Pacific Beat
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Kiwi citizenship rights in Australia to be questioned in Parliament
A senior New Zealand opposition MP says he's going to raise in parliament the issue of New Zealanders in Australia not being allowed to become citizens.
A call for churches to join the fight against obesity in Pacific count
Calls to improve eating habits among young Pacific Islanders are best carried out from the region's pulpits.
Fiji's economy hampered by red tape
Academics say Fiji's public sector is hampering the country's economy.
Latest move in Vanuatu top cop saga
The long running saga of who Vanuatu's legitimate Police Commissioner is has taken another turn.
American Samoa's Governor aims to protect the country's reefs
American Samoa is going to attempt to reduce the impact of its people on the country's coral reefs.
Simple soap stops a scabies epidemic in Vanuatu's Uliveo Island
A small soap factory on a remote island in Vanuatu has helped end a scabies epidemic and could also be a new economic lifeline for the region.
Immigration minister heads to Nauru
It's just over seven weeks since Australia's Government announced the reinstatment of offshore processing to deal with the influx of asylum boats.
Megaphone diplomacy won't help Fiji
The former Commonwealth Secretary-General, Sir Don McKinnon, says Fiji's politics continues to worry a lot of people.
Australia and Tonga strengthen defence ties
Australia has confirmed a large number of defence projects with Tonga over the next 12 months.
Brisbane to Marshall Islands air link planned
Marshall Island's Parliament passed a $144 million budget last week, but a former president has questioned the lack of any funding for development to stimulate the economy.
Tommy E. Remengesau Jr. favoured in Palau poll
Counting continues in the primaries for President and Vice President of Palau with the absentee and walk-in votes still to be counted.
Elderly abused by families in Fiji
This week the elderly were recognised in a special International Day of Older Persons.
Strategy encourages more Indigenous psychologists
One of Australia's leading indigenous mental health practitioners has welcomed a new strategy to encourage more Indigenous people to consider a career in psychology.
Australia confirms two teams for Coral Coast Sevens
Looking ahead to the upcoming rugby 7's series starting in Gold Coast then onto Fiji for Coral Coast series.
Australia through to Twenty20 semi finals
Australia is through to the semi-finals of cricket's Twenty20 World Cup in Sri Lanka, despite losing to Pakistan in its Super Eight group match.
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