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Thu, 29 Apr 2021 19:44:40 +1200
Five more Covid-19 cases confirmed in Fiji
After 605 tests in the last 24 hours, Fiji has reported five new cases of Covid-19 infections.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 16:23:11 +1200
'We don't have any grasp': Covid-19 crisis pushes PNG hospitals to the brink
Doctors in Papua New Guinea say the coronavirus crisis there is only getting worse, as hospitals struggle without supplies as basic as gloves in a country with no grasp of just how widespread the virus really is.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 18:40:26 +1200
Cooks need travel bubble to stem exodus
The president of the Cook Islands Tourism Industry Council says she remains optimistic about a May travel bubble with New Zealand.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 17:15:09 +1200
Māori and Pasifika rugby league bodies join forces
Six nations have joined forces to promote Māori and Pasifika rugby league in New Zealand, with the launch of the Pasifika Aotearoa Rugby League Collective.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 16:15:46 +1200
Miner loses robot deep in the Pacific
A deep-sea mining robot being tested on the Pacific Ocean floor at a depth of more than four-kilometres has become detached from its cable.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 15:06:29 +1200
Covid-19: Case in Fiji remains a concern
One of Fiji's latest two cases of Covid-19 remains a concern for health authorities.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 09:54:58 +1200
PNG leader says Forum apology to Micronesia just the start
The Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea, James Marape, is hoping the impasse with the Micronesian leaders can be resolved.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 19:10:02 +1200
Pacific Trust seeks Wellington Council approval for new site
A Pacific Trust is seeking a new site for a multi-purpose Pacific cultural centre in Wellington.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 06:32:24 +1200
Ahluwalia still USP Vice Chancellor: Aingimea
Deported Professor Pal Ahluwalia remains on the University of the South Pacific payroll, Chancellor Lionel Aingimea said.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 17:33:58 +1200
In brief: News from around the Pacific
Canberra boost for Pacific women's initiatives; Trade commission reopening in Suva, and Samoa sends more workers to Australia.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 08:25:56 +1200
Champions of the Pacific: Nili Latu - rugby survivor
Nili Latu is a rugby survivor. 18 years after making his professional debut, the former Tonga captain is still clearing rucks and making tackles.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 14:29:07 +1200
Strike out request dismissed - Samoa's FAST motion before court next week
It will now be Wednesday next week before the Samoa Supreme Court connsiders the legality of the appointment of a 6th woman MP to parliament.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 12:40:15 +1200
Surprise apology to Micronesia over Forum election row
Micronesian leaders have received a surprise apology from their colleagues in the Pacific Islands Forum.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 14:23:32 +1200
Violence and harassment, statistics in the Pacific are dire
When we talk about an issue as serious as violence and harassment, there is no room for 'sugar-coating' - the statistics in the Pacific are dire.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 08:29:27 +1200
Marshalls parliament praises Army commander for Covid action
Marshall Islands parliament recognises US commander for supporting the goverment's Covid-19 response.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 06:42:31 +1200
Greater transparency urged on PNG's Covid-19 response
A transparency group in Papua New Guinea wants the government to release greater detail about how it's funding the Covid-19 response.

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 11:44:05 +1200
Surge in covid cases puts Fiji's main island under threat
Fiji's main island of Viti Levu is under threat following a surge in Covid-19 cases.

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 17:53:31 +1200
Champions of the Pacific: Boxing gym a major hit among Pasifika
A Lower Hutt boxing gym is proving a major hit among the local Pasifika community, with entire families coming together to work up a sweat at an affordable price.



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