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Fri, 26 Feb 2021 16:48:20 +1300Tonga aims to get 70 percent of people vaccinated by year end
Tonga's Ministry of Health says it plans to vaccinate up to 70 percent of the population by the end of the year.
Fri, 26 Feb 2021 19:08:07 +1300
Obituary: Sir Michael Somare, PNG founding father and consensus builder
Papua New Guineans are mourning the loss of the man who led the country to independence, Sir Michael Somare.
Fri, 26 Feb 2021 13:56:14 +1300
New Caledonia presidential election planned for Tuesday
The French High Commissioner in New Caledonia plans to called members of the incoming government for a meeting on Tuesday to try and elect a new president.
Fri, 26 Feb 2021 15:45:58 +1300
In brief: News from around the Pacific
Samoa's looks to boost capacity to administer Covid-19 vaccines, American Samoa's hospital recieves materal health grant, and Guam marks 500th anniversary of Magellan visit.
Fri, 26 Feb 2021 13:45:25 +1300
Second person in a week dies of Covid-19 in PNG outbreak
PNG has suffered another Covid-19 death bringing the total number of fatal infections to 12.
Fri, 26 Feb 2021 12:23:40 +1300
Crunch time for Parker and Fa in weekend fight
New Zealand's world-ranked Pasifika boxers, Joseph Parker and Junior Fa, aren't hiding from the implications of their heavyweight match-up in Auckland on Saturday night.
Fri, 26 Feb 2021 08:14:11 +1300
Fiji's war on drugs: police find narcotics more lethal than 'ice'
Fijian authorities have warned that illicit drugs more lethal than methamphetamine are being produced across the country.
Fri, 26 Feb 2021 19:08:39 +1300
Tuvalu passport sales plan under attack
Former Tuvalu prime minister, Enele Sopoaga, is strongly critical of plans by the government to sell passports.
Thu, 25 Feb 2021 21:54:52 +1300
What next for Pacific regionalism?
The man at the centre of Micronesia's departure from the Pacific Islands Forum says leaving puts them in good stead to help re-shape the regional body.
Fri, 26 Feb 2021 12:21:53 +1300
PNG's founding father Sir Michael Somare dies
Papua New Guinea's founding prime minister, Sir Michael Somare, has died at the age of 84.
Thu, 25 Feb 2021 20:47:57 +1300
Warning over USP stand-off
The head of the University of the South Pacific has warned the stand-off at the regional institution has tarnished its reputation.
Thu, 25 Feb 2021 15:30:09 +1300
Border provinces a concern as PNG covid cases surge
Papua New Guinea's border security shortcomings have been highlighted amid a surge in Covid-19 cases.
Thu, 25 Feb 2021 16:04:09 +1300
Call for justice over Papua killings, amid mass displacement
Amnesty International has voiced concern about ongoing deadly conflict in West Papua.
Thu, 25 Feb 2021 16:08:19 +1300
Fijian Super Rugby team needs $NZ10m
The Fiji Rugby Union needs to raise $NZ10 million by the end of March to keep its Super Rugby dream alive.
Thu, 25 Feb 2021 16:08:40 +1300
Hope donors will help Bougainville rekindle innovation
A Bougainville MP is hoping for donor support to harness the region's inventiveness.
Thu, 25 Feb 2021 16:44:28 +1300
In brief: News from around the Pacific
Samoa has consolidated two repatriation flights; Vanuatu women concerned about potential bubble; Kiribati government responds to Fiji land sale reports and more.
Thu, 25 Feb 2021 11:19:46 +1300
Another Covid-19 case at Fiji's border
Fiji has recorded a Covid-19 case in border quarantine.
Thu, 25 Feb 2021 12:35:50 +1300
PNG seeks rugby league team in NRL by 2025
PNG's prime minister says he wants a PNG team in Australia's National Rugby League by 2025.