Cook Islands Parliament decriminalises homosexuality
Cook Islands Parliament has repealed provisions in its Crimes Act that criminalised homosexuality.
The Crimes (Sexual Offences) Amendment Bill 2023 which, among other things, aimed...
Candidate list for Niue General Election released
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Fiji and China relationship tested as PM Rabuka skips meeting with top Chinese diplomat
A diplomatic spat has broken out between China and Fiji after Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka skipped a meeting with a top Chinese diplomat.
Chinese Vice-Minister...
NZ Deputy Prime Minister lead Pacific Mission
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French Polynesian voters head to the polls to cast ballots
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Considering the possible impacts of deep sea mining in the Cook Islands
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ONOC to host 43rd Annual General Assembly and Step Up Oceania Conference in Brisbane
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Solomon Islands 2023 to distribute broadcasting rights to national companies
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Force upset Fijiana Drua in Super W
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Marshallese foreign minister reinforces support for Taiwan, condemns ‘intimidation’
Marshall Islands Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Kitlang Kabua said Thursday that her country will continue to support Taiwan's bid to join the...
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Second PNG Media Summit elevated to regional event
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