New Zealand Pacific
Sun, 30 Jan 2022 19:34:58 +1300Three new border cases confirmed in Samoa's latest Covid-19 outbreak
Three new cases of Covid-19 have been detected among those in quarantine in Samoa, the country's Ministry of Health says.
Sat, 29 Jan 2022 15:39:51 +1300Vaccine inequity in the Pacific: 'We need to support our neighbours'
Concern is growing around low Covid-19 vaccine rates in the Pacific, with more support needed from developed countries.
Sat, 29 Jan 2022 17:03:27 +1300American Samoans give generously to Tonga
The American Samoa government's humanitarian relief drive for Tonga has raised more than US$90,000.
Sat, 29 Jan 2022 09:50:38 +1300Tonga's King calls for unity as he vows to rebuild amid ash
Tongan King Tupou VI is urging his people to unite and find the will to rebuild their island home following the devastation of a volcanic eruption and tsunami two weeks ago.
Sat, 29 Jan 2022 09:50:38 +1300Bad weather hampers efforts to fix microwave link in Tonga
Poor weather conditions are preventing a team of engineers from repairing a damaged microwave link on the uninhabited island of Kao in Tonga.
Sat, 29 Jan 2022 07:42:17 +1300Fiji shifts focus from Covid-19 to NCDs
At least 70 percent of Fijians who had Covid-19 when they died were also suffering from a chronic disease, health authorities said.
Sat, 29 Jan 2022 18:14:03 +1300Covid-19: Omicron taking over Delta in New Caledonia
Omicron taking over Delta in New Caledonia and is present in half the communities.
Sat, 29 Jan 2022 17:08:45 +1300In brief: News from around the Pacific
Solomon Islands records over 800 Covid-19 cases; The CNMI records 23rd Covid-19 death; Clean-up underway on Rarotonga, and more.
Sat, 29 Jan 2022 06:33:56 +1300Samoa's PM confirms no community transmission as lockdown lifted
Samoa's nationwide lockdown has been lifted with a new level of restriction in place as the Prime Minister confirms no community transmission of Covid-19.
Fri, 28 Jan 2022 10:53:08 +1300Covid-19: Kiribati extends lockdown as 65 new cases recorded
The Kiribati government has extended its lockdown of South Tarawa, Betio and Buota for another seven days due to a rapid increase in the number of Covid-19 cases.
Fri, 28 Jan 2022 14:38:52 +1300In brief: sports news from around the Pacific
Coach impressed by Drua training sessions; Hunters squad named; and Bray quits Cricket Vanuatu job
Fri, 28 Jan 2022 15:41:53 +1300PNG Think Tank hopes ballot papers won't be a problem in 2022 elections
The head of a Papua New Guinea research institute has major concerns about the printing of ballot papers for the 2022 national elections.
Fri, 28 Jan 2022 07:40:18 +1300Covid-19: Three more children among 12 deaths in Fiji
Three more children have died from Covid-19 in Fiji, taking the death toll to 791 since March 2020.
Fri, 28 Jan 2022 06:32:50 +1300Covid-19: Three more deaths in Solomons
Three more people have died of Covid-19 in Solomon Islands raising the national tally to five.
Thu, 27 Jan 2022 14:52:33 +1300Recovery in Tonga has already started, Red Cross says
Tonga is already rebuilding amid the devastation of a double whammy of natural disasters, according to the Red Cross.
Thu, 27 Jan 2022 10:28:38 +1300Australian vessel with Covid-19 cases arrives in Tonga waters
Tonga is concerned an Australian naval vessel has arrived in the Kingdom with 29 people onboard who have tested postive to Covid-19.
Thu, 27 Jan 2022 11:36:36 +1300Samoa confirms one more positive Covid-19 case
Samoa's Government has confirmed one new positive coronavirus case, taking the total to 27.
Thu, 27 Jan 2022 07:34:08 +1300NZ boosts Fiji disaster response efforts
The emergency communication capabilities at Fiji's National Disaster Management Office has received a boost from New Zealand.