Women at the Forefront of Octopus Fishery
By Tony Hiriasia Jr
In Fiji's coastal regions, a flourishing octopus’ fishery, primarily supported by women, provides a vital economic advantage for local communities, according...
PNG security forces shoot 6 people, kill 1, near lawless Porgera gold mine
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UN approves carbon market safeguards to protect environment and human rights
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Air New Zealand boosts capacity to support CHOGM delegates travelling to Samoa
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‘We could’ve had 75 body bags’: Collins on HMNZS Manawanui sinking
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Manawanui sinking: Fish covered in oil, huge leak confirmed
Fishermen on the coast of Safata in Samoa were told to discard fish covered in oil from the New Zealand naval ship HMNZS Manawanui...
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