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Tue, 23 Feb 2021 21:30:50 +1300High number of Pasifika children experience material hardship
A Statistics NZ report shows that one in four Pasifika live in households experiencing material hardship.
Tue, 23 Feb 2021 21:28:24 +1300
Former Vanuatu PM Salwai appeals perjury sentence
Vanuatu's former prime minister Charlot Salwai has appealed against the sentence given him after being found guilty of perjury.
Tue, 23 Feb 2021 22:13:46 +1300
In brief: News from around the Pacific
Diplomat looks to Honiara for guidance on Bougainville border issue; three more Covid-19 related deaths in French Polynesia; Cooks flight resumption approved
Tue, 23 Feb 2021 14:57:19 +1300
Vanuatu to vaccinate 20 percent of population in first phase
The Vanuatu government is aiming to vaccinate 20 percent of the country's population for Covid-19 in the first phase of its vaccine roll out.
Tue, 23 Feb 2021 14:57:19 +1300
American Samoa continues chase for federal minimum wage exemption
American Samoa's Republican congresswoman has requested the territory continue to be exempt from US federal minimum wage laws.
Tue, 23 Feb 2021 08:36:59 +1300
Spate of PNG Covid-19 cases include National Pandemic Controller
PNG's Covid-19 cases have jumped to well over 1000 and include the National Pandemic Controller and members of his family.
Tue, 23 Feb 2021 15:10:59 +1300
No hotel holiday for the Kaiviti Silktails rugby league team
The Kaiviti Silktails rugby league team are one day from freedom as they approach the end of their two-week stay in managed isolation in Sydney.
Tue, 23 Feb 2021 13:57:59 +1300
Cook Islanders told seabed mining could be years away
Cook Islanders are being told that any decision to mine billions of tonnes of rare earth minerals is still years away.
Tue, 23 Feb 2021 08:51:16 +1300
Mayor in PNG arrested with gun and cash near election recount
The mayor of Wabag in PNG's Enga province has been arrested in Chimbu province while armed and carrying significant cash.
Mon, 22 Feb 2021 18:43:28 +1300
Fiji urges Micronesia to rethink plans to leave forum
Fiji is calling on Micronesia to reconsider its plans to leave the Pacific Islands Forum.
Mon, 22 Feb 2021 21:44:45 +1300
Vanuatu prosecutor's appeal against Salwai acquittal dismissed
An appeal by Vanuatu's Public prosecutor against the acquittal of former prime minister Charlot Salwai and other MPs of bribery charges has been dismissed.
Mon, 22 Feb 2021 18:46:26 +1300
Marshalls leads Pacific's Covid-19 vax charge
The Marshall Islands is leading the Pacific's Covid-19 vaccine charge and is expecting to have its adult population inoculated by June.
Mon, 22 Feb 2021 14:58:16 +1300
West Papua group denies army claims over killings
The West Papua Liberation Army says three young men killed by Indonesia's military last week were civilians and died after being tortured and not shot while escaping.
Mon, 22 Feb 2021 07:12:39 +1300
American Samoa budget up by 10 percent
American Samoa's governor has signed into law his first budget since taking office on January the 3rd.
Mon, 22 Feb 2021 09:03:54 +1300
Pasifika unemployment in NZ rising, report shows
The Salvation Army's annual report on social trends shows unemployment rate for Pasifika in New Zealand increased last year due to the pandemic.
Mon, 22 Feb 2021 09:03:54 +1300
Highest number of covid cases in one day for Marianas
The Northern Marianas has experienced its largest number of Covid-19 cases in a single day with eight new cases reported on Saturday.
Mon, 22 Feb 2021 12:25:48 +1300
Women 'ignite a fire' to keep cultural traditions alive
A Tongan community group in New Zealand hope their efforts to make koloa, or cultural treasures, inspire others.
Sat, 20 Feb 2021 15:19:35 +1300
Marshalls follows Palau, FSM in initiating Forum withdrawal
The Marshall Islands has launched the process for officially ending its membership in the Pacific Islands Forum.