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New Zealand Pacific

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 22:37:36 +1300
After weeks of being cut-off, correspondent reveals magnitude of Tonga's disaster
RNZ Pacific reporter Lydia Lewis speaks with Tonga correspondent Kalafi Moala for the first time following the violent volcanic eruption and tsunami. He has told tales of survival and explains the road to recovery.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 07:30:11 +1300
Fiji reports 5 more leptospirosis deaths
Five more people have died from leptospirosis in Fiji this year, taking the death toll to 19.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 07:48:00 +1300
Former All Black Va'aiga Tuigamala has died
The former All Black and rugby league player Va'aiga Tuigamala has died, aged 52.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 22:53:12 +1300
How one tweet got Tonga 50 satellite terminals
When the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai underwater volcano erupted in Tonga on January 15, it caused a communications blackout that left the country without internet and no international phone service.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 07:30:11 +1300
Survey to help policymakers better understand Pasifika LGBTQ+ community
For Aotearoa to be inclusive, it needs to acknowledge the issues faced by the Pasifika rainbow community who is greatly overlooked, according to an academic.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 07:30:12 +1300
Cook Islands govt extends wage subsidy
The Cook Island government has extended the wage subsidy for March as businesses feel the pinch due to an underwhelming number of New Zealand tourists.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 22:37:38 +1300
Two debutants feature in Drua team to meet Brumbies
The Fijian Drua has named two debutants in its second Super Rugby Pacific game against the Brumbies on Saturday.

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 09:09:18 +1300
PNG's Louma is new MSG head
Papua New Guinea's Leonard Louma is the new Director-General of the Melanesian Spearhead Group.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 08:10:29 +1300
In brief: Covid-19 in the Pacific
American Samoans in 'disbelief' over community Covid-19 cases; Tonga records 287 Covid cases; Two more Covid cases in the Cook Islands, and more

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 12:31:10 +1300
West Papuan leader indicted on treason charges
West Papua human rights defender Victor Yeimo was formally indicted on charges of treason at the Jayapura District Court on Monday.

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 07:30:13 +1300
In brief: News from around the Pacific
Villagers in Tonga still dependent on aid for survival; Police corruption probe underway in Samoa; Drua will be without outside wing Ratu in ACT Brumbies clash, and more

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 08:27:08 +1300
Blunt warning for Samoa sailors if they offend
Samoan sailors working overseas have been warned they must maintain acceptable standards of behaviour.

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 05:38:48 +1300
Call to support Tongan workers in NZ, Aust labour programmes
In the aftermath of the volcanic eruption and tsunami, a range of support measures have been implemented by key stakeholders to support Tongan seasonal workers in NZ as they come to terms with the impacts of the disaster on their families amid a...

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 07:16:08 +1300
Call for PNG election authorities to work with civil society
An anti-corruption watchdog in Papua New Guinea is calling for election authorities to work with civil society to improve electoral processes ahead of the June polls.

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 09:28:46 +1300
Onus on travellers to the Cook Islands to have a valid Covid test
Onus of showing a negative Covid test falls on travellers to the Cook Islands according to the government.

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 07:16:08 +1300
Covid-19 in the Pacific
Vanuatu detects four more Covid-19 cases in MIQ; New Caledonia records 1441 Covid cases; Pacific GP flags Covid plan for households, and more.

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 07:16:08 +1300
Rapa Nui 'Moai' stone statue begins long journey home
A huge "Moai" statue, one of the iconic stone monuments from Rapa Nui or Easter Island has begun its journey back home.

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 02:54:04 +1300
American Samoa confirms community cases of Covid-19
American Samoa's health department confirms community cases of Covid-19 in the territory.



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