New Zealand Pacific
Sun, 04 Dec 2022 12:10:21 +1300Tuna Commission adopts new management procedure for skipjack
The annual meeting of the WCPFC concluded in Vietnam on Saturday.
Sat, 03 Dec 2022 16:43:20 +1300Yan, Zhou plead guilty to conspiring to bribe Marshall Islands officials
Two naturalized Marshallese citizens plead guilty to conspiring to violate the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act in connection with a multi-year scheme to bribe Marshall Islands government officials.
Fri, 02 Dec 2022 13:55:06 +1300Pacific sports news in brief for December 2
Netball World Cup draw made; Pearls squad named; and Kukis learn pathway to 2025 finals
Fri, 02 Dec 2022 16:22:44 +1300Tongan disaster victims wondering about reconstruction
Questions have been asked in the Tonga Legislature about the lack of progress in relocating and rehousing the hundreds of people made homeless by the January eruption and tsunami.
Fri, 02 Dec 2022 18:56:31 +1300'Really excited': Cook Islands government announces two more flight routes
The Cook Island Tourism Industry Council is elated at the government's announcement of two new airline partnerships.
Fri, 02 Dec 2022 15:14:28 +1300Pro-independence groups want Kanak flag as New Caledonia official flag
Pro-independence groups in New Caledonia have proposed the Kanak flag as an official flag for the territory.
Fri, 02 Dec 2022 11:15:33 +1300Pacific news in brief for December 2
Banks unhappy with new tax; typhoid detected in Fiji; and more
Fri, 02 Dec 2022 10:46:27 +1300Pacific fisheries observers redeploying from next month
The Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission has approved the redeployment of independent fisheries observers in its purse seine fishery from January 1.
Fri, 02 Dec 2022 09:07:12 +1300'Tourists buzzing' in resorts and islands as Fiji welcomes back visitors
A year after re-opening its borders, Fiji has recorded an injection of $FJ805 million into its economy from international visitor arrivals between April and August.
Fri, 02 Dec 2022 17:55:21 +1300Fale mo Aiga plan aims to deliver homeownership for hundreds of Pasifika
The New Zealand Government has launched its Pacific Housing Strategy and Action Plan 2030 known as Fale mo Aiga, which is Samoan for "house and family".
Fri, 02 Dec 2022 07:46:59 +1300Most government servers back on after cyber attack says Vanuatu PM
Vanuatu's Prime Minister Ishmael Kalsakau says 70 percent of government computer servers are now back in operation following a cyber attack.
Fri, 02 Dec 2022 07:13:56 +1300Dispute leads to fuel supply shortage stopping PNG flights
Papua New Guinea's national airline, Air Niugini, has released a statement saying a problem with its fuel supplier has forced it to cancel its remaining flights on Thursday and about half of all its domestic flights until further notice.
Thu, 01 Dec 2022 11:58:31 +1300Tonga calls for more unity in tuna conservation efforts
The head of Tonga's delegation to the Pacific Tuna Commission meeting underway in Vietnam is calling for more unity and cooperation in the management of the multi-billion dollar fishery.
Fri, 02 Dec 2022 11:03:21 +1300Brown: Cook Islands' economic recovery better than expected
The Cook Islands' prime minister says the economic recovery from covid-19 and closed borders is tracking above forecast.
Thu, 01 Dec 2022 12:52:54 +1300Pacific news in brief for December 1
Tip-off prevents cyber attack in Samoa; Fiji police declares neutrality; and massive cost of family violence revealed
Thu, 01 Dec 2022 10:58:43 +1300Drua coach says team far more settled ahead of new season
Meli Derenalagi will return as captain of the Fiji Drua for a second season.
Thu, 01 Dec 2022 07:58:48 +1300Sports news in brief for December 1
Toa Samoa could get heroes welcome at home; Matavao to miss two legs of World Series; and Tonga's youth team beats Samoa
Thu, 01 Dec 2022 13:37:48 +1300Wellington happy to engage with Cook Islands if it makes UN move
The New Zealand government says it is prepared to work constructively with the Cook Islands if the country looks to join the United Nations.