New Zealand Pacific
Wed, 31 Mar 2021 19:32:33 +1300Don't rely on Facebook for accurate vaccine info, PNG leader advises
PNG's Prime Minister has warned citizens against relying on information on Facebook to guide their approach to vaccines.
Wed, 31 Mar 2021 19:30:50 +1300Ultra low temperature freezers confirmed in the Cooks
The Cook Islands government has purchased ultra-low temperature freezers to store the Covid-19 Pfizer vaccine, with their vaccination programme expected to start in May.
Wed, 31 Mar 2021 17:02:06 +1300Fritch meets French leaders amid Covid-19 crisis
The French Polynesian president has discussed France's Covid-19 policies with French leaders in Paris.
Wed, 31 Mar 2021 14:20:18 +1300Pacific 7s teams to feature in Olympic preparation tournament
Three Pacific Islands teams will feature in a sevens invitational tournament in Wellington next weekend which ramps up preparations towards the Tokyo Olympics.
Wed, 31 Mar 2021 20:15:15 +1300PNG minister says South Bougainville needs more Covid-19 info
A PNG Cabinet Minister says his South Bougainville electorate needs more information about Covid-19 from the Bougainville Health Department.
Wed, 31 Mar 2021 15:28:21 +1300In brief: News from around the Pacific
Cyclone-hit villages get NZ aid, there are more Covid-19 cases in Wallis and Futuna, repatriation flights to American Samoa will bring construction workers into the territor, and more.
Wed, 31 Mar 2021 10:50:10 +1300Amini Fonua making a splash in and out of the pool
A Tongan swimmer who has won a bunch of regional medals in the pool and carried the flag at the Olympics is making an impact outside the pool as a rainbow community and water safety advocate.
Wed, 31 Mar 2021 10:01:58 +1300Campaigner says Bougainvilleans careless about Covid-19
A women's health campaigner on Bougainville says most Bougainvilleans have a "careless" attitude to the threat posed by Covid-19.
Tue, 30 Mar 2021 17:12:07 +1300Cook Islands shifts focus to future
The Prime Minister of the Cook Islands says it's time to move from protecting people's health to protecting their livelihoods.
Tue, 30 Mar 2021 21:30:18 +1300Seven more Covid-19 deaths in past day in PNG
Papua New Guinea recorded seven more Covid-19 deaths in a day as the country's vaccination rollout began.
Wed, 31 Mar 2021 08:31:09 +1300New initiative to address shortage of Māori and Pasifika midwives
New government initiative to increase and support Māori and Pasifika midwifery students in New Zealand.
Tue, 30 Mar 2021 20:36:11 +1300Solomons leadership disappointed by vaccine hesitancy
The Solomon Islands Prime Minister is disappointed that many public servants haven't turned up for Covid-19 vaccinations.
Tue, 30 Mar 2021 20:36:38 +1300Taiwan travel bubble a lifeline for Palau's economy
Palau's President has welcomed a travel bubble with Taiwan as a lifeline for his country's economy, devastated by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Tue, 30 Mar 2021 16:36:06 +1300American Samoa Governor writes to US territory counterparts over citizenship
American Samoa's Governor has asked for support in his administration's stance on self-determination, currently threatened by federal appeal.
Tue, 30 Mar 2021 17:16:01 +1300In brief: News from around the Pacific for 30 March
Samoa's pandemic response gets a boost, China is to fund sporting facilities for the 2023 Pacific Games, over half of American Samoa has a Covid-19 jab, Vanuatu High Commission buys food for scholarship students and more.
Wed, 31 Mar 2021 10:02:00 +1300Relief at recognition of Pacific contribution to NZ war effort
A Cook Islands community leader in Aotearoa has paid tribute to those who ensured the Pacific contribution to New Zealand's wartime efforts was recognised.
Tue, 30 Mar 2021 10:59:41 +1300Solomons police appeal for help to stop Covid spread over border
Police in Solomon Islands say they cannot successfully secure the western border with PNG and stop the spread of Covid-19 without the help of local communities.
Tue, 30 Mar 2021 17:16:01 +1300Vanuatu appoint new beach volleyball coach
Former Italy international, Federica Tonon, has been appointed as the new national beach volleyball coach in Vanuatu as the country chases an historic Olympic qualification.