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Wed, 12 May 2021 18:43:23 +1200Opinion: Why Samoa's Head of State does not have 'reserve powers' to revoke election results and call for new elections
Legal expert Fuimaono Dylan Asafo argues the planned second round of elections in Samoa are not justified by the Head of State's claimed 'reserve powers'.
Wed, 12 May 2021 18:30:40 +1200
Vigils held for murdered Tongan LGBTQIA+ activist Poli Kefu
Candlelight vigils have been held around the region to remember Tongan LGBTQIA+ activist Polikalepo "Poli" Kefu, who was found murdered near his home in Lapaha this month.
Wed, 12 May 2021 17:20:55 +1200
Questions over Australian 'temporary' foreign aid fund
An economics professor anticipates more aid funding from the Australian government, despite cuts in its latest budget.
Wed, 12 May 2021 16:39:57 +1200
Legal challenge against call for second Samoan election not delayed
The chief justice in Samoa has rejected an attempt to delay a challenge to the legality of a second election.
Wed, 12 May 2021 17:29:51 +1200
First 24 hrs with no new Covid-19 in French Polynesia since July
French Polynesia has gone 24 hours without recording any new cases of Covid-19. It's the first time this has happened since July 2020.
Wed, 12 May 2021 13:54:41 +1200
NZ govt urged to speak out on West Papua
A human rights advocate is calling on New Zealand's government to be consistent and speak out about a military crackdown in West Papua.
Wed, 12 May 2021 17:13:11 +1200
Covid-19: State of Emergency extended for Tonga and Samoa
The Samoan and Tongan government have each renewed their country's Covid-19 state of emergency for another month.
Wed, 12 May 2021 14:08:41 +1200
Independence referendum worries common for New Caledonians
Most New Caledonians are worried about the future, and the looming third independence referendum is a focus for much of that trepidation, a large survey shows.
Wed, 12 May 2021 15:54:53 +1200
Samoa election: only one party in campaign mode as court hears challenges
With less than two weeks until the second election in Samoa, only one of the major parties is in campaign mode.
Wed, 12 May 2021 07:16:23 +1200
Twelve new Covid-19 cases in Fiji's Suva, but no lockdown
Fiji's government is still opting not to go to a full lockdown, as it recorded 12 new community cases of Covid-19, all in Suva.
Wed, 12 May 2021 18:27:29 +1200
Pacific language video series highlights key facts about strokes
A new video series in Pacific languages aims to bust health myths surrounding stroke.
Tue, 11 May 2021 22:43:26 +1200
Nauru vaccinates entire adult population
Nauru's Covid-19 vaccination campaign has exceeded the government's expectations.
Wed, 12 May 2021 13:25:06 +1200
In brief: News from around the Pacific for 12 May
Tonga renews Covid-19 SOE, Samoa's biggest Church to hold annual Fono, Tonga's PM welcomes King's chastising of Parliament.
Tue, 11 May 2021 17:35:03 +1200
Veterans groups, opposition to boycott talks on French nuclear legacy
French Polynesia's opposition and nuclear test veterans organisation will boycott talks in Paris on the legacy of French testing.
Wed, 12 May 2021 07:11:50 +1200
Pacific 7s teams learn draw for final Olympic qualifier
The draw has been made for the final Olympic sevens qualifying tournament, where Samoa, Tonga and Papua New Guinea are among 22 teams vying for the last tickets to Tokyo.
Wed, 12 May 2021 18:23:06 +1200
NZ govt urged to speak out on West Papua
A human rights advocate is urging New Zealand's government to be consistent and speak out about a military crackdown in West Papua.
Wed, 12 May 2021 15:40:11 +1200
Fatal Solomons blast highlights threat in a country littered with bombs
Resources are scarce
Tue, 11 May 2021 22:16:36 +1200
Fiji gets more help to fight Covid-19
Fiji has received further assistance from Australia to support the country's Covid-19 response and recovery efforts.