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Wed, 30 Mar 2022 14:59:45 +1300Solomons' leader confirms security pact with China
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Mannaseh Sogavare has confirmed his government has finalised a security treaty with China.
Wed, 30 Mar 2022 20:13:32 +1300
PNG govt visit to Indonesia 'wasteful' ahead of elections says PNG Think Tank
A Papua New Guinea government trip to Indonesia for two days has been described as a "wasteful" and "pointless" exercise ahead of the national elections.
Wed, 30 Mar 2022 16:00:51 +1300
Solomon Islands target "perfect game" against All Whites
Solomon Islands football coach Felipe Vera-Arango says his side will have to play a "perfect game" if they want to upset New Zealand in tomorrow's FIFA World Cup Oceania Qualifying Final.
Wed, 30 Mar 2022 15:07:06 +1300
Medical professionals leave for Tonga to help with mental trauma
A team of eight medical professionals from New Zealand have left for Tonga.
Wed, 30 Mar 2022 15:07:06 +1300
In brief: News from around the Pacific
Outbreak of flu in New Caledonia; back in the air for Tahitians; and new president for French territory Influenza outbreak in New Caledonia New Caledonia is being hit by a...
Wed, 30 Mar 2022 11:14:08 +1300
Niue premier angry at MIQ breaches
Niue Police are looking into 'concerning' reports of community members 'lingering' around MIQ facilities.
Wed, 30 Mar 2022 14:17:56 +1300
Cook Islands govt eases its Covid restrictions
Tourism operators in the Cook Islands are welcoming the government's easing of Covid-19 restrictions.
Tue, 29 Mar 2022 22:47:55 +1300
New Zealand and Fiji sign partnership agreement
New Zealand and Fiji have signed a partnership agreement promising "shared commitment and vision for regional solidarity".
Tue, 29 Mar 2022 21:32:45 +1300
FSM President asks China to help stop war in Ukraine
Micronesian President appeals to China on Ukraine War
Tue, 29 Mar 2022 21:32:45 +1300
New political party formed in French Polynesia
A new political party has been launched in French Polynesia, led by assembly members who had quit the ruling Tapura Huiraatira Party.
Tue, 29 Mar 2022 21:32:45 +1300
Samoan female weightlifter breaks three Oceania records
Samoan female weightlifter wins Oceania Cup, setting three new records.
Tue, 29 Mar 2022 22:12:44 +1300
New tax to be levied in French Polynesia
French Polynesia levies new tax to fight social welfare deficit
Wed, 30 Mar 2022 14:16:30 +1300
Samoa and Australia sign an agreement to battle Covid-19
Samoa and Australia sign fiscal support package agreement
Tue, 29 Mar 2022 13:53:35 +1300
Beijing-Honiara pact leaked by 'lunatics and agents of foreign regimes' says Sogavare
Solomon Islands Prime Minister says the leak of a draft security pact between Beijing and Honiara was done by "lunatics and agents of foreign regimes" with "no regard for secrecy."
Tue, 29 Mar 2022 13:07:45 +1300
Deal with China is another contentious policy by Solomon Islands govt
An anti-corruption group in Solomon Islands says the government's move to sign a security agreement with China is just another controversial policy decision it has made in recent years.
Tue, 29 Mar 2022 20:42:24 +1300
Covid-19 wrap in the Pacific
Samoa records 125 new community coronavirus cases; A third person has died of Covid-19 in American Samoa, and more
Tue, 29 Mar 2022 11:19:52 +1300
Tonga's netball win helps to cheer up the kingdom
The Tonga netball team is being celebrated at home after an unbeaten run in the Pacific AusSports Netball Series in Sydney.
Tue, 29 Mar 2022 12:27:21 +1300
Court date set in French Polynesia for methamphetamine case
Seven people in French Polynesia, including a boxing champion, will face the court in May for their suspected roles in trafficking methamphetamine since 2019.