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Mon, 10 May 2021 16:14:32 +1200Lockdown a last resort for govt in Covid-hit Fiji
There is no need to impose lockdown restrictions in Fiji just yet, authorities say.
Mon, 10 May 2021 16:26:12 +1200
Putting an economic value on PNG's natural environment
Papua New Guinea holds about seven percent of the world's biodiversity and the United Nations Development Programme wants this reflected in its economy.
Mon, 10 May 2021 20:45:30 +1200
Impasse prompts New Caledonia 'partition' debate
Pro-France politicians in New Caledonia say the three provincial governments should be given more autonomy under French control as another independence referendum is due.
Mon, 10 May 2021 14:33:12 +1200
West Papuan independence campaigner arrested
A leading figure in West Papua's independence movement has been arrested by Indonesian police in relation to large protests in 2019.
Mon, 10 May 2021 15:03:38 +1200
Second world war shell explodes, killing Solomon Islander
An explosion from a shell left from World War II has killed one person and left two others in critical condition in Solomon Islands.
Mon, 10 May 2021 13:58:41 +1200
Wallis and Futuna eases two-month lockdown
The lockdown imposed in Wallis and Futuna in March is being eased as Covid-19 cases have plummeted.
Mon, 10 May 2021 11:20:24 +1200
PNG Hunters finish with nine players in crushing defeat
The Papua New Guinea Hunters rugby league team finished with only nine players on the field during a controversial 40-12 loss to Brisbane Tigers on Sunday.
Mon, 10 May 2021 12:10:50 +1200
Caretaker Samoa govt walks back Tuilaepa's Facebook call
The party of Samoa's caretaker government is walking back suggestions from its leader that Facebook could be banned before the next election.
Mon, 10 May 2021 12:41:33 +1200
Akaiti Puna the latest MP in Cooks parliament
The wife of the former Cook Islands Prime Minister Henry Puna is the latest member of the country's parliament.
Mon, 10 May 2021 12:34:32 +1200
Asia Pacific Rugby League to take lead on Tonga
The Asia Pacific Rugby League Confederation (APRL) is taking the lead on the future of Tonga's international membership.
Mon, 10 May 2021 11:28:15 +1200
In brief: News from around the Pacific
French ambassador in Vanuatu summoned; Solomon Islanders in NZ to renew passports; Another Covid-19 case in the CNMI; and more.
Mon, 10 May 2021 05:23:25 +1200
Covid-19: Fiji records three more cases in the community
After 1616 tests in the last 24 hours, Fiji's Ministry of Health has reported three new cases of Covid-19 infections.
Mon, 10 May 2021 13:16:25 +1200
Champions of the Pacific: Archie Thompson's Pacific Mission
Archie Thompson used to terrorise Pacific Island football teams. Now he wants to help them.
Mon, 10 May 2021 11:26:42 +1200
Covid-19 vaccination 'media blitz' urged in American Samoa
American Samoa authorities are being urged to mount a Covid-19 media campaign encouraging unvaccinated people to get the jab.
Sat, 08 May 2021 12:53:15 +1200
Rotumans celebrate language and culture 'together' amid Covid-19
New Zealand's Rotuman community is excited to celebrate their language and culture together this year.
Mon, 10 May 2021 12:09:46 +1200
Killing of humanitarian in Tonga shocks wider community
The brutal killing of a well known human rights advocate in Tonga has sent shock waves through the wider community.
Fri, 07 May 2021 17:15:18 +1200
Samoa election saga takes to the Supreme Court; challenges upheld
The Supreme Court in Samoa has dismissed the attorney general's attempt to have a challenge to the appointment of an extra women's seat in parliament thrown out.
Sat, 08 May 2021 09:48:23 +1200
PNG's Digicel Cup delayed amid player Covid-19 cases
Covid-19 has again disrupted Papua New Guinea's domestic rugby league competition, The Digicel Cup.