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Mon, 15 Mar 2021 18:09:52 +1300PNG's founding father to be buried in Wewak Tuesday
The body of Papua New Guinea's first prime minister, the late Sir Michael Somare, has arrived in Wewak ahead of his burial
Mon, 15 Mar 2021 15:40:01 +1300
Seven more local transmissions in CNMI
There have been seven more locally transmitted Covid-19 cases in the CNMI that have emerged from the first community case in 204 days.
Mon, 15 Mar 2021 16:20:42 +1300
Kiribati's Banaba grateful for water but wants permanent solution
The people of Banaba have expressed gratitude after a Kiribati Government chartered vessel arrived laden with water supplies and materials.
Mon, 15 Mar 2021 14:22:36 +1300
PNG controller warns urban residents not to spread Covid-19 to rural parts
PNG's authorities have warned the public must do all it can to prevent Covid-19 spreading from towns to remote areas.
Mon, 15 Mar 2021 17:01:50 +1300
From pandemic to economic crisis, Samoa's covid journey one year on
With Samoa's Covid-19 vaccine roll-out slated to start in April, some in the tourism sector aren't sure they'll be in business when borders eventually re-open.
Mon, 15 Mar 2021 14:39:29 +1300
Fiji police investigate shipping company over alleged trafficking
A group of foreign seafarers have accused their Fijian employer of human trafficking and rights violations.
Mon, 15 Mar 2021 14:22:37 +1300
Tongan academic concerned about proposed language policy
Former education minister and Tongan academic is calling for reconsideration of the plans to amend the Tongan language policy.
Mon, 15 Mar 2021 06:50:59 +1300
Wallis Covid-19 cases soar to 178
The number of Covid-19 cases in Wallis and Futuna has increased to 178 after recording its first local transmission nine days ago.
Mon, 15 Mar 2021 06:53:59 +1300
EU pleas for Forum to stay united
The European Union says a strong Pacific Islands Forum is fundamental to the region.
Mon, 15 Mar 2021 08:32:28 +1300
Cook Islands' Te Maeva Nui returns to NZ
The Cook Islands biggest cultural festival, Te Maeva Nui, is returning to Auckland after it was cancelled last year due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Mon, 15 Mar 2021 08:32:29 +1300
Vanuatu Cricket appoints new CEO
Former Hong Kong Cricket boss Tim Cutler is the new CEO of the Vanuatu Cricket Association.
Mon, 15 Mar 2021 07:36:47 +1300
CNMI records first community transmission in 204 days
The Northern Marianas has recorded its first community transmission of Covid-19 in 204 days.
Sun, 14 Mar 2021 21:43:43 +1300
Tuvalu 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.
Mon, 15 Mar 2021 10:41:05 +1300
CNMI records first community transmission in 204 days
The CNMI has recorded its first community transmission of Covid-19 in over 200 days.
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 despite Olympic build-up
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