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Papua New Guinea •

Palau

Pacific leaders back war against drugs as PNG govt pushes for new security treaty

Leaders have backed a new regional plan to tackle organised crime in the region but Papua New Guinea says voluntary arrangements are no longer enough.

Thomas Tarurongo Wynne in PalauThu, 03 Sep

Pacific Region •

Fiji

Fiji’s new $200 litter fine sparks calls for councils to clean up too

Fiji’s tougher litter laws are now in force, but opposition MPs say councils must also be held accountable for rubbish collection.

Elenoa TuragaiviuThu, 03 Sep

Sports •

Niue

‘It’s not over till it’s over’: Mother of four Anastasia Sekene's NRLW dream is real

After stepping away from sports altogether, the 28-year-old Niuean made her National Rugby League Women's debut with barely a year of NRLW behind her.

Latonya LoleThu, 03 Sep

Arts

Young Pasifika and Māori musicians unite to bring harmony and healing to Koroneihana

Tamariki from across Aotearoa came together at Tuurangawaewae Marae for a special performance honouring Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po and those who have passed.

Atutahi Potaka-DewesThu, 03 Sep

Politics

Pacific youth hit by Jobseeker cuts as Labour, Greens warn of more pain for families

Carmel Sepuloni says thousands of young people could lose support under new rules, while Green MP Teanau Tuiono says workers are already feeling the pressure of changes to employment laws.

PMN NewsThu, 03 Sep

Pacific Region •

Palau

Pacific communities prepare for a hotter world as 1.5°C limit slips further away, says UN

A new United Nations report says the world is likely to cross the 1.5°C global warming threshold within the next few years.

Thomas Tarurongo Wynne in PalauThu, 03 Sep

Pacific Region •

Tonga •

Palau

Tonga emerges as key beneficiary of new US Pacific investment push

The kingdom is set to benefit from energy security, government technology and digital infrastructure.

Thomas Tarurongo Wynne in PalauThu, 03 Sep

Law & Order •

Sāmoa

Schmidt pleads guilty over claims involving the former PM Fiamē

Lise Marie Schmidt admits to nine misleading-police charges and one of attempting to pervert the course of justice. Nine fabrication charges were withdrawn.

Renate RiversWed, 02 Sep

Community •

Niue •

Aotearoa New Zealand

Niuean family takes on 3000km Te Araroa trail

A former soldier and his family are aiming to walk the length of Aotearoa with a bigger lesson in mind.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 02 Sep

Environment •

Tonga

Pacific urged to protect 'whale highways' that link the region's waters

Leaders, scientists and advocates want countries to work together to protect the ocean routes used by whales, tuna, turtles and other marine life.

Cedric TausingaWed, 02 Sep

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