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Pacific Region

'We will remember': Pacific nations unite to honour a legacy of courage and mateship

As the world marks 110 years since the allies' landings at Gallipoli, solemn ceremonies across the Pacific pay tribute to those who fought and sacrificed their lives in the First World War.

Christine RovoiSat, 26 Apr

Pacific Region •

Tuvalu

Te Aso o te Paula: Tuvalu remembers resilience and the pursuit of peace

On the eve of ANZAC Day, the Pacific island nation commemorates the 82nd anniversary of the bombing of Funafuti and calls for global peace.

Christine RovoiThu, 24 Apr

Politics •

Aotearoa New Zealand

New Zealand war hero entrusts MP with his Victoria Cross medal

For the past five years, Willie Apiata has been advocating to have all veterans recognised and compensated for their service.

Diane McCarthy, Local Democracy ReporterWed, 09 Apr

Opinion •

Cook Islands

'We had forgotten': Former MP urges for more involvement in honouring Pacific soldiers on ANZAC Day

NZ-born Cook Islander and former National MP Alfred Ngaro spoke on the significant Pacific contributions to WWI and WWII.

Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uWed, 24 Apr

Pacific Region •

Niue

The Forgotten Soldiers of Niue: My tupuna is buried 17,000 kilometres from his home

My great-great-grandfather was one of one-hundred and fifty soldiers plucked from Niue Island and sent to the frontlines in World War 1 over 100 years ago.

Matt ManukuoWed, 24 Apr

Politics •

Fiji •

Tonga

Emotional welcome ceremony for Fijian pilgrims flown from Israel

255 pilgrims land in Suva after charter flight brings them home from war-torn Israel.

PMN NewsThu, 12 Oct

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