New Zealand Pacific
Thu, 19 Aug 2021 17:05:14 +1200Fiji govt says it won't fund university while professor is VP
The Fiji Government has announced it will not make grants to the University of the South Pacific as long as Pal Ahluwalia is the Vice-Chancellor.
Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:41:09 +1200Report details steps to raise equity in tertiary study for Pasifika
Tertiary providers have been issued a 'how-to guide' for breaking down barriers to success for Pacific students, with seven pointers educators will be expected to put into action.
Thu, 19 Aug 2021 17:05:14 +1200Inquiry into why Pasifika are paid 23 percent less than Pākehā
New Zealand's pay gap - where Pākehā men are paid 27 percent more than Pasifika women - is being investigated by the Human Rights Commission.
Thu, 19 Aug 2021 12:55:31 +1200Cook Islands Olympians in MIQ trying to get home
A group of Cook Islands Olympic team members are waiting to find out when they can return home, following the latest outbreak of Covid-19 in New Zealand.
Thu, 19 Aug 2021 18:23:54 +1200In brief: news from around the Pacific
Massive spike in Covid-19 cases in French Polynesia; Australia is accused of doing too little on climate change; the value of the Pacific Forum is praised; a Fiji MP has regained his seat, and more.
Thu, 19 Aug 2021 09:24:45 +1200Covid-19: Fiji reports 8 deaths and 653 new cases
More than half of the new infections of Covid-19 in Fiji are being reported in the western division, the government said.
Thu, 19 Aug 2021 16:02:59 +1200Fiji MP's return a win for democracy - opposition party
A ruling that overturns a decision to strip a Fiji opposition MP of his seat is a win for democracy, his party says.
Thu, 19 Aug 2021 15:13:50 +1200PNG deaths from unknown causes may be due to Covid-19
A senior doctor in Papua New Guinea is warning about the potential for the quick spread of the Delta variant.
Thu, 19 Aug 2021 17:53:14 +1200NZ businesses will be part of Pacific economic recovery - envoy
New Zealand businesses have a crucial role to play in the region's economic recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic, the new Pacific Trade Commissioner says.
Thu, 19 Aug 2021 13:40:09 +1200Tukuitonga urges vigilance among Pacific households
Pacific households are being reminded about the risks the delta variant can have on vulnerable and younger people.
Thu, 19 Aug 2021 11:37:40 +1200Samoa's Tuila'epa likely to face more accusations of contempt
Samoa's former prime minister looks set to face additional contempt citations in a Supreme Court hearing against him.
Wed, 18 Aug 2021 13:57:23 +1200Former Samoa leader unhappy with NZ judge appointments
Samoa's former leader has questioned the timing of the appointment of five judges from New Zealand as temporary Supreme Court judges.
Wed, 18 Aug 2021 19:15:57 +1200Solomons govt dismisses reports of a planned coup
The Solomon Islands government has dismissed reports of local militia planning a coup against the prime minister.
Thu, 19 Aug 2021 12:28:04 +1200Preparing in a pandemic: PNG cricketers full steam ahead for World Cup debut
It's almost two years since Papua New Guinea made history by qualifying for the Men's T20 Cricket World Cup.
Thu, 19 Aug 2021 12:50:59 +1200Bougainville expecting better boat to service outer islands
There are hopes in Bougainville a vessel that handles rough seas will soon be in operation to service the outer islands.
Thu, 19 Aug 2021 07:17:59 +1200Manu Samoa seeking replacement coach after Umaga steps down
Manu Samoa will look to bolster their coaching set-up in the new year after Tana Umaga announced he was stepping away from professional rugby.
Wed, 18 Aug 2021 19:09:28 +1200Cook Islands suspends travel bubble with New Zealand
The Cook Islands has suspended travel from New Zealand, and anyone who arrived from New Zealand from 11 August is required to isolate and get tested if they have symptoms of Covid-19 or were at locations of interest.
Wed, 18 Aug 2021 15:22:25 +1200Is PNG sleepwalking through the pandemic?
The heat on Papua New Guinea's hospitals appears to have eased, but some worry the country could still be asleep to the full extent of its Covid-19 outbreak.