New Zealand Pacific
Thu, 11 Aug 2022 14:54:11 +1200Solomons police issue warning on burning after 13 live bombs found
The police in Solomon Islands have detected 13 live bombs at Taro airport in Choiseul Province.
Thu, 11 Aug 2022 15:31:28 +1200New Caledonia province begins monkeypox vaccination campaign
New Caledonia's southern region has started a vaccination campaign against monkeypox.
Thu, 11 Aug 2022 14:43:18 +1200Cook Islanders urged to conserve water as drought kicks in
The Cook Islands meteorological authorities are pleading for community cooperation as the main island Rarotonga experiences a drought that's expected to last for about two months.
Thu, 11 Aug 2022 15:16:14 +1200Pacific aviation: how can the 'blue continent' stay connected?
With Samoa fully reopening its borders on 1 August, another Pacific country moved tentatively forwards after two years of border closures and little or no international tourism.
Thu, 11 Aug 2022 13:41:14 +1200Quakes in American Samoa likely to be linked to volcanic activity
The authorities in American Samoa remain on alert due to extensive underwater volcano activities.
Thu, 11 Aug 2022 13:59:29 +1200Pacific news in brief for August 11
First covid death in Marshall Islands, election results near in Cook Islands, and Santa says Accord meeting is too soon
Thu, 11 Aug 2022 11:42:52 +1200Sporting news in brief
Teen dies after suffering rugby injury, football leading way on climate action, and Pacific Games turtle mascot named
Thu, 11 Aug 2022 10:46:16 +1200Samoa to take up chancellorship of USP
Samoa's Head of State, Afioga Tuimalealiifano Va'aletoa Sualauvi II, will become the 29th Chancellor and President of the University of the South Pacific.
Thu, 11 Aug 2022 09:03:42 +1200Samoa Law Society joins ex-PM's court challenge
The Samoa Law Society has joined a court challenge by two senior members of the opposition Human Rights Protection Party against the Speaker of Parliament.
Wed, 10 Aug 2022 15:08:42 +1200Three MPs ousted from Tonga's Parliament
Three MPs have been unseated today after Tonga's Supreme Court dismissed their appeals over bribery convictions.
Wed, 10 Aug 2022 13:21:57 +1200James Marape returns as Papua New Guinea prime minister
James Marape has been re-elected unopposed as prime minister of Papua New Guinea.
Thu, 11 Aug 2022 09:12:40 +1200Marshall Islands sees first Covid-19 spread
The Marshall Islands has lost its Covid-free status after tests confirmed six positive cases in the capital, the first known community transmission since the pandemic started in early 2020.
Wed, 10 Aug 2022 10:59:33 +1200Scientists discover dozens of new species in Pacific
Thirty new marine species have been discovered by an English and Hawaiian scientific expedition in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone in the Pacific.
Tue, 09 Aug 2022 14:04:07 +1200Pacific's impressive Games haul in Birmingham
Pacific athletes have won a total of 13 medals at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, split among six nations.
Mon, 08 Aug 2022 12:25:33 +1200Japanese sailor stabbed during remembrance ceremony in Honiara
A Japanese sailor has been stabbed at Bloody Ridge in Solomon Islands during a World War II remembrance ceremony in Honiara.
Mon, 08 Aug 2022 11:47:45 +1200Pacific leaders to meet Joe Biden in Washington
Pacific Islands Forum leaders are set to meet with United States President Joe Biden in September as Washington aims to accelerate its diplomatic efforts to counter China's presence in the region.
Mon, 08 Aug 2022 14:10:23 +1200Protesters demand action on domestic violence after woman is killed
About 100 people have marched in New Caledonia to protest against what they see as government inaction to curb violence against women.
Mon, 08 Aug 2022 12:37:49 +1200Micronesia urges China, US to 'de-escalate tensions'
The Government of the Federated States of Micronesia is concerned about the increase in geopolitical tensions between China and the United States, following the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan.