New Zealand Pacific
Wed, 18 May 2022 20:27:01 +1200CNMI governor acquitted by Senate
The CNMI Senate has acquitted Gov. Ralph Torres of all six articles of impeachment against him.
Wed, 18 May 2022 19:59:20 +1200'You can't budget your way out of poverty' - Call for no more 'token gestures'
The New Zealand government is being urged to implement long-term solutions to tackle poverty in Pacific communities.
Wed, 18 May 2022 19:12:28 +1200Pasifika businesses hoping for helping hand in Budget
The New Zealand Pasifika business community is hoping this year's Budget will take into consideration a number of its needs as copes with Covid-19.
Wed, 18 May 2022 15:59:33 +1200Former PM speaks out about PNG election delays
A former Papua New Guinnea prime minister says the national elections must never again be deferred.
Wed, 18 May 2022 13:59:09 +1200Pacific states urged to sign up to UN conventions on citizenship
Pacific countries are being urged to sign long-standing United Nations conventions to ensure their citizens do not end up stateless.
Wed, 18 May 2022 15:55:38 +1200New Caledonia's separatist parties pick candidates for elections
The pro-independence coalition parties of New Caledonia have selected their candidates for the French Legislative elections being held in June.
Wed, 18 May 2022 09:44:08 +1200Charges coming over Sam Basil car crash - Police Commissioner
The man driving the car which collided with the vehicle carrying the late Papua New Guinea deputy prime minister, Sam Basil, is likely to face charges of dangerous driving.
Wed, 18 May 2022 11:33:24 +1200NZ's fast-track residency plans overlook Pacific people: Greens
New Zealand's plans to fast-track residency for migrants is being criticised for leaving out lower paid migrants, many of whom are Pacific Islanders.
Wed, 18 May 2022 11:33:24 +1200France warned against 'recolonising' New Caledonia
A pro-independence delegate has told the United Nations the Kanak people won't accept France's attempt to recolonise New Caledonia.
Wed, 18 May 2022 09:41:07 +1200Pacific news in brief
Suva port call "normal" for French surveillance ship; Fritch and Brown meet in Papeete; more funds for Nauru port; four travellers from Hawaii isolate in Pago Pago; case against Vanuatu top official to be reheard; Covid tracing app for Tonga.
Tue, 17 May 2022 15:35:06 +1200Call for NZ budget to tackle rising Pasifika health problem
A leading Pasifika health professional wants the New Zealand government to address the disparity in Pacific health outcomes.
Tue, 17 May 2022 15:35:07 +1200Tahiti's Air Moana on track for September launch
French Polynesia's newest domestic airline Air Moana hopes to launch its first flights in September.
Tue, 17 May 2022 15:35:07 +1200Quit discriminating against LGBTQI, Pacific urged
Pacific island governments are being urged to stop discriminating against those in the LGBTQI community, as the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia is marked.
Tue, 17 May 2022 13:21:20 +1200Frustration over CNMI impeachment trial
The Northern Marianas House of Representatives has been left on the sidelines just watching the impeachment trial of CNMI Governor Ralph Torres after not being allowed to present its case.
Tue, 17 May 2022 13:21:20 +1200Project to unlock 'exponential opportunity' for Pacific
The Pacific Community's Digital Earth Pacific project will unlock exponential opportunity in the region, the regional body's chief says.
Tue, 17 May 2022 15:59:14 +1200State funeral for PNG deputy PM today
A state funeral for the late Papua New Guinea deputy Prime Minister Sam Basil will be held at the Sir John Guise indoor complex in Port Moresby today.
Tue, 17 May 2022 13:21:20 +1200French Polynesia has 11 new Covid-19 cases
Another 11 Covid-19 cases have been recorded in French Polynesia in the last 72-hour reporting period.
Tue, 17 May 2022 12:15:19 +1200Gomes concerned about China's advance in Melanesia
New Caledonia's outgoing member of the French National Assembly has expressed concern about China's position in the Pacific, saying Beijing has already colonised Vanuatu.