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Thu, 25 Feb 2021 21:54:52 +1300What next for Pacific regionalism?
The man at the centre of Micronesia's departure from the Pacific Islands Forum says leaving puts them in good stead to help re-shape the regional body.
Thu, 25 Feb 2021 20:47:57 +1300
Warning over USP stand-off
The head of the University of the South Pacific has warned the stand-off at the regional institution has tarnished its reputation.
Thu, 25 Feb 2021 15:30:09 +1300
Border provinces a concern as PNG covid cases surge
Papua New Guinea's border security shortcomings have been highlighted amid a surge in Covid-19 cases.
Thu, 25 Feb 2021 16:04:09 +1300
Call for justice over Papua killings, amid mass displacement
Amnesty International has voiced concern about ongoing deadly conflict in West Papua.
Thu, 25 Feb 2021 16:08:19 +1300
Fijian Super Rugby team needs $NZ10m
The Fiji Rugby Union needs to raise $NZ10 million by the end of March to keep its Super Rugby dream alive.
Thu, 25 Feb 2021 16:08:40 +1300
Hope donors will help Bougainville rekindle innovation
A Bougainville MP is hoping for donor support to harness the region's inventiveness.
Thu, 25 Feb 2021 16:44:28 +1300
In brief: News from around the Pacific
Samoa has consolidated two repatriation flights; Vanuatu women concerned about potential bubble; Kiribati government responds to Fiji land sale reports and more.
Thu, 25 Feb 2021 11:19:46 +1300
Another Covid-19 case at Fiji's border
Fiji has recorded a Covid-19 case in border quarantine.
Thu, 25 Feb 2021 12:35:50 +1300
PNG seeks rugby league team in NRL by 2025
PNG's prime minister says he wants a PNG team in Australia's National Rugby League by 2025.
Thu, 25 Feb 2021 08:31:05 +1300
PNG suffers another Covid-19 death
PNG has recorded another Covid-19 death bringing the total number of deaths to 11.
Thu, 25 Feb 2021 08:23:03 +1300
Cook Islands Opposition concerned over consultation shutout
A delegation consulting with the northern outer Cook Islands over seabed mining should have included Opposition MPs, according their leader, Tina Browne.
Thu, 25 Feb 2021 09:08:02 +1300
Samoan mayors warned they should support government
The Minister responsible for village mayors says they should resign if they don't support government programmes.
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 15:53:11 +1300
Samoan seasonal workers rake in millions
Samoa is earning millions of dollars from its labour force on the New Zealand and Australian seasonal workers schemes.
Thu, 25 Feb 2021 08:23:04 +1300
CNMI casino chair found in contempt; receiver to sell assets
The head of Saipan's casino in the Northern Marianas has been found in contempt of court.
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 13:59:33 +1300
PNG struggles to gauge extent of Covid-19 in country
PNG health authorities are struggling to gauge the extent of the country's Covid-19 outbreak.
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 10:54:12 +1300
Samoa judge highlights need for pathologist
A Supreme Court judge in Samoa has urged the government to address the lack of a pathologist to perform autopsies on bodies at the country's mortuaries.
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 10:44:10 +1300
Why are Pasifika sporting names still being mispronounced?
Sporting commentators in New Zealand have been challenged to lift their game and learn to pronounce Pacific Island names correctly.
Wed, 24 Feb 2021 15:28:11 +1300
In brief: News from around the Pacific
A former Customs Officer in Samoa pleads not guilty to drugs charges; new judge is confirmed in American Samoa; Samoa Breweries lays off staff; Online classes in the CNMI cancelled.