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Pacific Waves: News In Depth
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My children will continue to fight and protect our islands says Pacific activist
about 1 hour agoCalls for a nuclear free and an independent Pacific have been made loud and clear at the 'Nuclear Connections Across Oceania' conference in Dunedin in New Zealand.
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Marianas election officials appeal for calm after choking allegation
The two camps in the Governor run-off in the Northern Marianas are calling for calm after an alleged assault incident this week involving rival supporters.
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French Polynesian population up but only by one percent
The latest census for French Polynesia shows an increase in population over the past five years, but the rise has slowed down compared to previous surveys.
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Pacific news in brief for November 25
Police may ditch marriage ban; MP's hearing being held soon; and Samoa gets financial boost
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Pasifika lifting strength sport in New Zealand
Weightlifting in New Zealand is enjoying a surge in popularity and in part it's due to the increased involvement of Pasifika and Māori athletes.
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Expectations high among population ahead of PNG's Budget
The Papua New Guinea Government is due to present its 2023 National Budget next week, and there is an expectation of increased commitments in critical areas.
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The agony and the ecstasy: Pacific reflections on COP27
With the establishment of a Loss and Damage fund, the Pacific appears to have benefited from COP27 in Egypt. But can it be described as a successful summit? Rachael Nath finds some very worrying concerns.
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US citizenship issue divides American Samoans
16 Nov 2022A move to bar US citizenship to American Samoans is being seen is as another blow to the territory and its people. But as Finau Fonua reports, many people are happy with the status quo.
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Vanuatu captain Kaltak features in FIFA doco alongside Modric, Silva
Vanuatu national football team captain Brian Kaltak is a star of a new documentary alongside the skippers of Brazil and Croatia.
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Niue boxer using Games medal to push for more success
8 Nov 2022Niue boxer Duken Tutakitoa-Williams is setting his sights on gold at the next Olympic Games
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The deadly remnants of a war that won't go away
7 Oct 2022Cities have been rebuilt, borders redrawn - but there's still an estimated 1.6 million tonnes of ordinance on ocean floors. Some experts say there's a lot more than that. Audio
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Dame Valerie Adams sets record straight in new documentary
24 Oct 2022One of New Zealand's most celebrated athletes has opened up about her life in a new documentary. Audio
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Wellington Samoa Rugby Union celebrates 50th anniversary
23 Oct 2022The Wellington Samoa Rugby Union is celebrating its 50th anniversary. The Union was formed in 1972, and is the first Pacific rugby union established in New Zealand.. Audio
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Revived Melanesian football cup gives teams much-needed game time
18 Sep 2022The MSG Prime Minister's Football cup kicks off on Saturday in Port Vila, Vanuatu featuring six teams.
Programmes
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World & Pacific News
A bulletin of Pacific News and a sports report.
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Tagata o te Moana
A weekly Pacific magazine programme features New Zealand and regional Pacific news, issues, information and music. This programme is also simulcast domestically on RNZ National.
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News in Pacific Languages
Pacific language news bulletins in Tongan, Samoan, Pidgin, French, Cook Islands Maori and Niuean.
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Pacific Waves
A daily current affairs programme that delves deeper into the major stories of the week, through a Pacific lens, and shines a light on issues affecting Pacific people wherever they are in…
