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Cook Islands •

Australia

Record overseas enrolments as Pacific voters and visitors cast ballots from abroad

About 126,000 overseas voters are enrolled, and Pacific voters abroad say their votes really matter.

Thomas Tarurongo WynneFri, 30 Oct

Sports •

Tonga •

Australia •

Aotearoa New Zealand

Pacific pride on the line as Tonga 13 and Toa Sāmoa clash in Sunday Sydney blockbuster

Streets are awash with red and blue flags as former rugby league stars celebrate the cultural pride, family loyalty and world-class passion driving this weekend’s sold-out World Cup showdown.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 28 Oct

Language & Culture •

Australia •

Fiji

Bridging the gap: New digital platform set to save Fijian language for diaspora overseas

Frustrated by the lack of tools for heritage speakers, a mother’s personal mission has sparked an online movement to protect identity and mental wellbeing.

Elenoa TuragaiviuTue, 20 Oct

Law & Order •

Aotearoa New Zealand •

Papua New Guinea •

Australia

PNG Chiefs win first round against New Zealand Rugby

High Court has cleared Papua New Guinea’s new NRL franchise to launch its brand next week. But the legal war over the iconic name is far from over.

Christine RovoiSat, 17 Oct

Sports •

Aotearoa New Zealand •

Australia

Kiwis suffer last-gasp heartbreak as the Kangaroos snatch World Cup opener

New Zealand were minutes away from a famous win in Sydney before Reece Walsh and winger Jack Bostock turned the game around while Kiwis' debutant Kalyn Ponga left late with an arm injury.

Christine RovoiFri, 16 Oct

Sports •

Papua New Guinea •

Australia

Australia's record $600m Pacific rugby deal tied to 'invisible string', report claims

Canberra is using sports as a strategic tool to deepen its influence in the Pacific but critics warn the focus on league could leave rugby union nations such as Fiji looking elsewhere, including China.

PMN NewsWed, 15 Jul

Politics •

Solomon Islands •

Australia

Solomon Islands rebuild traditional ties amid Pacific security debate

Australia pushes new defence pact in Honiara as Pacific experts warn regional voices must remain at the centre of security decisions.

Christine RovoiTue, 07 Jul

Politics •

Fiji •

Australia

Fiji and Australia sign major defence and security partnership

Prime Ministers Sitiveni Rabuka and Anthony Albanese strengthen cooperation as Canberra expands its engagement in the Pacific.

Christine RovoiMon, 06 Jul

Immigration •

Australia

Australia's govt warns seasonal workers who leave PALM scheme lose all protections

Officials say Pasifika who disengage from the programme can become vulnerable to hardship and exploitation amid concerns over former workers reportedly living rough in Sydney.

Christine RovoiWed, 10 Jun

Law & Order •

Sāmoa •

Australia

Shots fired at wrong venue ahead of funeral for slain Sydney gang figure Lorenzo Lemalu

A gunman opened fire on a venue mistakenly linked to the funeral of slain Sāmoan gangster Lorenzo Lemalu, less than a day before mourners gathered under heavy police presence to farewell him.

PMN NewsMon, 08 Jun

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