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Mon, 12 Jul 2021 19:24:00 +1200
Samoa's HRPP loses more seats as impasse drags on
Samoa's HRPP party - the country's caretaker government - has now lost 6 seats since the April 9th election, with 8 by-elections to come.

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 18:11:20 +1200
Court decision on Vanuatu's vacated MPs' seats this Friday
A legal ruling on whether the then Speaker of the Vanuatu Parliament had the right to declare 19 seats vacant is due to be delivered this Friday.

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 18:17:22 +1200
Moana Pasifika Super Rugby licence confirmed
Moana Pasifika has been granted an unconditional licence to join an expanded Super Rugby competition next year.

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 18:59:33 +1200
Over 1000 people in Tokelau, Cook Islands to get Covid-19 vaccine from NZ
The first batch of Covid-19 vaccines is heading to Tokelau and northern Cook Islands aboard a New Zealand navy ship.

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 16:26:31 +1200
Rights defender who shone a light on Papua, Carmel Budiardjo dies
A leading British human rights advocate and former political prisoner in Indonesia, Carmel Budiardjo, has died, aged 96.

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 19:53:48 +1200
Fiji Covid-19: On-the-spot fines come into effect
From this week, there will be new penalties for breaching of Covid-19 protocols in Fiji.

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 04:39:14 +1200
Fiji Covid-19: 485 new cases and three more deaths confirmed
Fiji has recorded a total of 10,512 infections of the coronavirus since the first case was reported in March 2020.

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 16:47:15 +1200
Fiji/British soldiers granted leave to stay in UK
A group of Fijian-born soldiers who sued the British Government after being classified as illegal immigrants have been granted leave to remain in the UK.

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 17:20:58 +1200
Pacific Briefs for Monday July 12
Samoan man facing assassination charges could be extradited from Australia soon, Guam's 'vaccine tourists' start flying in, Commonwealth head speaks with the battling leaders in Samoa, No word when Starkist Samoa will up production, Macron due i...

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 13:22:01 +1200
Hospitalisation risk from Covid highest for Pasifika
Pasifika in New Zealand face the highest risk of hospitalisation due to Covid-19.

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 23:43:49 +1200
Pacific vaccination event with 'wedding' atmosphere attracts 1000 people
More than 1000 Pacific people had their first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine on Saturday at a church in New Zealand's capital - with some wanting to stay afterwards to enjoy the atmosphere.

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 16:44:51 +1200
Lavulavus now in Tongatapu's Hu'atolitoli Prison
Tongan cabinet minister, 'Akosita Lavulavu, and her husband, 'Etuate, are now in Tongatapu's Hu'atolitoli Prison.

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 06:05:31 +1200
Moana Pasifika to be confirmed in Super Rugby
Moana Pasifika's place in an expanded Super Rugby competition is set to be confirmed today, with two former All Blacks to lead the coaching set-up.

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 23:29:36 +1200
Fiji rugby union to address player concerns about vaccine message
The Fiji rugby union says it will discuss players' concerns about wearing jerseys supporting Covid vaccinations before the second test against the All Blacks in Hamilton.

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 00:53:42 +1200
Samoa outclass Tonga in five-try win
Manu Samoa have struck a telling blow in their qualification bid for the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France, beating Tonga 42-13 at Mt Smart Stadium in Auckland on Saturday.

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 11:56:43 +1200
Pivotal court hearing today in Samoa
A Supreme Court hearing in Samoa today will determine if the caretaker prime minister will face criminal contempt proceedings.

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 01:57:55 +1200
Condemnation of Fiji govt decision to dismiss unvaccinated workers
New regulations directing all workers in Fiji to get a Covid-19 vaccine have shocked many in the country.

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 11:33:51 +1200
In brief: news from around the Pacific
Nauru's rights record under review; Vanuatu students in Fiji await fate; CNMI vaccine aim; and more Nauru urged to respect media freedom Nauru's human rights record is under United Nations...



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