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Tue, 20 Sep 2022 14:15:30 +1200New Caledonia population keeps shrinking
New Caledonia's population has declined as birth rates keep falling and the pandemic raised death rates.
Tue, 20 Sep 2022 14:15:31 +1200
Fa'a Samoa valued to help the disabled
A report on people with disabilities in Samoa has praised the Fa'a Samoa and its contribution to community acceptance, but also expressed concern.
Tue, 20 Sep 2022 12:49:20 +1200
Pacific news in brief for September 20
Samoa committee urged to revisit suspension process, Tahiti budget criticised, and job numbers in Samoa keep declining
Tue, 20 Sep 2022 13:16:37 +1200
Samoa gets award under UN's Spotlight Initiative
Samoa has been given an award for its approach to the Spotlight Initiative, which aims to combat domestic and intimate partner violence.
Tue, 20 Sep 2022 14:30:42 +1200
NZ consul hails long-standing ties with New Caledonia
The consul-general of New Zealand for the French Pacific territories Felicity Roxburgh says New Zealand's presence in New Caledonia is historical.
Tue, 20 Sep 2022 14:58:53 +1200
PNG Ports CEO killed in Highlands fight
PNG Ports Chief Executive Officer Fego Kiniafa has been killed in Goroka of Eastern Highlands Province.
Tue, 20 Sep 2022 14:44:30 +1200
Former Cooks rugby star gets environmental award
Former Cook Islands rugby star has received an environmental award.
Tue, 20 Sep 2022 13:46:26 +1200
Vanuatu advance in T20 cricket qualifier
Vanuatu have secured their spot in the men's T20 cricket World Cup East Asia-Pacific Regional Final qualifier.
Tue, 20 Sep 2022 15:02:49 +1200
Three former key Tapura members ponder founding new party in Tahiti
Three senior members of French Polynesia's ruling Tapura Huiraatira party, who resigned last week, say they may form a new party.
Mon, 19 Sep 2022 13:48:16 +1200
Auckland’s PNG community celebrates Independence Day
Papua New Guinean expats, students and former residents in Auckland, celebrated the country's Independence Day at the weekend.
Mon, 19 Sep 2022 13:54:38 +1200
New Zealand upset Solomon Islands to win Futsal Cup for first time
New Zealand defeated reigning champions Solomon Islands 6-2 at the Oceania Futsal Cup final.
Mon, 19 Sep 2022 11:26:53 +1200
Application to extradite Samoan accused of murder plot quashed
An application to extradite a Samoan living in Australia, who is accused of plotting to assassinate a former Samoan Prime Minister, has been quashed by the Australian Federal Court.
Mon, 19 Sep 2022 14:01:04 +1200
Pacific news in brief for September 19
Jail for poaching turtles, conciliation sought in New Caledonia, and Fijiana beats NZ opponents
Mon, 19 Sep 2022 11:24:12 +1200
Radio stations unite to improve usage of indigenous langauges
Two radio stations linked to the French Pacific's decolonisation movements want to co-operate to lift the use of indigenous languages.
Mon, 19 Sep 2022 09:01:14 +1200
Marshalls praised for Covid action, helps Chuuk with PaxLovid
The Marshall Islands has been praised by a United States Health and Human Services official for a "superb" response to Covid.
Mon, 19 Sep 2022 07:26:26 +1200
Pacific ministers endorse Fiji camp as disaster relief depot
Pacific countries have officially agreed to use the Fijian Military's Blackrock Camp as a regional humanitarian relief depot.
Sun, 18 Sep 2022 13:56:24 +1200
Fiji PM 'deeply concerned' by son's domestic violence and assault charges
Fijian Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama says he is "deeply concerned" after his son was charged with a string of assault and domestic violence offences in Australia.
Sun, 18 Sep 2022 14:08:34 +1200
Revived Melanesian football cup gives teams much-needed game time
The MSG Prime Minister's Football cup kicks off on Saturday in Port Vila, Vanuatu featuring six teams.