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Stories
Australian refugee group raises concerns over protests in Nauru
The Australian based "Refugee Action Coalition" says it's been told that the around 300 Asylumn Seekers on Nauru staged a protest there on Sunday.
Top level talks in Port Moreby consider Manus asylum concerns
The Governor of Papua New Guinea's Manus province says Australia and PNG must address the concerns of the islanders and the local government before the first asylum seekers arrive on Manus Island.
Union officials want answers after police gatecrash talks in Fiji
Fiji's Trades Union Congress is still demanding answers after the police broke up talks between union executives and management at the Pacific Fishing Company.
Decision imminent on Aussie sportswear producer's Fiji factory
The Australian based international sportswear manufacturer Kooga is expected to make a decision early next month on setting up a plant in Fiji.
Australian visa costs to rise
The Australian government will increase visa costs by up to one thousand dollars in an effort to generate increased revenue in light of falling commodity prices an unsteady global economy.
A cardboard cathedral being built in Christchurch
A unique cathedral building project is underway in New Zealand's earthquake damaged city of Christchurch.
Vanuatu women candidates on the election campaign
With just eight days to go before Vanuatu's national election, the candidates are working the hustings hard.
Fears for Tongan economy after successful Pacific Games bid
The success of Tonga's bid to host the Pacific Games in 2019 has not been universally applauded, particularly among Tongans living outside the country, who work to support families at home.
UN: Biodiversity aid to be doubled for poor countries
Developed nations attending United Nations talks in India have agreed to double biodiversity aid to poor countries by 2015.
US presidential candidates evenly tied
It's a little over two weeks until American citizens go to the polls and the race between President Barack Obama and the man who wants him out of the White House, Mitt Romney, is a dead heat.
Pope Benedict canonises Mother Cope
Tens of thousands of pilgrims have attended celebrations in St Peter's Square to mark the canonisation of seven new saints by Pope Benedict.
'Billions' in cuts expected in Australian mini-budget
Australian Treasurer Wayne Swan is today expected to announce $4 billion of cuts and new charges in a bid to achieve his cherished $1.5 billion budget surplus.
PNG youth engagement sought on global issues
The Lowy Institute's annual "New Voices" conference is having its first international launch today.
Marshallese students worried by new scholarship criteria
Our regular contributor Giff Johnson outlines concerns in the Marshall Islands over proposed changes to US scholarship funding, which could affect grants that currently support almost every student enrolled at the College of the Marshall Islands.
Australian film maker studies elections in remote PNG
What do elections really mean in a small, isolated village in PNG? That's the substance of a recently released movie called "Election Fever".
Bilingual classes may help save Samoan language
In American Samoa, there have been suggestions that the only way to save the Samoan language is to introduce bilingual teaching.
Improving health through stress reduction techniques
Stress is a contributing factor to depression and other mental health issues driving high rates of suicide in the Pacific.
Wallabies and All Blacks in dramatic draw
The Wallabies have halted the All Blacks' winning streak with a dramatic 18-all draw in last night's Bledisloe Cup test in Brisbane.
Open-sea fishing in Kiribati
Whether it's fishing for sport or fishing to live, Pacific Islanders love to fish.
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