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Mon, 17 May 2021 17:23:21 +1200Samoa court dismisses call for second election
Samoa's Supreme Court has thrown out the Head of State's decision to call a second election, clearing the path for the newcomer FAST party to form a government.
Mon, 17 May 2021 15:42:58 +1200
Second victim of WW2 shell explosion dies in Solomon Islands
Another person who was injured in an explosion of a World War II shell in Solomon Islands last week has died.
Mon, 17 May 2021 15:40:34 +1200
Ōtara vaccination centre overrun with workload
An Auckland vaccination centre, run by Pacific health care providers and catering for a mainly Pasifika community, may have to cut the number of days it operates unless it gets more vaccinators.
Mon, 17 May 2021 14:30:51 +1200
In brief: News from around the Pacific
Northern Marianas issues first license to sell cannabis; Kiribati seafarers losing jobs due to lack of Covid-19 testing; and more.
Mon, 17 May 2021 14:03:48 +1200
Extra seat thrown out, FAST wins Samoa election
The Supreme Court in Samoa has thrown out the electoral office's decision to appoint an extra woman member of parliament.
Mon, 17 May 2021 13:48:53 +1200
Pasifika voices needed for research project on literacy and numeracy skills
A New Zealand research team is seeking Pasifika input on how to improve adults' literacy and numeracy skills.
Mon, 17 May 2021 15:42:58 +1200
Rise in covid cases in Fiji and testing likely to detect far more
Four more Fijians tested positive for Covid-19 on Sunday but health authorities expect the number will increase over the next two days.
Mon, 17 May 2021 12:48:23 +1200
Tonga hoping for sea of red fans against All Blacks, Samoa
Tonga is hoping the famous sea of red will turn out in force when they face the All Blacks in their first rugby test in almost two years.
Mon, 17 May 2021 10:58:27 +1200
Cook Islands operators seeing light at end of 15-month tunnel
Cook Islands tourism operators and businesses say they are primed for a return of Kiwi visitors after this week's bubble opening.
Mon, 17 May 2021 11:11:20 +1200
All Blacks to play Tonga at Mt Smart Stadium
The All Blacks will play at Mt Smart Stadium in Auckland for the first time when they host Tonga in July.
Mon, 17 May 2021 12:41:13 +1200
Wounded PNG Hunters welcome much-need break
The Papua New Guinea Hunters rugby league team are looking forward to a break after using every available player in Sunday's 48-14 defeat by the Souths Logan Magpies.
Mon, 17 May 2021 10:05:18 +1200
Former Vanuatu PM Salwai loses appeal against perjury sentence
Vanuatu's former prime minister Charlot Salwai is out of parliament after losing an appeal against his perjury sentence
Mon, 17 May 2021 11:12:05 +1200
Samoa Rugby Union completes rebrand to Lakapi Samoa
The Samoa Rugby Union has officially rebranded itself as Lakapi Samoa, in a move it claims will "revitalise" and "reinvigorate" the organisation.
Mon, 17 May 2021 10:08:37 +1200
Division over NZ's RSE worker boost, Pacific reacts
Unions and economists are joining in a call to overhaul the Recognised Seasonal Employer scheme.
Sat, 15 May 2021 13:41:33 +1200
In brief: News from around the Pacific
Fiji records a new Covid-19 case; Two new coronavirus cases in the CNMI; Vanuatu orders AstraZeneca doses, and more.
Sat, 15 May 2021 16:27:42 +1200
Identity, language, culture: Flavour of the month, and then what?
Opinion - Writer and teacher Leki Jackson-Bourke questions what else can be done to keep Pacific mother tongues alive in addition to language weeks in Aotearoa.
Fri, 14 May 2021 20:23:41 +1200
Decision on fresh elections in Samoa due Monday
Samoa is to hear on Monday whether fresh elections will go ahead next week.
Fri, 14 May 2021 16:42:04 +1200
NZ's Te Papa comes alive for Rotuma
An outbreak of Covid-19 in Fiji has forced Rotumans there to cancel this year's Rotuma Day celebrations.