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Mon, 12 Apr 2021 20:20:47 +1200Tonga's Covid-19 vaccination program rolls-out this week
Tonga's Covid-19 vaccination program starts this Thursday on the main island, Tongatapu.
Mon, 12 Apr 2021 16:27:27 +1200
Deadly tribal fight in PNG Highlands threatens to escalate
Papua New Guinea police are warning of a "whole-out war" in Eastern Highlands province after 19 people were killed in tribal violence.
Mon, 12 Apr 2021 16:33:17 +1200
History made in NZ with first Pasifika judge outside Auckland
Lower Hutt has become the first city outside Auckland with a Pasifika resident district court judge.
Mon, 12 Apr 2021 19:22:06 +1200
Bougainville businessman says cheaper fuel just the start
A former presidential candidate in Bougainville wants to dramatically expand his fuel wholesaling business and says the government is backing him.
Mon, 12 Apr 2021 15:33:52 +1200
Vanuatu PM accused of conspiracy over sacking
The former chair of the Vanuatu Public Service, Martin Mahe is alleging conspiracy by the Prime Minister Bob Loughman over his termination. Mr Mahe was sacked in May last year...
Mon, 12 Apr 2021 11:29:26 +1200
PNG Hunters beginning to hit their stride
The Papua New Guinea Hunters rugby league team overcame a major injury setback to defeat the Mackay Cutters and move inside the Intrust Super Cup top four.
Mon, 12 Apr 2021 15:35:58 +1200
Murder accused in Tahiti's JPK case wins first reprieve
The man suspected of killing French Polynesian journalist Jean-Pascal Couraud, known as JPK, has won a case in France's highest court, which found that investigative magistrates had breached rules during his questioning in 2019.
Mon, 12 Apr 2021 10:52:30 +1200
Final count starts in Samoa election
The final and official count for the Samoa general election 2021 is now underway.
Mon, 12 Apr 2021 19:22:07 +1200
In brief: News from around the Pacific
Covid-19 surge in PNG continues, Adventists set up Kiribati health hub, Nauru begins vaccination rollout, and more.
Mon, 12 Apr 2021 12:50:07 +1200
Trade expo aims to develop French-Fijian relations
A virtual trade exposition launched by New Caledonia and Fiji in Suva last week is targeting buyers and sellers in both countries.
Mon, 12 Apr 2021 11:59:51 +1200
Fiji man gets life in prison for wife's murder
A High Court judge in Fiji has warned that 'murder as a remedy is no answer'.
Mon, 12 Apr 2021 05:58:10 +1200
Wallis and Futuna lockdown extended to Sunday
The lockdown in Wallis and Futuna has been extended until Sunday to contain the Covid-19 community outbreak.
Mon, 12 Apr 2021 05:11:06 +1200
Fiji human rights agency rebuffs US criticism
The head of the Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission has dismissed a US human rights report as perfunctory.
Mon, 12 Apr 2021 04:32:03 +1200
Covid-19 bans lifted in New Caledonia
New Caledonia has lifted its last internal restrictions imposed after last month's first community outbreak of Covid-19.
Mon, 12 Apr 2021 06:28:58 +1200
Tahiti aims for border reopening in May
French Polynesia hopes to be able to reopen its borders for quarantine-free travel in May.
Mon, 12 Apr 2021 06:52:43 +1200
France to organise third New Caledonia independence referendum
France has been asked to organise another independence referendum in New Caledonia - a call strongly criticised by the territory's pro-French parties.
Sun, 11 Apr 2021 11:25:56 +1200
Timor-Leste faces new challenge amid Covid-19 pandemic
Already facing the threat of a new coronavirus outbreak, the tiny nation of Timor-Leste has been hit by devastating flooding and landslides.
Mon, 12 Apr 2021 04:23:28 +1200
Minister urges caution as Pasifika Festival returns
Thousands of people are expected to celebrate the return of Pasifika Festival when it opens in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland today.