National’s foreign affairs spokesperson says the government needs to do everything it can to unify Pacific nations during the Pacific Islands Forum this week, or risk the forum becoming a ’toothless organisation’
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Pacific Islands can build ties with China, they're independent nations- Henare
Pacific Island countries are sovereign nations capable of making their own decisions about cooperation arrangements with China, Defence Minister Peeni Henare has told media in Singapore.
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Questions over Louisa Wall's Pacific role
Three weeks after resigning from Parliament, Lousia Wall's new role is under fire.
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400 deportees to Pacific over five years
New Zealand's deportation policies are contributing to growing crime and drug addiction problems in the Pacific region, according to a newly released report.
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Pacific Island community celebrates start of Tuvalu Language Week
For the more than 4,500 Tuvaluans throughout Aotearoa, it is a time to celebrate their language and culture.
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RSE workers allowed one-way quarantine free travel in October
From October recognised seasonal employer (RSE) workers will be allowed one-way quarantine-free travel into Aotearoa from Samoa, Tonga, and Vanuatu in a bid to help the horticulture industry recove
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Pacific Island Forum to convene virtual leaders retreat
The main focus will be on the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Cook Islands businesses optimistic about tourists return
With the Cook Islands set to re-open their borders in a few weeks' time for returning residents stuck in lockdown in New Zealand, local businesses are eager for tourists to return - including one Māori family of entrepreneurs.
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Coconut beetle threatens to destroy Solomon Islands coconut industry
The coconut rhinoceros beetle continues to destroy coconut trees by the millions in the Solomon Islands, and with no known cure yet it threatens the livelihoods of locals and their export markets.
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Youth group seeks to empower rangatahi to tackle serious issues
A youth collective that promotes international peace wants to empower youth to address the big issues facing their generation. The International Peace Youth Group (IPYG) and Rangi Whakaaio are helping youth speak up to instigate change.