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Dynamite fishing using old WWII bombs is destroying Solomon Islands reefs, says premier

Dynamite fishing is when people use explosives, often taken from decades-old World War II bombs,...

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Fiji Rugby Union in turmoil, after three staff sacked amidst corruption investigation

Three staff members have been fired from the Fiji Rugby Union, and CEO John O'Connor is taking a...

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Pasifika youth work provides strong return on investment, report says

Youth workers play a powerful role in the lives of Australia's Pasifika and Maori young people...

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Volcanologists closely monitoring quake and volcanic activity in American Samoa

A cluster of earthquakes has been going off in American Samoa, including a strong 6.2 quake that...

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Cluster of earthquakes sparks fears in American Samoa

A 6.2 earthquake rattles the Manu'a Island Group in American Samoa. Also, four men are arrested...

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After decades of denial, United States government recognises Agent Orange use in the Pacific

Veterans who served in Guam say they experience enduring health issues — from cancer, chronic...

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PNG voters applaud election of women MPs

For the first time since 2017, women will make up Papua New Guinea's parliament.

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Deportation attempt exposes cracks in Kiribati constitution, says former President

Kiribati's former president speaks on extraordinary attempt to deport High Court justice, David...

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New Caledonia and French Polynesia start vaccinating against monkeypox

The Pacific region remains a low to moderate risk for the outbreak, nevertheless, parts of New...

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Dramatic Fiji sea rescue caught on tape, as three men found on sinking boat

Saukarasa Ravinasaga'sRescuer's wife recounts the moment three fishermen were found and rescued...

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Moves to remove Kiribati High Court justice 'assault on the judiciary', says former president

Kiribati's former president Anote Tonga says the deportation attempt of suspended High Court...

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Tonga, PNG in pursuit of places on the World Rugby 7s series for next season

The coach of Tonga's men's rugby sevens squad, Tevita Tu'ifua, is confident his team can make an...

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Pacific teams are in South America for the World Rugby 7s Challenger with places on the World Series at stake.

Rugby sevens teams from Papua New Guinea and Tonga have travelled to Chile for the World Rugby 7s...

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Tongan NBL1 basketballer in search of back to back titles and a professional contract

Spotted at the Pacific Games in 2019, the Mackay Meteors' Tongan international Viliami Foketi...

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OFC Champions League is down to the last four, with Tahiti, New Caledonia, NZ and Solomon Islands teams in the mix

OFC Champions League semi-finals will feature an all French battle in one game, while in the...

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Dogs stolen, abused and made to hunt wild pigs in Fiji

They may be man's best friend but in Fiji some dogs have been subject to what's described as...

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The Earth is spinning faster — so will we have to reset our clocks?

Our clocks might have to be set ahead because the earth is spinning faster, causing the shortest...

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Samoa welcomes the Miss Samoa Pageant after a three-year hiatus

The Miss Samoa Pageant is back in action after a 3 year hiatus due to COVID,

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One of the last countries still closed to visitors, Marshall Islands is now struggling to control a COVID outbreak

How COVID came to Marshall Islands remains a mystery, but the country's health secretary fears...

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PNG's returning PM under pressure to improve voting system following violent election

PNG's members of parliament sat for the first time this week, following a general election marred...

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