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Sat, 12 Feb 2022 17:21:59 +1300Aid groups want vaccine equity in the Pacific
The New Zealand government is urged to send more vaccines to Pacific Nations to combat Omicron.
Sat, 12 Feb 2022 14:09:10 +1300
Micronesian leaders 'pause' break away from Forum
The leaders of five Micronesian nations have agreed to pause their plans to break away from the Pacific Islands Forum.
Sat, 12 Feb 2022 17:47:58 +1300
US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken arrives in Fiji
The US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken has arrived in Fiji, the most senior ranking United States government official to visit Fiji in almost four decades.
Fri, 11 Feb 2022 18:52:15 +1300
The latest Covid-19 stories in the Pacific
Over 100 Covid-19 cases in Tonga; Kiribati extends curfew as second Covid-19 death recorded; New Caledonia records over 1000 new cases, and more.
Sat, 12 Feb 2022 16:19:16 +1300
Distribution of aid in Tonga starting to pick up
The unpacking of aid in Tonga has been made with easier with forklifts to help distribute much-needed supplies to families.
Fri, 11 Feb 2022 21:27:39 +1300
In brief: news from around the Pacific
Lockdown breaches in Tonga; Samoan Methodist Church leaders contribute to Tonga relief effort; Suspension of veteran PNG journalist called 'unjust', and more
Fri, 11 Feb 2022 15:11:05 +1300
Watchdog seeks US help to tackle Pacific corruption
Strengthening democracy and rolling back corruption in the Pacific must be front of mind for Pacific leaders meeting with the US Secretary of State tomorrow.
Fri, 11 Feb 2022 15:53:33 +1300
Cyclone Dovi causes flooding and power outages in New Caledonia and Vanuatu
Tropical Cyclone Dovi has left New Caledonia waters but it has caused flooding and downed power lines as authorities issue a rescue alert across the territory.
Fri, 11 Feb 2022 15:11:43 +1300
PNG election polling dates change, poses a security threat says economist
A Papua New Guinean economist says recent changes to the polling dates announced by the national election office can pose a security threat during the 2022 General Elections.
Fri, 11 Feb 2022 13:20:50 +1300
Bougainville a step closer to a Panguna re-opening
The Bougainville Government says it's reached an agreement with Panguna landowners to re-open the controversial mine.
Fri, 11 Feb 2022 11:50:58 +1300
Freely associated Pacific states at center of US disconnect
The Marshall Islands and the other Freely Associated States are key to US security but there's an ongoing and remarkable disconnect in the American political world.
Fri, 11 Feb 2022 09:39:43 +1300
Drua see off Rebels to set up sparkling start to debut campaign
The Fijian Drua is on song for their Super Rugby campaign after they beat the Melbourne Rebels 28-26 in Melbourne on Thursday.
Fri, 11 Feb 2022 13:42:19 +1300
Rugby league great Olsen Filipaina has died
New Zealand rugby league great Olsen Filipaina has died at the age of 64, according to his brother Alf Filipaina.
Thu, 10 Feb 2022 19:25:41 +1300
More Covid-19 cases in Tonga as NZ communities rally to aid
There are now 65 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Tonga as the Kingdom starts looking at rebuilding.
Thu, 10 Feb 2022 19:16:20 +1300
'No jab, no job' policy remains - Fiji Govt
Fiji's Government says its 'no jab, no job' policy will remain despite calls to remove it.
Fri, 11 Feb 2022 18:02:35 +1300
Covid case count in Tonga rises to 108
There are now a total of 108 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Tonga.
Fri, 11 Feb 2022 11:54:23 +1300
Bougainville leader wants progress on possible Panguna opening
The President of Bougainville, Ishmael Torama, is keen to get the Panguna mine opened.
Thu, 10 Feb 2022 21:49:55 +1300
Tropical Cyclone Dovi causes major flooding in Vanuatu
Tropical Cyclone Dovi has intensified to a category two cyclone as makes its way to New Caledonia.