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Mon, 07 Mar 2022 21:14:57 +1300
Macron secures 91 special electors in French Polynesia
The French president Emmanuel Macron has secured the endorsement of 91 special electors in French Polynesia to help register as a candidate in next month's presidential election.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 16:02:34 +1300
Trial of controversial retired doctor in French Polynesia deferred again
The much-anticipated delayed trial of a controversial retired doctor in French Polynesia has been deferred for a third time and is now due to be held on 27 May.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 15:22:36 +1300
In brief: News from around the Pacific
Ecumenical service in French Polynesia for the people of Ukraine and Russia; Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano eruption spewed ash 58 kilometres high into the atmosphere, and more

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 14:20:19 +1300
Covid-19 in the Pacific
French Polynesia eases pandemic related restrictions; Over 600 Covid cases in New Caledonia; Tonga's govt eases lockdown restrictions, and more.

Sun, 06 Mar 2022 19:32:34 +1300
The findings in the IPCC report aren't new for the Pacific region, says activist
"The latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report is definitely not new for Pacific people says 350 Pacific Climate Warriors member Brianna Fruean.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 17:00:27 +1300
Samoa front-line workers in isolation after Covid-19 scare
Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa has confirmed 25 of Samoa's front-line workers on the wharf have been isolated when four crew members of a cargo vessel had tested positive for Covid-19 upon arriving in American Samoa.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 17:00:27 +1300
Super Rugby: Drua notches a win and Moana Pasifika plays first game
The Fijian Drua have made history, defeating the Melbourne Rebels 31-26 for their first-ever Super Rugby win.

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 20:07:45 +1300
Pacific Oceania returns to Davis Cup
Pacific Oceania finally returns to Group II of the Davis Cup this weekend when it takes on Estonia at the Forus Tenniscentre in Tallinn.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 15:22:37 +1300
Fijiana Drua open Super W competition in style
Fijiana Drua have taken to Super W in scintillating fashion, destroying the Melbourne Rebels 66-5 in their competition debut.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 14:20:20 +1300
Wenda likens Ukraine crisis to that of West Papua
A leading West Papuan activist is comparing the plight of his region to that of the crisis in Ukraine.

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 16:01:57 +1300
Cook Islands resort bans Russians
A Cook Islands resort owner says he is standing by his decision to ban all Russians as a protest against the the Ukraine invasion.

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 14:20:19 +1300
Marshall Islands media icon leaves a lasting legacy
Micronitor News and Printing Company founder Joe Murphy moved the goal posts of freedom of press and freedom of expression in the Marshall Islands by establishing an independent newspaper that today is the longest running weekly in the Micronesi...

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 13:34:00 +1300
In brief: News from around the Pacific
Assaults on fishermen alleged; Solomons' covid crisis expands; and help for Tongan schools, and more

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 10:34:15 +1300
Fijiana Drua name tream for Super W debut
The Fijiana Drua have announced the team line-up for their debut in the 2022 Super W Competition.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 14:15:19 +1300
Call in US Congress to acknowledge impact of nuke tests on Marshalls
Three members of the United States Congress have introduced a resolution to recognise the legacy of US nuclear testing in the Marshall Islands.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 13:17:46 +1300
Cable connecting Tongan islands could take year to fix
Tonga Cable Ltd says the country's domestic telecommunications cable may take up to a year to fix.

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 09:44:30 +1300
Crusaders are expecting nothing but the best from Moana Pasifika
The Crusaders are expecting Moana Pasifika to play a power game against them in their Super Rugby Pacific match on Friday night at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin.

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 16:31:44 +1300
Two Samoan female MPs' swearing in delayed by legal challenges
Two Samoan female MPs await outcome of legal challenges, to be sworn in



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