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NIUS BITES DAILY FOR May 17TH 2013:
Tonga warned it can’t afford Pacific Games
Radio Australia reports that a prominent Tongan diaspora leader is opposed to plans for Tonga to host the Pacific Games in 2019.
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Fiji reaches out to PNG
The Fiji Times reports that Fiji has joined the fight to stop sorcery-related murder and torture of women and girls in Papua New Guinea.
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Turkey tails back on the menu in Samoa
Radio Australia reports that a ban on the import and sale of turkey tails in Samoa is officially being lifted this week.
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Appeal over Kiwi’s death in Tonga
Stuff reports that Tongan police have appealed against a decision to discharge three of the six men accused of the manslaughter of New Zealand police officer last year.
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Maori and Pacific gang crime in Australia
7News Melbourne reports that shocking vision has emerged of a notorious teen gang terrorizing Melbournians in a crime spree that knows no boundaries in terms of suburbs or violence. Police have told 7News the majority of gang members are migrants of Maori of Islander background.
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Concert to honour expert on Maori musical instruments
Scoop reports that a concert being held at Te Papa this week to pay tribute to musician Dr Richard Nunns, New Zealand’s foremost authority on Maori musical instruments.
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Pacific News for 17 May 2013
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Te Manu Korihi News for 17 May 2013
Whanau Ora has received a budget boost - but a leading financial services firm thinks funding for the welfare scheme has reached its peak; The national Maori Tertiary students association says mature students' access to adult education will be restricted - because of changes to availability of student allowances, announced in the Budget; The Maori Language Commission - Te Taura Whiri i Te Reo Maori - is praising the Minister of Maori Affairs, Pita Sharples, for securing more money to boost Maori language initiatives; A leader of the lower North Island iwi, Ngati Toa, says the government is waking up to the problem of cold damp homes; And, congratulations to Radio Ngati Porou - it's been named Iwi Staion of the Year at the New Zealand Radio Awards.
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