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Deadly threat of unexploded bombs in the Pacific persists 80 years on
Independent Australia
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Eighty years after WWII, Solomon Islanders face the ongoing threat of death and injury from hidden, unexploded bombs, writes Catherine Wilson. THIS YEAR is the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, but in some countries, the trail...
A test of unity: Can the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders’ meeting keep the family together
The Interpreter
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September 3, 2025
Chinese military activity in the Pacific has reached new levels in the past year. A PLA Navy task group circumnavigated Australia in February, staging a live-fire exercise in the Tasman Sea between Australia and New Zealand. Beijing registered 26...
West Papua holds an important place on Pacific countries' agenda says Mapou.
RNZ
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September 6, 2025
New Caledonia President Louis Mapou in the Tonga island group of Vava'u. Photo: RNZ Pacific/ Lydia Lewis Former New Caledonia President Louis Mapou says human rights and sovereignty are big issues facing not only Melanesia but the wider Pacific....
Clarity in the face of death brings unexpected joy
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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September 5, 2025
Hilary Webster did not expect she would enjoy the last weeks of her life. But after receiving a devastating diagnosis in July, she's making the most of every day. About six weeks ago, the 68-year-old was diagnosed with an aggressive primary...
Police and ABF seize $1.5m of steroids and arrest 17 people as part of 'black market' bust
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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September 5, 2025
Authorities have made 17 arrests and seized $1.5 million worth of steroids as part of a six-month investigation into an alleged "national black market". Since February, police and Australian Border Force (ABF) officials have been investigating...
Joyce Peter defies disability to graduate with Diploma in Leadership and Human Rights
Fijivillage
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Joyce Peter defies disability to graduate with Diploma in Leadership and Human Rights Despite the challenges of living with a disability, 39-year-old Joyce Peter from Vanuatu has triumphed through sheer strength and perseverance by graduating with...
Goal and Highlights for Australia 1-0 New Zealand in Friendly Match
VAVEL
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September 5, 2025
Thanks! And that's all for now! Thank you so much for watching this FIFA World Cup friendly here on VAVEL! Stay tuned for the latest on this match and the upcoming matches. Good morning, and see you next time! END OF MATCH New Zealand pressed for...
Queenstown’s jewel of all trades
Mountain Scene
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September 5, 2025
They say if you do what you love, you never really work a day in your life. Queenstown’s Jessica Winchcombe, a multi-disciplinary artist and internationally recognised jeweller’s certainly a living example. She talks to Tracey Roxburgh about her...
Worries mount for businesses as Bangladesh nears LDC graduation
Fibre 2 Fashion
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Bangladesh is poised to graduate from the United Nations’ Least Developed Country (LDC) status in 2026, marking a significant milestone in its development journey. As per media reports, the interim government has also reaffirmed that the country’s...
NZ Great Ross Taylor Comes Out Of Retirement To Play For Samoa
MENAFN
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September 5, 2025
(MENAFN- IANS) New Delhi, Sep 5 (IANS) Former New Zealand legend and ICC World Test Championship winner Ross Taylor has come out of retirement to represent Samoa at the upcoming Asia-East Asia-Pacific T20 World Cup 2026 Qualifier in Oman in a bid...
Pacific Island Nations are Divided Over Deep Sea Mining
The Maritime Executive
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[By Kolaia Raisele and Aidan Craney] In recent years, Pacific island nations have earned global credibility as champions of climate action. Pacific leaders view sea level rise as an existential threat. But this united front is now under strain as...
Transparency Pacific Chapters Challenges People’s Forum: “Stop Re-Electing Corrupt Leaders”
Pacific Scoop
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September 4, 2025
Press Release – PIANGO Transparency Vanuatu CEO Dr Willie Tokon reminded participants that when citizens elect someone to parliament, they are entrusting them with the power to make decisions. Politicians are not gods, are temporary, and can be...
PIANGO Network Launches Minimum Standards On Community-Led Adaptation And Climate-Induced Relocation
Pacific Scoop
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September 4, 2025
Press Release – PIANGO When the curtains closed at the Pacific Peoples Forum in Nukualofa last year, Pacific civil society released the Maamaloa Reflectionsa communique born out of a week of deep talanoa on climate change, resilience, and our...
Military tattoo concludes with group band performance and spectular fireworks
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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September 5, 2025
The PNGDF week Military tattoo hosted celebrate the Country’s 50th Golden Jubilee ended this evening with a spectacular fireworks performance and a group performance from the Military bands. It was even more colourful with Cultural groups from...
54th PIF commences today
The Islandsun
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September 8, 2025
BY JOHN HOUANIHAU The 54th Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Leaders Meeting begins today in Honiara and will run from Monday to Friday, September 8-12. The theme for the one-week leaders meeting is “Iumi Together, Act now for an Integrated Blue...
Coles abandons plan to stop selling caged eggs by end of year
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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September 5, 2025
Caged eggs will remain on supermarket shelves until 2030 as supply challenges and cost-of-living pressures continue. Coles, Woolworths and Aldi promised to phase out or ban eggs from battery cage farms this year because of animal welfare concerns....
Ross Taylor's Surprise Comeback: Why did New Zealand Legend Come Out of Retirement?
Asianet Newsable
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September 5, 2025
New Zealand legend Ross Taylor made a surprise comeback to cricket to play for Samoa in the T20 World Cup 2026 qualifier. Representing his heritage, Taylor will look to utilize his experience to help Samoa to qualify for the marquee event. ...
Former New Zealand star Ross Taylor comes out of retirement to represent Samoa
The News Mill
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September 5, 2025
Former New Zealand run machine Ross Taylor is set to represent Samoa at the upcoming Asia-East Asia-Pacific T20 World Cup 2026 Qualifier in Oman to push their cause of scripting a maiden appearance for them in next year’s global event. The...
Ross Taylor, Ex-New Zealand Cricketer, Comes Out of Retirement To Play for Samoa in ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Asia-East Asia-Pacific Qualifier
Latestly
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September 5, 2025
Mumbai, September 5: Former New Zealand run machine Ross Taylor is set to represent Samoa at the upcoming Asia-East Asia-Pacific T20 World Cup 2026 Qualifier in Oman to push their cause of scripting a maiden appearance for them in next year's...
Ross Taylor comes out of retirement to play for Samoa at T20 World Cup regional qualifiers
ESPN India
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September 5, 2025
Ross Taylor, the 41-year-old former New Zealand captain, will represent Samoa in the upcoming Asia-East Asia-Pacific T20 World Cup 2026 qualifier in Oman, which could help them qualify for the 2026 T20 World Cup. Taylor was named in the 15-man...