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Wed, 01 Sep 2021 16:34:53 +1200Trade and transportation key agenda items for Micronesian leaders' summit
The leaders of Micronesia are holding their annual summit in Nauru, with the dominant subject to be trade and transportation.
Wed, 01 Sep 2021 13:34:41 +1200
Scarcity of food for Pasifika communities during lockdown
Several organisations in New Zealand supporting Pasifika families with basic necessities during alert level 4 lockdown are seeing greater numbers requesting help.
Wed, 01 Sep 2021 16:38:05 +1200
PNG Hunters rugby league star retires after lifesaving surgery
Papua New Guinea Hunters rugby league player Jokadi Bire has confirmed his retirement from the game after undergoing lifesaving heart surgery.
Wed, 01 Sep 2021 11:50:12 +1200
Norfolk teachers demand information about Queensland move
Teachers in Norfolk Island are not being told what's going on with their work conditions and they are angry.
Wed, 01 Sep 2021 17:15:10 +1200
In brief: news from around the Pacific
More Fijian nationals evacuated from Afghanistan;Pacific Paralympics 2020: Who to watch today; Over 27,000 people have been vaccinated in Tonga, and more...
Wed, 01 Sep 2021 09:06:23 +1200
Fiji Law Society condemns arrests
The Fiji Law Society says people cannot be arrested and detained just because of their dissenting opinions.
Wed, 01 Sep 2021 06:11:07 +1200
Covid-19 Fiji: Over 50 effects from vaccine rollout recorded
Since the rollout of the Covid-19 vaccination in Fiji, the Health Ministry has recorded 56 events relating to adverse effects after immunisation.
Wed, 01 Sep 2021 06:11:08 +1200
Pacific Super Rugby teams to finalise squads
With 'Super Rugby Pacific' confirmed to kick off in February, the race is on for Moana Pasifika and the Fijian Drua to sign up their inaugural playing squads.
Tue, 31 Aug 2021 21:09:40 +1200
French Polynesia govt reactive Covid-19 response slammed
The French Polynesia government has been blasted and accused of not being proactive enough to avoid the horrors of the latest Covid-19 surge.
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 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 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 17:02:06 +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 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.