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Thu, 27 Oct 2022 18:26:22 +1300PNG death toll rising, some injuries very serious
Deaths to 24, more than 100 people injured in PNG massacre.
Thu, 27 Oct 2022 15:29:22 +1300
New Zealand opposes seabed mining in international waters
The New Zealand government has announced it will back a conditional moratorium on deep sea mining in areas in international waters.
Thu, 27 Oct 2022 09:51:08 +1300
Melanesian advocate criticises Pacific language strategy
A ni-Vanuatu and Melanesian advocate in New Zealand says the country's Pacific ministry has overlooked Melanesian communities in its language strategy.
Thu, 27 Oct 2022 13:52:39 +1300
Pacific sports round-up
Solomon Islands have won the opening game of the men's Melanesian basketball cup in Suva.
Thu, 27 Oct 2022 16:30:05 +1300
Pacific briefs for October 27
Prasad arrested in Fiji; firefighters' concerns in American Samoa; and Malaita rejects communication towers
Thu, 27 Oct 2022 08:45:42 +1300
Fiji teachers sacked for disciplining unruly students
Five teachers from a school in Gau Island, Fiji, have been sacked by the Education Ministry over a disciplinary case that has since been thrown out by a judge.
Thu, 27 Oct 2022 08:27:36 +1300
Meli Bainimarama pleads not guilty to all charges
The son of the Fijian Prime Minister has pleaded not guilty to criminal charges he faces in Australia over domestic violence-related allegations.
Thu, 27 Oct 2022 13:01:21 +1300
Island residents living in fear of further violence following massacre
A journalist says people are living in fear after the unexpected outbreak of violence on a Papua New Guinea island this week.
Thu, 27 Oct 2022 09:49:55 +1300
Worry grows for missing PNG policeman
There are increasing concerns in Papua New Guinea for a policeman who went missing, along with his vehicle, five days ago.
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 14:45:42 +1300
Population of American Samoa falls by about 10 percent over a decade
New figures show the population of American Samoa has dipped below 50,000.
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 14:55:01 +1300
Morning Star flag-raiser in West Papua dies of illness
One of the eight West Papuan activists who raised the banned Morning Star flag has died.
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 12:54:10 +1300
Superstar Taumalolo back for Mate Maa Tonga at World Cup
Jason Taumalolo is back from suspension to give Tonga a major boost as they prepare for the Rugby League World Cup quarter-finals in England.
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 13:44:48 +1300
Pacific news in brief for October 26
Entire community suspected in sorcery killings, The Orator star dies, and US bombers deployed in Guam
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 12:16:23 +1300
Watchdog concerned at Vanuatu election counting and activities
Transparency International Vanuatu, which observed the recent general election, believes there was illegal activity during the polling and has concerns about the counting process.
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 11:18:37 +1300
League legend Fifita quits the sport
Tongan rugby league player and Cronulla Sharks forward Andrew Fifita has announced his retirement.
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 11:50:30 +1300
Samoa PM turns first sod on new Police Academy
The 16.6 million tala Samoa Police Academy project that's been in the works for many years is finally underway.
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 19:33:24 +1300
PNG official confirms 30 dead in tribal clash
More than 30 people have been confirmed dead by a Papua New Guinea government following fighting on Kiriwina Island.
Wed, 26 Oct 2022 09:28:05 +1300
Indonesian police arrest West Papuan leader Buchtar Tabuni
Indonesian police have arrested Buchtar Tabuni, one of West Papua's most important liberation leaders.