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Fiji’s Rabuka pleads not guilty in mutiny hearing
Sunday, 2 July 2006, 1:03 pm | Radio New Zealand International
The former Fiji prime minister and 1987 coup leader, Sitiveni Rabuka, has appeared in the Suva High Court and pleaded not guilty to two counts of inciting mutiny at the military headquarters in Suva in 2000. More >>
French Polynesia monument declared traffic hazard
Sunday, 2 July 2006, 1:02 pm | Radio New Zealand International
The French Polynesian government says it will take court action against those who set up a monument in Papeete in support of autonomy from France. More >>
Pacific countries' internal mobility encouraged
Sunday, 2 July 2006, 1:01 pm | Radio New Zealand International
Pacific Islands countries are being urged to consider establishing labour schemes among themselves, even as they push for greater access to New Zealand and Australia. More >>
Marshalls graduates struggle to meet standards
Sunday, 2 July 2006, 12:59 am | Radio New Zealand International
A senior official of the College of the Marshall Islands has told a meeting of business leaders that up to 99 percent of high school graduates in the Marshall Islands are unable to qualify for credit-level college courses. More >>
New Caledonian union awaiting talks with Maersk
Sunday, 2 July 2006, 12:58 am | Radio New Zealand International
The New Caledonian USTKE union says it is expecting to start talks with a Maersk shipping company representative next week to find a solution for the port dispute. More >>
Solomons says investors line up
Sunday, 2 July 2006, 12:57 am | Radio New Zealand International
The Solomon Islands government says foreign investors are interested in setting up businesses in the country and the new foreign investment act will make it even more attractive. More >>
Aust. being 'exploited' by Papuan asylum seekers
Sunday, 2 July 2006, 12:56 am | Radio New Zealand International
Australia’s Foreign Minister says Canberra doesn’t want Papuan asylum seekers and independence activists to undermine its relationship with Indonesia. More >>
French Polynesia marks autonomy day
Sunday, 2 July 2006, 12:53 am | Radio New Zealand International
Celebrations are being held in French Polynesia by those seeking to re-affirm the territory’s autonomy within France. More >>
Fiji’s High court rejects application by officer
Saturday, 24 June 2006, 4:40 pm | Radio New Zealand International
The Suva High Court has rejected an application by the controversial Fiji army officer, Lieutenant Colonel Filipo Tarakinikini, for a judicial review of President Iloilo’s refusal to accept his resignation from overseas. More >>
Samoa: Another officer investigated for rape
Saturday, 24 June 2006, 4:39 pm | Radio New Zealand International
A Samoan police officer is being investigated for the alleged rape of a female detainee. More >>
French Territories new assoc. members of PI Forum
Saturday, 24 June 2006, 4:37 pm | Radio New Zealand International
The French Minister for Overseas Territories says New Caledonia and French Polynesia will become associate members of the Pacific Islands Forum. More >>
Fiji Labour Party leader can destroy govt
Saturday, 24 June 2006, 4:35 pm | Radio New Zealand International
Fiji’s vice president has warned that Mahendra Chaudhry can destroy the country’s new multi-party government. More >>
Fiji military introduces AIDS testing
Saturday, 24 June 2006, 4:34 pm | Radio New Zealand International
Fiji’s military has revealed that all its troops must be tested for AIDS/HIV every six months whether they are on an overseas peacekeeping mission or not. More >>
Chirac & French Polynesian president fail to meet
Saturday, 24 June 2006, 4:33 pm | Radio New Zealand International
A planned meeting in Paris between the French president, Jacques Chirac, and the French Polynesian president, Oscar Temaru, has failed to take place. More >>
Fr. Polynesia’s opposition warns of possible clash
Saturday, 24 June 2006, 4:32 pm | Radio New Zealand International
French Polynesia’s opposition Tahoeraa Huiraatira party has warned that the territory could be headed for serious clashes. More >>
Fiji surprised at affirmative action criticism
Saturday, 24 June 2006, 4:07 pm | Radio New Zealand International
A key member of the Fiji government says he has no idea why its affirmative action programmes for indigenous Fijians are being criticised. More >>
Canadian scheme model for Pacific labour mobility
Saturday, 24 June 2006, 4:06 pm | Radio New Zealand International
A conference next week on labour issues in the Pacific is to consider the Canadian government’s experience in bringing in workers from the Caribbean. More >>
American Samoa status discussions continue
Saturday, 24 June 2006, 4:05 pm | Radio New Zealand International
Faleomavaega’s address will focus on the purpose of the Future Political Status Study Commission, its recent hearings, as well as a review of the various political status options available to American Samoa. More >>
Papuans held by Indonesian police allege torture
Saturday, 24 June 2006, 4:04 pm | Radio New Zealand International
Indonesian peace groups say Papuans being held by Jayapura police in connection with a violent demonstration in March are being tortured. More >>
Air Nauru buys plane, will use more generic name
Saturday, 24 June 2006, 4:02 pm | Radio New Zealand International
Air Nauru buys a new plane and intends using a more generic central Pacific name More >>
