New Zealand Pacific
Thu, 12 May 2022 19:56:12 +1200Sam Basil, a rising star in PNG will be sadly missed - political scientist
A veteran journalist in Papua New Guinea says Sam Basil was rare, one of those politicians loved by the people.
Thu, 12 May 2022 10:18:14 +1200Authorities concerned after another shark attack in French Polynesia
A woman was attacked by a shark in Bora Bora, French Polynesia, over the weekend.
Wed, 11 May 2022 14:53:48 +1200Samoan court rules Parliament will have three new women MPs
Samoa will now have seven women members of Parliament after the Supreme Court ordered the Speaker, Papali'I Li'o Ta'eu Masipa'u, to swear in three new women MPs forthwith.
Wed, 11 May 2022 15:36:25 +1200Pacific news in brief
Dozens of new cases of disease in Vanuatu, Mona Festival to kickstart Bougainville tourism, and 36-year-old is youngest covid-related victim in Samoa Leptospirosis cases revealed in Vanuatu A total of...
Thu, 12 May 2022 07:27:26 +1200Vanuatu Govt says no to vaccine protest march
The Vanuatu Government has pulled the plug on a planned march for Thursday in Port Vila to protest against vaccines for young people.
Wed, 11 May 2022 14:22:33 +1200New Caledonia's green nickel plan to stand out in global market
New Caledonia is looking to turn to more environmentally-friendly nickel production as other countries are able to manufacture the metal at much lower costs.
Thu, 12 May 2022 13:54:28 +1200PNG Deputy Prime Minister killed in road accident
Papua New Guinea's deputy Prime Minister, Sam Basil, has died following a car crash in the Bulolo district of Morobe Province.
Thu, 12 May 2022 19:50:42 +1200PNG leader pleads for calm during forthcoming election
As the Papua New Guinea election process nears, the Prime Minister, James Marape, has called for peace and order.
Wed, 11 May 2022 18:02:31 +1200Sports news in brief
Wimbledon wildcard shock for young player, draw made for OFC Nations Cup, and Moana Pasifika game gets new date
Wed, 11 May 2022 12:47:14 +1200Search is on for head of NZ's new Pacific Health arm
A new Pacific Health National Director role has been created as part of an overhaul of New Zealand's health system.
Wed, 11 May 2022 13:18:46 +1200New Zealand's new commissioner to Solomons unveiled
New Zealand has appointed a new high commissioner to Solomon Islands.
Tue, 10 May 2022 15:15:01 +1200Pro-Macron parties in New Caledonia plan merger
Four anti-independence parties in New Caledonia have joined forces as the territory prepares for a new statute after last year's rejection of independence from France.
Wed, 11 May 2022 11:08:56 +1200Vanuatu faces shortage of workers in tourism sector ahead of border reopening
A labour coalition has been established to address the shortage of skilled workforce in Vanuatu's tourism and hospitality sector.
Tue, 10 May 2022 09:35:39 +1200Air Vanuatu repatriation flights bring home 5000 stranded people
Air Vanuatu has operated three repatriation flights since the ease of international restriction to repatriate over 5,000 nationals and residents who have been stranded in other countries due to covid lockdown.
Wed, 11 May 2022 07:49:51 +1200Pacific news in brief
Ex-coach seeks seat in PNG parliament, crackdown on price hikes on basic goods, and Fijiana to take on Canada
Tue, 10 May 2022 15:15:02 +1200'It's never too late to reclaim this rich heritage' says Rotuman community member
Sustainability of the language and culture will be the main focus of this year's Rotuman language week.
Tue, 10 May 2022 09:33:22 +1200FLNKS insists on New Caledonia sovereignty
New Caledonia's pro-independence FLNKS movement and five other small nationalist parties have agreed that they will only discuss the territory's accession to full sovereignty in talks planned with France.
Tue, 10 May 2022 09:33:22 +1200Stand-off between protesters and police on Norfolk Island averted
A stand-off was averted on Norfolk Island when a couple occupying a historic house chose to leave rather than face criminal charges.