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New Zealand Pacific

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 12:11:48 +1300
Women 'ignite a fire' to keep cultural traditions alive
A Tongan community group in New Zealand hope their efforts to make koloa, or cultural treasures, inspire others.

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 15:19:35 +1300
Marshalls follows Palau, FSM in initiating Forum withdrawal
The Marshall Islands has launched the process for officially ending its membership in the Pacific Islands Forum.

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 12:23:55 +1300
Vanuatu and New Caledonia launch safe travel Tamtam Bubble
Vanuatu's prime minister has announced the creation of a safe travel bubble between Vanuatu and New Caledonia.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 15:12:35 +1300
Change in New Caledonia government brings hope to Kanak people
FLNKS say change in New Caledonian government brings hope.

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 09:48:14 +1300
Guam basketballers counting down to on-court return
The Guam men's basketball team hopes to be back on court in the coming weeks, as they await the resumption their Asia Cup qualifying campaign.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 15:05:56 +1300
USP staff seek second legal option on VCP's removal
Staff unions at the University of the South Pacific say they are concerned about the Fiji government's refusal to reverse its decision to cancel the work permit of vice-chancellor and president Pal Ahluwalia.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 07:45:34 +1300
Samoan PM hints at reform of Pacific Islands Forum selection process
Samoa's Prime Minister has indicated that his government is willing to review the appointment process for Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum.

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 17:04:51 +1300
FSM begins process to leave Pacific Islands Forum
The government of the Federated States of Micronesia has confirmed it has formally triggered moves to leave the Pacific Islands Forum.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 17:50:41 +1300
In brief: News from around the Pacific
Corpses remain in Samoan mortuaries for more than a year; CNMI executive employees to get vaccinated; Campaign launched to help Fijian farmers after cyclone and more.

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 15:44:32 +1300
Pacific children on frontline of global nutrition crisis
The world is on the brink of a nutrition crisis, warns Save the Children.

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 13:40:49 +1300
Misconduct allegations referred to USP executive committee
Allegations of misconduct by two senior members of the University of the South Pacific have been referred to the university's executive committee.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 06:33:27 +1300
Tonga to face ultimate test against All Blacks 7s
The Tonga men's sevens team is embracing the chance to face off against the world's best over the next two days.

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 13:50:51 +1300
President of UN Human Rights Council calls for more Pacific representation
The first Pacific Island president of the UN Human Rights Council is calling for more regional representation in Geneva.

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 13:40:50 +1300
In brief: News from around the Pacific for 18 February
A Samoan seasonal worker who dies was preparing to return home; another earthquake strikes New Caledonia and Tonga's disaster authorities get new facility

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 09:34:00 +1300
New Caledonia's pro-independence camp wins historic election
New Caledonia has elected a pro-independence government, its first since 1999.

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 21:03:35 +1300
Fiji has not given up on 'Bula Bubble'
Fiji is continuing to push for a travel bubble between its major tourist markets Australia and New Zealand.

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 11:47:19 +1300
PNG backs Micronesia in Forum row
PNG's Prime Minister has backed Micronesia's leaders and called for regional solidarity in the wake of the Pacific Islands Forum leadership split.

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 11:31:08 +1300
Stanley Hondina confirmed as PNG Rugby League CEO
The PNG Rugby Football League has confirmed the permanent appointment of Stanley Hondina as Chief Executive for a three year term.



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