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The Waratahs ace eligible to represent five nations

The Waratahs ace eligible to represent five nations

Aptly-named Waratahs hooker Julian Heaven has the unique distinction of being eligible to play rugby for five nations - but his heart is set on the Wallabies.

Tsunami warning lifts after 7.1 Tonga earthquake

A strong 7.1 magnitude earthquake has hit near the Pacific nation of Tonga and an initial tsunami warning was lifted hours later.

New Caledonia, New Zealand to clash for World Cup slot

New Caledonia - world ranking No.152 - have defeated Tahiti and will face regional heavyweights New Zealand for a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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Fiji-born legend Tuqiri slams Super Rugby's Drua fiasco

Fiji-born legend Tuqiri slams Super Rugby's Drua fiasco

Dual international and proud Fijian Australian Lote Tuqiri has lashed Super Rugby Pacific officials for their treatment of the travelling Fijian Drua.

Oceania Pro League takes shape with 24 applicants

Oceania Pro League takes shape with 24 applicants

Four Australian football clubs are currently among two dozen chasing slots in the inaugural FIFA-backed Pacific-wide OFC Professional League.

NZ volcano owners cleared over 2019 eruption liability

NZ volcano owners cleared over 2019 eruption liability

New Zealand's High Court has cleared the three owners of offshore volcano Whakaari for liability for deaths and harm from a 2019 eruption.

China has agreed to consider concerns about drills: NZ

China has agreed to consider concerns about drills: NZ

New Zealand's foreign minister says he has raised concerns over China's live-fire drills in the Tasman Sea during meetings with Chinese leaders.

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Travel-weary Drua desperate for Waratahs Super success

Travel-weary Drua desperate for Waratahs Super success

Coach Glen Jackson is promising another spirited performance from his Fijian Drua against the Waratahs despite a gruelling Super Rugby Pacific travel schedule.

China, Cook Islands sign strategic partnership pact

China, Cook Islands sign strategic partnership pact

China, Cook Islands sign strategic partnership pact

China, Cook Islands sign strategic partnership pact

China and the Cook Islands have signed an action plan for a comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries, Chinese foreign ministry says.

Reimer delivers as Brumbies bag rare win in Fiji

Reimer delivers as Brumbies bag rare win in Fiji

Reimer delivers as Brumbies bag rare win in Fiji

Reimer delivers as Brumbies bag rare win in Fiji

Brumbies flanker Luke Reimer scored two second-half tries to help the Canberra side nail a 36-32 SRP victory in Fiji - the first Australian team to do so.

Australia poised to join new Pacific soccer league

Australia poised to join new Pacific soccer league

Australia poised to join new Pacific soccer league

Australia poised to join new Pacific soccer league

An Australian soccer team could be competing against sides from PNG, Fiji and Tahiti in a new FIFA-backed Pacific league within months.

Pacific diplomacy strained as NZ reviews Kiribati aid

Pacific diplomacy strained as NZ reviews Kiribati aid

Pacific diplomacy strained as NZ reviews Kiribati aid

Pacific diplomacy strained as NZ reviews Kiribati aid

Tensions between Western nations and Kiribati continue to strain after President Taneti Maamau refused to meet with senior ministers.

Coalition govt likely in Vanuatu, where women struggle

Coalition govt likely in Vanuatu, where women struggle

Coalition govt likely in Vanuatu, where women struggle

Coalition govt likely in Vanuatu, where women struggle

Vanuatu has just one female MP and seven women candidates among the 217 running for office in this month's snap election.

Earthquake doesn't derail Vanuatu's snap election

Earthquake doesn't derail Vanuatu's snap election

Earthquake doesn't derail Vanuatu's snap election

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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Vanuatu in Australian aid request in earthquake rebuild

Port Vila's CBD and city waterfront remains off-limits a month after a deadly earthquake, prompting frustration and anger from business owners.

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.

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.

Cities across the globe prepare to welcome the new year

Cities around the world are getting ready to ring in the new year with celebrations highlighting local cultures and traditions.

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Vanuatu counts earthquake cost with 14 dead, 200 hurt

More than a dozen people are dead after a 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck in Vanuatu but little is known about the extent of the damage further afield.

Major damage in Vanuatu earthquake, deaths feared

A response effort is underway in Port Vila after a 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Vanuatu.

Tongan PM Sovaleni resigns ahead of no-confidence vote

Tonga's parliament must elect a new prime minister following the resignation of Hu'akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni after three years in the job.

Demetriou lauds PNG's NRL entry but coy on coaching gig

Jason Demetriou has lauded PNG's imminent entry into the NRL but remains coy on his aspirations to coach the league's forthcoming franchise.

Top UN court hears landmark Vanuatu-led climate case

Vanuatu's climate envoy Ralph Regenvanu has opened the historic case for a broader legal basis for action on climate change.

Troubled New Caledonia at 'turning point': New Zealand

Veteran Kiwi foreign minister Winston Peters has travelled to Paris to deliver a speech urging France to consider new constitutional futures for New Caledonia.

Political instability sends Vanuatu off to polls again

Vanuatu President Nikenike Vurobaravu has reportedly signed an order to dissolve the Pacific country's parliament.

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