New Zealand Pacific
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 19:32:34 +1300Pacific Super Rugby teams could be just weeks away
The Fijian Drua and Moana Pasifika could be confirmed as the newest Super Rugby teams within a "couple of weeks" after a further funding boost from World Rugby.
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 18:04:43 +1300Dawn Raid apology call gains momentum
As the call for a NZ government apology for the Dawn Raids of the 1970's gathers momentum, the desire for meaningful reparations does too.
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 16:05:34 +1300PNG bans traditional border crossings
PNG has issued a ban on all traditional border crossings as they try to deal with a sky-rocketing Covid-19 infection rate.
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 14:18:30 +1300NZ says committed to getting vaccines into Pacific
NZ's Foreign Minister says her government is working to make it easier to get vaccines into the Pacific
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 17:48:36 +1300In brief: News from around the Pacific
The FFA says the surveillance of fisheries is providing protection for Pacific people, Samoa transport companies threatened with fines, Jamaica boosts ties with Pacific and more.
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 18:09:22 +1300Fiji netball hopes for Pacific comp in lieu of cancelled World Cup
The Fiji Netball Association is hoping a netball competition between Pacific nations could be on the cards, after the World Youth Cup was cancelled last week.
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 14:12:34 +1300One sided Govt view sways Cook Islands Opposition - Evans
An internationally celebrated environmentalist in the Cook Islands, Jacqui Evans, says she is disappointed in a change in stance on seabed mining by the Opposition, Democratic Party.
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 10:33:17 +1300World Rugby to help fund Pacific Island Super Rugby teams
World Rugby has agreed to spend more than $7 million over the next three years to support the establishment of two new Pacific Island Super Rugby teams.
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 10:57:51 +1300New high in daily rates of Covid cases in PNG
Papua New Guinea has reported its largest number of confirmed Covid-19 cases over a 24-hour period with two more deaths.
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 14:54:21 +1300Cook Islands contact tracing app to help travel with NZ
The Cook Islands has announced that an updated contact tracing app is now complete, and is compatible with the New Zealand Covid Tracer app.
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 10:57:51 +1300Agent of stranded seafarers in Fiji gets licence suspended
A manning agency who recruited a group of seafarers now stranded in Fiji has had its licence suspended.
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 17:37:44 +1300Bougainville's tough path to economic independence
The Bougainville Government is being advised to set up a wealth fund that could make payouts to all citizens on a regular basis.
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 10:25:51 +1300Tongan discus star aiming to lift off in new sport
Former New Zealand-Tongan discus star Siositina Hakeai is looking to snatch records in a new sport.
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 08:56:06 +1300Public schools in Marianas to return to campus
Schools are set to return to campus in the Northern Marianas as authorities look to have a Covid-19 outbreak under control.
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 16:53:32 +1300Group of CNMI frontline emergency staff could lose jobs over declining Covid vaccine
A dozen emergency staff in the CNMI are in jeopardy of losing their jobs for not taking a Covid-19 vaccine.
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 07:26:42 +1300Fiji Airways to appeal tribunal order over workers' claims
Fiji Airways says it will appeal an order delivered by the Employment Relations Tribunal relating to over 200 workers.
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 12:53:58 +1300Samoa lays out Covid-19 vaccine plan
Samoan authorities have laid out their Covid-19 vaccination plans, listing people who will receive the incoming Astra Zeneca vaccine by consent.
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 17:19:17 +1300In brief: News from around the Pacific for 24 March
Palau triggers Forum withdrawal, the Cook Islands names new Speaker, activists calls on Pacific to remember those suffering in West Papua, key Bougainville department changes name and more.