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Fri, 11 Mar 2022 11:45:48 +1300Moana Pasifika's Covid postponed matches re-scheduled
Moana Pasifika will play two mid-week games for their previously postponed Super Rugby Pacific matches against the Blues and the Chiefs.
Fri, 11 Mar 2022 06:21:59 +1300
Niue prepared for arrival of unwanted guest - covid
For two years Niue has been in it's own bubble of the Pacific sheltered from the virus which has plagued the rest of the world.
Fri, 11 Mar 2022 10:23:30 +1300
ADB and NZ offer more financial assistance to Tonga
The Asian Development Bank has announced a US$1 million grant to Tonga to help finance the country's response to community transmission of Covid-19.
Fri, 11 Mar 2022 12:58:00 +1300
Fijiana Drua captain Tawake moved to the front-row for Super W game with the Reds
Fijiana Drua captain Bitila Tawake shifts from number eight to the front-row after a dominant
Fri, 11 Mar 2022 08:43:45 +1300
In brief: Covid-19 news from around the Pacific
Exams canned in Tonga; passengers test positive in Samoa; and cut-off time for vaccinations imposed
Fri, 11 Mar 2022 06:21:59 +1300
National Stadium transformed into medical and quarantine centre
Vanuatu's national Korman stadium in Port Vila has been transformed into a medical and quarantine centre.
Thu, 10 Mar 2022 13:37:09 +1300
Pacific social, health providers say they're missing out
Efforts to obtain funding to ramp up support for Pacific families in New Zealand during the pandemic is proving difficult for some Pacific-led social and health providers.
Fri, 11 Mar 2022 09:22:45 +1300
Tela to make Drua debut against former Reds teammates
Fiji Drua head coach Mick Byrne has named his 23-member line-up for this weekend's Round 4 clash against the Reds.
Thu, 10 Mar 2022 06:14:52 +1300
Niue records first Covid-19 case
Niue's premier Dalton Tagelagi has announced the country's first case of Covid 19.
Thu, 10 Mar 2022 10:19:18 +1300
Calls for more women in politics in the Pacific
International Women's Day this week saw women's rights take centre stage across the Pacific.
Thu, 10 Mar 2022 11:45:21 +1300
Moana Pasifika suffer call-off disappointment again
Saturday's Super Rugby Pacific game between the Hurricanes and Moana Pasifika has been postponed because of Covid-19 in the Hurricanes camp.
Thu, 10 Mar 2022 13:00:01 +1300
Wrecked Samoa patrol boat to be written off
Samoa's badly damaged patrol boat Nafanua II is beyond repair and is being tagged for disposal by the Australian government.
Thu, 10 Mar 2022 08:33:05 +1300
PNG police call for beer ban during election
Papua New Guinea's deputy Police Commissioner has called for a total liquor ban during this year's general election, and even afterwards.
Wed, 09 Mar 2022 12:31:52 +1300
Nickel soars to enormous record price
The London Metal Exchange suspended its nickel trading yesterday after it hit a huge record of US$100,000 per tonne.
Wed, 09 Mar 2022 12:31:52 +1300
Samoa police defend re-instatement of colleague
Samoa's Ministry of Police and Prisons is defending its decision to reinstate Police Prosecutor Kenneth Komiti who's accused of altering court documents.
Wed, 09 Mar 2022 12:09:04 +1300
Leali'ifano promises more to come from Moana Pasifika
Christian Leali'ifano has enjoyed a lot of highlights during a storied career, but the buzz of being part of something special was evident as he spoke at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin on Friday after Moana Pasifika's Super Rugby debut.
Wed, 09 Mar 2022 09:45:05 +1300
Vanuatu confirms community transmission of Covid-19
Vanuatu health authorities have confirmed their first case of community transmission of Covid-19.
Wed, 09 Mar 2022 10:57:08 +1300
First Covid-19 case arrives in Aitutaki
The first Covid-19 case has been discovered in Aitutaki in the Cook Islands.