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Stories
O'Neill: Australian economist Ross Garnaut 'Unwelcome' in PNG
Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister, Peter O'Neill, says leading Australian economist Ross Garnaut is not welcome in PNG.
NZ Labor Minister resigns over Pike River commission findings
The New Zealand's Labor Minister has resigned after a damning findings by the Pike River Royal commission.
Nauru detainees' hunger strike into a fifth day
Refugee advocates say that around 300 asylum seekers are now participating in a hunger strike on Nauru.
Australia's Parliamentary Secretary for Pacific Island Affairs in PNG
Australia's close relationship with Papua New Guinea is about to get a bit closer, with the first visit to the country by Australia's Parliamentary Secretary for Pacific Island Affairs, Richard Marles.
PNG to extend power to three provinces
Around 27,000 people in three Papua New Guinean provinces will get access to elecricity in their homes as a result of a $US 6 million grant organised by the Asian Development Bank.
Pacific keen to prioritise Asian ties
Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard is in the Laotian capital Vientiane today, to present the findings of the Australian government's Asian Century White Paper at a meeting of Asian and European leaders.
Thousands run in ad hoc New York 'marathon'
It's getting on for a week after Hurricane Sandy pounded the north-east United States, and the clean-up in New York is still underway.
NYC Mayor blames Sandy's intensity on climate change
New York's Mayor Michael Bloomberg, says he believes the severity of Hurricane Sandy was linked to climate change.
Medical treatment as Nauru hunger strike continues
A hunger strike on Nauru is entering its fifth day, with refugee advocates saying around 300 people - or three-quarters of the detainees - are refusing food.
Kilman "confident" of remaining Vanuatu's PM
Vanuatu's Prime Minister, Sato Kilman, seems confident of being able to patch together a coalition to continue in power following last week's electio, even though his political party has won just a handful of seats.
Prince Charles thanks PNG for warm welcome
Prince Charles says the Commonwealth is based on friendship and relationships established over time.
Household solar desalination under consideration in Majuro
Homes on Majuro Atoll in Marshall Islands may soon have low cost solar-powered desalination units.
Australia still a land of opportinuites for persistant Pacific busines
For many small business owners around the Pacific, Australia represents a potentially lucrative export market but getting your foot in the door isn't always easy.
Internships to encourage Maoris into high-level science and business
In a bid to engage more young Maori in high-level science jobs and businesses, the University of Otago is launching a new internship program this month.
Tourism in fragile areas only works if environment is safeguarded
Tourist boats chugging out across pristine waters are a daily sight on Australia's Great Barrier Reef and in rich marine environments around the Pacific.
Red Rock win in Fiji's Great Eight Sevens
There's been a big weekend of rugby sevens action at the Sigatoka River Safari Great Eight in Fiji.
Overhaul planned for O League
There are changes ahead in the O-League with the 2013 competition set to have a different format.
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