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Work hours cut in Northern Marianas due to financial pressure
Effective 12 January, staff of the legislative bureau and youth congress will have their work hours reduced.
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Cook Islands govt rejects research saying deep sea mining not profitable
10:51 am todayThe research reviewed the economic potential of polymetallic nodules in the Cook Islands' seabed.
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Joyce Churchill, wife of league legend Clive, dies at 99
1:44 pm todayThe 'Clive Churchill Medal' has been awarded to the best player in NRL grand finals since 1986.
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Pacific news in brief for 8 January
11:32 am todayA round-up of news in brief from around the region, including an escaped inmate getting caught in Palau.
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AJ Lam to depart for France after Blues season
9:48 am todayLam says while he is excited for the new chapter, his focus remains firmly on the Blues this season.
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Cook Islands says sanctioned oil tanker falsely using its flag
7:00 am todayThe Bertha is among at least 16 vessels reportedly attempting to evade US blockades in Venezuela.
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PNG pays off liquefied natural gas debt
7 Jan 2026The multi-billion dollar loan was secured in the late 2000s.
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Cooks, Niue say clinical health data secure after NZ cyberattack
7 Jan 2026Officials warned that Niue residents who have independently registered with the ManageMyHealth app could be affected.
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Petition against deep sea mining near Mariana Trench gaining support
6 Jan 2026The appeal has been signed by 3000 people from US territories.
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Ancient DNA shows how Pasifika carried pigs across the ocean
7 Jan 2026A study traces the movement of pigs and how generations of island communities transported, traded, and released pigs over thousands of years
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PNG have two wins, two losses in Aussie cricket comp
6 Jan 2026After the country cricket tournament, the PNG team will travel to Nepal for a qualifying series for the T20 World Cup.
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The long walk to the market: How distance shapes PNG food
7 Jan 2026First Person - In Papua New Guinea, food does not simply appear. Before it reaches the pot, food walks. It waits. It sweats. It rides on the back of a...
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Pacific news in brief for 6 January
6 Jan 2026A round up of news in brief from around the region, including education funding concerns in Guam.
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Tonga's Cabinet line-up revealed
New prime minister Lord Fakafanua will take on the police, fire and emergency services portfolios as well as disaster management, climate change and communications.
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Few women seeking protection despite high rates of violence in Marshall Islands
5 Jan 2026Only a handful of women in Marshall Islands are seeking court protection from violent partners.
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Revenue drop forces tough cuts in Northern Marianas 2026 Budget
Governor David M. Apatang vetoes line items to avoid budget blow out.
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Better coordination needed in Fiji drug fight, says senior cop
5 Jan 2026Narcotics division awareness officer, Inspector Usaia Donu, also spoke to youth about the dangers of drugs.
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Cultural demands affecting Pasifika mental health - researcher
5 Jan 2026Asetoa Sam Pilisi said while serving and generosity and similar values are part of loving families and communities, burnout is real. Audio
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2025 in review: The year that was in Pacific news
31 Dec 2025RNZ Pacific's bulletin editor Christina Persico looks in the rearview mirror at 2025. Audio
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Unease in Palau over US deportee deal
There's unease and confusion in Palau over a deal made with the US to accept deportees.
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Eight Pasifika recipients in New Year Honours
31 Dec 2025All Blacks great Eroni Clarke is among eight Pasifika recipients of New Year Honours in Aotearoa.
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Pacific sport year in review: The highs and lows of 2025
31 Dec 2025Opinion - From rugby to badminton Pacific sport fans were spoilt for choice this year.
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PNG Christmas cruise ends in chaos as Coral Adventurer passengers return home
31 Dec 2025An angry passenger has confronted cruise ship staff after her dream Christmas voyage came to a crashing halt off the Papua New Guinea coast on the weekend.
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Diaspora of Atafu in Tokelau look to work more closely with families back home
A community of Tokelauns in New Zealand is making moves to work more closely with communities back home. Audio
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CNMI eyes China access via Phillipine Airlines
31 Dec 2025The return of Philippine Airlines' Manila-Saipan service next year is expected to broaden access to the CNMI and could bring more Chinese tourists to the islands. Philippine Airlines is set...
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Tonga's Queen supports new public library proposal
The Queen of Tonga is putting her support behind the building of a new public library in Nuku'alofa Audio
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Starlink withdraws from Papua New Guinea
29 Dec 2025Starlink has withdrawn their satellite services from Papua New Guinea.
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'I’m excited to give back':Roy Krishna signs for Bula FC
31 Dec 2025After years plying his trade overseas Fiji football star Roy Krishna is returning home.
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