New Zealand Pacific
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 13:59:33 +1300PNG struggles to gauge extent of covid-19 in country
PNG health authorities are struggling to gauge the extent of the country's Covid-19 outbreak.
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 15:53:11 +1300Samoan seasonal workers rake in millions
Samoa is earning millions of dollars from its labour force on the New Zealand and Australian seasonal workers schemes.
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 10:54:12 +1300Samoa judge highlights need for pathologist
A Supreme Court judge in Samoa has urged the government to address the lack of a pathologist to perform autopsies on bodies at the country's mortuaries.
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 10:44:10 +1300Why are Pasifika sporting names still being mispronounced?
Sporting commentators in New Zealand have been challenged to lift their game and learn to pronounce Pacific Island names correctly.
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 15:28:11 +1300In brief: News from around the Pacific
A former Customs Officer in Samoa pleads not guilty to drugs charges; new judge is confirmed in American Samoa; Samoa Breweries lays off staff; Online classes in the CNMI cancelled.
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 15:28:11 +1300Player welfare front of mind for PNG Hunters
Player welfare is a key focus for the PNG Hunters rugby league team as they begin a two week spell in hotel quarantine.
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 09:21:40 +1300High number of Pasifika children experience material hardship
A Statistics NZ report shows that one in four Pasifika live in households experiencing material hardship.
Tue, 23 Feb 2021 21:28:24 +1300Former Vanuatu PM Salwai appeals perjury sentence
Vanuatu's former prime minister Charlot Salwai has appealed against the sentence given him after being found guilty of perjury.
Tue, 23 Feb 2021 14:57:19 +1300Vanuatu to vaccinate 20 percent of population in first phase
The Vanuatu government is aiming to vaccinate 20 percent of the country's population for Covid-19 in the first phase of its vaccine roll out.
Tue, 23 Feb 2021 14:57:19 +1300American Samoa continues chase for federal minimum wage exemption
American Samoa's Republican congresswoman has requested the territory continue to be exempt from US federal minimum wage laws.
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 08:43:12 +1300New show to Champion the Pacific athlete
Pasifika athletes are making an impact in sporting arena's across the world, but beyond their feats, what are they passionate about, what do they struggle with and what do they celebrate?
Tue, 23 Feb 2021 22:13:46 +1300In brief: News from around the Pacific for 23 February
Diplomat looks to Honiara for guidance on Bougainville border issue; three more Covid-19 related deaths in French Polynesia; Cooks flight resumption approved
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 05:13:40 +1300Rugby World Cup rest periods welcomed, timing questioned
Pacific Rugby Players Welfare has welcomed news that Rugby World Cup 2023 will have increased rest periods between matches for all competing nations.
Tue, 23 Feb 2021 08:36:59 +1300Spate of PNG Covid-19 cases include National Pandemic Controller
PNG's Covid-19 cases have jumped to well over 1000 and include the National Pandemic Controller and members of his family.
Tue, 23 Feb 2021 15:10:59 +1300No hotel holiday for the Kaiviti Silktails rugby league team
The Kaiviti Silktails rugby league team are one day from freedom as they approach the end of their two-week stay in managed isolation in Sydney.
Tue, 23 Feb 2021 13:57:59 +1300Cook Islanders told seabed mining could be years away
Cook Islanders are being told that any decision to mine billions of tonnes of rare earth minerals is still years away.
Tue, 23 Feb 2021 08:51:16 +1300Mayor in PNG arrested with gun and cash near election recount
The mayor of Wabag in PNG's Enga province has been arrested in Chimbu province while armed and carrying significant cash.
Mon, 22 Feb 2021 18:43:28 +1300Fiji urges Micronesia to rethink plans to leave forum
Fiji is calling on Micronesia to reconsider its plans to leave the Pacific Islands Forum.