New Zealand Pacific
Tue, 26 Apr 2022 18:02:05 +1200Pacific news in brief
PNG Prime Minister to seek damages against UBS, Cook Islands honours its war veterans, Samoa Director General of Health faces scrutiny over CAT scanner, bid to raise minimum wage introduced in Northern Marianas, Samoa's government abandons the T...
Tue, 26 Apr 2022 20:04:57 +1200Concerns voiced on security pact between China and Solomons
The United States has drawn a line in the sand for Solomon Islands regarding its recently signed security cooperation agreement with China.
Tue, 26 Apr 2022 12:38:23 +1200Lack of testing equipment hampering Vanuatu island's covid battle
Efforts to contain a covid outbreak on Vanuatu's Pentecost Island are being hampered by a lack of testing equipment.
Tue, 26 Apr 2022 07:20:03 +1200Samoa parliament to look at improving RSE worker conditions
When the Samoa Parliament resumes this morning, new legislation will be tabled aimed at improving working conditions for seasonal workers in Australia and New Zealand.
Mon, 25 Apr 2022 17:22:50 +1200Fijiana Drua claim Super W title in epic Grand Final
The Fijiana Drua have claimed their first Super Rugby W title in a thrilling 32-26 victory over the four-time champion NSW Waratahs at AAMI Park in Melbourne.
Mon, 25 Apr 2022 10:56:08 +1200Skyrocketing prices hit the Marshall Islands as inflation takes hold
Fuel prices hit US$7 per gallon in Majuro this past week, a milestone for prices of imported goods that have skyrocketed since last year.
Mon, 25 Apr 2022 16:30:57 +1200Assistant Attorney General resigns in Samoa
Assistant Attorney General Fuimaono Sefo Ainu'u has resigned from the Attorney General's office in Samoa.
Mon, 25 Apr 2022 14:45:38 +1200Anzac Day remembered across the Pacific
Pacific countries held dawn services today to commemorate Anzac Day and recognise the 107th anniversary of the landings at Gallipoli in Turkey.
Mon, 25 Apr 2022 05:26:17 +1200Covid-19: Cook Islands report first death
The Cook Islands have reported their first Covid-19 death.
Mon, 25 Apr 2022 05:31:57 +1200PNG and Bougainville sign key covenant to usher in referendum results
Bougainville's quest for independence from Papua New Guinea is inching closer with both governments endorsing a key document last Friday.
Mon, 25 Apr 2022 08:25:05 +1200Call for Vanuatu police chief to reinstate officers suspended over brutality claim
There has been a call for the Vanuatu police commissioner to re-instate three officers suspended after allegations of brutality.
Mon, 25 Apr 2022 16:48:04 +1200Village mayor for Apia arrested for drink driving
The village mayor of Apia in Samoa, Tuiletufuga Fritz Tuiavi'i, was arrested for driving under the influence after a traffic incident.
Sat, 23 Apr 2022 09:10:41 +1200Tongans get some relief from Covid restrictions from today
The Tonga government is easing some Covid-19 restrictions from today.
Sat, 23 Apr 2022 11:30:43 +1200Solomon Islands province readied for WW2 bomb demolition
The Solomon Islands police explosive ordnance disposal team says it will be destroying World War Two bombs in Western Province for two weeks, starting from tomorrow.
Sat, 23 Apr 2022 10:14:21 +1200Covid limits on travel to Vanuatu lifted
The Vanuatu government has eased international and domestic restrictions brought in to curb the spread of Covid-19.
Fri, 22 Apr 2022 16:15:32 +1200Top American officials meeting in Honiara to discuss China pact
Top United States officials are meeting with the Solomon Islands government today as reaction to Honiara's security pact with China continues to simmer.
Fri, 22 Apr 2022 13:38:52 +1200Nursing staff stood down for not complying with mandates
Amid the community spread of Covid-19 in American Samoa, nursing staff at the territory's only hospital have been placed on leave for failing to comply with covid-19 mandates.
Fri, 22 Apr 2022 13:35:39 +1200Pacific news in brief
Crucial Bougainville separation meeting, Covid case in Niue, and airline drops mask mandates The Bougainville and Papua New Guinea governments hold a critical last meeting this weekend before the PNG...