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Tonga’s lifesaving dialysis centre set for October opening
Kaniva Tonga
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September 10, 2025
A new date has been set for the long-awaited opening of Tonga’s first dialysis centre, with celebrations now planned for the end of next month. The new dialysis building in Tonga. This side view (L) shows the verandah, with the conceptual design...
Pacific News In Brief For 10 September
Pacific Scoop
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September 9, 2025
Article – RNZ A round-up of news from around the region, including a warning from a lieutenant-colonel that drug cartels will keep targeting Pacific countries which have weaker border controls. Pacific – drugs A lieutenant colonel with decades of...
Pacific media locked out of Albanese press conference in Honiara
FBC News
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September 10, 2025
Journalists from Pacific Island nations were barred from attending a press conference held by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Honiara this afternoon. The event, which took place at the China-funded stadium, was open only to...
Haaland scores five in 11-1 win to make it 48 goals in 45 games for Norway
The Times
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Erling Haaland scored five times as Norway thrashed Moldova 11-1 in a World Cup qualifier in Oslo on Tuesday night. The Manchester City striker took his tally to 48 goals in 45 international appearances and matched the five-goal hauls he has...
PM Manele acknowledges Pacific youths
The Islandsun
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September 10, 2025
BY LORETTA B MANELE Prime Minister, Jeremiah Manele acknowledges Pacific youths for standing with Vanuatu on an issue regarding climate change. He made the acknowledgement whilst delivering his speech at the opening ceremony of the 54th Pacific...
Flying Fijians prepare for PNC semifinal in Denver
FBC News
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September 10, 2025
source: Fiji Rugby / Facebook The Flying Fijians have wasted no time getting back to work after touching down in Denver yesterday for their upcoming Asahi Pacific Nations Cup semi-final against Canada. The team’s preparation started early this...
Pacific’s golden archers aim high for new training facility
Matangi Tonga Online
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September 9, 2025
By Tupou Vaipulu Jr A surge of local interest in archery, following Team Tonga’s standout success at the Pacific Mini-Games in Palau this year, has the small backyard club setting its sights on the 2031 Pacific Games. But if the team wants to...
Fiji Defeat Samoa and Secure Tonga’s World Cup Place
Talking Rugby Union
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The Flying Fijians recorded a 29-15 victory over Manu Samoa at Rotorua International Stadium, a result that not only strengthened their Pacific Nations Cup campaign but also confirmed Tonga’s qualification for the 2027 Rugby World Cup. The match...
Samoan Graduate Looks To Continue Studies While Working for University of Auckland
TP+
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September 9, 2025
Photo: University of Auckland / Supplied Tristan Tongi Petelo Ah-Sui’s graduation from University of Auckland, marks a collective triumph for his family and wider Pacific community. Crossing the stage earlier this week with a Bachelor of Arts,...
Pacific Nations Cup: Spirits high in Flying Fijians camp ahead of semi final clash
Fijivillage
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Pacific Nations Cup: Spirits high in Flying Fijians camp ahead of semi final clash Spirits are high in the Fiji Water Flying Fijians camp as they went through their first gym session this morning followed by a clarity run at the Lowry Sports...
PIF signing to pave way for Pacific Resilience Facility
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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September 8, 2025
One of the big ticket items at this year's Pacific Island Forum Leaders meeting in Solomon Islands will be the signing of a new treaty for the Pacific Resilience Facility. The signing Wednesday will formally set up the fund, which will be used to...
Forum chair Eke to Pacific leaders: "We must remain vigilant"
Matangi Tonga Online
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September 10, 2025
“While we welcome partnerships that respect our sovereignty and priorities, we must remain vigilant,” the outgoing chair of the Pacific Islands Forum, Hon. Dr. ‘Aisake Valu Eke, told Pacific leaders at the opening ceremony of the 54th Pacific...
Leaders back Australia’s COP31 bid as a “Pacific COP”
Islands Business
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September 10, 2025
AS Pacific leaders meet in Honiara at the Pacific Islands Forum, the Pacific Conference of Churches—the region’s main ecumenical organisation—has called on Pacific governments to recognise Palestinian statehood. This echoes last month’s...
Sports1 hour ago Full List Of Countries That Have Been Eliminated From 2026 World Cup Qualifier Race More than 80 countries have officially bowed out of the race to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, following the conclusion of September’s qualifying…
Naija News
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September 10, 2025
In Africa, 18 nations have seen their dreams of appearing at the global football showpiece dashed after recording the lowest points in their respective groups. Those eliminated from the continent include Congo, Chad, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Eswatini,...
Christopher Luxon surrounded by Chinese influence at closed-door Pacific Islands Forum
The New Zealand Herald
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September 10, 2025
Battling a muggy 29C this morning, journalists piled into the Chinese-built Friendship Hall to witness the leaders arrive one by one before the plenary meeting. The meeting, which journalists are unable to attend aside from certain sessions,...
Pacific Nations Cup: Flying Fijians play Canada in second semi final in Colorado
Fijivillage
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The Fiji Water Flying Fijians will be out to prove they are the best in the Pacific when they face Canada in the second semi final of the Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup this weekend in Colorado. The first semi final sees Tonga from Pool A...
'Our strength lies in our solidarity': Solomon Islands PM calls for regional unity at PIF summit
RNZ
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September 10, 2025
The 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting is held in Honiara, Solomon Islands. 10 September 2025 Photo: RNZ Pacific / Caleb Fotheringham Solomon Islands prime minister has called for Pacific solidarity in an "evolving global and strategic...
Tonga and Solomon Islands reaffirm Forum bonds
Talanoa 'O Tonga
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September 9, 2025
Prime Minister and outgoing Pacific Islands Forum Chair, Hon. Dr ‘Aisake Valu Eke, and Solomon Islands Prime Minister and current Forum Chair, Hon. Jeremiah Manele, held a bilateral meeting yesterday in Honiara to reaffirm enduring friendship and...
Tonga team returns home to inspire before Pacific Cup
Jimboomba Times
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September 9, 2025
"A lot of them haven't been to Tonga and still have grandparents, cousins, uncles and aunts that are there. It is great for them to get back and connect with their family. It is a different lifestyle there and they will get a real idea of what we...
Young stars lace up. Kurakums, Binatangs set for Pacific Challenge
The National
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PAPUA New Guinea’s AFL Under-17 squads, the Binatangs (boys) and Kurakums (girls), will depart tomorrow for Cairns, Australia, to compete in the Pacific Nations Challenge from Friday through to Sunday. The three-day tournament will showcase...