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Sat, 25 Sep 2021 19:02:06 +1200Samoa Covid vaccination figures below official expectations
Over 19,000 Covid shots were administered during Samoa's two day vaccination campaign but its below what officials hoped to achieve.
Sat, 25 Sep 2021 09:03:49 +1200
Vanuatu launches campaign to take climate change to the International Court for Justice
The Vanuatu government has launched a global campaign to seek a climate change advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice.
Sat, 25 Sep 2021 08:54:57 +1200
Fiji upgrades target population for vaccine roll-out
Fiji's Covid-19 vaccine roll-out target population is now people aged 18 and over, a Health Ministry review has revealed.
Fri, 24 Sep 2021 16:36:55 +1200
Micronesian countries urge Taiwan involvement at UN
Leaders of several Pacific Islands nations have told the UN General Assembly that Taiwan should be able to participate fully in the UN and World Health system.
Fri, 24 Sep 2021 17:06:26 +1200
Fijian Drua appoint former All Blacks and Wallabies skills coach
Former All Blacks and Wallabies skills coach Mick Byrne has been appointed as the new head coach of the Fijian Drua, to compete in the inaugural Super Rugby Pacific competition in 2022 and 2023.
Fri, 24 Sep 2021 15:23:23 +1200
In Brief: News from around the Pacific
NZ donating more Covid-19 vaccines to the Pacific, Trans-Samoa flights back on, Fiji's Solicitor-General stood down, and more.
Fri, 24 Sep 2021 14:18:21 +1200
Indonesian forces evacuate residents amid more violence in Papua
Indonesia's military forces have been evacuating residents from the latest conflict zone in West Papua
Fri, 24 Sep 2021 11:35:07 +1200
Fiji legal expert says mandatory vaccination not a new idea
Mandatory vaccination is not a new idea to governments, says a prominent employment lawyer in Fiji.
Fri, 24 Sep 2021 11:49:21 +1200
Solomon Islands seeking futsal overhaul
The Solomon Islands Football Federation believes major change is needed if the national futsal team wants to be competitive on the world stage.
Fri, 24 Sep 2021 05:28:35 +1200
Thousands take part in Samoa mass Covid-19 vaccination drive
Today is the second and final day of lockdown in Samoa with health authorities going door to door to administer Covid-19 vaccines.
Fri, 24 Sep 2021 05:18:04 +1200
Marshall Islands president urges UN to monitor geopolitical tension in Pacific
The Marshall Islands president has urged world leaders at the United Nations to monitor geopolitical tensions in the Pacific.
Fri, 24 Sep 2021 08:53:37 +1200
Young Pasifika male nurse recognised in 2021 honours
A young Pasifika male nurse has been recognised as New Zealand's Young Nurse of the year.
Thu, 23 Sep 2021 18:11:14 +1200
Downward trend in Covid-19 hospital admissions continuing in French Polynesia
The numbers of Covid-19 patients being admitted to hospital in French Polynesia is continuing to fall.
Thu, 23 Sep 2021 17:17:29 +1200
Covid deaths soar in New Caledonia
New Caledonia recorded 16 Covid-19 deaths on Tuesday.
Thu, 23 Sep 2021 11:44:03 +1200
Former Minister Taito Phillip Field has died aged 68
The former Associate Pacific Islands Affairs Minister, Taito Philip Field, has died at the age of 68.
Thu, 23 Sep 2021 15:29:29 +1200
In Brief: News from around the Pacific
Two day lockdown for vaccination begins in Samoa; Cooks extending subsidy; report critises Jakarta over West Papua;Niue MP finally getting vaccine and more...
Thu, 23 Sep 2021 10:52:04 +1200
The race to meet vaccination rates for Pasifika
As a stream of Pasifika ethnic specific vaccination drives open in Aotearoa, efforts are turning towards getting shots in the arms of youth.
Thu, 23 Sep 2021 10:52:04 +1200
PNG to announce lockdown in several provinces
Papua New Guinea authorities are preparing for a four-week lockdown in at least three provinces at the end of the month.