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Mon, 31 May 2021 19:07:32 +1200Palau records first Covid-19 case
One of the few Covid-free countries in the region has recorded its first case of the virus.
Mon, 31 May 2021 19:55:07 +1200
29 more Covid-19 cases in Fiji
Fijian health authorities have confirmed 29 more cases of Covid-19.
Mon, 31 May 2021 14:21:13 +1200
Outgoing Pacific Forum head warns about external influences
The outgoing head of the Pacific Islands Forum has decried how the region is increasingly defined by the interests of external powers.
Mon, 31 May 2021 17:11:56 +1200
Black sand mining pushes Fiji's boundaries
Black sand mining in Fiji has gone ahead without some landowners having given their free, prior and informed consent.
Mon, 31 May 2021 15:21:19 +1200
Women march in Samoa in support of extra female MP
A large crowd of women marched in Apia where the Samoan Court of Appeal is hearing an appeal by Electoral Commissioner and HRPP candidate Aliimalemanu Alofa Tuuau.
Mon, 31 May 2021 17:20:34 +1200
New Caledonia talks continue in Paris
French-sponsored talks on New Caledonia's future continue in Paris this week as the 1998 Noumea Accord will expire next year.
Mon, 31 May 2021 15:39:18 +1200
Jack Lam eyes fairytale finish with Manu Samoa
Veteran Manu Samoa flanker Jack Lam is weighing up his future as he looks to help his country qualify for the next Rugby World Cup.
Mon, 31 May 2021 15:42:30 +1200
In brief: News from around the Pacific
Cooks' leader gets vaccine; Suspects in suicide bombings plans arrested in Papua; Tonga's pharmacy boost; and more.
Mon, 31 May 2021 15:58:10 +1200
United Airlines to resume Tahiti flights, Hao reopens for air travel
United Airlines will resume flights from San Francisco to Papeete this week - four months after France halted flights
Mon, 31 May 2021 09:02:33 +1200
Dozens of new Covid-19 cases in Fiji over weekend
The number of active Covid-19 cases in Fiji stands at 223 following the discovery of dozens more over the weekend.
Mon, 31 May 2021 11:39:23 +1200
Sonny Bill Williams hopes Scott Morrison signs refugee deal
Sports star Sonny Bill Williams is turning his hand to politics this week - visiting Queenstown to lobby Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison over refugees.
Mon, 31 May 2021 07:10:33 +1200
Puna hopes to heal rift at Pacific Forum
The man at the centre of the splinter in the Pacific Islands Forum wants to do what he can to heal it.
Sun, 30 May 2021 17:30:55 +1200
Making oka to celebrate Samoa Language Week
To celebrate Samoa Language Week RNZ Pacific journalist Mariner Fagaiava-Muller and his Papa, Faasootauloa Fepuleai Galo Fagaiava, sat down together to make oka.
Sat, 29 May 2021 10:16:30 +1200
Samoa's Tuilaepa told his 'perversity' will be dealt with soon
Samoa's incoming leader has condemned the actions of the former government and demanded it hand over power.
Sat, 29 May 2021 12:47:21 +1200
Worries for PNG health workers as covid numbers climb
The man heading Papua New Guinea's response to Covid-19 is urging health workers to get vacccinated.
Sat, 29 May 2021 10:00:10 +1200
Manu Samoa coach upbeat despite key players being unavailable
Manu Samoa coach Seilala Mapusua is backing his new-look squad to hold their own against the Māori All Blacks and Tonga.
Sat, 29 May 2021 06:49:06 +1200
Covid-19: Fiji records 46 cases, highest recorded in a day
Forty six people from Fiji's central division where the capital Suva is located, have tested positive for Covid-19, taking the national total to 195 active cases.
Fri, 28 May 2021 17:12:24 +1200
Indonesia urged to release detained Papuan activist
Indonesia's government is being urged to release the West Papua pro-independence activist Victor Yeimo.