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Sat, 28 Aug 2021 06:46:39 +1200Tupou Neiufi wins gold in Tokyo
New Zealand para-swimmer Tupou Neiufi has claimed the gold medal in the 100m backstroke S8 category at the Tokyo Paralympics.
Sat, 28 Aug 2021 08:57:46 +1200
Covid-19 in Fiji: Children among the dead, 205 new cases confirmed
Two children are among 11 people who have died from Covid-19 in Fiji.
Sat, 28 Aug 2021 08:34:10 +1200
Call to respect humanitarian law in Afghanistan
An International Criminal Court official in the Pacific is calling on all parties in the Afghanistan conflict to respect humanitarian law.
Sat, 28 Aug 2021 07:56:12 +1200
Tahiti beach soccer team left to rue mistakes
The Tahiti beach soccer team were left to rue the game that got away after bowing out in the quarter finals of the World Cup.
Sat, 28 Aug 2021 09:23:36 +1200
Solomons govt says lockdown will go ahead
The Attorney General of Solomon Islands says the government's 36-hour-lockdown is constitutionally sound and will go ahead.
Sat, 28 Aug 2021 09:50:05 +1200
In brief: news from around the Pacific
Pasifika affected by the Covid-19 outbreak face hurdles to self-isolate effectively; New Covid-19 cases recorded in Guam, and more.
Fri, 27 Aug 2021 11:37:24 +1200
Tahiti Covid-19 outbreak claims another 17 lives, spreads to 45 islands
Another 17 people have died of Covid-19 in French Polynesia where the virus has now spread to 45 islands.
Sat, 28 Aug 2021 10:22:11 +1200
NZ discusses West Papuan accused of treason with Indonesia
New Zealand's government has raised concern with Indonesia over the case of a West Papuan political prisoner, but a solidarity group says that's not enough.
Fri, 27 Aug 2021 16:07:08 +1200
Legality of Solomons Covid-19 lockdown questioned
The Solomon Islands opposition leader is calling for the postponement of a lockdown in the capital
Fri, 27 Aug 2021 11:12:59 +1200
Pasifika uptake of Covid-19 vaccine 'really reassuring', GP says
Pasifika now lead the way in full vaccinations among people aged 40 and above.
Fri, 27 Aug 2021 15:44:04 +1200
Guam men's basketball team edge closer to Asia Cup qualification
The Guam men's basketball team moved a step closer to an historic spot in the Asia Cup after beating Chinese Taipei.
Fri, 27 Aug 2021 13:24:08 +1200
PNG court orders recount for election which sparked violence
PNG's Southern Highlands Governor William Powi has been ordered to vacate the seat he won in 2017's election.
Fri, 27 Aug 2021 13:20:30 +1200
Norfolk Islanders want Canberra's people out
A meeting on Norfolk Island this week has led to a demand that the federal minister and the top four administrators resign.
Fri, 27 Aug 2021 10:37:29 +1200
Covid-19 infections recorded across Fiji: 3 in Labasa, 6 on Malolo
Cases of Covid-19 are being reported across the country amid 423 new infections of the Delta variant.
Fri, 27 Aug 2021 11:50:24 +1200
USP staff voice strong support for Ahluwalia
Staff at the University of the South Pacific allege the Fiji Government is conducting a vendetta against the vice chancellor.
Fri, 27 Aug 2021 09:40:41 +1200
Tahiti beach soccer team bow out in World Cup quarters
The Tahiti beach soccer team's World Cup journey has ended with a 5-4 extra time defeat by Japan in the quarter-finals.
Fri, 27 Aug 2021 07:16:51 +1200
Basketball's governing body launches female internship in Pacific
Basketball's governing body, FIBA, has launched a female internship programme for Pacific nations.
Fri, 27 Aug 2021 10:08:25 +1200
Pacific outreach seeks out people missed by health system
Despite a disconnect between the public health system and the Pacific community, vital ground work is underway to reach contacts in the Covid-19 outbreak who the system has missed.