Archives

New Zealand Pacific

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 15:08:42 +1200
Three MPs ousted from Tonga's Parliament
Three MPs have been unseated today after Tonga's Supreme Court dismissed their appeals over bribery convictions.

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 13:21:57 +1200
James Marape returns as Papua New Guinea prime minister
James Marape has been re-elected unopposed as prime minister of Papua New Guinea.

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 07:27:34 +1200
Marshall Islands sees first Covid-19 spread
Majuro - The Marshall Islands has lost its Covid-free status after tests confirmed six positive cases in the capital, the first known community transmission since the pandemic started in early 2020.

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 15:50:38 +1200
Key road between capital and Tonga's main airport shut
Police have closed one of Tonga's busiest roads because of concerns for safety.

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 10:59:33 +1200
Scientists discover dozens of new species in Pacific
Thirty new marine species have been discovered by an English and Hawaiian scientific expedition in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone in the Pacific.

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 14:04:07 +1200
Pacific's impressive Games haul in Birmingham
Pacific athletes have won a total of 13 medals at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, split among six nations.

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 12:25:33 +1200
Japanese sailor stabbed during remembrance ceremony in Honiara
A Japanese sailor has been stabbed at Bloody Ridge in Solomon Islands during a World War II remembrance ceremony in Honiara.

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 11:47:45 +1200
Pacific leaders to meet Joe Biden in Washington
Pacific Islands Forum leaders are set to meet with United States President Joe Biden in September as Washington aims to accelerate its diplomatic efforts to counter China's presence in the region.

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 14:10:23 +1200
Protesters demand action on domestic violence after woman is killed
About 100 people have marched in New Caledonia to protest against what they see as government inaction to curb violence against women.

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 12:37:49 +1200
Micronesia urges China, US to 'de-escalate tensions'
The Government of the Federated States of Micronesia is concerned about the increase in geopolitical tensions between China and the United States, following the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan.

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 08:08:32 +1200
Ex-PM says Samoa being 'hoodwinked' by NZ government
Samoa's former Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi has accused New Zealand of drawing more attention towards "geopolitical issues to satisfy its ego for cheap popularity".

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 15:38:04 +1200
Pacific news and sport in brief for August 8
Papeete hopeful of receiving monkeypox vaccine soon French Polynesia's Health Minister Jacques Raynal said the first batch of the Imvanex vaccine is expected in Tahiti soon. The French Polynesian government...

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 09:18:08 +1200
Vanuatu wins first Games medal, Samoa picks up silver
Vanuatu has won its first medal of the Commonwealth Games - a bronze in the women's beach volleyball.

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 09:18:08 +1200
Return of tourism to give big boost to ailing Pacific economies
The revival of tourism in the Pacific is providing a much needed boost to the regional economy as more and more island countries reopen borders that have been closed by the covid-19 pandemic.

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 08:57:34 +1200
Father Etuale to be first Bishop of American Samoa
The Vatican has chosen the first Samoan as Bishop for the Diocese of Samoa Pago Pago in American Samoa.

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 07:21:21 +1200
'Their homes were turned into a battlefield': 80th anniversary of Guadalcanal campaign
Commemoration ceremonies have been taking place across the Solomon Islands capital Honiara, marking the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Guadalcanal.

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 08:11:06 +1200
Samoa govt appeal after police sergeant discharged without conviction in manslaughter case
The Samoan Government has appealed a decision by District Court Judge Mata'utia Raymond Schuster to discharge two men without conviction who pleaded guilty to causing injury.

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 14:20:10 +1200
Ex-commander urges gun ban to curb violence in PNG
The former Papua New Guinea military commander who drew up a plan 17 years ago to try and end gun violence says the first thing he would do is ban the public from owning guns.



home