In Pacific Waves today: Samoa budget sees big increases; Health and economy under spotlight ahead of Tonga's election; Tokelau language week celebrated in NZ; New Pacific football league launched in NZ.

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In Pacific Waves today: US govt shutdown reaches the Pacific; Seabed research ongoing amidst mining decision; Tonga needed to secure a win following brutal loss.

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In Pacific Waves today: Academic warns of further political turmoil in Fiji; Pacific artists embrace their cultural roots; Pacific socials wrap with Coco Lance.

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In Pacific Waves today: Experts warn of the Pacific becoming "narco-states"; Report shows NZ reducing its aid in the Pacific; Pacific news wrap with Christina Persico.

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In Pacific Waves today: Health experts warn HIV could spread across the region; Alarming gaps in measles vaccination among Pacific; Toa Samoa stomps on Tonga in brutal league match.

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In Pacific Waves today: Solomon Islands government need to consult public on military set up - former Attorney General Sir Frank Kabui; PNG residents in Australia soon to be eligible for army; Pacific news wrap with Teuila Fuatai.

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In Pacific Waves today: Violent disciplinary measures in Fiji schools not the answer - advocates; Setting health priorities in the Pacific region; Niue youth are 'eager' to learn their language - advocate.

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In Pacific Waves today: Fiji's former PM sentenced over corruption charge; West Papua group claims 15 civilians killed in drone bombing; Pacific social media wrap with Coco Lance.

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