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Mon, 03 May 2021 16:17:17 +1200NZ travel bubble with Cook Islands to start mid-May
A New Zealand-Cook Islands travel bubble will start on 17 May, as confirmed today by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.
Mon, 03 May 2021 13:39:06 +1200
Fiji focused on Covid after Ireland cancels rugby tour
The Fiji Rugby Union is focused on helping the country contain the spread of Covid-19, after Ireland pulled the plug on its planned tour of the Pacific.
Mon, 03 May 2021 16:24:32 +1200
In brief: News from around the Pacific
Samoa court to hear 28 election challenges, PNG begins its Covid-19 vaccine rollout beyond the capital, and more.
Mon, 03 May 2021 15:49:08 +1200
Floods hamper Covid-19 response in Fiji
Flash flooding in Covid-19 containment areas in Fiji is the latest challenge for authorities trying to stem a community outbreak of the virus.
Mon, 03 May 2021 16:47:07 +1200
PNG deploys troops to violence-plagued Alotau
Papua New Guinea has deployed extra police and defence force personnel to quell ongoing violence and unrest in Alotau.
Mon, 03 May 2021 16:48:51 +1200
Charges against former Vanuatu Public Service head dismissed
Vanuatu's Supreme Court has dismissed charges against the former chairman of the Public Service Commission, Martin Mahe.
Mon, 03 May 2021 14:09:46 +1200
Tahiti to reopen for international tourism tomorrow
French Polynesia will tomorrow re-open its borders for quarantine-free travel, as mass vaccination against Covid-19 continues.
Mon, 03 May 2021 15:17:46 +1200
Internet cut in Papua as military operations intensify
As military operations intensify in West Papua, internet services to the capital of Indonesia's Papua province have been cut.
Mon, 03 May 2021 16:10:05 +1200
PNG and Bougainville leaders discuss independence consultations
Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister James Marape and the Bougainville President, Ishmael Toroama, have met to prepare the ground for more formal independence talks.
Mon, 03 May 2021 15:59:32 +1200
Shock over death of prominent Tongan human rights activist
A 27-year-old man has been arrested in Tonga in connection with the death of a prominent human rights activist.
Mon, 03 May 2021 14:07:05 +1200
Samoa caretaker PM urged to concede defeat
Samoa's FAST party leader, Fiame Naomi Mata'afa has urged the caretaker prime minister, Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi, to concede defeat.
Mon, 03 May 2021 13:39:06 +1200
Construction of Solomons national stadium to begin this week
Construction on the new Solomon Islands national stadium in Honiara is set to get underway this week as preparations for the 2023 Pacific Games move up a gear.
Sun, 02 May 2021 16:28:00 +1200
World Tuna Day: What does it mean for the Pacific?
World Tuna Day from a professional and personal perspective by tuna industry expert, Francisco Blaha.
Sun, 02 May 2021 14:10:44 +1200
Full lockdown imminent amid surge in Covid-19 cases in Fiji
A nation-wide lockdown is imminent in Fiji as authorities scramble to screen and test hot-spot areas.
Sun, 02 May 2021 14:31:48 +1200
Otintaai - Kiribati warrior armour bears message of hope
Meet Otintaai the iKiribati female warrior creation with a warning for the world and a message of hope.
Sat, 01 May 2021 07:11:48 +1200
ADB tips Pacific return to growth in 2021
The Pacific's largest development bank claims the region is set to return to growth this year.
Sat, 01 May 2021 08:10:35 +1200
Cooks badminton players relishing time in NZ
Junior badminton players from the Cook Islands will compete in the Waikato U17 Open tournament this weekend, following a four-day development camp in Auckland.
Sat, 01 May 2021 07:11:47 +1200
Fiji tightens lockdown as Covid cases rise
Fiji's government has taken the most drastic measures since Covid-19 hit the country in March last year.