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New Zealand Pacific

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 21:40:42 +1300
Fiji gets mass shipment of testing kits
Fiji has received 22,000 Covid-19 testing kits which the government says will help make testing faster and more convenient.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 14:50:39 +1300
Bougainville's Buka goes into Covid lockdown
The President of Bougainville says Buka town is going into a 14 day lock down as health officials try and stem a surge in Covid-19 infections.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 21:40:42 +1300
Vanuatu leaders warned to submit annual returns or face court action
Senior public servants in Vanuatu have been given a nearly two week extension to submit their annual returns after more than two thirds them failed to meet the initial deadline.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 16:21:42 +1300
In brief: News from around the Pacific
Union calls for financial assistance for Samoan seafarers, questions are raised over Jakarta's stance on West Papua and Myanmar, Fiji records four new Covid cases at the border and the Cook Islands is setting up a PCR laboratory for Covid-19 tes...

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 12:32:04 +1300
SPC optimistic about rapid regional vaccination timelines
The Pacific Community says the wait for island nations to vaccinate their people may only be a few months rather than years.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 08:37:09 +1300
Resilience and Recovery: the Mose Masoe story
For Mose Masoe it's the little things, like being able to get up off the ground or feed himself dinner.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 11:56:56 +1300
Cook Islands mosquito eradication steps up
The Cook Islands has launched its dengue mosquito eradication programme.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 12:31:58 +1300
Investigation launched into alleged treasonous acts by Samoan MPs
Samoa's former Deputy Prime Minister and three other Opposition MPs are to be investigated for alleged treasonous activities and breaches of Standing Orders.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 07:33:32 +1300
Tough road ahead for refugees released into Australian community
Australia has freed dozens of refugees after detaining them for up to eight years on Nauru and Papua New Guinea.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 06:36:00 +1300
Port Moresby to get bronze statue of PNG founding father
The Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea, James Marape, has directed that a bronze statue be erected in honour of Sir Michael Somare on Independence Hill in Port Moresby.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 16:52:45 +1300
Cooks govt urges end to rumour mill as passengers test negative
Officials in the Cook Islands have reassured the public about their safety from Covid-19 and urged people to stop spreading misinformation.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 16:52:45 +1300
Samoa women back Rugby World Cup delay
Samoa's Rugby World Cup dream is still alive after World Rugby recommended the 2021 women's tournament be postponed until next year due to the ongoing effects of Covid-19.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 13:32:37 +1300
Tighter controls called for on PNG sand exploitation
After successfully stopping one sand mining project, PNG environmentalists now want the government to tighten the rules around the industry.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 17:26:55 +1300
Ex-MP ordered to pay Sayed Khaiyum for defamation
A High Court in Fiji has ordered a former Opposition MP to pay almost $US40,000 to the Attorney-General in a defamation case.

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 06:36:01 +1300
In brief: News from around the Pacific for 4 March
Covid-19 cases in the CNMI hit 144, there is another Covid-related death in French Polynesia, Tonga releases its repatriation schedule, plea to the people of West New Britain to maintain Covid practices, most of the money repatriated from Americ...

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 12:59:58 +1300
Worries Bougainvilleans are not complying with Covid-19 measures
There are worries that Covid-19 warnings from the Bougainville Government are not reaching the people.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 13:33:52 +1300
'Team Up' sports programme launches in Pacific
The Australian Government has launched the latest phase of its sport for development program in the Pacific Islands.

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 11:14:21 +1300
GI Rise: Helping youth chase their basketball dreams
An Auckland basketball organisation is opening doors for youth and creating opportunities both on and off the court, while using culture and community as a foundation for personal development.



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