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Thu, 15 Jul 2021 20:44:47 +1200Samoa's HRPP renews moves against Chief Justice
Samoa's caretaker government is continuing its attempts to undermine the judiciary in a renewed move against the Chief Justice.
Thu, 15 Jul 2021 16:51:05 +1200
Second medical team from NZ and Australia arrives in Fiji
A second medical assistance team from New Zealand and Australia has arrived in Fiji to assist the Pacific island nation's worsening Covid-19 crisis.
Thu, 15 Jul 2021 16:40:36 +1200
NZ's formal Dawn Raids apology: rescheduled date announced
New Zealand's formal government apology for the Dawn Raids has been rescheduled to Sunday 1 August.
Thu, 15 Jul 2021 16:33:03 +1200
Indonesian police crack down on West Papuan demos
Fresh demonstrations by West Papuans have again been met with a heavy handed response by Indonesian police.
Thu, 15 Jul 2021 16:47:38 +1200
Fiji rugby team happy over Covid jersey compromise
The Fiji rugby coach believes they've reached a balanced compromise over the team's playing jerseys for this weekend.
Thu, 15 Jul 2021 14:37:00 +1200
'Economic bubble' idea floated as PNG and NZ sign partnership
The prime ministers of Papua New Guinea and New Zealand have signed an agreement to build a more collaborative connection.
Thu, 15 Jul 2021 12:42:48 +1200
Positive Covid-19 case aboard a cargo vessel in Solomons
A crew member has tested positive for Covid-19 aboard a cargo vessel in Solomon Islands.
Thu, 15 Jul 2021 10:05:48 +1200
Fiji rugby reaches compromise on Vaccinate message
The Fiji Rugby Union has reached a compromise on the Covid-19 vaccination message its players will wear when playing the All Blacks.
Thu, 15 Jul 2021 10:57:01 +1200
Increase in Cook Islands men seeking therapy for domestic violence
Rarotonga's only anti-domestic violence group, which mainly works with survivors of abuse, have seen an influx of perpetrators coming forward for therapy.
Thu, 15 Jul 2021 15:20:20 +1200
In brief: news from around the Pacific
Namah says PNG should agree to Bougainville independence immediately, Niue preparing for two way travel, and Dawn Raids apology set for August, and more.
Thu, 15 Jul 2021 11:34:24 +1200
Samoa's HRPP loses another seat in petitions
Samoa's defiant caretaker government has lost another seat following the latest court petition over the election result.
Thu, 15 Jul 2021 13:03:05 +1200
Taylah Johnson: The Pasifika commentator proving representation matters
Manu Samoa played Tonga last weekend, in the first of two tests to see who will qualify for the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
Thu, 15 Jul 2021 09:12:36 +1200
Ten more deaths reported in Fiji from covid
Fiji health authorities have reported an additional ten deaths from Covid-19 over the past week.
Thu, 15 Jul 2021 09:57:00 +1200
Fiji 7s teams settled after arriving in Japan
The Fiji men's and women's sevens teams have settled into their training base in Oita ahead of the upcoming Tokyo Olympics.
Thu, 15 Jul 2021 11:36:27 +1200
Niue achieves herd immunity for covid
Niue has been praised for achieving Covid-19 herd immunity status.
Thu, 15 Jul 2021 12:25:55 +1200
EU helping upskill PNG fisheries officers
The European Union is helping fund a Papua New Guinea's National Fisheries Authority programme to upskill government fisheries officers.
Wed, 14 Jul 2021 08:35:36 +1200
Banaba Island: The land that died so others could live
First Person - Although Banabans share the language with the people of Kiribati, they have an identity and history that is distinct, writes Hele Ikimotu.
Wed, 14 Jul 2021 19:11:01 +1200
Covid-19: 647 new cases and one death confirmed in Fiji
Fiji has reported 647 new cases of Covid-19 and one death in the 24-hour period that ended at 8am yesterday.