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‘Resurgence’ in China aid to Pacific amid tussle with US for influence
Thinktank’s report says Beijing has emerged from Covid-induced lull with a ‘more competitive, politically targ…
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Pacific island governor backs $800m US military upgrade amid China threat
Northern Mariana Islands governor says ‘the world is changing in the Indo-Pacific’ as work continues in the US…
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‘A total waste of time’: why Papua New Guinea pulled out of Cop29 and why climate advocates are worried
Country’s foreign minister says UN climate summits have produced ‘no results’ as Pacific nation takes the rare…
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The other November 5 election: China and the US look on as Palau votes
Brothers-in-law face off in a presidential battle over the economy, cost of living and relations with global p…
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What is kava? The peppery-tasting, slightly intoxicating drink enjoyed by King Charles
King Charles sipped on kava on his visit to Samoa this week while an Australian politician paid a high price f…
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Gunmen kill seven with more than a dozen missing after Papua New Guinea bus shooting
Police say it is unclear if 17 missing passengers are still alive or wounded, and may be hiding in bushes or s…
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‘This means a lot to us’: Samoa prepares to welcome Charles to the ‘land of kings’
Some government workers given time off to help prepare for royal visit and Commonwealth leaders’ meeting as ex…
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A sunken timebomb? Samoa fears long-lasting damage from wrecked New Zealand navy ship
Samoa says 200,000 litres of diesel has leaked into the sea after HMNZS Manawanui hit a reef, with officials n…
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New Caledonia election postponed for a year by France’s new prime minister
The French Pacific territory has been hit by violent unrest between communities loyal to Paris and pro-indepen…
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Kokoda track shut indefinitely after PNG landowners demand payments
Mount Kodu landowners petition prime minister to pay outstanding commitment the government made to them to pre…
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Old tensions in New Caledonia: curfews and colonialism resurface on anniversary of French takeover
Police stationed across territory and curfews tightened over concern of new outbreaks of violence after months…
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Australians stranded on Kokoda track resume walk after protests shut down sections
Naoro village residents block sections of track and demand Papua New Guinea government release funds long prom…
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‘We can’t even buy our own land’: the Tongan women pushing for change
Women are only permitted to lease land in the Pacific country as advocacy groups call for reform to the system…
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Pope Francis tours Asia and the Pacific – in pictures
Pope Francis has drawn huge crowds during a 12-day visit to Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste and Singa…
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Pope Francis welcomed to remote Papua New Guinea as he seeks ‘to break down distances’
The pontiff visited the small town of Vanimo after delivering mass to an estimated 35,000 people in the capita…