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Wed, 29 Sep 2021 13:55:41 +1300Pasifika teens doing better at getting vaxxed
More Pasifika teenagers in Aotearoa New Zealand are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 than teenagers in other ethnic groups.
Wed, 29 Sep 2021 14:19:59 +1300
Further $600k funding for rainbow youth in NZ
A Pacific organisation for rainbow youth in New Zealand is among those who will benefit from a funding boost from the government.
Wed, 29 Sep 2021 18:50:34 +1300
Motu Tony: The former NRL star giving back to where it started
Rugby league is back at De La Salle College for the first time in 22 years.
Wed, 29 Sep 2021 15:28:19 +1300
Nauru's seabed mining pitch out of step with Pacific
The thorny issue of deep sea mining reared its head again at the UN General Assembly.
Wed, 29 Sep 2021 12:34:09 +1300
Samoa rings changes to electoral law
The Samoan Parliament has amended the Electoral Act 2019 following a late night sitting on Tuesday.
Wed, 29 Sep 2021 14:12:10 +1300
In Brief: News from around the Pacific
Eight new Covid deaths in New Caledonia; Kanak broadcaster Joseph Caihe mourned; 75 register for Tonga elections, and more.
Wed, 29 Sep 2021 11:12:02 +1300
Fiji reports first death of HIV patient with Covid-19
Fiji has reported its first death of a person living with HIV and diagnosed with Covid-19.
Wed, 29 Sep 2021 10:02:57 +1300
Super Rugby's Pacific Reset
With less than five months until kick-off, how ready are the Super Rugby's new kids on the block, Moana Pasifika and the Fijian Drua?
Tue, 28 Sep 2021 19:23:03 +1300
Australia 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
Wed, 29 Sep 2021 05:25:14 +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 22:19:43 +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.