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Mon, 19 Jul 2021 20:49:39 +1200Five new Covid-19 cases found in Fiji's outer islands - ministry
Fiji's Health Ministry has reported five cases of Covid-19, the first in the east of the country.
Mon, 19 Jul 2021 19:27:05 +1200
Samoa Law Society submission reproves Head of State's decrees
Samoa's professional legal body has firmly admonished the Head of State for his role in delaying parliament from convening.
Mon, 19 Jul 2021 16:52:49 +1200
NZ explorer and author laments plight of West Papuans
A New Zealand explorer who trekked in West Papua before Indonesian rule says he's saddened to see what colonisation has done to the region's indigenous people.
Mon, 19 Jul 2021 16:57:33 +1200
French Polynesia president calls for compulsory Covid vaccination
French Polynesia's president has spoken out for mandatory vaccinations against Covid-19
Mon, 19 Jul 2021 17:03:47 +1200
Efate chiefs approve custom penalties for killings
The Vaturisu Council of Chiefs of Efate island has approved custom penalties for killings on Efate, Vanuatu's third largest island.
Mon, 19 Jul 2021 09:09:56 +1200
Covid-19 cases, deaths continue to soar in Fiji
Fiji has reported 1043 new positive cases of Covid-19 for the last 24-hour period ending at 8am yesterday.
Mon, 19 Jul 2021 06:26:34 +1200
Thousands rally in Tahiti over nuke legacy
Several thousand people in French Polynesia have joined a march demanding France own up to the damage caused by its nuclear weapons tests.
Mon, 19 Jul 2021 11:53:48 +1200
Australia's Telstra makes reported bid for Digicel Pacific
Australian telco Telstra is reported to have made a bid for Digicel's Pacific operations.
Mon, 19 Jul 2021 13:07:51 +1200
In brief: news from around the Pacific
More vaccines approved in PNG; Push for new president of New Caledonia's congress; FSM president to talk security with US officials, and more
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.
Mon, 19 Jul 2021 16:14:38 +1200
How to get a new playground - the Ōtara way
It all started with a monthly sausage sizzle on Ōtara's Cooper Crescent.
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.
Mon, 19 Jul 2021 11:29:56 +1200
Spotlight on abuse of Pasifika: 'There are added layers of complexity'
The first-ever investigation into abuse in care of Pacific people in this country opens today.
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.
Sun, 18 Jul 2021 17:28:48 +1200
Covid-19 in Fiji: 1180 new cases, five deaths reported
Fiji has recorded 1180 cases of Covid-19 in the 24 hours to 8am yesterday.
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.