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Sun, 05 Sep 2021 15:30:28 +1200Covid-19 in Fiji: 200 new cases reported, one patient evacuated from outer island
A Covid-19 patient from Fiji's remote island of Malolo has been airlifted to a hospital on the mainland.
Sat, 04 Sep 2021 13:16:16 +1200
French Polynesia reports another 17 Covid-19 fatalities
The Covid-19 pandemic on French Polynesia has claimed another 17 lives as a month-long lockdown is about to enter its third week.
Sun, 05 Sep 2021 12:59:14 +1200
Half of Fijians surveyed will not vaccinate against Covid-19
Fijians surveyed in a study say the fear of side-effects is the reason they will not vaccinate against Covid-19.
Sat, 04 Sep 2021 13:32:20 +1200
New Caledonians rally against compulsory Covid-19 vaccination
A large crowd has taken to the streets in Noumea in a demonstration against yesterday's decision by New Caledonia's Congress to make vaccinations against Covid-19 compulsory.
Sat, 04 Sep 2021 06:02:15 +1200
Fiji entry only for fully vaccinated travellers say govt
If you are planning to visit Fiji this year, you must prove you're fully-vaccinated against Covid-19 when you arrive in the Pacific island nation.
Sat, 04 Sep 2021 06:06:35 +1200
Guilty plea entered in murder case of Tongan human rights activist
The man accused of causing the death of Tongan human rights activist Polikalepo "Poli" Kefu has pleaded guilty.
Sat, 04 Sep 2021 08:23:27 +1200
New Caledonia imposes Covid-19 vaccination regime
New Caledonia's Congress has unanimously voted to make vaccinations against Covid-19 mandatory.
Fri, 03 Sep 2021 15:18:43 +1200
Vanuatu president pardons three former PMs
The President of Vanuatu has pardoned the criminal convictions of three former prime ministers.
Fri, 03 Sep 2021 14:15:47 +1200
Fijian Drua to be based in Australia next year
The Fijian Drua will be based in Australia for its inaugural season in Super Rugby.
Fri, 03 Sep 2021 11:46:26 +1200
Tahiti lockdown extended to September 20
The lockdown in French Polynesia will be extended by 15 days, to September 20.
Fri, 03 Sep 2021 14:11:37 +1200
In brief: News from around the Pacific
Paralympian makes debut; aviation issue in Vanuatu; and CEO head-hunting process slammed
Fri, 03 Sep 2021 09:11:49 +1200
Record methamphetamine seizure at Tahiti airport
Customs officers in French Polynesia have made their biggest-ever single seizure of methamphetamine.
Fri, 03 Sep 2021 08:37:58 +1200
Samoa PM sacks the AG
Samoa's Prime Minister, Fiame Naomi Mata'afa, has sacked the Attorney General, Savalenoa Mareva Betham Annandale, effective immediately.
Fri, 03 Sep 2021 08:13:15 +1200
Covid-19 Fiji: 250 new cases - 13 on remote Kadavu
Thirteen more people have tested positive to Covid-19 on remote Kadavu island, with three patients - all pregnant mothers - admitted at the Vunisea Hospital.
Fri, 03 Sep 2021 11:46:27 +1200
Fiji, Samoa 7s to miss start of the World Series
The Fiji and Samoa sevens teams will be missing when the men's World Sevens Series gets underway in Canada this month
Fri, 03 Sep 2021 08:16:21 +1200
Pacific Oceania captain could miss Davis Cup return
The Pacific Oceania Davis Cup tennis team is still waiting to confirm it's final squad less than two weeks out from competing in Asia Oceania Group Three.
Thu, 02 Sep 2021 19:34:39 +1200
Pacific health boost aims to meet urgent and sustained demand
Pacific health providers say a major New Zealand government funding boost is not just a recognition of the critical role they play in reaching Pasifika communities, but of the urgent and sustained response that the Delta variant demands
Thu, 02 Sep 2021 13:40:58 +1200
PNG health authorities concerned with Delta in border region
The Covid-19 delta variant is becoming a concern to Papua New Guinea health authorities.