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Fri, 07 May 2021 17:23:26 +1200All hands on deck as Fiji prepares for worst in Covid-19 outbreak
Fiji's government is preparing for a worst-case scenario as it deploys a multi-agency response to the country's worrying Covid-19 outbreak.
Fri, 07 May 2021 17:15:18 +1200
Samoa election saga takes to the Supreme Court; challenges upheld
The Supreme Court in Samoa has dismissed the attorney general's attempt to have a challenge to the appointment of an extra women's seat in parliament thrown out.
Fri, 07 May 2021 12:04:45 +1200
Terrorist tag in West Papua could worsen racism: rights group
Human Rights Watch has warned that the Indonesian government's classification of rebels in West Papua as terrorists could worsen racism in the Melanesian region.
Fri, 07 May 2021 13:45:50 +1200
In brief: News from around the Pacific
PNG confirms over 200 new Covid-19 cases; China draws up plans to upgrade an airstrip and bridge on Kiribati; Asian Development Bank has a five-year plan to help Pacific, and more.
Fri, 07 May 2021 15:32:29 +1200
Samoa sets vaccination target for re-opening border
Samoa's borders are likely to remain closed for the rest of the year, as health authorities set a Covid-19 vaccination target.
Fri, 07 May 2021 15:58:19 +1200
Northern Marianas public told to continue wearing facemasks
People in the Northern Marianas are being advised by the ocal health authgority to continue to wear masks whether vaccinated against Covid-19 or not.
Fri, 07 May 2021 13:46:16 +1200
Niue broadcaster fends off signal and programming concerns
The head of Niue broadcasting says it's unfair to blame its station for problems with its signal and its programming.
Fri, 07 May 2021 12:44:30 +1200
Lua Wave’ to future-proof Pasifika Festivals in Aotearoa
Pasifika festival organisers in New Zealand are to receive additional government support to adapt to the Covid-19 environment.
Fri, 07 May 2021 11:17:23 +1200
Pacific fisheries bloc opens new HQ in Majuro
A powerful Pacific island fisheries bloc opened a multi-million dollar, four-story headquarters in the Marshall Islands.
Fri, 07 May 2021 12:00:07 +1200
Tahiti beach soccer team light on preparation
Tahiti faces a race against time to prepare for the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup in August.
Fri, 07 May 2021 08:43:00 +1200
Four more Covid-19 cases in Fiji
Fiji's permanent secretary of health James Fong says another four Covid-19 infections have been found - three in the community.
Fri, 07 May 2021 10:57:35 +1200
Pasifika journalist speaks out on having perinatal depression: 'It got so bad'
First Person - Pasifika journalist Sela Jane Hopgood was sceptical when offered medication for perinatal depression, but, she writes, saying yes saved her life.
Fri, 07 May 2021 11:07:39 +1200
PNG top judge urges action on improving health system
Papua New Guinea's top judge has urged the government to address the lack of medical facilities in the country.
Thu, 06 May 2021 20:36:14 +1200
New candidates barred from second Samoan poll
New candidates will not be allowed to contest Samoa's second election of the year.
Fri, 07 May 2021 07:11:20 +1200
OFC cancels Beach Soccer Nations Cup
The OFC Beach Soccer Nations Cup competition has been cancelled because of Covid-19.
Fri, 07 May 2021 07:51:03 +1200
Toa Samoa coach keen to work with Johns Brothers, SBW
Toa Samoa rugby league coach Matt Parish has welcomed the prospect of the Johns brothers and Sonny Bill Williams joining the team's coaching staff, although the idea already seems dead in the water.
Thu, 06 May 2021 17:02:23 +1200
NZ apology for Dawn Raids a step closer
The New Zealand government's long-awaited apology for the Dawn Raids is a step closer.
Thu, 06 May 2021 14:40:09 +1200
Australia sending vaccine doses to Fiji, Timor Leste
Australia says it is sending fresh batches of Covid-19 vaccine doses to Fiji and Timor-Leste.