New Zealand Pacific
Thu, 05 May 2022 20:21:09 +1200Doctors declare 'miracle' as toddler survives covid, severe pneumonia
Samoa's youngest Covid-19 patient to be hospitalised - a toddler who also had severe pneumonia - has been discharged from hospital in what is being described as a miracle.
Thu, 05 May 2022 19:54:06 +1200Pacific news in brief
Samoa University to reopen to classes, year long celebration to mark independence in Samoa, entries open for New Caledonia's elections, Samoa's Speaker defers decision on a complaint laid by deputy Prime Minister.
Thu, 05 May 2022 18:07:14 +1200Vanuatu Red Cross struggling to get vaccines to outer islands
Vanuatu Red Cross says transporting the Covid-19 vaccines outside of Port Vila has been a major hindrance to increasing the vaccination rates in the country.
Thu, 05 May 2022 19:03:51 +1200Niue ready to open travel bubble with New Zealand
Niue's quarantine free travel bubble with Aotearoa and the resumption of weekly passenger flights starts on 27 June (Niue time).
Thu, 05 May 2022 18:01:51 +1200Moana Pasifika team named for NSW Waratahs, Mt Smart stadium
Moana Pasifika have made three changes to the team beaten last time out when they face the NSW Waratahs on Saturday.
Thu, 05 May 2022 18:01:51 +1200Drua headcoach names team to play the Hurricanes
Fijian Drua Head Coach Mick Byrne has announced his line-up for the big Round 12 Super Rugby Pacific clash against the Hurricanes in Wellington this Sunday.
Thu, 05 May 2022 15:17:03 +1200Border crossing arrangements between Qld and PNG suspended
Border crossing arrangements between Papua New Guinea and Queensland through the Torres Strait have been suspended.
Thu, 05 May 2022 11:09:38 +1200PNG wants to join the world's top rugby league competition
Papua New Guinea has launched a bid to join the NRL as the rugby league competition's 18th team and is being backed by the country's prime minister.
Thu, 05 May 2022 12:50:03 +1200Sport briefs from around the Pacific
Fiji to host football World Cup qualifiers, IOC opens Pacific office, and big boost for sport in Rarotonga Oceania's top football teams have eyes on World Cup The Oceania Women's...
Thu, 05 May 2022 07:05:18 +1200World Bank plan to improve Marshall Islands' urban areas
The World Bank has approved a new project to strengthen the climate resilience, safety, and livability of urban areas of the Marshall Islands.
Thu, 05 May 2022 07:24:10 +1200Cooks and Samoa kick start international rugby league action
International rugby league is set to return next month for Pacific nations with the Cook Islands to play Samoa as part of a double-header.
Wed, 04 May 2022 16:55:04 +1200'Humbling' response to Fa'afafine exhibition at Venice Biennale
Alluring images and real-life stories of Sāmoa's Fa'afafine community have been described as 'powerful' at the 59th Venice Biennale, one of the most prestigious art and cultural exhibitions in the world.
Wed, 04 May 2022 14:13:47 +1200Solomons tuna plant could establish thousands of new jobs
Solomon Islands and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) are to work together to develop a world class tuna processing plant in Malaita Province that could create employment opportunities for more than 5,500 people.
Wed, 04 May 2022 13:27:24 +1200Pacific leaders ignored by the international community, says Tong
Pacific leaders are being ignored, says former President of Kiribati Anote Tong, who believes the international community is ignoring the dire impact of climate change on the region.
Wed, 04 May 2022 10:24:05 +1200Covid-19 reveals gaps in Kiribati's health care system
A nationwide project is underway in Kiribati to address gaps in the country's health care system.
Wed, 04 May 2022 17:32:19 +1200Samoan church officially dedicated after years of delays
Samoa's newest church Jesus Christ, Worship Center Christian Churches Worldwide was officially dedicated on Saturday.
Wed, 04 May 2022 11:53:48 +1200Pacific news in brief
Pacific Islands Forum tells UN about critical role of the Convention of the Law of the Sea, US inviting Pacific leaders to Washington, Vanuatu union demands teachers be reinstated
Wed, 04 May 2022 10:09:27 +1200Call to help Pacific deal with corruption and money laundering
A law professor who has focused on rooting out corruption says countries like New Zealand need to do more to help the Pacific cope with corruption and money laundering.