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Fiji coup leader George Speight seems unlikely to seek political role – academic

RNZ — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 05:44:05 +0000

A Fiji politics watcher doubts the 2000 coup frontman George Speight will seek to involve himself in Fijian politics, after being released from prison last week.

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Kiribati increasingly in thegrip of ‘authoritarianism’

RNZ — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 05:43:00 +0000

Kiribati is becoming a one-party state while the delivery of basic services is near collapse, according to the opposition leader in the last parliament, Tessie Lambourne.

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Cook Islander Meti wins another World Long Drive tourney

RNZ — Fri, 16 Aug 2024 00:21:24 +0000

For the fifth time in her illustrious career, Cook Islander and New Zealand golfer Phillis Meti has captured the 2024 World Long Drive championship in the United States.

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Ama awarded NZ Museum Medal for her contributions to preserving culture

RNZ — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 19:50:16 +0000

Cook Islander Mary Ama has been awarded a prestigious Museum Medal (Companion of Auckland War Memorial Museum) recognising her contributions to Pacific arts and preserving cultural heritage.

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Pacific traditional leaders sign Tuurama Ariki Declaration

RNZ — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 18:50:29 +0000

A historic meeting of traditional leaders has been a poignant moment at the 50th anniversary Pacific arts and culture festival in Hawai'i.

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Environment kept in play at Kwajalein army base

RNZ — Sat, 08 Jun 2024 08:17:41 +0000

The US Army says it's prioritising 'responsible stewardship' of the environment of its garrison at Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands.

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EU elections, Olympics overshadow New Caledonia crisis

RNZ — Sat, 08 Jun 2024 08:16:17 +0000

People in New Caledonia are disappointed that the riots last month are now being overshadowed by the Parliament elections and the Olympic Games.

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Support ongoing for landslide survivors in Papua New Guinea

RNZ — Sat, 08 Jun 2024 08:14:13 +0000

Mounting challenges remain for the authorities and humanitarian groups supporting survivors, including women and children disproportionately, affected by the Papua New Guinea deadly landslide.

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Home detention for New Caledonia unrest ringleaders, Tiktok banned

RNZ — Fri, 17 May 2024 20:15:32 +0000

The presumed ringleaders of the unrest in New Caledonia have been placed in home detention and the social network TikTok has been banned as French security forces struggle to restore law and order.

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Domestic market reeling from Air Vanuatu fall-out

RNZ — Mon, 13 May 2024 19:35:03 +0000

The domestic air market in Vanuatu is reeling from the fall-out at Air Vanuatu, which has also stranded international passengers.

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