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Earthquake doesn't derail Vanuatu's snap election

Vanuatu is set for its fifth prime minister in just over two years, as voting gets underway in the Pacific nation's snap election on Thursday.

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Reformer Regenvanu setting sights on Vanuatu's top job

The fun and colour of Vanuatu's campaign trail is over, leaving this week's vote and then coalition negotiations to form the next government in Port Vila.

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Australia security aims tangled in Vanuatu election

Vanuatu's varied parties and political leaders have different views on foreign policy and whether to ratify a stalled Australian security pact.

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After 17 years away, Auckland returns to A-Leagues

Once said to be the biggest city in the world without a professional soccer team, the arrival of Auckland FC in the A-Leagues changes all that.

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Hipkins ready to relaunch New Zealand Labour

New Zealand Labour leader Chris Hipkins has defied doubters to stay on after his election loss, and is ready to rebuild his party's lost economic credibility.

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Palestine welcomes New Zealand support at UN

New Zealand's support for Palestine within a United Nations vote has exposed a rift within the right wing coalition government.

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Danish immigration minister hails 'valuable' Nauru tour

Opponents of an offshore asylum seeker processing centre on Nauru urge Denmark's immigration minister not to borrow from Australia's border security playbook.

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Pacific First Nations people sound alarm on climate

A coalition of environmental and First Nations groups condemned Australia's addiction to fossil fuels during this week's Pacific summit in Tonga.

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NZ backs Pacific Policing, commits to climate finance

New Zealand Chris Luxon enjoyed a joyful end to his first Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting, mobbed by Tongan students on a primary school visit.

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Climate gaffes mar New Zealand at Pacific Islands Forum

Back in Wellington after representing New Zealand at the Pacific Islands Forum summit, Winston Peters has sparked acrimony by downplaying climate change.

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'Groundbreaking' Australia-Tuvalu pact signed at summit

A year after signing the Falepili Union, the leaders of Australia and Tuvalu have held a ceremony to mark the realisation of the groundbreaking pact.

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Pacific leaders go to church ahead of Tonga summit

A suite of world leaders will descend on Tonga this week for the Pacific Islands Forum but on Sunday it was calm as they went to church.

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Luxon struggling to win over Kiwis in tough NZ times

As New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Luxon visits Austalia this week, it's clear that back home he is battling to win the affections of Kiwis.

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Albanese brushes off verbal sledge from New Zealand PM

New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Luxon had insinuated Australians are stupid in a joke in parliament.

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New economic prospects needed for 'chameleon' Nauru

The tiny Republic of Nauru is highly dependent on revenue from Australia. Could it follow Tuvalu and sign a comprehensive treaty with Canberra?

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Tiny Niue wants the power to build tourism

The coral Pacific island of Niue has all the fundamentals for a thriving tourism industry and is seeking help to build it.

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Fate of detainees at Nauru facility still unclear

Detainees at Nauru's offshore processing centre have been told they could be released into the island country's community, but hold fears for their future.

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Adeang: China support can 'transform' Nauru

Australia's offshore detention centre has not blunted Nauru's reputation, president David Adeang says.

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Future of New Zealand's Nauru resettlement deal unclear

New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters has landed in Nauru, the most senior diplomatic visit by a Kiwi politician in six years.

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Aust, NZ fund Solomons airfield in development race

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has welcomed a $55 million investment in Seghe Airfield that could unlock the region's tourism potential.

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China offers NZ visa-free travel, infrastructure funds

China and New Zealand have signed trade agreements after bilateral talks as part of a three-day visit by Premier Li Qiang.

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'Ladder doesn't lie': Voss proud of high-flying Blues

Carlton sit second on the AFL ladder heading into their mid-season bye after a fourth win from their last five matches, this time against old rivals Essendon.

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Blues burst Bombers' bubble in big AFL win

Tom De Koning has shone in the ruck as Carlton flexed their muscles in a 26-point win over Essendon to leapfrog their rivals into second spot on the AFL ladder.

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McKay twins' banter in full swing ahead of first clash

Star Carlton forward Harry McKay will play against his twin, Essendon's Ben, for the first time in the AFL and the brothers will likely line up on each other.

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Bombers star Ridley wants more growth as finals beckon

Jordan Ridley made a stunning return from injury in Essendon's round-11 win over Richmond and believes Brad Scott's side can do plenty more damage this season.

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