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New Zealand Pacific

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 21:36:50 +1300
Government called on by Pacific providers for more money for Covid-19
Front line Pacific health care workers have been on the clock from dawn to dusk responding to the need in their communities throughout Covid-19 outbreak.

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 18:21:28 +1300
Why are so few Pasifika pursuing tech careers?
Concerns are being raised over why so few Pasifika peoples are seeking careers in the technology sector.

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 13:38:14 +1300
Bougainville's Momis thinks about political comeback
The former president of Bougainville John Momis is contemplating standing in Papua New Guinea's national elections in June.

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 09:41:51 +1300
First Covid-related death recorded in Samoa
Samoa has recorded its first Covid-19 related death.

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 16:20:22 +1300
Loyalists walk out of New Caledonia's Congress due to budget disagreement
Twenty-five New Caledonian members of Congress known as the "Loyalists" walked out of Congress after a disagreement over the 2022 budget.

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 11:13:42 +1300
In brief: News from around the Pacific
Taking the long road to remote areas to help crop production; slashed car duty blamed for Port Moresby congestion; and ANZ Bank pulls out.

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 09:23:30 +1300
Flooding forces Fijian Drua to relocate
The Fijian Drua have relocated to the Gold Coast for 10 days because of the ongoing flood-risk in northern New South Wales.

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 10:09:58 +1300
First female premier of a Solomons' province pleads for Covid funds
The first female premier of a Solomon Islands province is appealing to the New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Adern to help her country manage Covid-19 in the community.

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 10:42:39 +1300
Fiji 7s select new-look squad for World Series return
Fiji men's sevens coach Ben Gollings has selected his first squad to compete in the upcoming World Rugby Sevens Series tournaments in Singapore and Vancouver.

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 07:36:33 +1300
FSM President appeals to Sogavare to stop deal with China
Federated States of Micronesia's President David Panuelo has appealed to Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare to scrap the China Solomon Islands security pact.

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 15:51:39 +1300
Papua New Guinea to build closer ties with Indonesia
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape had confirmed his government will finalise up to nine agreements with Jakarta to strengthen its relationship with Indonesia.

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 10:46:56 +1300
Vanuatu records first Covid-related deaths
Vanuatu's Ministry of Health has confirmed the first two Covid-19 related deaths in the country.

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 06:08:03 +1300
Tsunami warning lifted after big quake near New Caledonia
A tsunami warning issued for Fiji, New Caledonia and Vanuatu after an earthquake struck south-east of New Caledonia's Loyalty Islands yesterday has been lifted.

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 15:53:00 +1300
Solomons coach predicts bright football future
Solomon Islands football coach Felipe Vera-Arango believes the future is bright, despite a heavy defeat in the FIFA World Cup Oceania Qualifying Final.

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 07:58:20 +1300
Samoa's police splits to prevent spread of Covid
More than 100 Samoan police officers and civilian staff have tested positive for Covid-19 forcing the Ministry of Police and Prisons to split into smaller numbers to avoid further spread of the virus.

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 10:31:01 +1300
Vanuatu Cricket appoints new coach
The Vanuatu Cricket Association has appointed Ben Cameron as its new high performance manager and national head coach.

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 09:36:16 +1300
All Whites defeat Solomons to take step closer to World Cup
The All Whites are another step closer to the World Cup after winning the Oceania qualifying tournament.

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 09:45:12 +1300
Solomons' leader confirms security pact with China
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Mannaseh Sogavare has confirmed his government has finalised a security treaty with China.



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