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Wed, 17 Mar 2021 17:09:19 +1300
Former Clerk says Cook Island MPs always push boundaries
A former Clerk of Parliament in the Cook Islands has told a trial involving the prime minister and his predecessor that politicians are always trying to push the boundaries.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 17:45:52 +1300
Covid-19 cases in PNG keep climbing
Cases of Covid-19 in PNG continue to skyrocket with 82 new cases of the coronavirus announced.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 21:21:25 +1300
Tokelau head pays tribute to Samoan repatriation help
The newly inaugurated Ulu o Tokelau has paid tribute to Samoa for its role in the recent repatriation of more than 100 Tokelauans.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 20:46:33 +1300
Cannery urgently need workers - American Samoa
The StarKist cannery in American Samoa says it needs more workers.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 16:44:28 +1300
In brief: News from around the Pacific
Quarantine-free entry into NZ expected to help Niuean health issues, the Solomons hopes to start Covid-19 vaccinations next week and set backs for runway repairs of the Cook Islands international airport.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 11:17:52 +1300
Concern for Papuan activists detained in Jakarta
Human rights defenders are concerned about the welfare of two West Papuan activists detained in Indonesia's capital.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 13:18:19 +1300
PNG's founding father laid to rest
PNG's first prime minister Sir Michael Somare has been buried at his home in Wewak.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:54:09 +1300
Fiji police release pastor accused of child sex abuse
The Methodist pastor in Fiji alleged to have sexually assaulted 14 boys has been questioned and released by police.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 11:17:52 +1300
Call in PNG for cancer hospital in wake of Somare death
The passing of former prime minister Sir Michael Somare has prompted several PNG leaders to call for a stand-alone cancer hospital in the country.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 09:13:57 +1300
Pacific community challenged to adjust expectations over star athletes
Pacific communities love to celebrate the success of their athletes, but there are calls to pay more attention to mental health in order to avoid tragic consequences.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 13:26:24 +1300
New champion honours to launch on NZ's Pacific language weeks
The 2021 Pacific language weeks in New Zealand will see the introduction of Language Champion Honours.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 19:56:41 +1300
Outcry in Tahiti over nuclear fallout study
There is renewed alarm in French Polynesia over the legacy of the French nuclear weapons tests.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 12:24:30 +1300
PNG to adopt 'nationwide isolation strategy'
Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister has announced the country will go into a nationwide isolation later this week to counter Covid-19.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 14:56:03 +1300
Pasifika health providers pivotal in vaccine roll-out says Aupito
New Zealand's Minister for Pacific Peoples says Pasifika health providers will play a pivotal role in vaccinating the second priority group, which includes older Pasifika people.

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:37:03 +1300
AUT comms school denies sidelining Pacific Media Centre
Auckland University of Technology has denied claims that the Pacific Media Centre is being dumped or sidelined.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 18:35:33 +1300
Marshall and Solomons urge carbon tax for shipping industry
The Marshall Islands and Solomon Islands are calling for higher levies on Greenhouse Gas emissions by the shipping industry.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 14:45:51 +1300
CNMI records two more local transmissions
The Northern Marianas now has 10 positive Covid-19 cases in the community after two more were identified through contact tracing on Monday.

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 15:09:39 +1300
Cook Islands current PM and former PM face fraud charges
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown and former prime minister and MP Henry Puna are facing charges of fraud and two counts of improper payment of public money.



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