New Zealand Pacific
Tue, 01 Jun 2021 18:31:27 +1200Fiji doctors quarantined after clinic staff tests positive for Covid-19
At least 10 doctors at a private medical facility in Fiji are in quarantine after a colleague tested positive for Covid-19.
Tue, 01 Jun 2021 19:32:00 +1200Analysis: What exactly does the Samoan Language Week theme mean?
Analysis - What exactly does the Samoan Language Week theme mean? RNZ Social Media journalist Faivaeselopepe Anric Sitanilei explores this in Gagana Samoa and in English.
Tue, 01 Jun 2021 11:23:29 +1200Samoa stalemate: Head of State calls for reconciliation
Samoa's head of state has called for reconciliation and forgiveness, in a bid to end the country's political deadlock.
Tue, 01 Jun 2021 11:25:50 +1200No confidence motion filed against Vanuatu government
Vanuatu's opposition has filed a motion of no confidence against the government of prime minister Bob Loughman.
Tue, 01 Jun 2021 19:37:17 +1200In brief: News from around the Pacific
Vaccination drive in Tahiti tourism sector, Indian Covid variant now in Fiji, New Zealand called on to be more transparent about aid spending, and more
Tue, 01 Jun 2021 11:53:54 +1200Call for Fiji's Attorney-General to step down
Fiji's main opposition party has called on the Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum to "step down" amid allegations against him.
Mon, 31 May 2021 21:02:12 +1200Outgoing Pacific Forum head warns about external influences
The outgoing head of the Pacific Islands Forum has decried how the region is increasingly defined by the interests of external powers.
Mon, 31 May 2021 19:07:32 +1200Palau records first Covid-19 case
One of the few Covid-free countries in the region has recorded its first case of the virus.
Mon, 31 May 2021 17:11:56 +1200Black sand mining pushes Fiji's boundaries
Black sand mining in Fiji has gone ahead without some landowners having given their free, prior and informed consent.
Tue, 01 Jun 2021 07:49:05 +1200Samoa court reserves decision in seat challenge
Samoa's Court of Appeal has reserved its decision on one of the most anticipated matters, crucial to settling the outcome of the country's April elections.
Mon, 31 May 2021 19:55:07 +120029 more Covid-19 cases confirmed in Fiji
Fijian health authorities have confirmed 29 more cases of Covid-19.
Mon, 31 May 2021 17:20:34 +1200New Caledonia talks continue in Paris
French-sponsored talks on New Caledonia's future continue in Paris this week as the 1998 Noumea Accord will expire next year.
Mon, 31 May 2021 15:39:18 +1200Jack Lam eyes fairytale finish with Manu Samoa
Veteran Manu Samoa flanker Jack Lam is weighing up his future as he looks to help his country qualify for the next Rugby World Cup.
Mon, 31 May 2021 15:42:30 +1200In brief: News from around the Pacific
Cooks' leader gets vaccine; Suspects in suicide bombings plans arrested in Papua; Tonga's pharmacy boost; and more.
Mon, 31 May 2021 15:58:10 +1200United Airlines to resume Tahiti flights, Hao reopens for air travel
United Airlines will resume flights from San Francisco to Papeete this week - four months after France halted flights
Mon, 31 May 2021 15:21:19 +1200Women march in Samoa in support of extra female MP
A large crowd of women marched in Apia where the Samoan Court of Appeal is hearing an appeal by Electoral Commissioner and HRPP candidate Aliimalemanu Alofa Tuuau.
Mon, 31 May 2021 09:02:33 +1200Dozens of new Covid-19 cases in Fiji over weekend
The number of active Covid-19 cases in Fiji stands at 223 following the discovery of dozens more over the weekend.
Mon, 31 May 2021 11:39:23 +1200Sonny Bill Williams hopes Scott Morrison signs refugee deal
Sports star Sonny Bill Williams is turning his hand to politics this week - visiting Queenstown to lobby Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison over refugees.