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Cape Town set for landmark Rugby World Cup Sevens 2022
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Former rugby international and commentator Willie Lose dies aged 55
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Pacific Island states bristle at ‘Indo-Pacific’ label
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NZ Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta announces $30 million over five years for Pacific sexual and reproductive health services
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French Polynesia moves towards ban on ‘craziness’ of seabed mining
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Solomon Islands Opposition leader probes PM over decision to rush Constitutional Amendment Bill
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Navy raises flag on Pacific cyclone relief ship Reliant
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Four-year-old boy accidentally shot seven-year-old brother in Tonga
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The seven-year-old male...
Australia offers to fund elections, Timing of the offer inappropriate says Solomon Islands
Australia has made an offer to fund Solomon Islands National General Elections.
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