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Sat, 11 Sep 2021 10:05:42 +1200Covid-19 in French Polynesia claims another 13 lives
Another 13 people with Covid-19 in French Polynesia have died, raising the death toll to 551.
Sat, 11 Sep 2021 08:36:55 +1200
Covid-19 in Fiji: 179 new cases, five deaths confirmed
Five more people have died from Covid-19 in Fiji amid 179 new cases, health authorities said.
Sat, 11 Sep 2021 09:35:56 +1200
Cook Islands PM readies for COP 26 in Glasgow
The Prime Minister of the Cook Islands has called on the population to take seriously the threat from climate change.
Sat, 11 Sep 2021 07:41:12 +1200
In brief: News from around the Pacific
Former Samoa PM says he has never apologised to the Courts; PNG's deputy PM suspended; Morrison unapologetic about leaving climate goals out of UK trade deal, and more
Sat, 11 Sep 2021 07:18:35 +1200
Pacific Olympic committees need to support Paralympians
The Oceania Paralympic Committee is calling on Olympic committees in the Pacific to do more to support their Paralympic counterparts.
Sat, 11 Sep 2021 08:36:55 +1200
'I would never wish this on anyone': Life inside Jet Park with six kids and the Delta variant
One of the positive cases from the Assemblies of God Church of Samoa cluster has shared his experience of recuperating from Covid-19 while in quarantine with his family of eight.
Sat, 11 Sep 2021 13:10:54 +1200
NZ takes 'cautious approach' to Fiji's plan to reopen border amid Covid-19 crisis
New Zealand has opted to take a cautious approach to Fiji's future travel initiatives as the Pacific island nation prepares to reopen its borders amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
Fri, 10 Sep 2021 17:23:33 +1200
First Covid-19 death in New Caledonia
New Caledonia has recorded its first death of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Fri, 10 Sep 2021 17:24:36 +1200
French Polynesia Covid-19 outbreak has peaked
French Polynesia has reported another three Covid-19-related deaths but the health authorities say the latest wave appears to have peaked.
Fri, 10 Sep 2021 22:02:27 +1200
PNG Hunters to leave it all on the field this weekend
The Papua New Guinea Hunters rugby league team are hoping to leave it all out on the field this weekend, when they play their final match in the 2021 Intrust Super Cup season.
Fri, 10 Sep 2021 19:47:09 +1200
Auckland primary schools embrace online celebration for Tongan language week
Primary Schools in Auckland taking up the call by the Ministry of Pacific Peoples to embrace Tongan language week this year online.
Fri, 10 Sep 2021 12:24:16 +1200
In brief: News from around the Pacific
Eight Pacific nations agree on recommendations to address climate change; Samoa has a new Attorney General and more
Fri, 10 Sep 2021 17:08:13 +1200
Micronesian leaders to set up permanent secretariat
The leaders of the five independent Micronesian states are planning to set up a formal secretariat on Nauru.
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 19:57:54 +1200
All 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.
Fri, 10 Sep 2021 08:27:22 +1200
French Polynesia Covid-19 pandemic claims another 13 lives
A further 13 people in French Polynesia have died of Covid-19, raising the death toll to 535.
Fri, 10 Sep 2021 08:31:25 +1200
Fiji gets further support from NZ to fight Covid-19
Fiji's battle against Covid-19 has been boosted with a $12-million support package from New Zealand.
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.