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Fri, 13 Aug 2021 16:07:14 +1200NZ reiterates support for Samoa's Fiame, as Tuilaepa grumbles
The New Zealand Government says it has full confidence Samoa's new government and its judiciary will continue to act with integrity.
Fri, 13 Aug 2021 15:28:24 +1200
PNG considers major electoral changes before 2022 polls
PNG's government has been taken to task about preparation for next year's elections.
Fri, 13 Aug 2021 10:26:41 +1200
Covid-19 in Fiji: 50% of deaths recorded at home
Fifty percent of Fijians who died from Covid-19 were reported at home, the health ministry said.
Fri, 13 Aug 2021 17:08:20 +1200
In brief: news from around the Pacific
Samoa Sunday ban needs proper law; refugee family pleads for freedom in Darwin; new police patrol boat for Kiribati; possible execution of PNG death row prisoners closer and more.
Fri, 13 Aug 2021 13:35:13 +1200
Kaiviti Silktails excited to reunite with loved ones
The Kaiviti Silktails rugby league team are looking forward to reuniting with loved ones after Covid-19 brought their season to an abrupt end.
Fri, 13 Aug 2021 08:58:57 +1200
Indonesian detention of Papuan Victor Yeimo draws int'l concern
Human rights advocates continue to voice concern for the welfare of West Papuan political prisoner Victor Yeimo.
Thu, 12 Aug 2021 18:58:25 +1200
Covid-19: too early to celebrate reduction in cases - Fiji govt
A drop in daily Covid-19 cases in Fiji should not be interpreted as a true reduction of infections, and could be due to changes in testing, the government said.
Fri, 13 Aug 2021 09:46:24 +1200
Bougainville independence is biggest issue facing PNG - PM
The possible independence of Bougainville is the greatest challenge Papua New Guinea faces, the PNG Prime Minister James Marape says.
Thu, 12 Aug 2021 16:57:08 +1200
Kaiviti Silktails return to Fiji, PNG Hunters season on hold
The Kaiviti Silktails rugby league team are already back home in Fiji, after their season was ended early for a second straight year because of Covid-19.
Thu, 12 Aug 2021 18:11:13 +1200
Vanuatu sells citizenship in April - takes it away in August
A Syrian who purchased a Vanuatu citizenship said it has been revoked by the Pacific country.
Thu, 12 Aug 2021 16:48:34 +1200
In brief: news from around the Pacific
Niuean MP medevacced; curfew imposed for French Polynesia; repatriation flight to Tonga delayed; Delta strain detected in Guam, and more.
Thu, 12 Aug 2021 17:52:01 +1200
Call for foreign aid to go through Bougainville govt
Foreign aid should be used to help Bougainville achieve sovereign rule, the autonomous region's president Ishmael Toroama says.
Thu, 12 Aug 2021 09:28:55 +1200
Travel restricted from Fiji to NZ
Travel is restricted to New Zealand from Fiji this weekend.
Thu, 12 Aug 2021 13:07:07 +1200
Tonga's Viliami Taulani signs for Harlequins
Tonga rugby international Viliami Taulani has signed for English Premiership champions Harlequins.
Wed, 11 Aug 2021 16:45:57 +1200
Samoa's former leader criticises NZ/AUS for lack of support
New Zealand and Australia are facing criticism from Samoa's former leader, Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi.
Wed, 11 Aug 2021 16:34:36 +1200
Narrow window to halt climate catastrophe - Pacific Forum leader
The world is on the brink of a climate catastrophe, with just a narrow window for action to reverse global processes predicted to cause devastating effects in the Pacific and world-wide, says the leader of the 18-nation Pacific Islands Forum.
Wed, 11 Aug 2021 18:51:31 +1200
PNG's O'Neill labels former colleagues cowardly at inquiry
Papua New Guinea's former Prime Minister Peter O'Neill has come out swinging at the Commission of Inquiry into a US$1.2 billion loan acquired in 2014 by his government.
Thu, 12 Aug 2021 00:31:09 +1200
Covid-19: 10 more deaths, 264 new cases confirmed in Fiji
Health authorities in Fiji have reported a drop in Covid-19 infections with 264 new cases for the 24 hours to 8am on Tuesday.