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New Caledonian pro-independence activist issues dire warning to France
A pro-independence activist in New Caledonia is warning France to immediately halt planned constitution amendments or face "war".
Regulator defends Starlink users
Cook Islands telecommunications regulator head Bernard Hill said regional regulators who are banning the use of Starlink might have an “overinflated view” of their importance.
Volcano in American Samoa under less pressure than Hunga Tonga Hunga Ha'apai - expert
The Ta'u Island underwater volcano causing earthquakes in American Samoa's Manu'a island group will not produce an eruption like that seen at Hunga Tonga Hunga Ha'apai in January, says a volcanologist.
Nanaia Mahuta to launch new NZ climate finance strategy in Tonga
New Zealand's foreign minister Nanaia Mahuta is launching a new strategy during her visit to Tonga, which outlines how decisions will be made to spend the $1.3 billion New Zealand pledged for climate finance ahead of last year's UN Climate Change Conference (COP26).
Tahiti are the official hosts for the Paris 2024 surfing competition
It's official! Tahiti will host all surfing events for the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Ex-Kiribati president warns judicial crisis could undermine democracy
A former leader of Kiribati warns the crisis involving the country's government and the courts has left the island nation with a "dysfunctional judiciary" and put a question mark over its democratic system.
Nuclear expert honoured in French Polynesia
The office of the French Polynesian president says it wants to honour the memory of Bruno Barrillot who was the head of French Polynesia's body looking at the aftermath of France's nuclear weapons tests.
Tonga to tackle water issues exacerbated by disasters and pandemic
A coordinated effort is underway in Tonga to resolve the Kingdom's lack of access to clean water supplies in the aftermath of natural disasters and covid-19.
Vanuatu president dissolves parliament
The president of Vanuatu has dissolved the country's parliament just over halfway through the current four-year-term.
Opposition party vows to challenge two election results
An opposition party in the Cook Islands has announced it will file petitions challenging two results in the recent election.
Samoan govt hopes to have national carrier fully operational again
The Samoan government is looking at having the national carrier operating internationally again within two to three years.
Ongoing union strikes disrupt more domestic flights in New Caledonia
Domestic flights have been cancelled again in New Caledonia as a conflict between Air Caledonie and the workers' union continues.
"We will be there" Loughman to face no confidence vote on Friday
The Vanuatu prime minister Bob Loughman has confirmed he will attend the next sitting of an extra-ordinary parliament session on Friday to face a motion of no-confidence in his leadership.
Tonga: By-election set for November to replace unseated MPs
Tongan Prime Minister Hu'akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni says it has been tough to lose three cabinet ministers at the same time, but his government respects the judgements of the Court of Appeal.
Vanuatu prime minister calls for dissolution of parliament
The prime minister of Vanuatu has called for a dissolution of parliament with over a-year-and-four-months still remaining in his four-year-tenure.
New home for The Fono New Zealand: "a significant milestone"
New Zealand-based Pasifika health service, the Fono, has finally found a home for its Faleoko, food hub distribution centre.
French Polynesian firefighters en route to La Gironde
A team of French Polynesian fire-fighters have volunteered and are en route to help with bush fires in France.
Rugby World Cup trophy arrives in Raro
The Women’s – Rugby World Cup trophy has arrived in Rarotonga on the Air New Zealand flight yesterday afternoon.
Pacific news in brief
American Samoa still feeling tremors, drop in crime in Tonga, and independence leader says Tahitians not beggars
Pasifika women helping drive gender, cultural diversity on boards honoured
Pasifika women in leadership across New Zealand were recognised at the recently held Women in Governance awards at Parliament.
Vanuatu launches revised action plan on climate change
Vanuatu has launched its revised Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) at the Pacific Islands Forum Economic Ministers Meeting in Port Vila, where inadequate and inaccessible climate finances dominated discussions.
Ruling party in Cook Islands closer to power after gaining seats
The Cook Islands Party has gained two more seats following the final count of the general election, edging it closer to power.
