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Taiwan noncommittal on ‘administrative errors’
TAIPEI, TAIWAN: Taiwan’s foreign ministry has refused to confirm a local media report that an internal investigation had revealed that former foreign minister James Huang had committed adm
NZ High Commissioner to Vanuatu welcomes response to coroner’s report
Wellington, New Zealand: The New Zealand High Commissioner to Vanuatu has welcomed the Government’s first official response to a damning Coroner’s Report
Vanuatu plans diplomatic mission in Fiji, signs agreement with EU
Port Vila, Vanuatu: Vanuatu is planning to set up a diplomatic mission in Fiji.
Maori King threatens to abdicate
Hamilton, New Zealand: The Maori King has threatened to abdicate his title if tribal members do not fall back into line.
NZ, Fiji to reopen embassies
Suva, Fiji: Fiji and New Zealand say they have cleared the way for diplomats to return to their embassies in Wellington and Suva, following a second round of talks in three weeks.
Fiji envoy sets up link to Russia
Suva, Fiji: Russia is ready to develop its relations with Fiji following the appointment of Fiji's first ambassador to Russia.
Taiwan ex-President denies broker acted as go-between with China
Taipei, Taiwan: Former President Chen Shui-bian denied statements from a controversial diplomatic broker claiming he played go-between for Taiwan in China.
NZ signs up to South Pacific fisheries convention
Wellington, New Zealand: New Zealand became the first country to sign a new convention to manage non-highly migratory fisheries in the high seas of the South Pacific.
PACER will not benefit Fiji: Commodore Bainimarama
Suva, Fiji: The Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations (PACER) does not benefit Fiji says Fiji’s leader Commodore Frank Bainimarama.
Vanuatu citizens to get French visa within 48 hours
Port Vila, Vanuatu: Processing of French visas for Vanuatu citizens will now take only up to 48 hours.
