New Zealand Pacific
Thu, 24 Feb 2022 15:18:11 +1300Fiji reports 5 more leptospirosis deaths
Five more people have died from leptospirosis in Fiji this year, taking the death toll to 19.
Thu, 24 Feb 2022 17:22:48 +1300Survey to help policymakers better understand Pasifika LGBTQ+ community
For Aotearoa to be inclusive, it needs to acknowledge the issues faced by the Pasifika rainbow community who are greatly overlooked, according to an academic.
Thu, 24 Feb 2022 17:49:29 +1300Cook Islands govt extends wage subsidy
The Cook Island government has extended the wage subsidy for March as businesses feel the pinch due to an underwhelming number of New Zealand tourists.
Thu, 24 Feb 2022 15:19:36 +1300Two debutants feature in Drua team to meet Brumbies
The Fijian Drua has named two debutants in their second Super Rugby Pacific game against the Brumbies on Saturday.
Thu, 24 Feb 2022 09:09:18 +1300PNG's Louma is new MSG head
Papua New Guinea's Leonard Louma is the new Director-General of the Melanesian Spearhead Group.
Thu, 24 Feb 2022 14:31:07 +1300In brief: Covid-19 in the Pacific
American Samoans in 'disbelief' over community Covid-19 cases; Tonga records 287 Covid cases; Two more Covid cases in the Cook Islands, and more
Wed, 23 Feb 2022 12:31:10 +1300West Papuan leader indicted on treason charges
West Papua human rights defender Victor Yeimo was formally indicted on charges of treason at the Jayapura District Court on Monday.
Wed, 23 Feb 2022 21:10:00 +1300In brief: News from around the Pacific
Villagers in Tonga still dependent on aid for survival; Police corruption probe underway in Samoa; Drua will be without outside wing Ratu in ACT Brumbies clash, and more
Wed, 23 Feb 2022 08:27:08 +1300Blunt warning for Samoa sailors if they offend
Samoan sailors working overseas have been warned they must maintain acceptable standards of behaviour.
Wed, 23 Feb 2022 05:38:48 +1300Call to support Tongan workers in NZ, Aust labour programmes
In the aftermath of the volcanic eruption and tsunami, a range of support measures have been implemented by key stakeholders to support Tongan seasonal workers in NZ as they come to terms with the impacts of the disaster on their families amid a...
Wed, 23 Feb 2022 07:16:08 +1300Call for PNG election authorities to work with civil society
An anti-corruption watchdog in Papua New Guinea is calling for election authorities to work with civil society to improve electoral processes ahead of the June polls.
Thu, 24 Feb 2022 09:28:46 +1300Onus on travellers to the Cook Islands to have a valid Covid test
Onus of showing a negative Covid test falls on travellers to the Cook Islands according to the government.
Wed, 23 Feb 2022 07:16:08 +1300Covid-19 in the Pacific
Vanuatu detects four more Covid-19 cases in MIQ; New Caledonia records 1441 Covid cases; Pacific GP flags Covid plan for households, and more.
Wed, 23 Feb 2022 07:16:08 +1300Rapa Nui 'Moai' stone statue begins long journey home
A huge "Moai" statue, one of the iconic stone monuments from Rapa Nui or Easter Island has begun its journey back home.
Wed, 23 Feb 2022 02:54:04 +1300American Samoa confirms community cases of Covid-19
American Samoa's health department confirms community cases of Covid-19 in the territory.
Tue, 22 Feb 2022 17:17:47 +1300The Southern Cross cable that connects Tonga to the outside world is fixed
The Southern Cross Cable cut during the volcanic eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai and subsequent tsunami last month has been finally repaired.
Tue, 22 Feb 2022 11:39:27 +1300Veteran French Polynesia politician facing forgery charges
French Polynesia's veteran politician Gaston Flosse is to appear in the criminal court in April, accused of forgery.
Tue, 22 Feb 2022 17:14:22 +1300Covid-19: Death rate among unvaccinated 17 times higher than among vaxxed, Fiji Govt warns
Fiji's Government warns unvaccinated people in the vaccine-eligible population are 17 times more likely to die if they contract Covid-19 than those that are vaccinated.