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France holds fire as a dispute over Matthew and Hunter islands heats up with Vanuatu

The French embassy in Port Vila is waiting for a new ambassador before responding to calls to cut ties with Vanuatu as the long-running dispute over Matthew and Hunter islands takes a sharper turn.

PMN NewsTue, 10 November

Pacific Region •

Papua New Guinea

Taiwan pulls the plug on PNG ties, putting LNG trade in the spotlight

Taipei is ending aid and cooperation programmes and stopping LNG purchases after Port Moresby ordered its Taiwan mission to close.

PMN NewsTue, 10 Nov

Politics behind keeping 15,000 New Zealanders on the tag football field

NZ Tag Football says the next government’s approach to sports could have a direct impact on thousands of Pacific and Māori families.

Christine RovoiTue, 10 Nov

Environment

Pacific puts Australia on notice as COP31 opens in Türkiye

As Australia takes charge of the climate negotiations in Antalya, Pacific countries are demanding action on fossil fuels, climate finance and the 1.5°C target.

Christine RovoiTue, 10 Nov

Health

Pacific infertility symposium aims to break silence and improve access to care

A groundbreaking symposium is bringing Pacific communities and health experts together to address gaps in infertility research and barriers to treatment.

Khalia StrongMon, 09 Nov

Election

Labour wins the party vote, National wins the seats: NZ's election overhang explained

Eleven extra seats and the special votes that could change them. Parliament grows from 120 to 131, and it may not stop there.

Thomas Tarurongo WynneMon, 09 Nov

Cook Islands govt eyes working holiday to fill jobs in tourism sector

Shalveen Chand, Cook Islands NewsTue, 10 Nov

Politics •

Papua New Guinea

PNG's govt moves to limit family size as the country's population tops 10 million people

Christine RovoiTue, 10 Nov

Health •

Aotearoa New Zealand

Fear of judgement keeps Pacific people from openly talking about diabetes

Elenoa TuragaiviuTue, 10 Nov

Sports •

Sāmoa •

Tonga

Sāmoa

Manu Sāmoa's new beginning gets serious after Zimbabwe rugby statement in England

Christine RovoiMon, 09 Nov

Election

Mixed fortunes for Pacific candidates as MMP shapes uncertain NZ election outcome

PMN NewsMon, 09 Nov

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