New Zealand Pacific
Thu, 24 Jun 2021 19:27:03 +1200It's too early for Covid-19 to be endemic: Fiji Govt
Despite a rise in deaths and record infections of Covid-19, Fiji's Government says it's too early to say if the coronavirus will become an endemic disease in the country.
Thu, 24 Jun 2021 17:54:05 +1200Rotary/UNICEF target Pacific children in new vaccine campaign
A new vaccination campaign in the Pacific is targeting 100,000 children across nine countries.
Thu, 24 Jun 2021 17:35:59 +1200New head of fractured Pacific Forum stresses unity
The new Secretary-General of the Pacific Islands Forum says he will champion solidarity and unity within the regional grouping.
Thu, 24 Jun 2021 10:44:40 +1200No crowds for Manu Samoa following alert level change
Manu Samoa's first rugby game in more than 600 days will be played behind closed doors after the Wellington region moved to alert level two.
Thu, 24 Jun 2021 15:52:55 +1200Violence in Bougainville was due to sorcery attacks according to MP
The Papua New Guinea member of parliament for South Bougainville says a violent dispute near Kakemono in south Bougainville is being resolved.
Thu, 24 Jun 2021 10:44:39 +1200Get the jab says expert as Samoans hesitant about vaccine
Samoans eligible to get vaccinated against COVID-19 are being urged to do so after new figures showed the country's rates of vaccination falling behind other Pacific nations.
Thu, 24 Jun 2021 11:23:31 +1200In brief: News from around the Pacific
Almost every Niuean has had jab; Vanuatu's buses to vax centres; sector encoraged to help female workers; Bougainville beheading; and more.
Thu, 24 Jun 2021 06:38:45 +1200Guam moves closer to first ever Asia Cup
The Guam men's basketball team is now just one step away from their first appearance at the Asia Cup.
Thu, 24 Jun 2021 00:07:41 +1200Live updates on Sydney Covid-19 case: Wellington to move to alert level 2
The Wellington region has moved to alert level 2 until 11.59pm on Sunday after a visitor from Australia tested positive for Covid-19.
Thu, 24 Jun 2021 15:41:28 +1200Covid infections in Fiji soar - four deaths reported
Fiji has reported its highest daily total of positive Covid-19 infections with 279 cases.
Wed, 23 Jun 2021 16:03:29 +1200Legal progress slow in Samoa political scrap
The Samoa Court of Appeal has reserved its decision after a request for clarification by the FAST party.
Thu, 24 Jun 2021 19:23:59 +1200In brief: News from around the Pacific
Ministry halts logging in Samoa, Covid-19: Cook Islanders fail to show for second jab; New police chief in Vanuatu, and more.
Thu, 24 Jun 2021 12:18:19 +1200Mainstream media must do better after Dawn Raids apology
The Dawn Raids were an opportunity for the largely Anglo-centric media to attack a vulnerable population, according to a former RNZ journalist.
Wed, 23 Jun 2021 17:13:54 +1200Turning the Page: Linda Vagana's reading revolution
She was a key player for the Silver Ferns for nearly a decade, and now Linda Vagana wants to turn the key and unlock a love of reading in young Māori and Pasifika.
Tue, 22 Jun 2021 17:26:36 +1200New Caledonia tension simmers over referendum date
Political tension is rising in New Caledonia as a third referendum on independence from France is planned in December.
Tue, 22 Jun 2021 17:40:56 +1200NZ to support FFA sustainable management of Pacific fisheries
New Zealand has signed an agreement of more than US$12 million with the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency.
Wed, 23 Jun 2021 08:34:39 +1200Covid-19: Fiji records two deaths amid record 180 new cases
Fiji's covid19 case count broke records again on Tuesday as medical authorities recorded another two deaths at the Colonial War Memorial Hospital in the capital Suva.
Tue, 22 Jun 2021 10:14:12 +1200'Pacific Studies' proposed to be taught in NZ schools
'Pacific Studies' proposed to be taught in NZ schools