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NZ withdraws last troops from Solomon Islands

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 17:42:37 +1100

New Zealand withdrew its last troops from the Solomon Islands on Thursday, nearly 10 years after joining the regional assistance mission.

Fiji denies plans to legalise prostitution

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 17:22:23 +1100

Health authorities and religious leaders in Fiji are continuing to disagree over whether prostitution should be legalised.

The mystery of the Pacific Island that never was

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 17:21:33 +1100

Sandy Island is supposed to be located halfway between Australia and New Caledonia, according to Google maps and many scientific publications.

Water shortage in Samoa prompts rationing

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 16:08:39 +1100

Thousands of people in Samoa have had their water supplies rationed as the country's catchments dry up.

Micronesia on alert as Tropical Storm Bopha intensifies

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 11:23:20 +1100

Storm warnings remain in effect for parts of the Federated States of Micronesia, as Tropical Storm Bopha continues to intensify.

New information on Tonga's first inhabitants

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 10:42:12 +1100

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

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 10:27:02 +1100

Green parties from New Zealand, Australia and Canada have joined together to oppose the Trans Pacific Partnership agreement.

Pacific Islands challenge chronic traveller's record

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 10:26:41 +1100

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

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 10:26:36 +1100

The Hockey World League and the Oceania Pacific Cup hockey tournaments will take place in Fiji from December 8th to 15th.

PNG PM wants more Australian investment, China aid

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 07:51:43 +1100

Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister, Peter O'Neill, says Australia and China should examine each other's models for assistance to the Pacific.

Man who visited 201 countries still has travel bug

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 09:00:59 +1100

An Englishman who has travelled to more than 200 countries without flying says he faced some of his biggest challenges visiting Pacific and Indian Ocean countries.

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