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OFC football: Kiwis dominate Vanuatu and Fiji clubs
The two New Zealand sides in the OFC Pro League claimed wins on Friday, as the rain eased off and matches continued at the North Harbour Stadium.
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'Thank God': Parents of conjoined twins grateful they defied medical advice
23 Jan 2026Kevin and Fetima said paediatricians told them there was no hope for Tom and Sawong.
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Tokelau airport scrapped, NZ cites high cost
23 Jan 2026MFAT says the Government of Tokelau have been advised of Wellington's decision.
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Six charged in Fiji after major drug seizure
23 Jan 2026Forensic analysis confirmed the seized parcels were cocaine with an estimated street value of USD$527 million.
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Down to The Wire? New US test venue confirmed for All Blacks
23 Jan 2026The All Blacks and Springboks will play the fourth test of this year's greatest rivalry series in Baltimore, USA.
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Search suspended for Kiribati-born man swept away into Mahurangi River, north of Auckland
23 Jan 2026The wife of a Kiribati man who was swept away in his car at Mahurangi River, north of Auckland, says she is holding out hope that her husband is still alive.
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My 'party boy' days are over, says Kiwi league star Brandon Smith
23 Jan 2026Kiwi rugby league player Brandon Smith says he has spent a month in rehab addressing his addictions to alcohol and gambling.
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Pacific news in brief for 23 January
23 Jan 2026A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including concerns about time-wasting in the Cook Islands parliament sittings.
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Education expansion among recommendations for FSM
23 Jan 2026The FSM has been urged by the UN to expand education access to children who live on remote islands.
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‘Complacency in their systems’ : Justin Marshall predicts pressure for incumbent All Blacks
23 Jan 2026Former All Black halfback Justin Marshall thinks that a number of All Blacks will have a point to prove during this year's Super Rugby Pacific season.
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Machinery torched at Solomons gold mine
22 Jan 2026Police said the machines were torched by unknown people who are not happy with Gold Ridge Mining, but it has also been reported that local landowners unhappy with police are responsible.
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New Caledonia - FLNKS rejects new agreement
22 Jan 2026Some of the pro-France parties have acknowledged that even though the new document was signed, the road ahead remained rocky.
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How many places your passport can take you visa-free
22 Jan 2026Solomon Islands has the most powerful passport out of the Pacific Island nations.
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Vanuatu player off to para badminton champs
Jacklynda Molidu picked up a badminton racket less than a year ago.
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All Blacks: the myths and realities of ‘player power’
22 Jan 2026Scott Robertson's axing as coach has shone the spotlight on just how much say players have, but it's not new, writes Jamie Wall.
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Deep sea mining is the next geopolitical frontline – and the Pacific is in the crosshairs
22 Jan 2026Analysis - Pacific-led governance is the best chance the world has to make sure decisions about the deep sea benefit people and nature, not just the next commodity cycle.
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4.87 tonnes of cocaine seized in French Polynesian waters
21 Jan 2026The drugs were reportedly bound for Australia.
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Rain the winner on Wednesday's OFC match day
21 Jan 2026Auckland FC is on a winning streak while rain interferes with OFC Pro League.
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High Seas Treaty welcome news for Pacific in uncertain times
21 Jan 2026The region is counting a win as the UN High Seas Treaty came into effect, while a key Pacific environment body comes to terms with US withdrawal.
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Pacific news in brief for 21 January
21 Jan 2026A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including an upcoming election in Tokelau.
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Samoan-Australian tennis player hits out at online trolls
21 Jan 2026Samoan Australian tennis player Destanee Aiava has hit out at the abuse she received online after her loss in the opening round of qualifying for the 2026 Australian Open.
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Hurricanes wing Fehi Fineanganofo heading to England after 2026 season
21 Jan 2026Hurricanes wing Fehi Fineanganofo will be heading to the English rugby premiership following the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific and NPC seasons.
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Another New Caledonia agreement signed in Paris
20 Jan 2026The new agreement still has to go through the French parliament and a referendum vote in New Caledonia.
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US warns China is targeting Pacific democracies
20 Jan 2026The warning comes as Washington strengthens compacts of free association in the north Pacific.
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South Korea's baseball hopefuls assemble in Saipan
20 Jan 2026Dodgers' Kim leads early camp as national team prepares for 2026 World Baseball Classic.
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War on guns at centre of PNG govt plan to reassert authority
20 Jan 2026Analysis - Why Marape is moving early on guns, policing and the 2027 election
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OFC Pro League: A tale of two coaches
20 Jan 2026Lars Hopp and Stephane Auvray: on-pitch rivals, off-field friends
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New Zealand and Kiribati sign statement of partnership agreement
19 Jan 2026The signing comes after a year of strained diplomatic relations between Wellington and Tarawa.
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