In Pacific Waves today: Another busy week of geopolitical tension in the Pacific; Tokelau's access to lucrative Tuna cartel in limbo; Weekend rugby test action for Fiji, Tonga and Samoa.

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In Pacific Waves today: Has the Pacific's Ocean of Peace concept been hijacked?; Grief counselling key to ending sorcery related violence in PNG - Priest; "Dream come true": Tongan costume designer on Moana project.

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In Pacific Waves today: PNG prime minister takes over corrections after latest prison breaks; Chaudhry urges Speight to name Coup conspirators; Climate threats to coral reefs to be discussed in Auckland hui; Success still sinking in for Kiri Te Kanawa Song Quest winner.

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In Pacific Waves today: Vanuatu and PNG sign landmark policing agreement; Vanuatu says independence incomplete without disputed islands; Difficult times ahead for Pacific if Middle East conflict persists - ADB; Voyage in the Cooks studying climate ocean impacts.

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In Pacific Waves today: Tongan teen wins prestigious opera competition; New Pacific podcast 'Close to Home' navigates language retention; NATO countries concerned over China's missile test; Fiji, Tonga and Samoa suffer rugby test match losses.

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In Pacific Waves today: Former coup frontman calls for removal of immunity in Fiji; Scientist warn Pacific this El Nino could be the worst ever; Pasifika Kiri Te Kanawa Song Quest finalists raring to go; Stage set for round two of Nations Championship and Cup.

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In Pacific Waves today: Auckland scholar reconnects with i-Kiribati heritage; More Pacific leaders express concern about China's missile test; Winners announced at the first Pacific innovation forum; Significance of Matariki in the Pacific.

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In Pacific Waves today: Large protests in West Papua over alleged military killings; Tuvalu joins chorus of Pacific concerns over China missile test; Clean up begins on Rota after Super Typhoon Bavi; Calls for menstrual health to be part of disaster preparedness.

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In Pacific Waves today: China criticised for Pacific ballistic missile test; All clear given as Super Typhoon Bavi moves away from CNMI; New Caledonia elects its provincial presidents; New US ambassador to NZ has big Pacific ambitions.

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In Pacific Waves today: Typhoon Bavi wreaks havoc on Rota in the CNMI; A "New Era": Australia and Fiji sign two treaties in Suva; Talanoa with the first Pacific woman awarded a Rhodes Scholarship; The All Blacks pip France in Christchurch.

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