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Thu, 18 Mar 2021 16:56:59 +1300
Urgency over PNG Covid-19 epidemic, as Australia dispatches help
Papua New Guinea is adopting a nationwide isolation strategy in a bid to stem a worrying surge in Covid-19 cases.

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 21:32:41 +1300
Norfolk Island bucks the Pacific tourism trend
Tourism in Norfolk Island has picked up dramatically in the past few weeks as Australians revel in the opportunity to take what is effectively an overseas holiday.

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 15:02:37 +1300
Samoan PM apologises to families of deceased who remain in morgues
Samoa's Prime Minister has apologised to families of those who have been kept in morgues, some for more than 12 months, while awaiting post mortems.

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 14:58:54 +1300
In brief: News from around the Pacific
A new bill looks to increase the penalty for crimes committed in CNMI schools, Samoa is likely to receive it's first Covid-19 vaccines soon, Tonga's royals open a new Emergency Coordination Centre in Vava'u and Samoa looks to e-commerce for an e...

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 07:41:49 +1300
Palau to open travel bubble with Taiwan from next month
Palau President Surangel Whipps has announced that a travel bubble with Taiwan will officially begin on April 1.

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 16:18:37 +1300
Samoa 7s waiting on approval to fly to NZ
The Samoa Rugby Union wants to send its men's and women's sevens teams to New Zealand ahead of the final Olympic qualifying tournament in Monaco.

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 07:19:05 +1300
Amnesty urges urgent action by Australia, NZ on PNG covid surge
Amnesty International has appealed to Australia and New Zealand to provide swift assistance to Papua New Guinea to address its worsening Covid-19 surge.

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 10:19:42 +1300
Savea brothers connecting with Samoan langauge and culture
Julian Savea has revealed he and brother Ardie are learning to speak Samoan ahead of this weekend's Mana Moana themed round of Super Rugby Aotearoa.

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 10:19:41 +1300
Pioneering indigenous rights activist farewelled
A pioneering indigenous activist is being farewelled Thursday morning after losing a short battle with cancer.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 17:09:19 +1300
Former Clerk says Cook Island MPs always push boundaries
A former Clerk of Parliament in the Cook Islands has told a trial involving the prime minister and his predecessor that politicians are always trying to push the boundaries.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 17:45:52 +1300
Covid-19 cases in PNG keep climbing
Cases of Covid-19 in PNG continue to skyrocket with 82 new cases of the coronavirus announced.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 21:21:25 +1300
Tokelau head pays tribute to Samoan repatriation help
The newly inaugurated Ulu o Tokelau has paid tribute to Samoa for its role in the recent repatriation of more than 100 Tokelauans.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 20:46:33 +1300
American Samoan cannery desperate for labour
The StarKist cannery in American Samoa says it needs more workers.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 16:44:28 +1300
In brief: News from around the Pacific for 18 March
Quarantine-free entry into NZ expected to help Niuean health issues, the Solomons hopes to start Covid-19 vaccinations next week and set backs for runway repairs of the Cook Islands international airport.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 11:17:52 +1300
Concern for Papuan activists detained in Jakarta
Human rights defenders are concerned about the welfare of two West Papuan activists detained in Indonesia's capital.

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 14:33:42 +1300
PNG's founding father laid to rest
PNG's first prime minister Sir Michael Somare has been buried at his home in Wewak.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:54:09 +1300
Fiji police release pastor accused of child sex abuse
The Methodist pastor in Fiji alleged to have sexually assaulted 14 boys has been questioned and released by police.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 11:17:52 +1300
Call in PNG for cancer hospital in wake of Somare death
The passing of former prime minister Sir Michael Somare has prompted several PNG leaders to call for a stand-alone cancer hospital in the country.



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