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Pacific Waves for Friday 7 November 2025

Samoa Prime Minister to Discuss Pacific Visa Issue

The Prime Minister of Samoa plans to raise the Pacific visa issue with the New Zealand government. This follows a petition supported by a former New Zealand National Party MP.

A former New Zealand National Party MP has gained the support of Samoa's prime minister for his petition, calling on the New Zealand government.

Australia-Nauru Resettlement Agreement in Effect

Australia has begun removing individuals deemed non-citizens to Nauru as part of a recent multimillion-dollar resettlement agreement. This could affect hundreds of people.

The first of potentially hundreds of individuals deemed non-citizens by Australia have been removed to Nauru as the latest multimillion-dollar agreement takes effect.

Conjoined Twins in Papua New Guinea Face Uncertain Future

The parents of conjoined twins in Papua New Guinea are striving to secure surgery for their sons despite medical advice against the procedure.

The parents of conjoined twins in Papua New Guinea are fighting for surgery for their sons despite medical advice against it.

Summary: Key issues include visa negotiations between Samoa and New Zealand, Australia's resettlement actions for non-citizens, and medical challenges faced by conjoined twins in Papua New Guinea.

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