New Zealand Pacific
Fri, 25 Mar 2022 16:35:12 +1300Samoa's Associate Minister of Agriculture dies unexpectedly
Samoa's Associate Minister of Agriculture, Va'ele Paia'aua Iona Sekuini, has passed away.
Fri, 25 Mar 2022 13:54:46 +1300China-Solomon Islands security agreement leaked on social media
A draft security cooperation agreement could allow China to deploy police and military personnel to Solomon Islands.
Fri, 25 Mar 2022 10:27:49 +1300Rugby community launches rebuilding fund to help Tonga
The Tonga Rugby Union believes sport has a major role to play in the country's ongoing recovery from the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcanic eruption and tsunami.
Fri, 25 Mar 2022 12:55:26 +1300PNG seal last semi-final spot in OFC World Cup qualifiers
Papua New Guinea have come from behind to beat Fiji 2-1 and seal the final playoff berth in the FIFA World Cup Oceania Qualifiers in Qatar.
Fri, 25 Mar 2022 09:26:32 +1300Australia finally accepts New Zealand's offer to take refugees
In a major about-turn, Australia has accepted New Zealand's long-standing offer to take 150 refugees a year for three years from detention centres in the Pacific.
Fri, 25 Mar 2022 09:24:33 +1300Tonga reports three covid related deaths
The Tonga Government has reported three covid deaths and a total of 2,620 active cases in the Kingdom.
Fri, 25 Mar 2022 05:13:22 +1300Niue aims to contain and eliminate the virus says Premier
New Covid-19 cases detected at Niue's border
Thu, 24 Mar 2022 22:32:34 +1300Imagine a world where women held more leadership positions
UN Commission considers Pacific women's access to leadership
Thu, 24 Mar 2022 22:38:55 +1300American Samoa records first Covid-related death
Governor announces first Covid-related death in American Samoa
Thu, 24 Mar 2022 12:39:01 +1300Marshalls President calls for Forum ‘peace’
The President of the Marshall Islands David Kabua says he does not want the Micronesia area nations to pull out of the Pacific Islands Forum.
Thu, 24 Mar 2022 22:51:17 +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 +1300Cook 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 +1300In 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 +1300Doctor 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 +1300Court 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.
Fri, 25 Mar 2022 10:27:52 +1300Outbreak of Covid-19 in Cook Islands prison
Covid outbreak at Rarotonga's Arorangi Prison
Fri, 25 Mar 2022 10:27:52 +1300Vanuatu Covid-19 Task Force endorses government decision to fine businesses
Vanuatu Covid Task Force backs Government to fine noncompliant businesses
Fri, 25 Mar 2022 12:42:39 +1300French Polynesia government announces plans to ease economic pressure
French Polynesian Government to address economic impact of Covid