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Tue, 28 Sep 2021 19:23:03 +1300Australia and Nauru renew commitment to detention centre
Australia and Nauru have re-committed to maintain the detention of asylum seekers and refugees on the island.
Tue, 28 Sep 2021 15:26:30 +1300
Moana Pasifika to call Mt Smart home
Auckland's Mt Smart Stadium has been announced as the new home ground for the inaugural Moana Pasifika's Super Rugby team.
Tue, 28 Sep 2021 13:04:39 +1300
Fiji PM challenges world leaders to commit to climate action at COP26
Fiji's prime minister Frank Bainimarama says leaders who cannot take action on climate change shouldn't bother going to COP26 in Glasgow.
Tue, 28 Sep 2021 17:54:28 +1300
In Brief: News from around the Pacific
More medical personnel arrive in Noumea from France; Samoa's Parliament resumes today; Papua New Guinea's leader says the UN must assess human rights in West Papua, and more
Tue, 28 Sep 2021 13:32:01 +1300
Fijian Drua announce more player signings
The Fijian Drua have announced another five players ahead of their debut Super Rugby campaign, including a second Olympic gold medallist.
Tue, 28 Sep 2021 11:19:00 +1300
Covid-19 Fiji: 54 new cases reported as remote villagers step up vigilance
Villages in Fiji's remote north have gone into lockdown after positive cases of Covid-19 were reported there in the last 24 hours.
Tue, 28 Sep 2021 13:33:21 +1300
New Fijian Drua coach keen to develop next wave of rugby stars
The new head coach of the Fijian Drua is excited to play his part in shaping a new wave of local rugby talent.
Tue, 28 Sep 2021 11:36:51 +1300
Netball Fiji appoints first CEO
Vivian Koster has been appointed as Netball Fiji's first ever CEO.
Mon, 27 Sep 2021 17:00:23 +1300
Bougainvilleans consulted on location for new capital
Bougainvilleans are being asked where the capital should be located.
Mon, 27 Sep 2021 15:37:28 +1300
Call for Tuvaluans to vaccinate against Covid-19 amid celebrations
A Tuvaluan leader in Aotearoa New Zealand is urging his community to take their eligible family members to get vaccinated against Covid-19.
Mon, 27 Sep 2021 15:08:32 +1300
Facebook misinfo is hurting PNG, Marape tells UN
Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister has called for more international effort to counter misinformation about Covid-19 vaccination.
Tue, 28 Sep 2021 10:38:57 +1300
Niuean taro exporter broadening portfolio
A Niuean businessman who began exporting taro to New Zealand last year is now broadening the goods he's sending into the Auckland market.
Mon, 27 Sep 2021 10:41:57 +1300
In Brief: News from around the Pacific
Fiji PM calls for better global co-operation on pandemic, Samoa's PM reflects on political standoff, and more.
Mon, 27 Sep 2021 07:31:03 +1300
Focus now on another remote Fiji island as pair test positive to Covid-19
The remote island of Ovalau in Fiji is the new area of interest after two people in quarantine tested positive for Covid-19, health authorities said.
Mon, 27 Sep 2021 09:40:11 +1300
Phone chats with Xi for Tonga and Solomons leaders
China's President Xi Jinping has held phone talks with the King of Tonga and the prime minster of Solomon Islands in recent days.
Mon, 27 Sep 2021 11:54:29 +1300
Samoa's PM highlights climate threat to oceans at UN
Samoa's prime minister has put climate change and ocean protection to the fore in a speech to the United Nations.
Mon, 27 Sep 2021 09:25:55 +1300
Vanuatu laments lack of action on West Papua at UN
Vanuatu's Prime Minister has told the United Nations about a lack of progress on human rights in West Papua.
Mon, 27 Sep 2021 10:42:11 +1300
CNMI not giving up on Olympic dream
The Northern Marianas remains hopeful it will one day joining the Olympic family.