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Sun, 14 Mar 2021 21:43:43 +1300Tuvalu chases digital immortality on a blockchain
Tuvalu is planning an ambitious digital transformation, based on a blockchain.
Sun, 14 Mar 2021 08:35:06 +1300
NZ criticised over Fiji Police Bill
A former Fiji government advisor has criticised NZ's involvement in the controversial Draft Police Bill in Fiji.
Sat, 13 Mar 2021 11:18:16 +1300
Quarantine-free travel from Niue to NZ to begin this month
Quarantine-free travel from Niue to New Zealand will begin on 24 March.
Sat, 13 Mar 2021 08:17:37 +1300
Somare family thanks PNG, urges safety during mourning period
The family of the late Sir Michael Somare has expressed thanks to the people of Papua New Guinea for their outpouring of love and grief.
Sat, 13 Mar 2021 08:15:39 +1300
Samoa women's 7s staff laid off
The management staff of the Samoa women's sevens team have been stood down until the end of April because the rugby union cannot afford to employ them on a full-time basis
Sat, 13 Mar 2021 11:02:28 +1300
Fiji sex workers, LGBTQI accept violence: activist
A Pacific human rights group says sex workers and the LGBTQI community in Fiji are hesitant to access services because of violence, stigmatisation and discrimination.
Fri, 12 Mar 2021 14:11:45 +1300
NGOs, MPs warn 'draconian' Draft Bill will turn Fiji into police state
A proposed Draft Police Bill in Fiji has come under intense scrutiny from civil society groups and opposition parties.
Fri, 12 Mar 2021 16:55:39 +1300
Vanuatu minister not happy with photos at courthouse
A Vanuatu cabinet minister and former journalist tried to stop his former colleagues photographing him as he left the Port Vila court house.
Fri, 12 Mar 2021 17:18:42 +1300
Cook Islands close to upgrading contact tracing
The Cook Islands are in the final steps of releasing an upgraded contact tracing system, as a key element for a travel bubble with New Zealand.
Fri, 12 Mar 2021 14:16:38 +1300
Kiribati government moves to address water crisis in Banaba
The Kiribati President has responded to desperate pleas for fresh water supplies from the people of Banaba.
Fri, 12 Mar 2021 17:00:55 +1300
In brief: News from around the Pacific
The Cook Islands PM outlines vaccine approach, kidney disease cases increase in Samoa, American Samoa looks to raise smoking age and more.
Fri, 12 Mar 2021 11:34:54 +1300
Fears PNG's main hospital may close due to Covid-19 crisis
PNG's main hospital is full and staff are among a growing number of people sick with Covid-19.
Fri, 12 Mar 2021 20:31:05 +1300
PNG Kumuls star David Mead grateful for NRL return
PNG rugby league star David Mead is back in the NRL and still harbouring dreams of a maiden premiership ring.
Fri, 12 Mar 2021 17:11:21 +1300
Pasifika academics recognised by Royal Society
Two Pasifika academics in New Zealand are among the 27 researchers and scholars at the top of their fields who have been elected as fellows to the Royal Society Te Apārangi.
Fri, 12 Mar 2021 08:44:24 +1300
Govt pleads with Fijians to register to get vaccinated
Fijians have been urged to register as the government's Covid-19 vaccination campaign got underway this week.
Fri, 12 Mar 2021 08:13:44 +1300
Church denies abuse claims at Fiji orphanage
Fiji's Methodist Church is denying allegations of child abuse at one of its orphanages.
Fri, 12 Mar 2021 10:25:35 +1300
Georgio Vaka'uta: the Jonah Lomu of pétanque
Thirty-two national titles, more than 20 regional titles and five trips to the world championships - in the world of pétanque Georgio Vaka'uta is a bit of a big deal.
Thu, 11 Mar 2021 14:46:25 +1300
Mask use mandatory as PNG pandemic controller issues measures
PNG has issued new compulsory mask use measures as it continues to wrestle with a spike in Covid-19 cases.