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Mon, 20 Sep 2021 16:19:39 +1200Bougainville govt looking to cash in on alluvial gold mining industry
The Bougainville Government believes it can earn millions of dollars from the gold currently being mined and shipped out illegally.
Mon, 20 Sep 2021 11:42:02 +1200
TNI offers assistance to Papuans displaced by attacks
Indonesia's military says it's helping villagers displaced amid more deadly violence in West Papua.
Mon, 20 Sep 2021 16:16:00 +1200
Fijian Drua unveil first five signings for Super Rugby Pacific
The Fijian Drua have announced their first five signings for the club's debut Super Rugby Pacific campaign, including an Olympic gold medallist and three current senior internationals.
Mon, 20 Sep 2021 16:00:15 +1200
NZ criticised for abstention in vote on deepsea mining
New Zealand has been criticised for abstaining from voting in support of a deep sea mining moratorium in a global forum.
Mon, 20 Sep 2021 10:05:53 +1200
In brief: News from around the Pacific
Samoa to go into 2-day lockdown for vaccination, Fiji begins vaccination rollout for children, and more.
Mon, 20 Sep 2021 05:55:54 +1200
Protest against compulsory vaccination in Tahiti
Over 2000 people protested against a compulsory vaccination law in French Polynesia
Mon, 20 Sep 2021 08:16:53 +1200
Calls for tougher gambling laws to protect Pasifika in NZ
There are calls for regional New Zealand to bring in tougher laws to protect Pasifika against gambling harm.
Mon, 20 Sep 2021 11:40:00 +1200
Pacific Oceania clinch Davis Cup promotion
The Pacific Oceania men's tennis team is celebrating a Davis Cup promotion that's been almost a decade in the making.
Mon, 20 Sep 2021 06:10:42 +1200
Samoa's HRPP readies to debate the Budget
Samoa's Parliament resumes this morning with the opposition preparing to challenge the Budget.
Mon, 20 Sep 2021 06:28:51 +1200
Solomon Islands find the goal in Futsal World Cup finale
Solomon Islands has finished winless at the Futsal World Cup following a 9-4 defeat by Thailand in their final group match
Mon, 20 Sep 2021 06:02:26 +1200
Fiji police issue 196 notices for Covid breaches at weekend
Fiji Police issued 196 public health infringement notices in the last 48 hours amid 240 new cases of Covid-19 in the community.
Sat, 18 Sep 2021 18:13:49 +1200
American Samoa records its first Covid-19 case
An American Samoa resident, who returned this month from Honolulu, has tested positive for Covid 19.
Sat, 18 Sep 2021 17:21:36 +1200
Vaccination rollout set to begin for Fijian children
Children aged between 15 and 17 years will be able to receive the Covid-19 vaccine in Fiji, the Government said.
Sat, 18 Sep 2021 09:10:42 +1200
Pasifika vaccination rates prove value of grassroots leadership - doctor
Pacific health experts are rejoicing over strong Pasifika vaccination rates - all thanks to community driven initiatives.
Sat, 18 Sep 2021 11:34:53 +1200
New Caledonia extends lockdown
The New Caledonian government has extended the current lockdown, as well as the curfew, to October as the Covid-19 pandemic worsens there.
Sat, 18 Sep 2021 07:12:02 +1200
Covid-19 cases on remote Fiji island topples 500; 31 in the last 24hrs
Thirty-one new cases of Covid-19 have been recorded on Fiji's remote island of Kadavu in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of cases there to 521.
Fri, 17 Sep 2021 17:54:21 +1200
Fiji Govt outlines strategy to reopen borders
Despite Covid-19 infections in the community since April this year, over 12,000 active cases, Fiji's Government is pressing ahead with its plan for quarantine-free travel with the world.
Sat, 18 Sep 2021 11:19:10 +1200
Pacific Oceania advance to Davis Cup promotion playoff
The Pacific Oceania men's tennis team will playoff against Syria today for Davis Cup promotion.