New Zealand Pacific
Thu, 07 Apr 2022 16:14:16 +1200French Pacific readies for election as Macron vies for second term
As the French Pacific is gearing up for Sunday's first round of the French presidential election, incumbent Emmanuel Macron appears to be enjoying the most support among the 14 candidates contesting it.
Thu, 07 Apr 2022 15:57:29 +1200Fili continues move away from New Caleldonia
Tropical cyclone Fili is now moving to the south southeast away from New Caledonia. By this evening the Category Two system's centre is expected to be about 140 kilometres south...
Thu, 07 Apr 2022 16:00:24 +1200Untold mining story of Banaba in art at West Auckland gallery
A travelling multi-media installation is currently showing at Te Uru Art Gallery in West Auckland New Zealand.
Thu, 07 Apr 2022 17:12:52 +1200Quitting MP Louisa Wall lands gender ambassador role
New Zealand Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta has appointed Louisa Wall the Ambassador for Gender Equality (Pacific)/Tuia Tāngata.
Thu, 07 Apr 2022 13:05:25 +1200Australian spy chiefs meet with Solomon Islands PM over China deal
Two of Australia's top intelligence chiefs have met Solomon Islands' Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare to raise Canberra's concerns over the security agreement the Solomons is due to sign with China.
Thu, 07 Apr 2022 11:13:18 +1200Funding boost for victims of domestic violence in Samoa
The Samoan government has given $US279,940 to the Samoa Victims Support Group (SVSG) - the largest grant for an NGO in Samoa.
Thu, 07 Apr 2022 10:21:12 +1200Call to toughen up PNG's Leadership Code
An advocacy group in Papua New Guinea says when the country's leaders are censured under the Leadership Code they should face life in prison.
Thu, 07 Apr 2022 07:13:03 +1200Moana Pasifika looking to bounce back against bottom club Highlanders
Moana Pasifika's coach is determined to record a second season victory this weekend against the Highlanders in the Super Rugby Pacific match on Friday at Dunedin's Forsyth Barr Stadium.
Wed, 06 Apr 2022 14:50:47 +1200Honiara govt reportedly ditching election extension plan
The Solomon Islands government is reported to have abandoned its plan to extend Parliament by a year.
Thu, 07 Apr 2022 14:15:59 +1200Cyclone Fili continuing to impact New Caleldonia
Tropical cyclone Fili is now moving to the south southeast away from New Caledonia.
Thu, 07 Apr 2022 13:40:22 +1200Solomons' police deny forcing fisherman to swim to Bougainville
Solomon Islands' police are dismissing claims their officers forced a Papua New Guinea fisherman who had crossed the border to swim back to Bougainville.
Wed, 06 Apr 2022 12:31:51 +1200In brief: News from around the Pacific
Northern Marianas has zero COVID-19 hospitalisations; American Samoa's eighth covid death; and call for NZ to do more to limit climate change
Wed, 06 Apr 2022 15:21:17 +1200Drua captain Nagusa suspended for four weeks
Fiji Drua captain Nemani Nagusa has been suspended for four weeks after he was red-carded in the Super Rugby Pacific match against the NSW Waratahs.
Wed, 06 Apr 2022 11:13:18 +1200Northern Marianas welcomes most tourists since pandemic began
The Northern Marianas posted its highest monthly arrivals since the Covid-19 pandemic began after 4,188 visitors came to the islands in February 2022.
Wed, 06 Apr 2022 09:22:03 +1200Medical supplies on the way to Tonga
Moana Pasifika players raise funds for Tongan medical supplies
Wed, 06 Apr 2022 12:10:02 +1200Cyclone Fili upgraded to a category 2 tropical cyclone
Fiji's Meteorological Service reports cyclone Fili is now a category two cyclone.
Wed, 06 Apr 2022 09:19:30 +1200Passengers must have RAT at Auckland airport before boarding for Niue
Passengers flying from New Zealand to Niue must conduct a supervised Rapid Antigen Test at Auckland Airport before leaving.
Tue, 05 Apr 2022 15:09:02 +1200Tonga's Govt offers development loans to businesses
Tonga's Government has announced a financial recovery package of $US9.78 million to help revive the country's economy.