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Fri, 02 Apr 2021 16:13:47 +1300Historic Palau-Taiwan travel bubble under way
Over 100 tourists have descended on Palau to kick off the first travel bubble with Taiwan.
Fri, 02 Apr 2021 11:39:48 +1300
Call for govt to act amid allegations against Fiji shipping giant
One of Fiji's largest shipping companies has been accused of falsifying safety documents amid police investigations into human trafficking and rights violations.
Fri, 02 Apr 2021 10:58:00 +1300
Tonga's high rates of teenage pregnancy addressed in new report
Strengthening sexual and reproductive health education in Tonga as well as promoting gender equality are some of the recommendations outlined in a new report.
Fri, 02 Apr 2021 10:58:00 +1300
Kefu back in charge of Tongan rugby team
Toutai Kefu has been reappointed as coach of the Tongan rugby team until the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France.
Fri, 02 Apr 2021 12:55:17 +1300
Pacific values at the heart of a rugby league revolution
His brother was a New Zealand and Wellington rugby league legend but Andre Whittaker hopes to transform the sport from outside the white lines of the field.
Thu, 01 Apr 2021 17:48:44 +1300
Solomons prioritising border community vaccinations
The Solomon Islands government is committing the majority of its first shipment of vaccines to protecting communities living along the border with Papua New Guinea.
Thu, 01 Apr 2021 19:13:47 +1300
Banaba grateful for second desalination unit from Kiribati capital
The western Kiribati island of Banaba is delighted that a second desalination unit is about to be brought into operation.
Thu, 01 Apr 2021 20:12:02 +1300
PNG provinces urged to improve covid response
PNG's Prime Minister has rapped provincial authorities over the knuckles for a lack of communication about Covid-19 responses.
Thu, 01 Apr 2021 15:40:25 +1300
Marshalls increases repatriation numbers, readies vaccine
The Marshall Islands has dramatically increased the number of citizens being repatriated, while reducing mandatory quarantine requirements.
Thu, 01 Apr 2021 16:02:45 +1300
Major companies call for moratorium on deep-sea mining
Major car companies are among the global companies who have signed up to a World Wildlife Fund call for a moratorium on deep-sea mining.
Thu, 01 Apr 2021 15:35:34 +1300
Vale concludes sale of New Caledonia nickel plant
The Brazilian-owned mining company Vale has concluded the sale of its New Caledonia nickel plant.
Thu, 01 Apr 2021 14:58:30 +1300
Surveys show pandemic's impact on Pacific businesses
Surveys of Pacific businesses has shown the heavy impact of the pandemic.
Thu, 01 Apr 2021 15:40:24 +1300
Tamanivalu would jump at Flying Fijians rugby switch
Former All Blacks midfielder Seta Tamanivalu has no regrets about wearing the black jersey but said he would love the chance to represent Fiji, his country of birth.
Thu, 01 Apr 2021 19:25:33 +1300
NZ's Fijian-Indians want to be recognised as Pasifika, not Asians
Fijian-Indians are facing an identity crisis in New Zealand, warn community leaders.
Thu, 01 Apr 2021 14:58:31 +1300
In brief: News from around the Pacific
A Cook Islands electricity support reaches third phase, American Samoa's third repatriation flight from Hawai'i is confirmed, Pacific communities in US part of support for anti-asian violence measures, American gets first shipment of Johnson and...
Thu, 01 Apr 2021 14:25:39 +1300
New Caledonia government third attempt to elect a president fails
A third attempt to elect a new president in New Caledonia has failed.
Thu, 01 Apr 2021 14:19:28 +1300
Tackling Pasifika health challenges head-on
A powerhouse on the field in both rugby and rugby league, Mele Hufanga is aiming to tackle the health challenges of Pasifika head on.
Wed, 31 Mar 2021 19:32:33 +1300
Don't rely on Facebook for accurate vaccine info, PNG leader advises
PNG's Prime Minister has warned citizens against relying on information on Facebook to guide their approach to vaccines.