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Sat, 10 Jul 2021 23:52:46 +1200Over 500 new cases, one death confirmed in Fiji
The alarming spread of a wave of the coronavirus across the country continues, health authorities say.
Sun, 11 Jul 2021 00:53:42 +1200
Flying Fijians rattle All Blacks
Hooker Dane Coles scored four tries, three off the back of the rolling maul, as the All Blacks saw off a spirited Fiji side 57-23 in an entertaining test in Dunedin on Saturday.
Sun, 11 Jul 2021 00:53:42 +1200
Samoa outclass Tonga in five-try win
Manu Samoa have struck a telling blow in their qualification bid for the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France, beating Tonga 42-13 at Mt Smart Stadium in Auckland on Saturday.
Sat, 10 Jul 2021 11:56:17 +1200
Former Niue premier, Frank Lui, passes away
Former Niue Premier Frank Fakaotimanava Lui died yesterday.
Sat, 10 Jul 2021 06:28:48 +1200
Tonga's Lavulavus fail in bail bid
Jailed Tongan cabinet minister, 'Akosita Lavulavu, and her husband. 'Etuate, a former cabinet minister, have lost their bid for bail.
Fri, 09 Jul 2021 18:13:44 +1200
Samoa to have final ruling on FAST swearing-in
Samoa looks set to have a final ruling on whether the election winning FAST Party's impromptu swearing-in as government will be officially recognised.
Sat, 10 Jul 2021 23:52:47 +1200
Tongan youth leaders hold local board to account on crime hike
30 arrests, a drug bust and a hit-and-run happened right outside the Auckland offices of the Tonga Youth Trust within a matter of weeks.
Fri, 09 Jul 2021 11:33:51 +1200
In brief: news from around the Pacific
Nauru's rights record under review; Vanuatu students in Fiji await fate; CNMI vaccine aim; and more Nauru urged to respect media freedom Nauru's human rights record is under United Nations...
Sat, 10 Jul 2021 01:57:55 +1200
Condemnation of Fiji govt decision to dismiss unvaccinated workers
New regulations directing all workers in Fiji to get a Covid-19 vaccine have shocked many in the country.
Fri, 09 Jul 2021 15:24:21 +1200
Five killed in Solomons as car ploughs into crowd
A car has driven into a group of people in Guadacanal province in Solomon Islands killing five.
Fri, 09 Jul 2021 19:25:29 +1200
Samoa to receive 10,000 vaccine doses
Samoa receives 10,000 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine from Australia, after suspending the vaccination rollout due to a supply shortfall.
Sat, 10 Jul 2021 23:52:47 +1200
Samoa prepared for determined 'Ikale Tahi
Manu Samoa are prepared to take on a determined 'Ikale Tahi side in Auckland today, in the first of two tests to decide who will qualify for the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
Fri, 09 Jul 2021 15:52:01 +1200
Unvaccinated Fiji public servants told they will be sacked
Fijian public servants have been told they will be sacked if they do not get fully vaccinated against Covid-19.
Fri, 09 Jul 2021 08:02:56 +1200
Samoa appeal court to hear FAST swearing in application
Samoa's Court of Appeal is to decide whether the election-winning FAST Party will be recognised as the country's new government.
Fri, 09 Jul 2021 11:41:27 +1200
Prepare for the worst, Fijians told
Fijians have been urged to prepare themselves for the worst amid the escalating Covid-19 crisis in the country.
Fri, 09 Jul 2021 09:34:01 +1200
Fiji confident ahead of All Blacks Test
Flying Fijians coach Vern Cotter has named his 23-man squad to play the All Blacks on Saturday.
Thu, 08 Jul 2021 18:12:11 +1200
New Caledonia elects first pro-independence Kanak president
New Caledonia has elected its first pro-independence Kanak president.
Thu, 08 Jul 2021 18:59:31 +1200
Fiji Covid-19: Pastor charged over anti-vaccination video
People spreading false information about the coronavirus in Fiji will feel the full brunt of the law, police have warned.