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Wed, 07 Jul 2021 19:21:27 +1200
Fiji government 'useless' warns opposition, as Ardern touts lockdown benefits
The Fiji government's response to the Covid-19 outbreak is an utter failure, but it's not too late to follow New Zealand's lockdown example, the opposition leader says.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 14:48:43 +1200
Samoa caretaker govt loses fifth seat in petitions
Samoa's caretaker government has lost another electoral seat in the latest petition hearings today.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 19:59:28 +1200
Health system systemically racist towards Pasifika - report
Statistics for Pasifika mothers

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 20:33:31 +1200
In brief: news from around the Pacific
PNG scales down Covid-19 testing; Samoa covid vaccination rollout on hold; Tonga renews its coronavirus state of emergency; Vanuatu vaccination rollout underway in North Efate; 2023 Pacific Games start date deferred

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 12:57:26 +1200
Fila Fuamatu: How playing sport made a pivotal impact off the field
Former Samoa international, Fila Fuamatu, is advocating for change in the sports sector and using traditional village games to get Pasifika communities moving.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 13:36:50 +1200
In brief: Olympic news from around the Pacific
Vanuatu pull out of Tokyo Paralympics;Guam swim team arrive in Japan; Kiribati confirms athletes for Tokyo Olympics

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 07:10:12 +1200
Japan PM tells Pacific that nuclear wastwater dump is harmless
Japan's Prime Minister has told Pacific Islands leaders that his country would ensure no harm will come to the environment from dumping treated nuclear waste water into the ocean.

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 18:42:09 +1200
Fiji Covid-19: Show us the data, civil society groups urge govt
Civil society groups in Fiji are calling on the government to release data to assist them provide an effective response to those impacted by the Covid-19 crisis in the country.

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 17:42:47 +1200
Covid-19: Six more dead, 636 new cases in Fiji
Fiji has reported 636 cases of Covid-19 and six more deaths in the last 24 hours.

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 17:08:35 +1200
Samoan Head of State's proclamation wrong, expert says
A legal expert says Samoa's Courts have the final say on constitutional issues, not the Head of State or the Government.

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 14:07:08 +1200
Pasifika youth encouraged to dream brave and big in new play
Written eight weeks ago, 'Brown Paper Bag' encourages disadvantaged youth to succeed against the odds.

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 15:44:55 +1200
Strong Fijian side excited to take on the All Blacks
Flying Fijians excited to take on the All Blacks in Dunedin this week as it has been ten years since they last met on the field.

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 14:18:48 +1200
Fiji Covid-19: 48 arrested for failing to wear a mask
Fiji police warn they are stepping up on the enforcement of any failure to comply with orders pertaining to health restrictions throughout the country.

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 12:30:01 +1200
Samoa police asked to move against FAST
Samoa's police commissioner has received a letter from the caretaker government requesting criminal charges be laid against leaders of the election winning Faatuatua I le Atua Samoa ua Tasi (FAST) party and its legal advisers.

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 07:11:53 +1200
PNG opens vaccine rollout to 18-yr-olds
Papua New Guinea has opened its vaccine programme to anyone over 18 years old as it tries to overcome high levels of hesitancy.

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 21:24:42 +1200
In brief: news from around the Pacific
Nauru near completing Covid-19 vaccination, Bougainville puts a pause on new mining ventures, PNG PM explains Covid-19 measures, Freighters entry to American Samoa delayed over Covid concerns Cooks to continue down own path on deep sea mining, 2...

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 13:49:39 +1200
Olympic Champions Fiji have named their squads to compete in the Tokyo Olympics
Olympic Champions Fiji have named their squads to compete in the Tokyo Olympics later this month. After competing in the Oceania 7s a fortnight ago, coaches Gareth Baber and Saiasi...

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 14:05:26 +1200
Niue Govt facing huge deficit in 2021
The Niue Government will have to manage with a budget deficit of more than $US3.2 million dollars in the coming year.



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