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New Zealand Pacific

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 15:17:04 +1300
Marshall Islands remembers devastation of nuke tests
The Marshall Islands is today remembering those affected by nuclear testing in their country.

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 17:07:19 +1300
Pasifika need to be proactive in phase three of Omicron response
The Pacific community in Auckland needs to be proactive while in phase three of the Omicron response says Auckland Councillor Josephine Bartley.

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 17:51:46 +1300
We can only put our best foot forward says Moana Pasifika assistant coach
Moana Pasifika will finally kick-off their highly anticipated Super Rugby debut this Friday against the Canterbury Crusaders at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin.

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 10:27:28 +1300
Climate change: IPCC report warns of ‘irreversible’ impacts of global warming
Many of the impacts of global warming are now simply "irreversible" according to the UN's latest assessment.

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 11:50:06 +1300
Olympic great Dame Valerie Adams retires from shot put
Two-time Olympic shot put champion Dame Valerie Adams has announced her retirement after a 22-year career in the sport.

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 10:43:13 +1300
South Auckland community leader delivers necessities to those stricken by Covid
The requirement to isolate at home means that tens of thousands of Covid-19 cases and their contacts are relying on family or friends to bring them what they need while they recover.

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 22:42:31 +1300
French Supreme Court quashes sentences in fatal 2007 Air Moorea Crash
France's highest court quashes sentences in fatal 2007 Air Moorea crash

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 19:58:25 +1300
Pacific Forum head condemns Russia's military aggression
The head of the Pacific Islands Forum has condemned the Russian Federation's invasion of Ukraine.

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 17:33:16 +1300
State of emergency declared in Bougainville due to flooding
The Bougainville Government has declared a state of emergency after severe flooding on its remote Atolls.

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 19:51:42 +1300
Covid-19 in the Pacific
Kiribati govt relaxes travel between islands; French Polynesia records over 1000 Covid cases; Two more people die of Covid in CNMI, and more.

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 10:44:20 +1300
Calls for NZ govt to condemn charges against West Papuan activist
The West Papua Action Aotearoa is calling on the New Zealand Government to condemn the charges of treason brought against West Papuan activist Victor Yeimo.

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 14:15:56 +1300
Call in Solomons for advisory body to help the Govt Budget
A Solomon Islands academic wants the government to establish an Economic Advisory Council to provide it with sound budget advice.

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 14:28:25 +1300
Bougainville leader details what he wants in constitution
The President of Bougainville, Ishmael Toroama, says the autonomous Papua New Guinea region needs a strong constitution guaranteeing the civil rights of the people.

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 12:45:14 +1300
Long delays at American Samoa Covid testing and vax site
A federal team is to arrive in American Samoa this week in response to the territory's request for federal assistance to deal with the spread of the Covid-19 virus in the community.

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 13:35:26 +1300
Russia-Ukraine conflict to impact Pacific economies - USP academic
The invasion of Ukraine is likely to have a signficant impact on the Pacific, warns a senior USP academic.

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 07:50:33 +1300
Wallis and Futuna residents struggle to return home due to tough Covid restrictions
Covid protocols to enter Wallis and Futuna frustrate both locals and people wishing to return home

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 16:55:28 +1300
Va'aiga Tuigamala remembered for his love of the game and his community
Public mourn the passing of prototype power-winger, Va'aiga Tuigamala

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 09:03:41 +1300
In brief: News from around the Pacific
Solomon Islands opposition says govt has not mentioned Covid response in provinces; Insurance claims in NZ from Tonga volcanic eruption close to NZ$6-million; EU calls on Indonesia to allow UN to visit West Papua, and more.



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