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Fri, 10 Sep 2021 20:03:49 +1200NZ takes 'cautious approach' to Fiji's plan to reopen border amid Covid-19 crisis
New Zealand has opted to take a cautious approach to Fiji's future travel initiatives as the Pacific island nation prepares to reopen its borders amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
Fri, 10 Sep 2021 17:23:33 +1200
First Covid-19 death in New Caledonia
New Caledonia has recorded its first death of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Fri, 10 Sep 2021 17:24:36 +1200
French Polynesia Covid-19 outbreak has peaked
French Polynesia has reported another three Covid-19-related deaths but the health authorities say the latest wave appears to have peaked.
Fri, 10 Sep 2021 17:08:13 +1200
Micronesian leaders to set up permanent secretariat
The leaders of the five independent Micronesian states are planning to set up a formal secretariat on Nauru.
Fri, 10 Sep 2021 19:47:09 +1200
Auckland primary schools embrace online celebration for Tongan language week
Primary Schools in Auckland taking up the call by the Ministry of Pacific Peoples to embrace Tongan language week this year online.
Fri, 10 Sep 2021 12:24:16 +1200
In brief: News from around the Pacific
Eight Pacific nations agree on recommendations to address climate change; Samoa has a new Attorney General and more
Fri, 10 Sep 2021 08:27:22 +1200
French Polynesia Covid-19 pandemic claims another 13 lives
A further 13 people in French Polynesia have died of Covid-19, raising the death toll to 535.
Thu, 09 Sep 2021 19:57:54 +1200
All medical personnel in New Caledonia urged to help with Covid-19 outbreak
The New Caledonian government has appealed to all medical and paramedical staff, including veterinarians, to help in the fight against Covid-19.
Thu, 09 Sep 2021 10:22:45 +1200
Ex-PM of Samoa issues informal apology over court attacks
The former Samoan Prime Minister has informally apologised to the courts after weeks of criticising and protesting against them.
Fri, 10 Sep 2021 08:31:25 +1200
Fiji gets further support from NZ to fight Covid-19
Fiji's battle against Covid-19 has been boosted with a $12-million support package from New Zealand.
Thu, 09 Sep 2021 15:52:36 +1200
PNG consultations over Bougainville independence out of order - Miriki
A former Speaker of the Bougainville parliament says consultations across Papua New Guinea on the independence issue are out of order.
Thu, 09 Sep 2021 22:30:31 +1200
Baby among Covid-19 dead in Fiji: 240 new cases confirmed
A four-month-old infant has died from Covid-19 in Fiji, health authorities announced on Wednesday.
Thu, 09 Sep 2021 22:30:32 +1200
In brief: News from around the Pacific
American Samoa plan to reopen air services with Hawaii; Appeal to be lodged in case against Vanuatu PM and government MPs, and more
Thu, 09 Sep 2021 10:58:02 +1200
Pasifika mass vaccination events launching around New Zealand
The first of a series of Pasifika mass vaccination events begins today, making immunisations against Covid-19 for communities more accessible.
Wed, 08 Sep 2021 12:48:05 +1200
Another nine dead in French Polynesia but daily toll falling
Covid-19 has claimed another nine lives in French Polynesia, raising the death toll to 522.
Wed, 08 Sep 2021 12:36:10 +1200
Lawyer claims Fiji's DPP showed bias
Fiji's Director of Public Prosecutions has been criticised for his decision to discontinue an investigation against a senior government official.
Thu, 09 Sep 2021 08:16:33 +1200
In brief: News from around the Pacific
Former Vanuatu PM to contest by-election ; USP ranked in world's top 10 percent universities; Forum focus on exports to NZ from the Pacific, and more.
Thu, 09 Sep 2021 11:32:36 +1200
France declares Covid-19 emergency in New Caledonia
France has declared a health emergency in New Caledonia after Covid-19 was detected in the community.