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Thu, 15 Apr 2021 19:21:19 +1200PNG virus deaths climbed by 11 through Wednesday
Papua New Guinea's National Control Centre for Covid-19 reports the tally of people dying from the virus increased by 11 over the last 24 hours.
Thu, 15 Apr 2021 14:47:03 +1200
Pfizer/Biontech vaccine to be used in Niue
The Niue government has announced the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine will be used to innoculate the population against Covid-19.
Thu, 15 Apr 2021 11:24:03 +1200
Double votes detected in Samoa election count
The Office of the Electoral Commission in Samoa has confirmed that dozens of voters voted twice in last week's elections.
Thu, 15 Apr 2021 11:29:49 +1200
Pacific groups write to UK for support against deep sea mining
Pacific civil society groups have written to the British government seeking support on calls for an international deepsea mining moratorium.
Thu, 15 Apr 2021 14:54:23 +1200
In brief: News from around the Pacific
Fijian government services hit by cyber attack; Tropical storm Surigae brings heavy rain to Micronesia; and tobacco tax in American Samoa to rise.
Thu, 15 Apr 2021 09:16:01 +1200
Pacific countries press ahead with AstraZeneca rollout
Pacific island countries using the AstraZeneca vaccine should continue with their rollouts, the World Health Organisation says.
Thu, 15 Apr 2021 11:36:00 +1200
Support for Pasifika mental wellbeing in Aotearoa
Pasifika in Aotearoa New Zealand are expected to benefit from new mental health and addiction services.
Thu, 15 Apr 2021 16:08:12 +1200
Polyfest returns, safe from Covid-19: 'Get those kids back on that stage'
The world's largest Pacific dance festival got under way in Auckland today after two years of disruptions.
Thu, 15 Apr 2021 06:17:35 +1200
"A dream come true" - Fiji celebrates Super Rugby milestone
Fiji Rugby has hailed the "historic" announcement the Fijian Drua have been awarded a conditional licence to join an expanded Super Rugby competition from next year.
Wed, 14 Apr 2021 19:26:38 +1200
Two more deaths as PNG's Covid-19 surge continues
Two more people have died of Covid-19 in Papua New Guinea, taking the death toll to 71.
Wed, 14 Apr 2021 22:24:35 +1200
CNMI pauses use of J&J Covid-19 vaccine
Use of the Johnson & Johnson/Janssen Covid-19 vaccine has been paused in the Northern Marianas.
Wed, 14 Apr 2021 08:39:14 +1200
Forum calls on Japan to re-think toxic waste dump plans
The Pacific Islands Forum is calling on Japan to re-think plans to dump toxic waste in the ocean.
Wed, 14 Apr 2021 11:07:37 +1200
Solomons continues with AstraZeneca with increased monitoring
A plan to vaccinate thousands of people in Solomon Islands with the AstraZeneca jab is going ahead next week with increased monitoring in light of some safety concerns.
Wed, 14 Apr 2021 07:41:00 +1200
Vanuatu authorities investigate ship after dead crew member's body found
A UK-flagged tanker has been detained by Vanuatu police force and ports authorities amid investigations over the death one of its members crews.
Wed, 14 Apr 2021 15:47:50 +1200
New Zealand Rugby announces Pacific teams to join Super Rugby
Two Pacific teams have been granted conditional licences by New Zealand Rugby to join a planned new professional competition next year.
Wed, 14 Apr 2021 12:01:06 +1200
Polyfest: The largest Pacific event in the world is back
The world's largest Pacific dance festival kicks off in Auckland today after two years of disruptions.
Wed, 14 Apr 2021 13:41:40 +1200
In brief: News from around the Pacific
Another 219 Covid-19 cases in PNG, death toll in Eastern Highlands tribal violence reaches 31, Fiji Corrections officers heading to Sth Sudan get Red Cross training, and more.
Tue, 13 Apr 2021 17:16:59 +1200
Papua 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.