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Hiccups in Solomon Is vote but results expected soon

Hiccups in Solomon Is vote but results expected soon

Some hiccups were experienced in the Solomon Islands' largest-ever and most-closely-watched election, authorities say.

Polls close in closely watched Solomon Islands election

Polls close in closely watched Solomon Islands election

Polls close in closely watched Solomon Islands election

Polls close in closely watched Solomon Islands election

International allies, old and new, are keenly watching as the Solomon Islands' pro-Beijing prime minister tries to hold on to power in the Pacific nation.

Colours nailed to the mast in Solomons street parades

Colours nailed to the mast in Solomons street parades

Colours nailed to the mast in Solomons street parades

Colours nailed to the mast in Solomons street parades

Solomon Islanders have flooded the streets in support of their candidates in a national election closely watched by US and Chinese allies

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Voters dream of better future for the Solomons

Voters dream of better future for the Solomons

Under the strain of the nation's population tripling in the past 45 years, government services in the Solomon Islands are stretched.

Voters defy warnings to board crowded Solomons ferries

Voters defy warnings to board crowded Solomons ferries

Solomon Islands voters are risking their safety to cast ballots in a national election that is proving to be a litmus test of China's Pacific expansion.

Rebels could be thrown Super Rugby financial lifeline

Rebels could be thrown Super Rugby financial lifeline

Ahead of their Super Rugby Pacific clash with Fijian Drua, the Rebels have been boosted with a consortium confident of raising funds to keep them alive.

Brumbies women win, Force suffer first loss in Fiji

Brumbies women win, Force suffer first loss in Fiji

The Western Force's unbeaten start to the Super Rugby Women season has come to an end, losing to Fijian Drua, while the Brumbies saw off the Reds.

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Waterlogged Force thumped 31-13 by Drua in Fiji

Waterlogged Force thumped 31-13 by Drua in Fiji

Waterlogged Force thumped 31-13 by Drua in Fiji

Waterlogged Force thumped 31-13 by Drua in Fiji

The Western Force were up a man for 30 minutes against the Drua, but still suffered a 31-13 loss in wet and slippery conditions in Fiji.

Force told to stick to structures against Fijian flair

Force told to stick to structures against Fijian flair

Force told to stick to structures against Fijian flair

Force told to stick to structures against Fijian flair

The Western Force will be aiming to make it two wins on the trot when they take on Fijian Drua in enemy territory on Sunday.

Fiji PM orders removal of Chinese police officers

Fiji PM orders removal of Chinese police officers

Fiji PM orders removal of Chinese police officers

Fiji PM orders removal of Chinese police officers

Fiji's Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says he has ordered the repatriation of Chinese police officers.

Waratahs belt defending Super Rugby Women champions

Waratahs belt defending Super Rugby Women champions

Waratahs belt defending Super Rugby Women champions

Waratahs belt defending Super Rugby Women champions

The NSW Waratahs have crushed Fijian Drua 62-21, while the Western Force are second on the ladder following their 24-14 win over the Queensland Reds.

Fijian Drua pip Waratahs in Super golden-point thriller

Fijian Drua pip Waratahs in Super golden-point thriller

Fijian Drua pip Waratahs in Super golden-point thriller

Fijian Drua pip Waratahs in Super golden-point thriller

The Fijian Drua have consigned the NSW Waratahs to a third straight narrow defeat, winning 39-36 in a Super Rugby Pacific golden-point thriller in Lautoka.

Waratahs plotting Super ambush of Fijian Drua

Waratahs plotting Super ambush of Fijian Drua

Waratahs plotting Super ambush of Fijian Drua

Waratahs plotting Super ambush of Fijian Drua

The NSW Waratahs are bracing for a torrid physical showdown with the Fijian Drua as they bid to keep their Super Rugby Pacific finals hopes alive.

Nawaqanitawase primed for 'home' clash with Fijian Drua

Nawaqanitawase primed for 'home' clash with Fijian Drua

Nawaqanitawase primed for 'home' clash with Fijian Drua

Nawaqanitawase primed for 'home' clash with Fijian Drua

Wallabies star Mark Nawaqanitawase is cherishing the chance to play his 50th game for the NSW Waratahs against the Drua in his father's homeland of Fiji.

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Fiji upholds China policing agreement: media report

Fiji has "restored" a decade-old police co-operation deal with China that had been put on hold by Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka, an Australian news site says.

Kumuls captain wants Bennett to coach PNG NRL team

PNG captain Kyle Laybutt is backing a home-based NRL team and wants Wayne Bennett as the inaugural coach.

Fiji could follow USA in hosting NRL match in 2025

Melbourne are eying off playing a historic regular-season NRL game in Fiji in 2025, and are set to open talks with rivals and head office about the proposal.

PNG leader vows tough response after dozens massacred

An eruption of tribal violence in PNG that resulted in dozens being killed has prompted Prime Minister James Marape to bestow additional powers on the army.

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Dozens of people massacred in PNG tribal violence

PNG police say a highlands tribe, their allies and mercenaries were on their way to attack a neighbouring tribe when they were ambushed, with dozens killed.

Taiwan loses ally Nauru to China in post-election ploy

The Pacific island nation of Nauru is switching diplomatic recognition from Taiwan to China, a move Tapei has slammed as a "a blatant attack on democracy".

Quiet streets, fuel lines after PNG declares emergency

Calm has largely returned to the Papua New Guinea capital Port Moresby after rioting and looting broke out amid public sector protests over missing pay.

PNG declares state of emergency after deadly riots

PNG Prime Minister James Marape has suspended the chief of police and top bureaucrats in the finance and treasury departments in the wake of deadly riots.

PNG to recruit Australia police in security deal

Papua New Guinea's minister of state Justin Tkatchenko says Australian police officers 'can help us out considerably' under a new security deal.

Australia set to field record 12 boxers at Paris Games

Tokyo Olympics boxing bronze medallist Harry Garside will chase Australia's first gold medal in the sport after earning qualification with a Pacific Games win.

Six pack crack Paris boxing berths in Games gold rush

Six Australians have secured Paris Olympic boxing berths and they could be joined by six more after a bountiful Pacific Games campaign in Honiara.

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