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Stories
NZ government no committment to Kyoto Protocol
In the lead-up to the latest round of United Nations climate negotiations in Doha, small island Pacific states have criticised New Zealand's decision not to commit to a new version of the Kyoto Protocol.
PNG PM ready for engagement with Asia century
Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister Peter O'Neill has says his country is well placed to take advantage of the opportunities offered by the Asian century.
Water shortage in Samoa leads to rationing
A water shortage in Samoa has led to rationing for some people.
Pirates rob ship between Finshaffen and Lae
Papua New Guinea police are investigating an armed robbery on the passengers an crew aboard a ship sailing off the coast of the country's Morobe Province.
Chuuk storm moves towards Yap
A tropical storm has passed near the island of Chuuk in the Federated States of Micronesia, bringing heavy winds and rain, but causing no major damage.
NZ soldiers end mission with RAMSI
The New Zealand Defence Force is withdrawing from the Solomon Islands, nearly 10 years after joining the Regional Assistance Mission.
Fiji debates legalising prostitution
A debate about the legalisation of sex work is continuing in Fiji, after a senior government official was quoted as saying, health authorities are calling for changes to the law.
French-Swiss cavers reveal more of giant cave system in New Britain
A French-Swiss team of cavers has released photographs and a film from its latest expedition to a huge network of chambers and sinkholes beneath the Nakanai Ranges of West New Britain, in Papua New Guinea.
New information on Tonga's first inhabitants
In his weekly catch-up with Pacific Beat, Australia Network's Pacific Correspondent Sean Dorney discusses new information on Tonga's first inhabitants.
Green parties unite to oppose Trans Pacific Partnership
Green parties from New Zealand, Australia and Canada have joined together to oppose the Trans Pacific Partnership agreement.
FSM warned as Tropical Storm Bopha intensifies
Tropical storm warnings remain in effect in the Federated States of Micronesia.
Protestors gather outside BHP AGM in Sydney
A protest is taking place outside BHP Billiton's Annual General Meeting in Sydney.
Australian authorities confirm reports of self-harm on Nauru
Austalia's Immigration Department here has confirmed that asylum seekers on Nauru are self-harming.
Marshall Islands hosts 18th Micronesian Chief Executives summit
Two regional meetings and an Asian Development Bank report are dominating headlines in Marshall Islands.
Hobbit mania climaxes for the world premiere in New Zealand
Tens of thousands of people crowded into Wellington, New Zealand for the premiere of the Hobbit movie yesterday.
Australia failing to understand needs of migrant children
Australian community groups are putting pressure on the state government of Victoria to boost the number of foster carers and child protection officers from ethnic backgrounds.
Pacific Islands challenge chronic traveller's record
One of the world's most travelled people has arrived in his 201st country, South Sudan.
Hockey World League in Fiji to boost Pacific teams
The Hockey World League and the Oceania Pacific Cup hockey tournaments will take place in Fiji from December 8th to 15th.
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