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Thu, 09 Sep 2021 19:57:54 +1200All medical personnel in New Caledonia urged to help with Covid-19 outbreak
The New Caledonian government has appealed to all medical and paramedical staff, including veterinarians, to help in the fight against Covid-19.
Thu, 09 Sep 2021 10:22:45 +1200
Ex-PM of Samoa issues informal apology over court attacks
The former Samoan Prime Minister has informally apologised to the courts after weeks of criticising and protesting against them.
Thu, 09 Sep 2021 08:29:42 +1200
Baby among Covid-19 dead in Fiji: 240 new cases confirmed
A four-month-old infant has died from Covid-19 in Fiji, health authorities announced last night.
Thu, 09 Sep 2021 15:52:36 +1200
PNG consultations over Bougainville independence out of order - Miriki
A former Speaker of the Bougainville parliament says consultations across Papua New Guinea on the independence issue are out of order.
Thu, 09 Sep 2021 16:08:19 +1200
In brief: News from around the Pacific
American Samoa plan to reopen air services with Hawaii; Appeal to be lodged in case against Vanuatu PM and government MPs, and more
Thu, 09 Sep 2021 10:58:02 +1200
Pasifika mass vaccination events launching around New Zealand
The first of a series of Pasifika mass vaccination events begins today, making immunisations against Covid-19 for communities more accessible.
Wed, 08 Sep 2021 12:48:05 +1200
Another nine dead in French Polynesia but daily toll falling
Covid-19 has claimed another nine lives in French Polynesia, raising the death toll to 522.
Wed, 08 Sep 2021 12:36:10 +1200
Lawyer claims Fiji's DPP showed bias
Fiji's Director of Public Prosecutions has been criticised for his decision to discontinue an investigation against a senior government official.
Thu, 09 Sep 2021 08:16:33 +1200
In brief: News from around the Pacific
Former Vanuatu PM to contest by-election ; USP ranked in world's top 10 percent universities; Forum focus on exports to NZ from the Pacific, and more.
Thu, 09 Sep 2021 11:32:36 +1200
France declares Covid-19 emergency in New Caledonia
France has declared a health emergency in New Caledonia after Covid-19 was detected in the community.
Wed, 08 Sep 2021 21:15:59 +1200
Fears Covid-19 spread in New Caledonia out of control
New Caledonia's Covid-19 community outbreak, which was detected on Monday, has spread, with medical experts saying the virus is now out of control.
Wed, 08 Sep 2021 08:07:06 +1200
Fiji planning more local 7s tournaments amid Covid uncertainty
The Fiji Rugby Union is planning another domestic sevens series as Covid-19 continues to disrupt the international sevens calendar.
Wed, 08 Sep 2021 10:03:38 +1200
Thousands displaced in latest West Papua violence: priest
Reports from West Papua indicate thousands of people have fled their homes to the jungle after the latest deadly violence in Maybrat regency.
Wed, 08 Sep 2021 07:58:38 +1200
Covid1-9 Fiji: 160 new cases, 5 deaths reported
Covid-19 cases along Fiji's Suva- Nausori corridor are not being used as the sole indicator to monitor the progress of the outbreak in the country, health authorities said.
Wed, 08 Sep 2021 09:47:47 +1200
Solomons opposition disappointed in China for allegedly bankrolling multi-million dollar fund for govt MPs
The parliamentary opposition in Solomon Islands has expressed disappointment at China for allegedly bankrolling a fund solely for Government MPs.
Wed, 08 Sep 2021 12:36:10 +1200
New Caledonia Covid-19 outbreak confirmed in Lifou
Four people in New Caledonia's Loyalty Islands have tested positive for Covid-19.
Tue, 07 Sep 2021 19:44:36 +1200
African, Caribbean and Pacific seek UN Rights access to Papua
African, Caribbean and Pacific countries have written to the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights about their concern over West Papua.
Tue, 07 Sep 2021 14:14:47 +1200
33 Covid-19 fatalities in French Polynesia
The Covid-19 pandemic in French Polynesia has claimed another 33 lives over the weekend, raising the official death toll to 513.