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Sat, 22 May 2021 15:26:27 +1200Fishing boat crew members questioned after alleged beheading at sea
Three crew members from a Chinese-owned Fiji-flagged fishing vessel are being questioned by police after an alleged beheading at sea.
Fri, 21 May 2021 19:45:16 +1200
Fiji records five new community Covid-19 cases
Fiji recorded five new cases of Covid-19 today taking its total number to 195 with 61 still active.
Sat, 22 May 2021 14:40:06 +1200
Samoa's Parliament will convene on Monday
A proclamation has been issued by Samoa's Head of State to convene Parliament on Monday.
Sat, 22 May 2021 13:54:30 +1200
In brief: News from around the Pacific
MMA community gather to support Tongan kickboxer following attack; NZ budget could have done more for teachers, and more.
Sat, 22 May 2021 16:17:25 +1200
Cook Islanders considering how much tourism is too much
After a year of zero visitors, the Cook Islands is now pondering just how many visitors it actually wants to return.
Fri, 21 May 2021 16:03:59 +1200
Curfew imposed in Kiribati after covid discoveries
The government of Kiribati has imposed a night-time curfew in South Tarawa and Betio after they confirmed two cases of Covid-19 aboard a fishing vessel in Tarawa.
Fri, 21 May 2021 10:45:12 +1200
Palau aims to vaccinate children against Covid
Palau is aiming to vaccinate children between ages 12 to 17, according to the health ministry.
Sat, 22 May 2021 14:04:14 +1200
Solwota Sista: Breaking waves for girls in Vanuatu
Growing up in Vanuatu, the idea of females surfing was frowned upon. Despite a number of surfing competitions being held on the island, girls were never included.
Thu, 20 May 2021 17:26:03 +1200
Budget 2021: What does it mean for Pasifika?
New Zealand's Minister of Finance Grant Robertson announced a big investment of NZD$108 million to support the wellbeing of the Pacific population.
Fri, 21 May 2021 10:47:57 +1200
Vanuatu beach volleyball stars register for Covid-19 vaccine
Vanuatu's Olympic beach volleyball hopefuls have registered to get the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine, to keep alive their hopes of making it to Tokyo.
Fri, 21 May 2021 11:49:30 +1200
Australia provides big boost for Pacific netball
Netball Australia has announced a three-year agreement to boost the game's development in the Pacific Islands.
Thu, 20 May 2021 15:41:32 +1200
Samoa to shelve China-backed port project under new leader
Samoa's expected new prime minister has pledged to shelve a $US100 million ($NZ139m) Beijing-backed port development, calling the project excessive for the small Pacific island.
Fri, 21 May 2021 09:03:44 +1200
PNG's Covid-19 cases grow, ten percent are health workers
Ten percent of those confirmed to have been infected with Covid-19 in Papua New Guinea are health workers.
Thu, 20 May 2021 18:43:10 +1200
NZ Govt urged to close Pasifika pay gap
Pasifika work-force advocates are urging the government to keep its foot on the accelerator when it comes to addressing the ethnic pay-gap.
Fri, 21 May 2021 14:52:08 +1200
Fiji Navy in search for five missing fishermen after 'violent incident'
Fiji's navy is coordinating a search and rescue operation for five crew members of a fishing vessel who went overboard amid a reported "violent incident".
Fri, 21 May 2021 15:09:57 +1200
In brief: News from around the Pacific
Ni-Vanuatu register for covid-19 vaccine shots, Niue's cable launch follows delays, Tonga and Tuvalu sign new grant agreement with the ADB.
Thu, 20 May 2021 16:05:28 +1200
Cooks seeks to pull back exodus worsened by pandemic
The Cook Islands is grappling with how to entice an exodus of young people back to the country.
Fri, 21 May 2021 10:41:26 +1200
In brief: News from around the Pacific
Man accused of killing Tongan activist named; Chinese nationals plead not guilty to fishing without licenses in Vanuatu waters, and more.