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Breastmilk 'saves lives' — so why are fewer working Pasifika women nursing their babies?

For generations, Pacific Islander women sat cross-legged on the floor and fed their babies on demand. But breastfeeding rates have fallen over the past 20 years, so why are fewer women nursing their babies?

Australia is creating an underclass of exploited farm workers, unable to speak up

Australia is creating an underclass of exploited farm workers, unable to speak up

As a senior official in Australia’s Immigration Department in the late 1990s, I frequently met counterparts in Europe and North America who were exasperated by their inability to make headway against the exploitation and abuse of hundreds of thousands of migrant farm workers.

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Super Rugby turns to Pacific for much-needed shot in the arm in 2022 season

Super Rugby turns to Pacific for much-needed shot in the arm in 2022 season

The inclusion of the Fijian Drua and Moana Pasifika will provide more variety and restore an international flavour to the competition

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Australians' meth, cocaine use leading to growing drug-related problems across Pacific, says report

Drug trafficking and production is on the rise in the Pacific Islands and Australia's addiction to methamphetamine and cocaine is driving the problem, a Lowy Institute report finds.

Pacific Islands Forum's head to be replaced, FSM President David Panuelo says, after leadership dispute

Recently elected secretary-general Henry Puna will step down in order to stop the key regional diplomatic body from splitting, according to a top Micronesian leader.

US to reopen Solomon Islands embassy to counter Chinese influence

Nadi (Fiji) (AFP) - The United States will re-establish an embassy in the Solomon Islands, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Saturday, in an effort to counter China's influence in the politically troubled Pacific island.

COVID-19 | India sends medical supplies to Pacific island nation of Kiribati

It said the medical supplies to Kiribati affirm India's commitment to providing humanitarian assistance and disaster relief support as an early responder in the Pacific region

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Tonga records two COVID-19 community cases, Pacific Island nation prepares for two-day lockdown

Tonga records two COVID-19 community cases, Pacific Island nation prepares for two-day lockdown

Still reeling after last month's volcanic eruption and tsunami, the Pacific Island nation will enter a two-day nationwide lockdown after two port workers tested positive for COVID-19.

Lockdowns hit Pacific islands as Covid-19 defences falter

Lockdowns hit Pacific islands as Covid-19 defences falter

Honiara (AFP) - Lockdowns in Samoa and the Solomon Islands were extended Tuesday as Covid-19 outbreaks worsened in remote Pacific island nations that have previously held the pandemic at bay.

Rugby star Tameifuna worried tsunami will 'knock Tonga back' further

Rugby star Tameifuna worried tsunami will 'knock Tonga back' further

Paris (AFP) - Tonga prop Ben Tameifuna said on Wednesday a tsunami that hit the Pacific Island nation last weekend will "knock it back a few steps" after also struggling due to coronavirus restrictions.

Prop Tameifuna worried tsunami will 'knock Tonga back' further

Prop Tameifuna worried tsunami will 'knock Tonga back' further

Paris (AFP) - Tonga prop Ben Tameifuna said on Wednesday a tsunami that hit the Pacific Island nation last weekend will "knock it back a few steps" after also struggling due to coronavirus restrictions.

Tonga cut off by volcanic blast, fears grow for coastal towns

Tonga cut off by volcanic blast, fears grow for coastal towns

Sydney (AFP) - The Pacific Island nation of Tonga was virtually cut off from the rest of the world Monday, after a massive volcanic blast that crippled communications and stalled emergency relief efforts.

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