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1961 July 29: Territory Day, Wallis and Futuna
Daidirri, “deep listening” that the Aboriginal people offer to the Church
US and Australia deepen military ties to counter China
U.S. to upgrade 2 more Australian air bases amid China tensions
Republic of Palau and Ripple Collaborate on Palau Stablecoin
XRP Ledger Sees $25 Billion Single Palau Stablecoin Trust Line Transaction
FIFA President discusses ways of developing football during visit to American Samoa
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July 30: World Day Against Trafficking in Persons
1980 July 30: Vanuatu Independence Day
Pacific climate campaigner resigns as Tuvalu foreign minister
Can Tuvalu be saved?
Chief doctor resigns after declaring American Samoan measles outbreak was ‘fake’
Gianni Infantino visits FIFA Forward development projects in Samoa
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1843 July 31: Hawaiian Sovereignty Restoration Day
Emmanuel Macron warns of ‘Chinese naval bases’ in New Caledonia, as Antony Blinken calls out ‘problematic’ Beijing in Tonga
Macron to be told: 2021 New Caledonia referendum is not valid
Can China Deliver What Solomon Islands Wants?
Australia Labor launches inquiry into home affairs procurement after ‘serious issues’ with Nauru contracts
Marshall Islands end US Compact hold-out
Funnel-web spider comes to life on Niue 5-ounce silver coin
Globe Climate: Can Tuvalu be saved for future generations?
Fashion show reconnects NZ-born Cook Islanders to their heritage
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Australia: Indigenous experience of colonisation mandatory under school history overhaul
Free delivery of prescriptions for Māori and Pasifika launched by online pharmacy
French nickel production needs restructuring to face Chinese, Indonesian competition
Localising HIV education in West Papua, and insights for humanitarianism
US appeals court reinstates Guam in-person abortion counseling law
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1969 August 2: Act of Free Choice/Act of No Choice, West Papua
UN committee concerned by number of tamariki Māori in detention facilities – Children’s Commissioner
Te Pāti Māori proposes Mokopuna Authority to end state care of Māori
New Caledonia’s nickel industry could be at risk of collapse, new report says
Solomon Islands newspaper pledged to promote ‘truth about China’s generosity’ in return for funding
PNG and Bougainville appear to have settled referendum hold up
Indian navy ships dock in Papua New Guinea as interest in Pacific sharpens
‘Sensitive’ police investigation into Nauru contractor
Maintenance projects on Marshall Islands get federal funding boost
Redefining Conservation: How Drones are Revolutionizing Island Restoration
Biggest Cook Islands festival returns for third year
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Cook Islands Māori in decline as English language dominates in NZ
Te Aka Whai Ora and Pae Ora Act reforms on track to deliver real change for Māori
Solomon Islands: China funds newspaper for favourable coverage in the Pacific
Constant rain exacerbates impact of Bougainville eruption
Policy Watch: After fraught global meeting, future of deep-sea mining still hangs in balance
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1965 August 4: Constitution Day, Cook Islands
Picking fruit is not climate justice
China drops Australia barley tariffs after three years
New Zealand to Boost Defense Capabilities Amid Pacific Tensions
With focus on Pacific, Indian warships make port call at Papua New Guinea
Maritime diplomacy: Papua New Guinea PM James Marape visits Indian Navy ships in port Moresby
AFP admits Peter Dutton was not specifically briefed on concerns over Nauru businessman
New Zealand Military ‘Not in a Fit State,’ Government Says
Australian Police Boost Cyber Safety Awareness in Pacific
Israel establishes diplomatic ties with miniscule island of Niue
The Pacific frontier of France
All About Tuvalu: A scenic island nation in the Pacific which is disappearing bit by bit
Seeing the impact of climate change on Tuvalu’s reefs inspired a change for conservationist Temukisa Siale
Cruise ship to accommodate surfers in Tahiti during Olympics
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U.S. and Pacific Islands Elevate Women’s Leadership in Climate Security in Two-day Workshop
Could nickel reserves be the key to independence for New Caledonia?
Fiji batter 14-man Japan to sweep Pacific Nations Cup
Four-try Samoa down Tonga in Pacific Nations Cup
5 fascinating and unmissable Indigenous cultural celebrations around the world
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Australia urges China to remove all trade restrictions after barley tariffs lifted
Lawsuit in Palau seeks to suspend work on US military radar site
Guam Micronesia Island Fair a hit with attendees
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New Caledonia: Residents’ blockade at Ile des Pins Airport disrupts Air Caledonie domestic flights as of Aug. 8
International Conflict in West Papua
Palau: The next Maldives and a mini-Galapagos too
American Samoa and decolonization, in context
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In Oceanic Chorus, Come Hell or High Water
Western Australia to scrap new law protecting Aboriginal heritage sites
Flava and iHeartRadio launch podcast celebrating Pasifika youth culture
Vanuatu PM faces no-confidence vote as rivals cite ‘foreign engagement’ concerns
Will Indonesian President Jokowi’s Hostage Negotiations Free the New Zealander Pilot in West Papua?
Australia helps Niue police cover more ground in the fight against transnational crime
Lynk and Vodafone Cook Islands to Begin Sat2Phone Service for Subscribers
My review of Jetstar’s Cook Islands flight? Eat before you get on the plane
Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai Eruption
The Lost Script of Rapa Nui
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August 9: International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
Indigenous trade unionists from around the world call for more inclusion and solidarity: “We are not just there to sing the songs and do the opening prayer”
Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands language weeks to be celebrated from 2024
New Zealand PM calls for the release of pilot kidnapped by separatists in Indonesia’s Papua region
Alaska Guard Cares for Northern Mariana Islands Residents
Latter-day Saints Help with Kiribati Independence Day Celebrations
EU Overseas Countries and Territories Youth Network: Members of 2023–2024 edition announced
American Samoa excited for Taika Waititi’s football comedy
Hoodies sell out in Tonga as El Niño brings wintry chill
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Datacom launches tool creating tech pathways for Māori, Pasifika youth
Chinese tourists to resume group travel to Australia in latest thawing of relations between countries
Cheng Lei: Journalist held in China says she misses sunshine
Why Australia could follow US on China tech ban
Vanuatu faces political instability as govt delays no-confidence vote
Vanuatu govt boycott no confidence motion
The Pacific Games are heading to Solomon Islands, but with gifts from China and a hospital with no paracetamol, not everyone is convinced
14-man Tonga return to winning ways against hapless Canada in Nuku’alofa
Parish proud of legacy after standing down as Samoa coach
Polynesian surfer Vahine Fierro explains how to master the infamous Teahupo’o wave ahead of Tahiti Pro
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New Zealand Accuses China, Russia, and Iran of Attempting Foreign Interference
Indonesian media favours govt voice on West Papua, new research finds
Building Nauru’s Climate Resilience
The refugees left, but the millions kept coming for Nauru contractor
Artists set sail for Marshall Islands hoping for climate wake-up call
Mobile-to-satellite service to offer connectivity to ocean travellers
Faith-Filled FSY Conferences Held in American Samoa, French Polynesia
Native Hawaiian sacred sites have been damaged in the Lahaina wildfires – but, as an Indigenous scholar writes, their stories will live on
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August 12: Day of the Tribes in Nauru
Addressing Barriers to Aboriginal Education in Australia
Native Hawaiians organize aid for Maui fire victims as government lags
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Soft parliamentary diplomacy for more women MPs in the Pacific
Renewable energy in Micronesia
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New book offers new wave of Psychology practice from Pacific-Indigenous frameworks
China bankrolls Africa railroad to cut Australia iron-ore reliance
Gianni Infantino talks about talent development during visit to the Solomon Islands
USAID Administrator Samantha Power Launches Country Representative Office For Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, And Vanuatu
Talk about ‘hidden gems’: One of the least-visited countries wants you to check it out
Marshall Islands fisheries agency wins Stop IUU Fishing award
IAEA’s First Fact Finding Mission to Samoa and Tonga Identifies Opportunities for Cooperation
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Indigenous Voices art exhibit showing in Santa Cruz
This country has finally scrapped the last of its Covid restrictions
Vanuatu: No confidence, but in whom?
USAID Administrator Samantha Power Visits Suva, Fiji
Time zoned: the rarest time zone on earth
NASA-UN Partneship Gauges Sea Level Threat To Tuvalu
Canadian rugby men soundly beaten by Tonga for second time in five days
UCF offensive lineman, Hawaii native Lokahi Pauole donates portion of NIL money to Maui wildfire relief
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Australia to set up Pacific Championship in rugby league diplomacy play
Aircalin to reconnect Melbourne with New Caledonia
Infantino ends Pacific tour with opening of New Caledonia FA in Nouméa
Palau hosts Web3 leaders at inaugural blockchain summit to accelerate aountry-wide digital transformation
Native Hawaiian discusses cultural landmarks, art and artifacts destroyed by Maui wildfire
Non-native grass species blamed for ferocity of Hawaii wildfires
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US delegate says Solomon Islands PM was too ‘busy’ to meet him
Bougainville state of emergency after volcanic eruption extended
No Sam is an island: The checkered history of Nauru, the South Pacific nation FTX’s founder wanted to buy
Island nation of Tuvalu adopting AI and VR to adapt to growing rising seas threat
‘Music, Moai, and Me on Easter Island:’ A Staten Islander’s journey
Native Hawaiians fear Maui wildfire destruction will lead to their cultural erasure
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Trio of Sāmoan women shine in FIFA women’s world cup
Outcry in New Caledonia over shark culls and net plans despite attacks
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Labour launches party’s Māori campaign and manifesto – but no major announcements
Cook Islands looking abroad to inspire a football revolution
The Real Tahiti Olympics Celebrate Polynesian Culture
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Te Pāti Māori announces list, may elect NZ’s youngest MP, aged 20
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Māori seats – it’s time to have your say
Fiji: “We have to be more self-reliant” – PM Rabuka
Pius “Mau” Piailug: Master Navigator of Micronesia
Faiaoga aiga join forces for special Polyfest collaboration
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Climate justice through climate finance? Lessons from Oceania
Four Pacific Islands leaders arrive in Vanuatu amid political crisis
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Quantum physics reveals the unity of the universe
Police in Bougainville searching for 15 escaped prisoners
Tribal Violence Kills Dozens In Papua New Guinea
Author Marita Davies never really knew her Kiribati home until a phone call changed everything
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Thousands in Bougainville remain displaced following eruption
Young Tokelauan authors keep the stories of their elders alive in new series of books
A small island nation has big plans for ocean conservation commitments
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Fiji prime minister warns against US and China attempts to ‘polarise’ Pacific
Fiji leader says hopes China, US rivalry will not lead to military conflict
Melanesian leaders group decides West Papua independence body does not meet ‘existing criteria’ to join
Endless fallout: the Pacific idyll still facing nuclear blight 77 years on
First Congress hearing on Guam in 15 years stresses Pacific region’s importance
Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction: Midterm Review Report by the Government of Tuvalu
NASA Researchers Measure Sinking Land in American Samoa
After the Fires, Native Hawaiians Seek Revival Through Ritual
Native Hawaiians worry they will be forgotten as Maui recovers from devastating wildfires
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Chinese police experts arrive in Vanuatu amid political crisis
China sends ‘police experts’ to Vanuatu after pro-West PM loses power
Fiji stuns England in historic 30-22 win to put Wallabies on notice ahead of Rugby World Cup
US Congressional Delegation Visits Palau Showing Strength, Deterring PRC Influence and Supporting Maritime Security in Native Waters
Fiji, Kiribati urged to stop phosphate exploration process on Banaba island
Niue and Tuvalu ‘concerned, dismayed, disappointed’ with Fukushima release
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The Republic of Kiribati Islands Faces an Uncertain Future
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Māori ward councillor labels ACT policies ‘apartheid’
Fiji stun England at Twickenham
For the Melanesian Spearhead Group, West Papua Presents a Challenge
Papua New Guinea to open Israel embassy in Jerusalem
Marshall Islands sea turtle found to have nuclear contamination
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Te Pāti Māori co-leader Rawiri Waititi suspended from Parliament
As Nauru Shows, Asylum Outsourcing Has Unexpected Impacts on Host Communities
U.S. and Republic of Palau sign agreement to strengthen ties with new chapter in maritime security and stewardship in the Pacific
US given OK to enforce maritime law around Palau as Washington vies with China for Pacific influence
Scientists to Study Four Coral Atolls in the Republic of Marshall Islands in Support of Country’s Innovative Ocean Protection Approach
7 ways the Cook Islands is getting sustainability right
Did the Tonga undersea volcano eruption cause this year’s extreme heat?
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August 30: International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances
Australia sets October date for historic vote on Indigenous recognition
Australia Moves Toward Vote on a Voice for First Nations People
Voice referendum: Australia to hold historic Indigenous vote in October
Australia sets October date for historic vote on Indigenous recognition
Māori farms bigger, carry more stock than average – data
Palau, United States expand maritime security arrangements after Chinese incursions
Marshall Islands’ new ambassador pledges to boost ties with Taiwan
UOG publishes book for educators with Guam, Micronesia perspective
10 best things to do in Rarotonga, Cook Islands
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Fiji Says It Will Sign Defense Agreement With France
China warns against US turning Guam into ‘outpost to wage wars’
RWC2023: from Bucharest to Tokyo the Pacific influence is strong
Pacific news in brief for August 31
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Why you should ‘cancel your travel plans’ to Hawaii
NZ’s major political parties address Pasifika issues
Family Faith Footy – new documentary celebrates Pasifika rugby players
Marine Debris Emergency Response Guide For Northern Mariana Islands Will Help Disaster Preparedness
Micronesia and Compact of Free Association (COFA)
American Samoa chasing $4m scammed out of hospital funds
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1980 September 3, Tokehega Day, Tokelau
September 15: International Day of Democracy
1975 September 16: Papua New Guinea Independence Day
1893 September 19: New Zealand allows women to vote in parliamentary elections
September 23: International Day of Sign Languages
1922 September 25: Hammer DeRoburt Day, Nauru
1978 October 1: Tuvalu Independence Day
1994 October 1: Palau Independence Day
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