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Mon, 09 Aug 2021 16:33:50 +1200
Palau settles into new normal after it claims herd immunity
Palau is settling into a new normal, and seeing a return of tourists, after it says it achieved herd immunity against Covid-19 among its adult population.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 15:55:50 +1200
Tonga confirms next vacination stages, Pfizer for pregnant women
Tonga's Ministry of Health has confirmed a schedule of when Covid-19 vaccines will next become available for the Kingdom.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 18:16:38 +1200
NZ backs plan for Pacific centre for disease research
The coronavirus has highlighted the need to build capacity in infectious and communicable disease research in the Pacific, health experts say.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 16:49:04 +1200
Maritime boundaries and Covid in the Pacific Forum spotlight
Leaders of Pacific regional countries and territories have agreed that the region's maritime boundaries need to be recognised globally in perpetuity.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 13:35:27 +1200
In brief: news from around the Pacific
Samoa's Ministry of Health concerned at people obstructing Covid-19 vaccination; NZ mass vaccination event fails to draw many Māori or Pasifika, and more

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 14:22:36 +1200
Breathing and navigating through a new dawn
First Person - It began as one notification. I was out in the field at the time, on my way to do interviews.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 13:19:09 +1200
Tonga disappointed by World Cup delay
Tonga is disappointed the Rugby League World Cup has been postponed but coach Kristian Woolf says it's probably the right decision.

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 10:47:28 +1200
Over 200 severe Covid-19 cases hospitalised in Fiji
There are 240 Covid-19 patients admitted to hospital in Fiji and almost a dozen of them are in critical condition, the health authorities said.

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 21:13:42 +1200
Covid-19 situation worsening in Fiji
Eight days into the new month and there is not much evidence of any improvement to Fiji's Covid-19 situation.

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 16:43:42 +1200
Covid-19 in Fiji: Six more dead, 682 new cases confirmed
Health authorities have reported 682 new cases of Covid-19 and six deaths for the 24 hours to 8am on Saturday.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 12:31:32 +1200
Cook Islands women in Tokoroa celebrated in new book
A book detailing the lives of 12 Cook Islands women in Tokoroa has just been launched to coincide with Cook Islands Language Week.

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 12:07:11 +1200
Pacific Islands Forum marks 50th anniversary
The Secretary-General of the Pacific Islands Forum, Henry Puna, says Friday's meeting honours the leaders who set up the organisation, 50 years ago.

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 12:34:37 +1200
In brief: news from around the Pacific
PNG puts foreign loggers on notice; Bougainville public service to run independently; Commercial air service between Honolulu and Pago Pago delayed, and more.

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 13:38:55 +1200
Pasifika abuse survivor calls for change in Catholic church
A survivor of abuse in a faith-based institution is calling for the Catholic church to take care of survivors who come forward to talk about their experience.

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 07:26:15 +1200
Indonesia and PNG discuss border issues
Papua New Guinea and neighbouring Indonesia have been discussing potential reopening of their shared border.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 17:08:53 +1200
Covid-19 in Fiji: 752 new cases, 7 more deaths recorded
Fiji has reported 752 new Covid-19 cases for the 24 hours to 8am on Friday.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 09:47:37 +1200
Tokyo 2020: Solomon's runner hopes to beat personal best at marathon
Solomon Islands Sharon Firisua will make history when she competes in the women's final marathon at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics today.

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 12:54:01 +1200
Moana Pasifika on the mind as Counties kick off new NPC season
New Zealand's provincial rugby competition kicks off tonight with Pacific players relishing the chance to push their case for selection in the Moana Pasifika Super Rugby team.



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