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Thu, 29 Jul 2021 20:15:45 +1200No tsunami warnings for US territories in the Pacific following quake
The Tsunami warning centre says the magnitude 8.1 earthquake in the Alaska Peninsula poses no tsunami threat to US territories in the Pacific.
Thu, 29 Jul 2021 15:59:57 +1200
Fiji set to get vaccines from NZ following Medsafe approval
Half a million doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine will soon be on its way to Fiji after approval from New Zealand's medical authority.
Thu, 29 Jul 2021 11:52:48 +1200
Covid-19 patient is being flown to NZ from Fiji for treatment
A Covid-19 positive patient is being flown to New Zealand from Fiji today despite an earlier decision by the Ministry of Health to decline the transfer.
Thu, 29 Jul 2021 15:53:43 +1200
In brief: news from around the Pacific
American Samoa congratulates Samoa's new Prime Minister; US and the Federated States of Micronesia agree on a plan to build a military base; and more.
Thu, 29 Jul 2021 14:33:55 +1200
"All my life has been swept under the carpet" - survivor
A man who suffered abuse while in care says he wants transformative change in the state care system in New Zealand.
Thu, 29 Jul 2021 08:57:10 +1200
Fiji dedicates 7s win to people back home
Fiji has dedicated its Olympic rugby sevens win to the people back home who are struggling amidst the country's Covid-19 health crisis.
Thu, 29 Jul 2021 13:24:45 +1200
Pacific artists reflect ahead of Dawn Raids apology
A generation of Pasifika in the late 1990s used creativity as an outlet to vent their trauma over the Dawn Raids.
Thu, 29 Jul 2021 11:13:20 +1200
Tokyo 2020 Day 6: Who to watch and when
Tokyo 2020 Day 6: Who to watch and when
Thu, 29 Jul 2021 08:10:52 +1200
Covid-19: Fiji death toll continues to rise as 1057 new cases confirmed
Fiji's confirmed Covid-19 positive cases shot back to four digits with the country's Health Ministry reporting 1057 new infections in the 24 hours to 8am yesterday.
Thu, 29 Jul 2021 00:25:07 +1200
Fireworks light sky after sevens Olympic gold
Fireworks lit up the sky in Fiji last night as the nation celebrated their Sevens team winning gold at the Tokyo Olympics.
Thu, 29 Jul 2021 14:33:58 +1200
Amorangi Malesala: South Auckland is where my love for netball began
Young netball shooter shares her journey to playing professionally, especially with sporting idols she grew up admiring.
Wed, 28 Jul 2021 19:08:57 +1200
Health system under pressure as Covid-19 grips nation
A former Fiji health minister says the nation's health system has collapsed under the pressure of the pandemic.
Wed, 28 Jul 2021 18:51:40 +1200
Rio to Tokyo: Vanuatu rower's inspiring Olympic journey
Vanuatu rower Rio Rii has officially made his debut at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, after what has been an "emotional and challenging journey."
Wed, 28 Jul 2021 22:11:24 +1200
Tokyo Olympics rugby sevens: Fiji claim gold, as NZ settle for silver
Fiji have proved too strong for the New Zealand men's sevens team at the Olympics, denying New Zealand its best chance yet of a gold medal.
Thu, 29 Jul 2021 14:33:00 +1200
Roch Wamytan re-elected president of New Caledonia congress
Roch Wamytan has secured his third consecutive presidency of New Caledonia's Congress.
Wed, 28 Jul 2021 05:22:58 +1200
Fiji reports 715 new Covid-19 cases as death toll passes 200
Fiji has recorded 715 new cases of Covid-19 and 11 deaths including a health worker who was unvaccinated.
Wed, 28 Jul 2021 15:28:04 +1200
Solomon Islands man narrowly escapes explosion of WW2 ordnance
A man in Solomon Islands has narrowly escaped the explosion of ordnance left over from World War Two.
Wed, 28 Jul 2021 14:30:05 +1200
In brief: News from around the Pacific
Wallis delegation to meet Macron in Tahiti; Drug raid in Samoa; Strong uptake in Vanuatu for Astra-Zeneca vaccine, and more.