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Wed, 14 Apr 2021 19:30:53 +1200Polyfest returns, safe from Covid-19: 'Get those kids back on that stage'
The world's largest Pacific dance festival got under way in Auckland today after two years of disruptions.
Wed, 14 Apr 2021 19:26:38 +1200
Two more deaths as PNG's Covid-19 surge continues
Two more people have died of Covid-19 in Papua New Guinea, taking the death toll to 71.
Wed, 14 Apr 2021 13:33:28 +1200
CNMI pauses use of J&J Covid-19 vaccine
The use of the Johnson & Johnson/Janssen Covid-19 vaccines has been paused in the Northern Marianas.
Wed, 14 Apr 2021 15:47:50 +1200
New Zealand Rugby announces Pacific teams to join Super Rugby
Two Pacific teams have been granted conditional licences by New Zealand Rugby to join a planned new professional competition next year.
Wed, 14 Apr 2021 08:39:14 +1200
Forum calls on Japan to re-think toxic waste dump plans
The Pacific Islands Forum is calling on Japan to re-think plans to dump toxic waste in the ocean.
Wed, 14 Apr 2021 11:07:37 +1200
Solomons continues with AstraZeneca with increased monitoring
A plan to vaccinate thousands of people in Solomon Islands with the AstraZeneca jab is going ahead next week with increased monitoring in light of some safety concerns.
Wed, 14 Apr 2021 07:41:00 +1200
Vanuatu authorities investigate ship after dead crew member's body found
A UK-flagged tanker has been detained by Vanuatu police force and ports authorities amid investigations over the death one of its members crews.
Wed, 14 Apr 2021 12:01:06 +1200
Polyfest: The largest Pacific event in the world is back
The world's largest Pacific dance festival kicks off in Auckland today after two years of disruptions.
Wed, 14 Apr 2021 13:41:40 +1200
In brief: News from around the Pacific
Another 219 Covid-19 cases in PNG, death toll in Eastern Highlands tribal violence reaches 31, Fiji Corrections officers heading to Sth Sudan get Red Cross training, and more.
Tue, 13 Apr 2021 17:16:59 +1200
Papua deforestation threatens Indonesia's climate progress
Greenpeace has warned that left unchecked, forest clearance in West Papua could undo Indonesia's progress in tackling climate change.
Wed, 14 Apr 2021 11:35:19 +1200
Pacific Islands Super Rugby teams set to be confirmed
Moana Pasifika and the Fijian Drua are set to be confirmed as the newest Super Rugby teams later today.
Wed, 14 Apr 2021 09:30:15 +1200
Canberra begins inquiry into suspended Norfolk Island council
An inquiry into the Norfolk Island Regional Council is underway this week
Wed, 14 Apr 2021 10:09:33 +1200
Access to finance key for small states amid Covid-19: Fiji A-G
The short-term priority for small states amid the Covid-19 pandemic is to ensure they are well-prepared to return to normal, the Fiji government said.
Tue, 13 Apr 2021 16:00:55 +1200
Three quarters of urban Marshall Islanders get first Covid jab
Nearly 75 percent of adults in the Marshall Islands' main towns have received their first dose of the vaccine to protect against Covid-19.
Tue, 13 Apr 2021 16:00:55 +1200
Nine CNMI firefighters sacked for refusing vaccine
Nine firefighters in the Northern Marianas lost their jobs on Monday for their refusal to take the Covid-19 vaccine.
Tue, 13 Apr 2021 16:38:38 +1200
British naval strike group invited to Palau
The British Navy's carrier strike group would be welcome to visit Palau when it deploys to the Indo-Pacific this year.
Tue, 13 Apr 2021 16:38:38 +1200
Cooks' opposition wants more transparency over vaccine rollout
The Cook Islands opposition says details of the agreement with New Zealand over the Covid-19 vaccine must be made public.
Tue, 13 Apr 2021 21:26:04 +1200
In brief: News from around the Pacific
Samoa delays Covid-19 vaccine launch, Fiji real estate developer found guilty, Tonga's SOE renewed, and more.