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Coach still processing miraculous win for Samoa's U16s at Asian Championship

Samoa's national women's basketball coach still can't quite believe what her under 16s did in...

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Intense competition at OFC Nations Cup with a place on the world stage the ultimate prize

There has never been more at stake for the nine nations competing in the OFC Women's Nations Cup...

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One to tell the grandchildren - PNG Hunters' role in Queensland's Origin triumph

The PNG Hunters had an impressive win of their own last time out, but they may also have had a...

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Pacific Islands Forum at "a critical juncture in its history" says Secretary-General Puna

At the end of the their retreat in Fiji, Pacific Islands Forum leaders have concluded that the...

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Manu and Manusina in pole position to make it a memorable weekend for rugby in Samoa

They could be celebrating a double triumph for Samoa on the streets of Apia come Sunday night,...

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Journalists call for more information about changes to Solomon Islands' national broadcaster

Solomon Islands’ journalists are calling for more information about the government’s move to...

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FSM President keen to get Kiribati back into the Forum

The President of the Federated States of Micronesia says its unfortunate Kiribati missed...

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On the last day of the Pacific Island's Forum FMS President hopes for healing with Kiribati

The President of the Federated States of Micronesia, David Panuelo, speaks about the Suva...

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Fiji home to diverse species of native birds

Suva’s Thurston Gardens has been home to Pacific Beat over the past few days but it's also home...

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Music, dance and art on show at the Blue Pacific Village

Art, music and dance have been on show at the Blue Pacific Village in Suva, across the road from...

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Vanuatu pushes for Australia and Pacific support for ICJ bid

Australia is set to back Vanuatu's plea to have the International Court of Justice consider if...

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US Vice-President Kamala Harris addresses Pacific Islands Forum unveiling major plans for the region

US plans to open two new embassies in the region — one in Tonga, and another in Kiribati, just...

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New Caledonian MP lobby Pacific leaders for independence bid

Independence leaders from New Caledonia are in Suva lobbying for Pacific Islands Forum support to...

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Political parties group together to oust Fiji First government

As election campaigning continues in Fiji the mounting cost of living is among the key issues...

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Kiribati Opposition leader shocked over Forum exit

Kiribati Opposition Leader Tessie Lambourne says she's shocked by the government's decision to...

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Pacific regionalism under threat as leaders begin PIF talks in Fiji

Kiribati's opposition leader claims its withdrawal from the Pacific Islands Forum without wider...

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The Pacific Islands Forum begins amid crisis as Kiribati withdraws

Kiribati has announced it will push ahead with its withdrawal from the Pacific Islands Forum,...

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Long wait nearly over for Manusina Samoa as Oceania Women's Championship returns

It's been two years since Manusina Samoa last played a competitive game of rugby. The pandemic...

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Pacific athletes tune up in Australia ahead of Commonwealth Games

A high-performance Australian training initiative gives Pacific athletes a taste of what to...

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Delayed debut as batter and vice-captain for Vanuatu's Jr Kaltapau not far away now

Providing their visas come through on time, a fifteen strong Vanuatu men's cricket squad will be...

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