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New Zealand Pacific

Sun, 14 Feb 2021 11:23:19 +1300
More research needed on deep sea mining - experts
Ocean scientists say the importance of providing Pacific governments with accurate data about the potential impacts of deep sea mining cannot be underestimated.

Sat, 13 Feb 2021 20:33:52 +1300
Samoa records a Covid-19 case at the border
The Samoa government says a male passenger who arrived from the USA on Friday has tested positive for Covid-19 on arrival, and tested positive again last night.

Sat, 13 Feb 2021 18:15:39 +1300
Marshalls drops Pacific regional Covid vaccine program
The Marshall Islands has pulled out of a Pacific regional Covid vaccine program because a steady stream of vaccines from the US government.

Sat, 13 Feb 2021 19:16:36 +1300
In brief: News from around the Pacific
Solomons police investigate gruesome murder of alleged sorcerer, American Samoa returnees in quarantine all return negative Covid-19 tests, and more.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 18:00:24 +1300
Pacific Forum split could cost region's global role
Breaking up the Pacific Islands Forum would be a lost opportunity to cement the region's global leadership on climate change and ocean conservation.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 12:20:45 +1300
NZ govt to discuss vaccine rollout in Pacific
The New Zealand government is looking to hold talks with Pacific counterparts about how to distribute Covid-19 vaccines in the region.

Sat, 13 Feb 2021 15:43:25 +1300
PNG Hunters departure delayed for a third time
The Papua New Guinea Hunters rugby league team have been instructed to remain in quarantine for a further seven days before boarding a flight to Brisbane.

Sun, 14 Feb 2021 11:08:41 +1300
Pacific Forum's consensus failure lamented
Papua New Guinea's former prime minister Peter O'Neill has lamented the failure to reach consensus at the latest Pacific Islands Forum meeting.

Sat, 13 Feb 2021 15:43:25 +1300
New Samoa women's football coach dreaming of World Cup debut
Former Premier League striker Paul Ifill is eying a place at the 2023 World Cup after being appointed coach of the Samoa national women's football team.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 09:22:55 +1300
Samoa goes public with bid for USP
Samoa's prime minister has gone public with his desire to re-home the University of the South Pacific in his country.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 18:07:04 +1300
In brief: News from around the Pacific
People quarantined in American Samoa will be vaccinated prior to release, Fiji police probe alleged suicide attempt linked to TikTok video, and more

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 09:22:56 +1300
Vanuatu mobilises seasonal work recruits
Thousands of people in Vanuatu have attended an awareness session on seasonal work opportunities in Australia.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 08:14:39 +1300
Tonga education project launched
A joint project between Tonga and New Zealand has been launched, outlining a 15-year policy framework for Tonga's education system.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 15:38:02 +1300
Pacific urged to stay vigilant and fight together in pandemic
Opinion - The world has learnt much about Covid-19, but we have a great deal still to learn, and community vigilance is required.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 19:16:54 +1300
Pasifika AUT students highlight lack of support at Manukau campus
A group of Pasifika law students at Auckland University of Technology have raised concerns about the lack of support for Pasifika in its legal studies programme at the Manukau campus.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 16:30:15 +1300
Deportation a 'distraction' from USP strong performance, Ahluwalia
The deported vice-chancellor of the University of the South Pacific says booming student enrolments are a vote of confidence in the regional institution.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 11:21:54 +1300
Repatriation flights to Tonga postponed to March
Flights from Fiji, New Zealand and Australia to Tonga have been postponed to next month due to managed quarantine period changes.

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 17:05:48 +1300
7.7 quake off New Caledonia's Loyalty Islands
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake has struck south-east of New Caledonia's Loyalty Islands and a tsunnami warning is in place for several countries.



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