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Sun, 18 Jul 2021 17:28:48 +1200Covid-19 in Fiji: 1180 new cases, five deaths reported
Fiji has recorded 1180 cases of Covid-19 in the 24 hours to 8am yesterday.
Sun, 18 Jul 2021 12:42:24 +1200
Kiribati community celebrates with festival of song and dance
People gathered from all over the North Island to celebrate their connection to Kiribati through song and dance.
Sun, 18 Jul 2021 12:54:25 +1200
Fiji vaccination jersey scrapped again following sponsor's directive
A directive from a major sponsor led to the Fiji rugby team ditching plans for a Covid-19 vaccination message on their jerseys, the team say.
Sat, 17 Jul 2021 13:13:43 +1200
Fiji govt unveils $US1.78 billion Covid-19 Budget
Fiji's National Budget worth $US1.78 billion announced on Friday night is designed with three objectives, all of it linked to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Sat, 17 Jul 2021 19:15:44 +1200
Samoa seal Rugby World Cup qualification over Tonga
Samoa have qualified for the 2023 Rugby World Cup after beating Tonga 37-15 in Kirikiriroa Hamilton this afternoon.
Fri, 16 Jul 2021 16:19:40 +1200
Indonesian lawmakers pass controversial bill to reshape West Papua
Indonesia's House of Representatives has passed a controversial bill that is likely to reshape the future administration of West Papua.
Sat, 17 Jul 2021 17:23:43 +1200
Covid-19 infections and deaths soar in Fiji
Fiji has reported a daily record 1405 new cases of Covid-19 in the 24 hours to 8am on Friday.
Sat, 17 Jul 2021 09:50:28 +1200
Flying Fijians relish second shot at All Blacks
After taking it to the All Blacks in Dunedin last weekend, Fiji is bracing for a backlash from the home side in Hamilton tonight.
Sat, 17 Jul 2021 10:54:53 +1200
Pasifika community celebrate new NZR role with an Ava ceremony
New Zealand's Pasifika Rugby community have officially welcomed Saveatama Eroni Clarke this week, in an intimate Ava Usu ceremony at Auckland University's Fale Pasifika.
Sat, 17 Jul 2021 14:49:41 +1200
In brief: news from around the Pacific
Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson vaccine get green light for use in PNG; US President nonimates new US Ambassador to NZ and Samoa, and more.
Sat, 17 Jul 2021 09:49:57 +1200
Tonga have it all to do in second Samoa clash
The 'Ikale Tahi are hoping to pin Samoa back on the field and on the scoreboard in this afternoon's decisive Rugby World Cup qualifying match in Kirikiriroa Hamilton.
Sat, 17 Jul 2021 11:24:46 +1200
Susana Lei'ataua is RNZ Pacific's new News Editor
It is my privilege to welcome Susana Lei'ataua to the RNZ Pacific team.
Sat, 17 Jul 2021 10:19:33 +1200
Olympians of the Pacific: The Cook Islanders swimming in unchartered waters
A trip to Japan will be as quick as getting in and out of the water for two Cook Island swimmers competing in the Tokyo Olympics.
Fri, 16 Jul 2021 16:30:25 +1200
Vanuatu PM appeal court denies govt appeal
Nineteen Vanuatu government MPs have lost an important appeal case moving them a step closer to possibly losing their parliamentary seats.
Fri, 16 Jul 2021 17:00:30 +1200
Pacific Forum hands over medical supplies to Fiji
The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat has handed over medical supplies to the Fiji Government as it battles the surge of Covid-19 cases.
Fri, 16 Jul 2021 12:44:48 +1200
Delta variant confirmed in PNG
Papua New Guinea authorities have confirmed that a positive Covid-19 case with the Delta variant has been detected in country.
Fri, 16 Jul 2021 11:51:11 +1200
Oceania Football launches strategic plan for women's game
The Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) has launched its first strategic plan dedicated to women's football.
Fri, 16 Jul 2021 15:59:01 +1200
Fiji govt under more pressure to lock country down as Covid spreads
The Fijian government's handling of the pandemic is coming under fire again amidst calls for a lockdown following 1220 new cases of Covid-19.