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Thu, 24 Mar 2022 17:42:34 +1300Imagine a world where women held leadership positions
What would the world look like if women had the same access to leadership, decision-making and opportunities that men do?
Thu, 24 Mar 2022 17:12:36 +1300
New Caledonia play the All Whites tomorrow in the OFC qualifiers
Early tomorrow morning the All Whites will play 'Le Cagous' of New Caledonia in Qatar's SC stadium in Doha in the Oceania World Cup qualifiers (OFC)
Thu, 24 Mar 2022 15:26:54 +1300
American Samoa records first Covid-related death
In a special address delivered today on state-run TV the governor, Lemanu Peleti Palepoi Sialega Mauga announced the first-recorded Covid-19 related death in American Samoa.
Thu, 24 Mar 2022 12:39:01 +1300
Marshalls President calls for Forum ‘peace’
The President of the Pacific nation whose nomination for the Secretary General post became a flashpoint for the possible break-up of the Pacific Islands Forum has said he does not want the Micronesia area nations to pull out of the Forum.
Thu, 24 Mar 2022 14:21:48 +1300
'I want them to learn about my Samoan culture' says Polyfest performer
For 15-year-old Auckland student Sally Toloa, Polyfest, the biggest Pacific cultural competition in the world, is much more than a dance competition.
Thu, 24 Mar 2022 12:37:44 +1300
Cook Islands withdraw from FIFA World Cup qualifiers
The Cook Islands have become the second team to withdraw from the FIFA World Cup Oceania Qualifiers, after the bulk of their squad tested positive for Covid-19.
Thu, 24 Mar 2022 11:55:46 +1300
In brief: News from around the Pacific
Big increase in domestic violence in French territory; Tongan exporters' woes; and Polyfest kicks off Alarming rates of domestic violence in New Caledonia Crime figures released for New Caledonia show...
Thu, 24 Mar 2022 08:52:24 +1300
Doctor says Niue covid measures much needed
Health authorities in Niue have bolstered Covid-19 measures, despite no known community transmission of the virus.
Thu, 24 Mar 2022 10:48:02 +1300
Court finds former Samoa PM guilty of contempt
Leader of Samoa's Human Rights Protection party, Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi, has been found guilty of contempt of court.
Thu, 24 Mar 2022 12:39:03 +1300
Outbreak of Covid-19 in Cook Islands prison
Covid outbreak at Rarotonga's Arorangi Prison
Wed, 23 Mar 2022 22:08:50 +1300
Vanuatu Covid-19 Task Force endorses government decision to fine businesses
Vanuatu Covid Task Force backs Government to fine noncompliant businesses
Wed, 23 Mar 2022 22:35:02 +1300
New economic actions for French Polynesia
French Polynesian Government to address economic impact of Covid
Wed, 23 Mar 2022 23:13:47 +1300
Pasifika recognised for service to communities by Commonwealth awards
Queen's Commonwealth awards recognise three Pacific people
Wed, 23 Mar 2022 22:56:55 +1300
Protecting the Pacific, NZ partners with Fiji
Proposed Fiji-New Zealand military cooperation vital to Pacific security
Wed, 23 Mar 2022 23:00:55 +1300
Covid-19 cases in Samoa increasing rapidly
Covid case numbers rising rapidly in Samoa
Thu, 24 Mar 2022 12:39:04 +1300
Samoa extends lockdown due to rapid spread of Covid-19 cases
The Samoa Government has extended its alert level three lockdown for another two weeks because of the rapid spread of the Covid-19 in the community.
Thu, 24 Mar 2022 12:39:04 +1300
Samoa doctor fears Covid-19 in the community long before detection
The Vice-Chancellor from Oceania Unversity of Medicine in Samoa believes Covid-19 has been spreading in the community in Samoa long before last Thursday's first case was reported.
Thu, 24 Mar 2022 12:11:02 +1300
French Polynesia police seize huge meth haul
Police in French Polynesia have seized almost $US50 million worth of methamphetamine on a cruise ship from the United States.