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Tonga’s TOML sponsorship risks offshore investor-state arbitration, warns PANG analysis
Fresh legal analysis raises red flags about Tonga’s sponsorship deal with an offshore mining operator, warning the contract could grant sweeping protections to investors and invite costly… read more
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New Zealand to slash visitor visa fees for 13 Pacific nations for 12 months starting June
New Zealand launches a 12-month trial lowering overseas visitor visa fees for 13 Pacific nations, aiming to boost travel and regional ties. The change applies only to… read more
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Samoa says Luxon matai title is ceremonial, with no binding NZ policy obligations
Samoa says the matai title given to a visiting head of government is a ceremonial gesture with no policy obligations. The move, rooted in tradition, is being… read more
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Kinoya church office break-in spurs police forensic investigation
Police are investigating an early-morning break-in at a Kinoya church office, with forensic teams and investigators canvassing the area. CCTV footage is being reviewed and residents are… read more
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New Caledonia municipal first-round turnout hits 56.08% as interior towns outpace Nouméa and runoffs loom
Turnout edged up in New Caledonia’s municipal first round, but participation still trails pre-pandemic levels, with interior towns voting more strongly than Nouméa. As results roll in,… read more
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Taiwan and Tuvalu Ink Double Tax Treaty and 10-Year Vaka Cable Maintenance Support
Taiwan and Tuvalu deepen ties with a new tax agreement and a pledge to boost Tuvalu’s internet backbone. Celebrated at a state banquet, the move highlights decades… read more
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Kinoya Assembly of God Church Break-In Prompts Targeted Police Probe with K9 and CSI Teams, CCTV Under Scrutiny
Authorities are pursuing a targeted investigation after a Kinoya church break-in, with K9 units, crime-scene investigators, and house-to-house canvassing in full swing. As CCTV footage is reviewed… read more
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Fiji Premier League: Rewa edge Nasinu 2-1 on stoppage-time penalty
Drama defined a Round 4 Fiji Premier League clash as Rewa FC battled back from a red-card setback to snatch a late win against Nasinu FC. A… read more
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Drua down Brumbies 42-22 as coach calls for tighter discipline ahead of Reds clash at Churchill Park
Swire Shipping Fijian Drua edged the Brumbies 42-22, but a warning from coach Glen Jackson about discipline suggests there’s work to do. A quick turnaround to face… read more