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Sat, 31 Jul 2021 16:26:17 +1200Brave Fijiana fall short against Black Ferns, to face Great Britain for bronze medal
The Fiji women's sevens rugby side will face Great Britain for the bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics tonight.
Sat, 31 Jul 2021 05:27:00 +1200
Fiji reports 1163 new cases, six deaths - including a baby
Fiji has recorded 1163 new cases and six deaths in the 24 hours to 8am yesterday, health authorities said.
Sat, 31 Jul 2021 19:07:20 +1200
'More support needed', victim tells Royal Commission into abuse
A Samoan man who came to New Zealand at about the age of four has told the Royal Commission of Inquiry that too many in his community are being left to live their lives with no social support.
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 19:00:58 +1200
Fiji govt urged to scrap plan to amend Land Bill
The political tussle amid a worsening Covid-19 crisis continues in Fiji.
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 20:30:17 +1200
Vaccine resistance in West Papua as Covid-19 rages
As with much of Indonesia, the country's eastern-most provinces of Papua and West Papua are struggling to contain the spread of Covid-19, with the Delta variant on the loose.
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 13:53:15 +1200
NZ monitoring ongoing arrests of Fiji politicians
New Zealand remains concerned with ongoing police questioning of opposition politicians in Fiji, as well as with the country's Covid-19 crisis.
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 14:14:28 +1200
Samoa courts close as HRPP convoy descends on Apia
Samoa's court houses in Apia have closed this afternoon in anticipation of a convoy of protest against the country's judiciary.
Sat, 31 Jul 2021 12:47:54 +1200
Tokyo 2020 Day 8: Pacific Athletes - Who to watch this weekend
All eyes will be on the Fijiana Sevens team when they take on New Zealand's Black Ferns Sevens in the semi-final match at 2pm.
Sat, 31 Jul 2021 00:34:27 +1200
Tokyo Olympics: Fijiana stun Australia, set up semis clash with Black Ferns
The Fiji women's sevens rugby side are through to the semi-finals of the Tokyo Olympics after shocking defending champions Australia 14-12 in their quarter-final last night.
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 11:07:53 +1200
FAST now says it needs to delay Parliament convening
Samoa's ruling FAST Party now says there is no real need to rush to convene Parliament.
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 15:39:00 +1200
Indonesian military duo to be punished for attack on deaf Papuan
Two Indonesian military personnel are to face censure for their brutal treatment of a deaf West Papuan man.
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 15:29:22 +1200
Tokyo 2020 Day 7: Pacific Athletes - Who to watch today
Tokyo 2020 Day 7: Pacific Athletes- Who to watch today
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 14:19:40 +1200
In brief: news from around the Pacific
No apology for nuclear testing from French president; CNMI officials monitor volcanic activity on Pagan, and more.
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 11:02:00 +1200
Fiji's champion 7s team arrive home
Fiji's gold medal winning men's sevens team have arrived home from Tokyo.
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 08:16:31 +1200
Covid-19 in Fiji: 1301 new cases, nine more deaths confirmed
Fiji has reported 1301 new cases of Covid-19 for the 24 hours to 8am yesterday.
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 09:57:49 +1200
Samoa's Alex Rose eyes history in Tokyo
Samoan discus thrower Alex Rose believes he's capable of a podium finish at the Tokyo Olympics.
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 11:41:24 +1200
CNMI grieves after popular lawmaker dies
Northern Marianas US Representative Ivan Blanco has died in what police said was a "sudden death". He was 45-years-old.
Thu, 29 Jul 2021 20:15:45 +1200
No 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.