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Thu, 01 Sep 2022 15:55:11 +1200Niue Govt fears breach of covid border rules spreading the virus
The Niue government has linked the current Covid-19 outbreak to a possible breach of border requirements.
Thu, 01 Sep 2022 16:41:23 +1200
Vanuatu politicians in court Friday over dissolution push
Preparations are underway for a hearing in the Supreme Court of Vanuatu following an application against the dissolution of Vanuatu's parliament.
Thu, 01 Sep 2022 13:49:44 +1200
Police don't have enough staff for money laundering cases
Papua New Guinea Police admit they lack the manpower to work on 5000 money laundering cases recorded by the Bank of PNG.
Thu, 01 Sep 2022 11:27:13 +1200
As Japan builds nuclear dumping facilities, Pacific groups say 'stop'
Pacific civil society groups are calling on Japan to halt its plans to dump radioactive nuclear wastewater into the Pacific Ocean.
Thu, 01 Sep 2022 13:03:52 +1200
Fiji electoral bill will 'attack rights to privacy' says Law Society
Fijian legislators and the legal fraternity are warning the government not to push through with its plans to change the country's electoral laws, fearing it could have a severe impact on the rights of citizens.
Thu, 01 Sep 2022 08:41:54 +1200
Marape promises to create jobs and reduce poverty
Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister James Marape has addressed the country's business leaders on his new government's economic strategy.
Thu, 01 Sep 2022 11:51:08 +1200
Demaine says ousting as PNG football coach makes no sense
PNG football coach Nicole Demaine says she is perplexed at her axing by the country's football bosses.
Thu, 01 Sep 2022 10:39:46 +1200
Pacific news in brief for September 1
Aotearoa watching developments in Kiribati; Solomons town heavily contamined with unexploded bombs; and giant tortoise killings being investigated
Thu, 01 Sep 2022 11:37:33 +1200
Watchdog group says election 2022 a 'wake-up call' for PNG's leaders
Transparency International Papua New Guinea (TIPNG) says the just-completed national election was a severely flawed process.
Thu, 01 Sep 2022 08:58:28 +1200
RNZ Pacific resumes shortwave analogue service to Pacific region
RNZ Pacific has resumed its shortwave analogue service to the Pacific region.
Wed, 31 Aug 2022 16:31:38 +1200
Giant sinkhole swallows backhoe on Saipan
A 15-metre sinkhole that suddenly opened up on Saipan completely swallowed a backhoe on Tuesday.
Wed, 31 Aug 2022 10:04:21 +1200
Solomons' government denies US vessel blocked from its shores
The Solomon Islands' Prime Minister has denied that a US vessel was forbidden from entering its waters.
Thu, 01 Sep 2022 08:14:36 +1200
Deadline soon for American Samoa election candidates
The deadline for candidates intending to run in the November general elections in American Samoa for the filing of nominating petitions is September 1.
Wed, 31 Aug 2022 14:04:33 +1200
Official says dropping of half of cup-winning squad an insult
A furious football official says the axeing of 10 players from the Papua New Guinea women's squad is an insult.
Wed, 31 Aug 2022 16:28:54 +1200
Minister says PNG negotiating security treaty with Australia
Papua New Guinea's new Foreign Minister Justin Tkatchenko has revealed to Australian media his country is moving to negotiate a security treaty with Australia - and potentially New Zealand.
Wed, 31 Aug 2022 11:27:59 +1200
Hunters seeking new coach after Church moves on
Papua New Guinea Hunters rugby league team are looking for a new head coach following Matthew Church's departure to Hostplus Cup rivals Brisbane Tigers.
Wed, 31 Aug 2022 09:29:21 +1200
Pacific news in brief for August 31
Fiji govt changes country's electoral laws ahead of elections; Tonga extends state of emergency; Two new Covid cases on Niue; and new Covid cases in Yap State
Wed, 31 Aug 2022 09:29:21 +1200
Samoa court declares suspension of two leading opposition MPs void
The Samoa Supreme Court has declared the Assembly motion, purporting to suspend Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi and Lealailepule Rimoni Aiafi, is void.