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Tue, 13 Apr 2021 17:16:59 +1200Papua deforestation threatens Indonesia's climate progress
Greenpeace has warned that left unchecked, forest clearance in West Papua could undo Indonesia's progress in tackling climate change.
Tue, 13 Apr 2021 16:00:55 +1200
Three quarters of urban Marshall Islanders get first Covid jab
Nearly 75 percent of adults in the Marshall Islands' main towns have received their first dose of the vaccine to protect against Covid-19.
Tue, 13 Apr 2021 16:00:55 +1200
Nine CNMI firefighters sacked for refusing vaccine
Nine firefighters in the Northern Marianas lost their jobs on Monday for their refusal to take the Covid-19 vaccine.
Tue, 13 Apr 2021 16:38:38 +1200
British naval strike group invited to Palau
The British Navy's carrier strike group would be welcome to visit Palau when it deploys to the Indo-Pacific this year.
Tue, 13 Apr 2021 16:38:38 +1200
Cooks' opposition wants more transparency over vaccine rollout
The Cook Islands opposition says details of the agreement with New Zealand over the Covid-19 vaccine must be made public.
Tue, 13 Apr 2021 14:32:18 +1200
In brief: News from around the Pacific
Samoa delays Covid-19 vaccine launch, Fiji real estate developer found guilty, Tonga's SOE renewed, and more.
Tue, 13 Apr 2021 14:20:55 +1200
Vanuatu tribes hold ceremony to remember their ‘god’
Villagers in Vanuatu are also mourning the death of Prince Philip.
Tue, 13 Apr 2021 11:09:20 +1200
Samoa's cliff-hanger election: what's behind the challenge to the ruling party
Analysis - Samoa is waiting to find out whether its longest-serving prime minister will be returned to power or his challenger will become the country's first woman prime minister.
Tue, 13 Apr 2021 07:21:43 +1200
Samoa election result likely to be tested in court
The outcome of last Friday's Samoa election is highly likely to be decided by the courts, even after the final vote count is completed.
Tue, 13 Apr 2021 11:20:57 +1200
Manu Samoa to play Barbarians
Manu Samoa and the Barbarians rugby club will meet for only the second time when they face off for the Killik Cup on 27 November.
Tue, 13 Apr 2021 05:51:08 +1200
Testing regime delays Cooks two-way travel plans
A report from the Cook Islands says the country will not have a rapid Covid-19 testing facility in place before the tentative start date for two-way travel with New Zealand on May 1st.
Tue, 13 Apr 2021 05:43:53 +1200
Tonga's Covid-19 vaccination programme rolls out this week
Tonga's Covid-19 vaccination programme starts this Thursday on the main island, Tongatapu.
Tue, 13 Apr 2021 13:15:29 +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.
Tue, 13 Apr 2021 07:35:26 +1200
Calls to lift Tonga whale hunting ban expected to fail
The chances of Tonga lifting its ban on whale hunting appear very slim.
Tue, 13 Apr 2021 05:26:54 +1200
Kaiviti Silktails look to build on maiden win
The Kaiviti Silktails rugby league team are keen to build on an "emotional" first win in the Ron Massey Cup.
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...