New Zealand Pacific
Sun, 23 May 2021 18:05:25 +1200Samoa: edict stopping parliament from sitting overturned
Samoa's Supreme Court has overturned the Head of State's proclamation to suspend Parliament's scheduled swearing-in tomorrow.
Sun, 23 May 2021 16:38:26 +1200Fiji records 18 new Covid-19 cases
There are 18 new cases of Covid-19 recorded in central Fiji, the biggest increase since the pandemic began in March 2020.
Sun, 23 May 2021 14:14:27 +1200Search continues in Fiji for crew of vessel in alleged beheading incident
Fiji's navy continues to search for five crew members still missing since they reportedly jumped off a fishing boat after an alleged beheading.
Sun, 23 May 2021 11:10:02 +1200Fighter who was punched from behind dies in hospital
A young Tongan fighter who was left critically injured after he was punched from behind in central Auckland last weekend has died.
Fri, 21 May 2021 19:45:16 +1200Fiji records five new community Covid-19 cases
Fiji recorded five new cases of Covid-19 today taking its total number to 195 with 61 still active.
Sat, 22 May 2021 16:17:25 +1200Cook Islanders considering how much tourism is too much
After a year of zero visitors, the Cook Islands is now pondering just how many visitors it actually wants to return.
Fri, 21 May 2021 16:03:59 +1200Curfew imposed in Kiribati after covid discoveries
The government of Kiribati has imposed a night-time curfew in South Tarawa and Betio after they confirmed two cases of Covid-19 aboard a fishing vessel in Tarawa.
Fri, 21 May 2021 10:45:12 +1200Palau aims to vaccinate children against Covid
Palau is aiming to vaccinate children between ages 12 to 17, according to the health ministry.
Sat, 22 May 2021 14:04:14 +1200Solwota Sista: Breaking waves for girls in Vanuatu
Growing up in Vanuatu, the idea of females surfing was frowned upon. Despite a number of surfing competitions being held on the island, girls were never included.
Thu, 20 May 2021 17:26:03 +1200Budget 2021: What does it mean for Pasifika?
New Zealand's Minister of Finance Grant Robertson announced a big investment of NZD$108 million to support the wellbeing of the Pacific population.
Fri, 21 May 2021 10:47:57 +1200Vanuatu beach volleyball stars register for Covid-19 vaccine
Vanuatu's Olympic beach volleyball hopefuls have registered to get the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine, to keep alive their hopes of making it to Tokyo.
Fri, 21 May 2021 11:49:30 +1200Australia provides big boost for Pacific netball
Netball Australia has announced a three-year agreement to boost the game's development in the Pacific Islands.
Sun, 23 May 2021 19:45:46 +1200Fiji records 18 new Covid-19 cases
There are 18 new cases of Covid-19 recorded in central Fiji, the biggest daily increase since the pandemic began in March 2020.
Sun, 23 May 2021 14:14:27 +1200Samoa Supreme Court hears FAST party challenge
An urgent legal challenge against a shock proclamation by the Samoan head of state is being heard in the Supreme Court Chambers in Apia.
Sun, 23 May 2021 07:00:18 +1200Sitting of Samoa parliament cancelled; constitutional turmoil deepens
Samoa's head of state has cancelled Monday's scheduled sitting of parliament without explanation, in an extraordinary intervention that deepens the political turmoil seen for more than a month now.
Thu, 20 May 2021 15:41:32 +1200Samoa to shelve China-backed port project under new leader
Samoa's expected new prime minister has pledged to shelve a $US100 million ($NZ139m) Beijing-backed port development, calling the project excessive for the small Pacific island.
Fri, 21 May 2021 09:03:44 +1200PNG's Covid-19 cases grow, ten percent are health workers
Ten percent of those confirmed to have been infected with Covid-19 in Papua New Guinea are health workers.
Sat, 22 May 2021 13:54:30 +1200In brief: News from around the Pacific
MMA community gather to support Tongan kickboxer following attack; NZ budget could have done more for teachers, and more.