In Pacific Waves today: Head of UN office for disaster visits Pacific; PNG and Bougainville to hold more talks on independence issue; Fiji PM reverses decision to reinstate Lynda Tabuya; Oceania qualifiers for FIFA world cup kicks off.

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In Pacific Waves today: Kiribati explores deep sea mining deal with China; Foreign aid will survive despite the US wind back - academic; A new study looks at origins of Fiji's iguanas.

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In Pacific Waves today: Tokelau holds inauguration for new head of state; Independence for Tokelau 'would be nonsense' - anthropologist; Head of PIF affirms US funding pledges on hold; Tonga holds national development summit.

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In Pacific Waves today: Separation of state and church is healthy - PNG priest; Fiji government fails to pass constitutional amendments; Increase of HIV cases in Fiji linked to 'bluetoothing'; Samoa public frustrated over continuous power outages.

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In Pacific Waves today: Potential third referendum for Tokelau's status; Bougainville throws down a gauntlet to PNG over independence; PNG passes constitutional amendment for Christian recognition; Unexploded ordnances littered across Solomon Islands.

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In Pacific Waves today: US trade wars to impact Pacific economies; Programme in PNG breaks social shame around leprosy; Samoan women are made for the global stage - Nicolina Ah Kuoi.

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In Pacific Waves today: East Sepik governor slams PNG government for police neglect; Deep Sea mining companies accused of swaying Cook Islanders through charity; Visa-free travel for Pacific a huge risk - immigration adviser; Uni prep course credits diversity and culture for its success.

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In Pacific Waves today: Petition calls for investigation into death at Orere Point; Visa-free travel for Pacific a huge risk - immigration adviser; Widow of Green MP speaks on media's handling of death; New art exhibition explores Pacific immigration challenges.

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In Pacific Waves today: Some families still without power amid cyclone downgrade; Amending Fiji's constitution must not be rushed - professor; Pasifika Festival celebrates pan-Pacific culture; Fiji Drua and Moana Pasifika delights fans with wins.

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In Pacific Waves today: QLD Pasifika residents brace for Cyclone Alfred; Auckland's iconic Pasifika festival returns; The ongoing trauma nearly 30 years after end of Bougainville war; Pressure is on for Fiji Drua and Moana Pasifika.

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