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Thu, 21 Jan 2021 21:23:05 +1300Bubble bliss: Emotional scenes as first Cook Islands flight arrives
The first twice-weekly flight from the Cook Islands to New Zealand has landed on, following the establishment of a one-way travel bubble between the two countries.
Thu, 21 Jan 2021 13:26:14 +1300
Cyclone-devastated Fiji village opts to rebuild elsewhere
The people of a village Fiji's prime minister described as the "worst-affected" by Cyclone Yasa in December have decided to completely relocate.
Thu, 21 Jan 2021 13:54:57 +1300
American Samoa's Representative expresses hope around new US President
American Samoa's Congresswoman has expressed hope around the future after the inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th President of the US.
Thu, 21 Jan 2021 16:54:31 +1300
PNG authorities seek better tracking of international arrivals
PNG authorities have tightened rules for people arriving via international travel.
Thu, 21 Jan 2021 08:46:09 +1300
More Covid-19 vaccines arrive in American Samoa
A new shipment of Covid-19 vaccines has arrived in American Samoa, 7800 doses of the Pfizer vaccine.
Wed, 20 Jan 2021 17:05:09 +1300
Samoa Parliament mourns death of first term MP
Samoa's Parliament has marked the death of the first term MP, Va'afusuaga Toleafoa Ken Poutoa.
Wed, 20 Jan 2021 17:34:07 +1300
PNG Covid cases now at 843 after new spate of cases
PNG has reported eight new cases of Covid-19, increasing the country's total cases to 843.
Wed, 20 Jan 2021 07:41:29 +1300
Climate vulnerability assessment underway in Bougainville atolls
A United Nations-backed team is conducting climate change vulnerability assessments in Bougainville this month.
Wed, 20 Jan 2021 07:41:29 +1300
New American Samoa Governor submits Budget
The budget proposed by the new Lemanu-Talauega administration is now before the American Samoa Fono for review.
Tue, 19 Jan 2021 16:44:52 +1300
UN to scrutinise Australia's high rates of incarceration of indigenous peoples
Australia's government is being challenged at the UN over the country's lack of progress in reducing rates of Indigenous incarceration at a UN hearing this week.
Tue, 19 Jan 2021 14:43:43 +1300
Tonga extends Covid State of Emergency
Tonga has extended a State of Emergency for another month, until 15 February, due to ongoing concerns around the global spread of Covid-19.
Tue, 19 Jan 2021 16:31:59 +1300
Middle Eastern firm under investigation for marketing Vanuatu citizenship
Vanuatu immigration authorities are investigating a Middle Eastern firm for illegally marketing the Pacific country's citizenship.
Tue, 19 Jan 2021 11:45:00 +1300
Another Covid death in French Polynesia, another case in PNG
Another person has died over the weekend in French Polynesia's Covid-19 pandemic, raising the death toll to 127.
Tue, 19 Jan 2021 11:50:48 +1300
Oceania Football announces further tournament delays
Oceania Football has announced further tournament delays but remains confident this year's Men's Under 17 and Under 20 Championships will take place.
Tue, 19 Jan 2021 11:50:48 +1300
More US funding to Fiji for cyclone recovery
The US has announced $US200,000 in additional funding to Fiji for recovery efforts following Cyclone Yasa.
Tue, 19 Jan 2021 05:01:18 +1300
PNG proceeds carefully with anti-corruption body
PNG is examining other countries for examples of effective Independent Commissions Against Corruption.
Tue, 19 Jan 2021 09:21:39 +1300
Samoa Central Bank probes alleged pyramid scheme
Samoa's Central Bank has issued a warning to local pyramid scheme operators that they face criminal charges if caught by a Financial Intelligence Division investigation.
Tue, 19 Jan 2021 05:01:18 +1300
CNMI Governor seeks report detailing 102 govt trips
The CNMI Governor has defended himself over a report showing he took 102 government trips, mostly overseas, from 2016 to 2019.