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Thu, 30 Sep 2021 15:39:36 +1300Soldiers in classrooms a lasting legacy in West Papua
Church leaders warn that having soldiers in classrooms in West Papua is proving traumatic for children.
Thu, 30 Sep 2021 17:56:00 +1300
New multimedia segment for Pasifika on mental health
A new mental health segment led by Pacific organisations has launched online and on air this week to address mental health concerns in the Pasifika community.
Thu, 30 Sep 2021 16:10:42 +1300
In brief: News from around the Pacific
Prospective RSE workers scammed in Samoa; Vaccination for workers not yet mandatory, says Vanuatu union; NZ Pacific Music Awards moves online, and more.
Thu, 30 Sep 2021 12:01:14 +1300
Moana Pasifika confirm Aaron Mauger as head coach
Aaron Mauger has been confirmed as Moana Pasifika's inaugural head coach.
Thu, 30 Sep 2021 12:42:39 +1300
New-look Tongan parliament likely
Tongans go to the polls on November 18 with less candidates than the previous two elections.
Thu, 30 Sep 2021 13:31:37 +1300
Pasifika youth wellbeing affected by lockdown
A Pacific mental health survey has found nearly half of Pasifika youth reported lockdown having an impact on their mental wellbeing, but most say they're coping now.
Thu, 30 Sep 2021 06:24:16 +1300
Fiji curfew restrictions ease amid new Covid-19 cases, deaths
Fiji's curfew hours have been revised after the country achieved 70 percent vaccination rate this week, the Government said.
Thu, 30 Sep 2021 14:02:33 +1300
New data shows more Pacific youth getting the vaccine
More Pasifika teenagers in Aotearoa New Zealand are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 than their Māori and NZ European/Pākehā peers, new data has revealed.
Wed, 29 Sep 2021 14:19:59 +1300
Further $600k funding for rainbow youth in NZ
A Pacific organisation for rainbow youth in New Zealand is among those who will benefit from a funding boost from the government.
Wed, 29 Sep 2021 18:50:34 +1300
Motu Tony: The former NRL star giving back to where it started
Rugby league is back at De La Salle College for the first time in 22 years.
Wed, 29 Sep 2021 15:28:19 +1300
Nauru's seabed mining pitch out of step with Pacific
The thorny issue of deep sea mining reared its head again at the UN General Assembly.
Wed, 29 Sep 2021 12:34:09 +1300
Samoa rings changes to electoral law
The Samoan Parliament has amended the Electoral Act 2019 following a late night sitting on Tuesday.
Thu, 30 Sep 2021 07:41:22 +1300
In Brief: News from around the Pacific
Eight new Covid deaths in New Caledonia; Kanak broadcaster Joseph Caihe mourned; 75 register for Tonga elections, and more.
Wed, 29 Sep 2021 11:12:02 +1300
Fiji reports first death of HIV patient with Covid-19
Fiji has reported its first death of a person living with HIV and diagnosed with Covid-19.
Wed, 29 Sep 2021 10:02:57 +1300
Super Rugby's Pacific Reset
With less than five months until kick-off, how ready are the Super Rugby's new kids on the block, Moana Pasifika and the Fijian Drua?
Tue, 28 Sep 2021 19:23:03 +1300
Australia and Nauru renew commitment to detention centre
Australia and Nauru have re-committed to maintain the detention of asylum seekers and refugees on the island.
Tue, 28 Sep 2021 15:26:30 +1300
Moana Pasifika to call Mt Smart home
Auckland's Mt Smart Stadium has been announced as the new home ground for the inaugural Moana Pasifika's Super Rugby team.
Thu, 30 Sep 2021 10:56:53 +1300
Vanuatu welcomes new patrol boat
Hundreds of people lined the harbour front in Port Vila as Vanuatu formally received its new patrol boat.