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Tue, 31 Aug 2021 11:51:11 +1200
Covid-19 claims another 38 lives in Tahiti
At least another 38 people in French Polynesia have died of Covid-19 over the weekend as pleas continue for more health professionals to be sent from France.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 17:44:06 +1200
Opinion: Where is the kindness during these uncertain times of Covid-19?
Opinion - If one thing is certain during these uncertain times of Covid-19, it is that a hurting community doesn't need more pain thrown its way.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 17:44:06 +1200
"No jab, no play" - for future sports participation in Fiji
Fiji announces mandatory Covid-19 vaccination for all future sporting events in the country.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 17:56:41 +1200
In brief: news from around the Pacific
More arrests made in ongoing Tonga cocaine investigation

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 06:08:37 +1200
Cook Islands Olympic team members waiting for alert level change
A group of Cook Islands Olympic team members expect to remain in New Zealand until Auckland's Covid alert level status is relaxed.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 10:58:22 +1200
Vaccine hesitancy harming Pacifica recovery in US
An American medical specialist says Covid-19 vaccine hesitancy is a significant hurdle for the US Pacific community.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 13:01:01 +1200
In brief: news from around the Pacific
Cook Islands govt will decide today on alert levels; Over 600,000 Fijians register to vote in 2022 election, and more.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 01:21:03 +1200
Covid-19 Fiji: Sawani border closed for decontamination
The Sawani border in Fiji's Naitasiri Highlands on the main island of Viti Levu has been closed for decontamination.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 17:02:06 +1200
Arrests during first night of "trial" lockdown in Solomon Islands
Twenty people have been arrested in Solomon Islands during the first night of the government's trial lockdown of the capital, Honiara.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 09:26:40 +1200
Covid-19 Fiji: Vaccinating children crucial - top health official
Health authorities in Fiji are considering vaccinating children aged 12 to 17 against Covid-19 amid concerns over the number of young people dying from the virus.

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 21:33:15 +1200
Covid-19 vaccination: Pasifika community 'disappointed and angry' after passport requests
A Pacific community worker says the Bay of Plenty DHB's apology for requesting passports before vaccination is 'passive-aggressive' and racist.

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 21:35:07 +1200
Indonesian prosecutors accused of defying court order for Victor Yeimo
Indonesian authorities have been accused of defying a court order to urgently hospitalise the West Papuan political prisoner Victor Yeimo.

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 15:38:34 +1200
Bougainville marks two decades since Peace Agreement
Bougainville is today marking the 20th anniversary of the signing of the Bougainville Peace Agreement.

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 17:35:59 +1200
Moana Pasifika and Fijian Drua confirmed in Super Rugby 2022 format
The format for the 2022 Super Rugby season has been confirmed with Moana Pasifika and the Fijian Drua joining the five New Zealand and Australian sides.

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 11:16:29 +1200
Cook Islands reinstates wage subsidies and grants
With tourism back on hold, the Cook Islands is reinstating wage subsidies and sole trader grants.

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 10:35:50 +1200
In brief: news from around the Pacific
Skipper of grounded Samoa Police patrol boat suspended; Niue considering charging for health services, and more

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 15:48:21 +1200
PNG Hunters start post-lockdown campaign with a loss
The Papua New Guinea Hunters rugby league team have lost their first game back in the Intrust Super Cup competition on the weekend, after South-east Queensland was put into a five-week snap lockdown because of Covid-19.

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 14:54:27 +1200
Niue's Swansons supermarket up for sale
Niue's main supermarket, the dominant feature of the island's tiny retail shopping scene, is on the market.



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