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New Caledonian union boosted by Bove talk
Wednesday, 7 June 2006, 9:11 pm | Radio New Zealand International
The New Caledonian USTKE union says a French anti-globalisation campaigner, Jose Bove, encouraged the union to continue its fight against multi-national companies entering the territory’s market. More >>
Tonga: House proceeds unless court rules otherwise
Wednesday, 7 June 2006, 9:10 pm | Radio New Zealand International
A civil action brought by Tonga’s Noble Lasike and eight People’s Representatives against the Prime Minister, the Speaker of the House, and the Kingdom of Tonga, is calling for the closure of the Tongan Legislature. More >>
Fr. Polynesian opp. denounces Paris summit boycott
Wednesday, 7 June 2006, 9:08 pm | Radio New Zealand International
The French Polynesian opposition Tahoeraa Huiraatira Party says the government’s threat to boycott this month’s Paris summit with Pacific leaders is a provocation. More >>
Vanuatu risks losing eight doctors
Wednesday, 7 June 2006, 9:05 pm | Radio New Zealand International
Vanuatu risks losing eight qualified young doctors for work abroad if the Public Service Commission fails to honour an application by Port Vila Central Hospital to provide them with permanent appointments. More >>
Indonesia President & Aust. PM to meet over Papua
Wednesday, 7 June 2006, 9:04 pm | Radio New Zealand International
Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Australia Prime Minister John Howard are to meet later this month in a bid to repair relations following the Papuan visa row. More >>
New Zealand supports fresh Tokelau referendum
Wednesday, 7 June 2006, 9:02 pm | Radio New Zealand International
New Zealand’s foreign minister, Winston Peters, says it will support Tokelau’s decision for another referendum on self-determination. More >>
Fiji Labour Party MP continues speaking his mind
Wednesday, 7 June 2006, 9:00 pm | Radio New Zealand International
One of the Labour party MPs who have been included in Fiji’s cabinet under the constitution’s multi-party cabinet provisions says he won’t stop speaking out against government policies. More >>
Nauru: Preparations for repatriation of Tuvaluans
Wednesday, 7 June 2006, 8:58 pm | Radio New Zealand International
A party has left Tuvalu for Nauru to prepare a large group of Tuvaluans living there to return home. More >>
New Caledonian union vows action against shipping
Wednesday, 7 June 2006, 8:56 pm | Radio New Zealand International
The New Caledonian Kanak USTKE union says it will continue its action in the port of Noumea. More >>
Tokelau: Caution urged, possible second referendum
Wednesday, 7 June 2006, 8:54 pm | Radio New Zealand International
A New Zealand-based Tokelauan community leader, Tione Vulu, says Tokelauan leaders should not rush into another referendum on self-determination. More >>
Assault on flight to America Samoa
Saturday, 3 June 2006, 5:59 pm | Radio New Zealand International
A passenger on board last night’s Hawaiian Air flight from Honolulu to America Samoa is reported to have punched a flight attendant forcing the plane to return to Honolulu. More >>
Fiji’s Methodist Church demands Film Censor seat
Saturday, 3 June 2006, 5:57 pm | Radio New Zealand International
Fiji’s Methodist Church is demanding a seat on the country’s Film Censorship Board. More >>
EU plans Pacific talks for more political dialogue
Saturday, 3 June 2006, 5:55 pm | Radio New Zealand International
The 12 Pacific members of the group of African, Caribbean and Pacific nations which receive aid support from the European Union are to receive annual development funding of around half a billion euros for the years 2008 through to 2013. More >>
Tongan govt says pro-democracy march pointless
Saturday, 3 June 2006, 5:54 pm | Radio New Zealand International
The Tongan government says yesterday’s pro-democracy march in the capital, Nuku’alofa, was pointless. More >>
Fiji’s new opposition leader ready for challenge
Saturday, 3 June 2006, 5:52 pm | Radio New Zealand International
Fiji’s new opposition leader says he’s ready for any challenge from the Fiji Labour Party to his appointment. More >>
Business focus for NZ parliamentary Pacific tour
Saturday, 3 June 2006, 5:51 pm | Radio New Zealand International
The New Zealand Foreign Minister, Winston Peters, says there is an emphasis on fostering business on this year’s annual New Zealand parliamentary familiarisation tour of the Pacific. More >>
French Polynesia rally interrupts assembly sitting
Saturday, 3 June 2006, 5:49 pm | Radio New Zealand International
An estimated 2,000 people in French Polynesia have taken part in a march which two unions billed a general strike against the high cost of living. More >>
Mick Beddoes appointed Fiji opposition leader
Saturday, 3 June 2006, 5:48 pm | Radio New Zealand International
Fiji’s president has appointed the leader of the United People’s Party, Mick Beddoes, as the new leader of the opposition. More >>
Liamatua heads American Samoa’s status study comm.
Saturday, 3 June 2006, 5:46 pm | Radio New Zealand International
The Manua District Governor in American Samoa, Tufele Liamatua, has been selected as the chairman of the Future Political Status Study Commission. More >>
PNG denies cabinet to close Ok Tedi mine early
Saturday, 3 June 2006, 5:44 pm | Radio New Zealand International
Papua New Guinea’s deputy prime minister has dismissed reports that he said cabinet has voted to shut down the operations of the Ok Tedi copper mine in 2010. More >>
