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Mon, 01 Mar 2021 16:56:54 +1300Covid: One year on for Pasifika leaders at the frontline
NZ's Pasifika community has been living and working on the front line of the Covid-19 pandemic, since the coronavirus arrived a year ago.
Mon, 01 Mar 2021 19:25:46 +1300
Fijians pay tribute to Somare
Fiji's Prime Minister has joined the Pacific people in mourning the loss of Papua New Guinea's founding father Sir Michael Somare.
Mon, 01 Mar 2021 19:30:44 +1300
No 2 in PNG Covid-19 response team dies
The deputy head of Papua New Guinea's National Pandemic Response to Covid-19, Dr Paison Dakulala, died today.
Mon, 01 Mar 2021 18:26:35 +1300
New Caledonia to try again tomorrow to elect president
New Caledonia's 11 newly elected ministers are tomorrow due to elect a new president.
Mon, 01 Mar 2021 16:44:00 +1300
Bougainville takes tougher measures after Covid-19 cases
Covid-19 infections have soared in Bougainville, reaching 26 at the weekend, and prompting public health officials to tighten controls.
Mon, 01 Mar 2021 19:46:51 +1300
In brief: News from around the Pacific
Air Vanuatu flight barred from leaving over unpaid bills, a man dies in New Caledonia after shark attack, and there is another fatal case of Covid-19 in French Polynesia.
Mon, 01 Mar 2021 17:22:06 +1300
Quarantine change to ease work of Tongan Covid team
Easing the workload of the Tonga's Covid-19 surveillance team has been revealed as one of the reasons for the change in managed quarantine.
Mon, 01 Mar 2021 18:06:37 +1300
Fiji has two new Covid cases in quarantine
Fiji has recorded two new border quarantine cases of Covid-19.
Mon, 01 Mar 2021 17:42:20 +1300
Gas inhalation lands 12 people in New Caledonia hospital
12 people have been taken to hospital in New Caledonia after inhaling carbon monoxide.
Mon, 01 Mar 2021 10:09:07 +1300
Sand mining company pulls out of PNG
A campaign to stop sand mining along 38 kilometres of Papua New Guinea's Madang coast has been successful.
Mon, 01 Mar 2021 17:00:05 +1300
Bougainville's Toroama won't be deterred from independence
Bougainville's President, Ishmael Toroama, has told MPs he will not be deterred from his desire to bring independence to the region.
Mon, 01 Mar 2021 09:15:59 +1300
Niueans contemplate changes to their Constitution
A veteran Niue politician hopes a constitutional review will lead to improvements in financial accountability by government.
Mon, 01 Mar 2021 17:29:33 +1300
France reiterates need for new New Caledonia accord
The French Overseas Minister, Sebastien Lecornu, says France stands ready for a new accord in New Caledonia, should voters again reject indpendence.
Sat, 27 Feb 2021 17:48:34 +1300
Fiji concerned boating season will be affected by Aus/NZ Covid-19 surges
Fijian authorities are concerned the latest cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand and Australia will impact Fiji's Blue Lanes initiative amid the pandemic.
Sun, 28 Feb 2021 00:51:31 +1300
Parker beats Fa in biggest fight in Pacific region for years
The two best Pasifika boxers in the world have met in Auckland, with Joseph Parker beating Junior Fa by unanimous decision.
Fri, 26 Feb 2021 16:48:20 +1300
Tonga aims to get 70 percent of people vaccinated by year end
Tonga's Ministry of Health says it plans to vaccinate up to 70 percent of the population by the end of the year.
Fri, 26 Feb 2021 19:08:07 +1300
Obituary: Sir Michael Somare, PNG founding father and consensus builder
Papua New Guineans are mourning the loss of the man who led the country to independence, Sir Michael Somare.
Fri, 26 Feb 2021 13:56:14 +1300
New Caledonia presidential election planned for Tuesday
The French High Commissioner in New Caledonia plans to called members of the incoming government for a meeting on Tuesday to try and elect a new president.