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New Zealand Pacific

Sat, 21 May 2022 15:31:48 +1200
RSE scheme needs an overhaul - Green Party MP
Pacific Island RSE workers are being neglected, mistreated and exploited in New Zealand, according to a submission reviewed by a Parliament select committee.

Sat, 21 May 2022 15:20:31 +1200
News in Brief from around the Pacific Saturday 21st May
Four more positive Covid cases were reported in Kiribati; Tonga eases restrictions further; 331 new cases in Samoa and more PNG rugby league players getting NRL exposure

Sat, 21 May 2022 07:35:17 +1200
AFP calls Solomons' opposition claims 'categorically false'
Solomon Islands opposition leader Matthew Wale is urging the Australian government to investigate a rental deal involving the Australian Federal Police and a government politician in Honiara.

Sun, 22 May 2022 09:44:37 +1200
NZ govt commits to Pacific broadcasting in the region
New Zealand's Budget will commit $4.4 million for a new transmitter for RNZ Pacific ensuring the future of the service.

Sat, 21 May 2022 08:40:38 +1200
Vanuatu still in Gina's grip
Tropical Cyclone Gina continues to impact on Vanuatu, moving southeast through the country's southern islands.

Fri, 20 May 2022 13:37:57 +1200
Community group slams Fiji minister as out of touch over food costs
A community development organisation in Fiji has criticised a government minister for telling people to "learn to make adjustments" to avoid feeling the impacts of rising food prices.

Sat, 21 May 2022 09:18:37 +1200
Budget doesn't go far enough say Pacific community leaders
The New Zealand Government's budget is delivering more money for Pasifika health and education but leaders of Pacific communities say it doesn't go far enough.

Sat, 21 May 2022 09:25:51 +1200
Macron appoints new overseas minister
A new French overseas minister has been appointed by President Emmanuel Macron in the second stage of his government reshuffle

Fri, 20 May 2022 12:31:36 +1200
Judge dismisses attempt to stop seven new electorates being added
A judge in Papua New Guinea says a one-man Supreme Court bench does not have the power to stop an Act of Parliament that has already been enforced.

Fri, 20 May 2022 09:32:41 +1200
WHO's warning of covid surge during PNG election
A health expert is warning of a surge in Covid-19 cases if people do not adhere to control measures during the election this July in Papua New Guinea.

Fri, 20 May 2022 08:54:24 +1200
Pacific services receive $196m boost in NZ Budget
A total of $NZ196 million has been set aside for Pacific services in New Zealand in this year's Budget.

Fri, 20 May 2022 14:07:29 +1200
Cyclone Gina forces residents to flee homes in Vanuatu
People living by a river near the Vanuatu capital Port Vila have been evacuated from their homes this morning following heavy rain.

Fri, 20 May 2022 08:25:25 +1200
Timor-Leste 20 years on from independence
When Timor-Leste emerged independent from Indonesia 20 years ago, it was hailed as the first new nation of the 21st century. RNZ's The Detail reflects on the role New Zealand played there.

Fri, 20 May 2022 07:37:59 +1200
Cook Islands deputy PM reinstated
The seven-month suspension of Cook Islands Deputy Prime Minister Robert Tapaitau has been lifted ahead of the general election later in the year.

Fri, 20 May 2022 07:37:58 +1200
Cyclone Gina close to Vanuatu
Early on Friday morning Tropical Cyclone Gina was 15km north-east of Vanuatu's Efate Island and 40km south of the Shepherd Islands.

Thu, 19 May 2022 14:12:36 +1200
Surgery puts Fijian Drua captain out of match against Crusaders
Captain Meli Derenalagi will miss the Fijian Drua's clash against the Crusaders in Christchurch on Friday.

Thu, 19 May 2022 11:33:56 +1200
Excitement builds for Samoa rugby line-up
Moana Pasifika centre Henry Taefu is excited about the potential line-up for Samoa's rugby team, which is due to be announced before the end of this month.

Thu, 19 May 2022 17:08:05 +1200
Pacific news in brief
Concern raised over court delays in Vanuatu indecency case; US$26 million for critical services in American Samoa; abandoned Samoa airport project cost 1.7m tala; nominations open for PNG elections Concern...



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