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Pangu party is not rigging the Papua New Guinea elections says party leader James Marape.
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New Zealand Chief of Army visits Fiji
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After eight rounds of voting, Vanuatu elects new president
Nikenike Vurobaravu has been voted the 12th President of Vanuatu.
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‘In the spotlight’: Climate boss warns Australia needs to lift its climate ambitions
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Marshall Islands celebrates coronation of paramount chief
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PNG Police condemns election related violence in Port Moresby
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Monkeypox declared a global health emergency by the World Health Organisation
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‘No support’: Pacific Island labour-hire workers fear $6,000 cost of giving birth in Australia
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Since Ulamila gave birth to her baby...
Tonga qualify for Rugby World Cup 2023
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