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Fiji's prime minister was welcomed to the New Zealand Parliament on Wednesday morning.
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Japan sends seawater into tunnel built for Fukushima nuke wastewater discharge
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Vanuatu security deal with Australia to go before its parliament before the end of 2023
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2023 Commonwealth Trade Ministers meeting paves the way for an inclusive and sustainable digital transition
The 2023 Commonwealth Trade Ministers Meeting concluded Tuesday with a strong emphasis on cooperation for resilient, inclusive, green and digital economies.
Building upon the initiatives...
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Fijian Drua Head Coach Mick Byrne says his players are undaunted by the chilly Christchurch weather and things will be just a bit ‘cooler’.
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