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Tue, 18 May 2021 16:33:14 +1200
Solomons latrine pit uncovers more than 100 WWII explosives
A cache of explosives from World War II was accidentally discovered in Solomon Islands by a man digging a pit latrine over the weekend.

Tue, 18 May 2021 17:49:12 +1200
New Caledonia: French independence report comments surface
New Caledonian politicians have begun commenting on an embargoed French government paper about the implications of the next independence referendum.

Tue, 18 May 2021 15:01:03 +1200
Struggle for political control over Samoa to continue in courts
The struggle to decide Samoa's government is headed back to court, as both main political parties continue to stand firm on their beliefs following a Supreme Court ruling dismissing a call for a second election.

Tue, 18 May 2021 20:45:14 +1200
Villages fired on as Indonesian forces chase West Papuan fighters
Several members of the West Papua Liberation Army have been killed by Indonesia's military in the past few days as more villages were hit by aerial fire. Indonesian security forces...

Tue, 18 May 2021 16:46:58 +1200
Cook Islands travel bubble begins - 'People are looking to get some sunshine'
The first arrivals from Auckland have landed in Rarotonga today to a packed airport, as the long-awaited travel-bubble starts.

Tue, 18 May 2021 12:44:33 +1200
Fiji: two more Covid-19 cases, two patients in intensive care
Two more cases of Covid-19 were confirmed in Fiji last night and health authorities moved two patients into an intensive case unit.

Tue, 18 May 2021 10:34:24 +1200
Lakapi Samoa defends rugby rebrand
The former Samoa Rugby Union has defended the decision to rebrand itself as Lakapi Samoa.

Tue, 18 May 2021 19:02:55 +1200
In brief: News from around the Pacific
Tongan parliament live broadcast censored; Papua movement donates to Melanesian independence group, schools in Wallis and Futuna have reopened for the most, and more.

Tue, 18 May 2021 09:52:56 +1200
Bougainville's independence referendum on the agenda
Delegations from the governments of Bougainville and Papua New Guinea have arrived in PNG's East New Britain province for talks.

Mon, 17 May 2021 17:23:21 +1200
Samoa court dismisses call for second election
Samoa's Supreme Court has thrown out the Head of State's decision to call a second election, clearing the path for the newcomer FAST party to form a government.

Mon, 17 May 2021 15:42:58 +1200
Second victim of WW2 shell explosion dies in Solomon Islands
Another person who was injured in an explosion of a World War II shell in Solomon Islands last week has died.

Mon, 17 May 2021 15:40:34 +1200
Ōtara vaccination centre overrun with workload
An Auckland vaccination centre, run by Pacific health care providers and catering for a mainly Pasifika community, may have to cut the number of days it operates unless it gets more vaccinators.

Mon, 17 May 2021 14:03:48 +1200
Extra seat thrown out, FAST wins Samoa election
The Supreme Court in Samoa has thrown out the electoral office's decision to appoint an extra woman member of parliament.

Mon, 17 May 2021 13:48:53 +1200
Pasifika voices needed for research project on literacy and numeracy skills
A New Zealand research team is seeking Pasifika input on how to improve adults' literacy and numeracy skills.

Mon, 17 May 2021 15:42:58 +1200
Rise in covid cases in Fiji and testing likely to detect far more
Four more Fijians tested positive for Covid-19 on Sunday but health authorities expect the number will increase over the next two days.

Mon, 17 May 2021 12:48:23 +1200
Tonga hoping for sea of red fans against All Blacks, Samoa
Tonga is hoping the famous sea of red will turn out in force when they face the All Blacks in their first rugby test in almost two years.

Mon, 17 May 2021 10:58:27 +1200
Cook Islands operators seeing light at end of 15-month tunnel
Cook Islands tourism operators and businesses say they are primed for a return of Kiwi visitors after this week's bubble opening.

Mon, 17 May 2021 11:11:20 +1200
All Blacks to play Tonga at Mt Smart Stadium
The All Blacks will play at Mt Smart Stadium in Auckland for the first time when they host Tonga in July.



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