Pacific Beat
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Counting continues in Vanuatu's election
In Vanuatu the vote counting continues with the electoral commission yet to announce any result as official.
Pacific climate briefing underway in Vanuatu
Vanuatu is hosting a major climate forum and briefing this week.
A call for Pacific countries to add value to their fisheries
The Chief Executive Officer of the Parties to the Nauru Agreement or PNA fisheries, Dr Transform Aqurau says he wants Pacific nations to look more at the value of their fish stocks rather than volume.
PNG's Parliament debates betel nuts and health
Papua New Guinea's politicians are calling for a ban on the sale and consumption of betel nut in major urban areas of the country.
PNG expats making an impact in Kalgoorlie
There are now so many Papua New Guineans working in the resources industry in Australia that those living in the outback city of Kalgoorlie, have been able set up their own football team.
Landowners threaten PNG's royal visit
Papua New Guinea is gearing up for the visit of Prince Charles and Duchess of Cornwall on Saturday, but the customary landowners of Port Moresby's Jackson's International Airport are threatening to close it.
Hurricane Sandy devastates northeast US
Millions of Americans awoke on Monday morning to scenes of destruction after one of the biggest storms ever to hit the United States.
US warned Sandy death toll may rise
Americans have had a full day now to survey the destruction caused by Hurricane Sandy.
Transparency International says Vanuatu polls 'relatively smooth'
Vote counting is underway following yesterday's general election in Vanuatu.
Early vote count suggests another coalition for Vanuatu
Vote counting is underway in Vanuatu.
Nauru asylum seekers warn more protests ahead
Refugee advocates in Australia say asylum seekers on Nauru have told them there will be more protests on the island, following an action at the weekend reportedly involving around 400 people.
United States elections preview special: Palau
In the third in our series of special reports from American Pacific territories and protectorates preparing for the US elections next Tuesday, we hear from Palau.
Malaria experts to discuss disease eradication in Asia-Pacific
An international conference, "Malaria 2012: Saving Lives in the Asia Pacific" opens in Sydney later today.
Rising incidence of TB in PNG linked to clinic closures
Earlier this year the Australian and Queensland state governments withdrew funding for TB treatment clinics in far north Queensland, which used to treat many PNG nationals.
Tourist accidents prompt new rules in New Zealand
New regulations have been introduced in New Zealand, in the wake of a series of deadly accidents in the multi-billion-dollar tourism industry.
Pacific cricketers tuning up for championship in Australia
Twenty seven of the best cricketers from the Pacific and East Asia have been taking part in two weeks of squad camps in the Australian state of Queensland.
Bringing PNG writers a global audience
When it comes to cultural forms in Papau New Guinea, dance, performance and oral story telling have been the mainstays.
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