped the deportation of High Court justice and Australian citizen David Lambourne.
Thu, 08 Sep 2022 07:34:42 +1200
Young stars aim to shine as football cup returns after four years
After a four year absence the best young male players from across Oceania will again contest the Oceania U-19 Championship which kicks off on Wednesday in Tahiti.
Wed, 07 Sep 2022 10:21:53 +1200
Fijiana face high-profile sides ahead of Rugby World Cup
The Fiji women's rugby team will play two test matches as it prepares for the forthcoming Rugby World Cup.
Thu, 08 Sep 2022 07:33:36 +1200
French Polynesia moves towards ban on 'craziness' of seabed mining
French Polynesia has voted a draft opinion for a temporary ban on seabed mining projects.
Wed, 07 Sep 2022 14:38:41 +1200
Pacific news in brief for September 7
Marape's boost for PNG health, plea for funds for Tonga recovery, and scale of armed violence-related death in West Papua revealed
Wed, 07 Sep 2022 09:23:54 +1200
Damage continues to be caused by shutdown mine says Bougainville MP
A Cabinet Minister in the Papua New Guinea autonomous region of Bougainville says damage continues to be caused by the long shut down Panguna mine.
Thu, 08 Sep 2022 11:48:01 +1200
New approaches called for in PNG to get more women into parliament
An advocate for more equal representation in parliament wants a Senate to be created in Papua New Guinea as a way of getting more women elected.