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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
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Fiji Sevens advance to New York SVNS final to face South Africa for World Series glory
Fiji’s Fijian 7s overturned an early scare to book a winner-takes-all final with South Africa, with the World Series crown on the line. A high-stakes decider awaits… read more