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Rakiraki boat theft: 23-foot AUSVISION JNR with 60hp engine; owner appeals for information
A Rakiraki family is facing a desperate setback after a 23-foot fibreglass boat and its 60-hp engine were stolen, taking away their main income. A public plea… read more
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Pacific Islands Forum: New Zealand ready to transport leaders to Palau amid fuel-price volatility
Pacific leaders’ travel to Palau could hinge on how fuel markets move, with volatility threatening transport links. Yet Wellington and regional partners say they’re ready to step… read more
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New Zealand Ready to Help Transport Pacific Leaders to Palau Ahead of Pacific Islands Forum if Fuel Pressures Rise
Rising fuel pressures could complicate travel to the Pacific Islands Forum in Palau, but New Zealand says it’s ready to step in if needed. With August’s gathering… read more
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April 20, 2026: Fiji Braces for Widespread Rain as Two Active Troughs Bring Heavy Showers, Thunderstorms and Flood Risks
Unsettled weather moves across Fiji as troughs bring showers and thunderstorms to many islands, with heavy downpours possible in pockets and the risk of flash flooding in… read more
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Palau under scrutiny as U.S. military buildup faces environmental and consent concerns ahead of Whipps’ New Zealand visit
Palau is at a crossroads where security ambitions collide with environmental safeguards and local consent. A surge of U.S. military projects raises questions about transparency and sovereignty,… read more
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New Zealand: no immediate travel risk for Palau-hosted Pacific Islands Forum, but keeps contingency transport ready if fuel pressures worsen
Fuel pressures cast a shadow over the Pacific Islands Forum in Palau as leaders weigh travel contingencies for August. New Zealand says it stands ready to assist… read more
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New Zealand says Pacific Islands Forum travel to Palau is on track, ready to assist if fuel pressures rise
Pacific leaders heading to the August Forum in Palau face fuel and logistics uncertainties, but there’s reassurance for now. New Zealand’s prime minister says there’s no immediate… read more
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April 20, 2026: Fiji Braces for Heavy Showers, Thunderstorms and Localized Flood Risk as Active Troughs Spread Rain Across the Islands
Two troughs of low pressure push Fiji into unsettled, wet weather for the next 24–48 hours, with showers and thunderstorms rolling in from the west. Localized heavy… read more
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Former Ba midfielder Tuimasi Manuca, Fiji international, dies after cancer battle
Beloved Ba football icon Tuimasi Manuca has died after a battle with cancer. A fixture on the pitch and a devoted community figure, his legacy in Ba… read more