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There's political tension in the air in the Solomon's capital, Honiara, as the stage is set for a no-confidence vote against Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele.

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Political drama on the cards as Honiara prepares for no confidence vote 4:38

2 days ago4:38

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There's a buzz of politics in the air on the streets of Solomon Islands' capital, Honiara, with Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele's future in the hands of the country's MPs.

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Manu Samoa bid for a quick return to the top table, while Fiji go for gold at the World Rugby 7s Grand Final series in LA 6:13

2 days ago6:13

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Manu Samoa are out to regain their place in the elite group for the next World Sevens series, while Fiji will among the favourites to take out the World Championship at the Grand Final tournament in Los Angeles.

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As Australia heads to polling, what does the region think? 3:11

3 days ago3:11

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As Australians cast their votes at this weekend's Federal Elections, Pacific leaders, officials and civil society groups will be watching closely.

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Weak leadership sparked Solomons' MP revolt says Sogavare 14:10

3 days ago14:10

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Solomon Islands M-P Manasseh Sogavare says weak leadership by the country's prime minister prompted a revolt by 10 government M-Ps.

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Solomons PM faces motion of no confidence next Tuesday 46:35

3 days ago46:35

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A political showdown is looming in Solomon Islands with a motion of no confidence scheduled for next Tuesday. Seeking to oust Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele is former Prime Minister Mannaseh Sogavare.

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Trump order to speed up deep-sea mining permits in the Pacific sparks concern 11:23

4 days ago11:23

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US President Donald Trump's executive order speeding up the permit process for deep-sea mining has caused an uncomfortable stir among ocean advocates, environmental groups, and politicians.

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Pacific Forum Chair meets with US and UN officials in New York 8:52

4 days ago8:52

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The Chair of the Pacific Islands Forum, and the Prime Minister of Tonga, 'Aisake Eke says some of the Forum's concerns about the Trump administration have eased following meetings with senior government officials in Washington DC.

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Pacific Forum Chair meets with US and UN officials in New York 45:19

4 days ago45:19

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Fiji Women's Crisis Centre frustrated with response to domestic violence deaths 13:38

5 days ago13:38

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A call for action into the ongoing issue of domestic violence in Fiji has prompted an investigation after three tragic separate cases happened in the weekend.

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Solomons Deputy PM resigns, as motion of no confidence is filed 8:26

5 days ago8:26

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Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele is facing a motion for a vote of no confidence. The deputy prime minister Bradley Tovosia has resigned, and yesterday not enough MPs showed up to Parliament for a sitting to occur, indicating political manoeuvring.

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What's the future for Apia Park? Lakapi Samoa waiting for answers from government on plans for the national stadium 5:13

5 days ago5:13

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Lakapi Samoa's CEO says he understands China is ready to fund and build a new national stadium in Apia, but it's not clear yet whether that means a brand new venue at a new location, or a re-build at Apia Park.

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WHO advances disaster resillience in Solomon Islands 7:43

5 days ago7:43

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The World Health Organisation and Solomon Islands Government held a workshop in Honiara this month, to improve workforce readiness for national emergencies.

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Solomons Deputy PM resigns, as motion of no confidence is filed 47:13

5 days ago47:13

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Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele is facing a motion for a vote of no confidence. Parliament was supposed to sit yesterday but not enough MPs showed up in what was perhaps a sign of the backroom manoeuvring going on.

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Around 300,000 attend solemn mass in Timor-Leste, to pay respect to late Pope Francis 4:19

6 days ago4:19

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As Pope Francis was being buried at the Vatican on Saturday, a world away in Timor-Leste a huge crowd gathered for their own farewell to the popular Pontiff.

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Election officials race against time to organise elections in Mandang Province elections 4:29

6 days ago4:29

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Local government elections are finally being held across PNG after being delayed but funding to conduct them remains a problem. That's the case in Madang province where there are also issues with the electoral roll. The elections are scheduled for next week.

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Moana homing in on a Super Rugby Pacific play-off place after toppling arch rivals Fijian Drua in front of a packed house in Auckland 8:05

6 days ago8:05

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Moana Pasifika have given themselves a great chance of making the Super Rugby play-offs, after defeating the Fijian Drua in the game dubbed the Battle of the Pacific. The match was played in front of a sell-out crowd.

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Around 300,000 attend solemn mass in Timor-Leste, to pay respect to late Pope Francis 42:13

6 days ago42:13

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As Pope Francis was being buried at the Vatican on Saturday, a world away in Timor-Leste a huge crowd gathered for their own farewell to the popular Pontiff. It's estimated there were around 300-thousand people at Tasi Tolu near Dili for a solemn mass at the altar built specially for Pope Francis during his visit to the country last September.…

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Solemn dawn ceremony, as ANZAC Day is marked across the Pacific 47:42

9 days ago47:42

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As Australia's largest army base marks ANZAC Day, it's a special moment for Papua New Guinean Brigadier Colonel Boniface Aruma, who's watching on in his capacity as a senior commander in the Australian Defence Force.

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Moana and the Drua ready to put on a show in the authentic Pacific atmosphere of North Harbour Stadium 5:59

9 days ago5:59

5:59

The Savea brothers hope to create some memories to share around the kava bowl, as they prepare to play together for the first time in Moana colours against arch Pacific Super Rugby rivals, the Fijiana Drua.

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The nearly extinct Guam Kingfisher rebuilds population on Palmyra Atoll 9:02

10 days ago9:02

9:02

The extremely rare Guam Kingfisher has laid their first wild eggs in nearly forty years! Four decades ago the bird, known to the indeginous Chamorro as the Sihek, was driven to near extinction after the arrival of predatory brown tree snakes.

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Fijiana to get top billing as part of a double-header with the Drua, when they take on Australia on home soil for the first time 4:59

10 days ago4:59

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Fijiana's first ever home test match against the Australian Wallaroos will be used a vehicle to attract more girls and young women to take up rugby. The match on May 3rd in Suva will be part of a double-header, with the Drua opening proceedings in a must-win Super Rugby clash against the Reds.

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Move to revive airfield used by planes to bomb Hiroshima and Nagasaki, triggers backlash on Tinian Island 5:38

10 days ago5:38

5:38

Locals on Tinian in the Northern Marianas are demanding answers from the US military around a project to revive a World War Two airfield on their island.

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Move to revive US airfield on Tinian triggers pushback 48:18

10 days ago48:18

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Locals on Tinian in the Northern Marianas are demanding answers from the US military around a project to revive a World War Two airfield on their island.

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Host nation Palau turns to Fiji for help in preparing their track and field team for the Pacific Mini Games 5:20

11 days ago5:20