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Mon, 31 Oct 2022 17:27:42 +1300Man accused of killing a French Polynesian journalist has charges reinstated
Murder charges have been reinstated against the man suspected of killing French Polynesian journalist Jean-Pascal Couraud, known as JPK, who vanished in 1997.
Mon, 31 Oct 2022 13:46:52 +1300
Kiribati attorney general appointed acting chief justice
The Kiribati government has appointed the Attorney General, Tetiro Semilota, as acting Chief Justice.
Mon, 31 Oct 2022 16:31:20 +1300
Fritch to retain presidency if he wins election French court rules
France's highest administrative court has ruled that French Polynesia's president Edouard Fritch can retain the presidency, if his party wins next year's territorial election.
Mon, 31 Oct 2022 13:02:08 +1300
Missing PNG police officer found dead near river
A missing police officer in Papua New Guinea has been found dead.
Mon, 31 Oct 2022 12:54:08 +1300
Fijians go to the polls in December
Fijians will go to the polls to choose their next government on December 14.
Mon, 31 Oct 2022 11:31:22 +1300
Village hopes actions will help preserve Samoa's national bird
In Samoa, a village is banning shooting the country's national bird, manumea, as part of an effort to save it from extinction.
Mon, 31 Oct 2022 16:34:21 +1300
Pacific news in brief for October 31
US now warm to Pacific says Guam; encouraging news on poverty in CNMI; and Korean donation to the region; New political party in New Caledonia, and more
Mon, 31 Oct 2022 11:13:11 +1300
Australia's new aid package for Solomons
Australia has announced a new $US103 million aid package for Solomon Islands.
Mon, 31 Oct 2022 12:03:10 +1300
New Caledonia fly out of blocks to secure Melanesian Cup
New Caledonia were crowned Melanesian basketball Cup champions at the weekend after defeating Papua New Guinea in the final in Suva.
Mon, 31 Oct 2022 10:40:11 +1300
Tuna numbers growing around Hawaii due to marine reserve
University of Hawaii researchers say tuna numbers are growing in Hawaiian waters thanks to the establishment of a marine reserve 16 years ago.
Mon, 31 Oct 2022 13:49:26 +1300
Mate Ma'a Tonga hit form in thrashing of Kukis
Tonga has issued a warning to its rivals as the Rugby League World Cup knockout stages loom with a massive victory over the Cook Islands.
Sun, 30 Oct 2022 06:32:32 +1300
Police meeting with communities to bring peace to troubled PNG island
PNG police have been meeting with communities involved in the Kiriwina massacre in a bid to negotiate peace and order on the island.
Sat, 29 Oct 2022 13:42:50 +1300
PNG police need big money boost, report says
A study has revealed that the Papua New Guinea police force is underfunded and needs $US1.1 billion to properly perform its duties.
Mon, 31 Oct 2022 08:24:00 +1300
Call for better infrastructure following Vanuatu election.
A Vanuatu Mobile Force's officer who risked his life wading through chest-high water carrying ballot boxes, is calling on the new government to fund new bridges and roads for residents of central Santo.
Sat, 29 Oct 2022 10:01:47 +1300
Wife suspects group have kidnapped her policeman husband
The wife of a Papua New Guinea police mobile squad member, who went missing over a week ago in Tari, in Hela Province, has appealed for his release.
Sat, 29 Oct 2022 10:01:47 +1300
Bougainville says PNG dragging feet over covenant
The autonomous Bougainville government (ABG) wants to delay the next meeting of the Joint Supervisory Body with the Papua Guinea government, claiming Port Moresby is dragging the chain on drawing up critical constitutional regulations.
Fri, 28 Oct 2022 09:49:59 +1300
Vanuatu MP stood while on suspended prison sentence
A successful candidate in the recent Vanuatu election may lose his seat because he contested the election while on a suspended prison sentence.
Fri, 28 Oct 2022 12:35:50 +1300
Pacific briefs for October 28
Arrests over teen's killing; military bases for Micronesia; and new ferry in Samoa