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Fri, 11 Jun 2021 16:47:20 +1200Former All Black Fekitoa to represent Tonga
Former All Blacks midfielder Malakai Fekitoa is switching his international rugby allegiance to Tonga.
Fri, 11 Jun 2021 17:47:19 +1200
Nauru leader defends USP Council decision to reappoint Ahluwalia
Nauru has denied Fiji's assertion that the decision to reappoint the vice-chancellor of the University of the South Pacific and base him in Samoa is illegal.
Fri, 11 Jun 2021 17:52:42 +1200
Covid-19 situation under control, says PNG Health Minister
Despite a worrying surge of Covid-19 cases over recent months, Papua New Guinea's Health Minister says the situation is under control
Fri, 11 Jun 2021 11:51:12 +1200
Shock but little surprise after top Pacific academic subjected to racist rant
A racist tirade left on the answerphone of one of the country's pre-eminent Pacific academics has caused widespread shock - but little surprise.
Fri, 11 Jun 2021 14:41:08 +1200
High profile lawyer faces more fraud charges in PNG
A prominent Australian lawyer, Greg Sheppard, has been arrested by Papua New Guinea police and is facing a range of fraud charges.
Fri, 11 Jun 2021 15:50:39 +1200
Vanuatu parliament brouhaha awaits court resolution
Vanuatu's parliament has adjourned until next Wednesday amid political turmoil.
Fri, 11 Jun 2021 15:47:30 +1200
In brief: News from around the Pacific
Law Society's call on Samoan crisis; Niue leaders gets vaccine; and Marianas college prepares for the new normal
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 23:59:41 +1200
Covid-19: Five police officers among 39 new cases in Fiji
Health officials confirm 39 new cases with the outbreak centred in the Lami-Nausori zone.
Fri, 11 Jun 2021 08:13:21 +1200
Samoa's FAST party seeks clarification of court ruling
Samoa's FAST party is seeking clarification of an Appeal Court decision about extra parliamentary seats for women.
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 20:01:11 +1200
Fiji 7s enter training bubble
The Fiji men's and women's sevens teams have resumed training part way through their two week quarantine in Australia this week, after returning negative results for Covid-19.
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 15:03:52 +1200
Vanuatu parliament to resume Friday amid political turmoil
Vanuatu's troubled parliament is to meet on Friday but two key motions will not be on the agenda.
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 11:50:29 +1200
Tuna transshipment in Majuro shows first sign of rebound
Tuna transshipment activity has begaun to rebound in the marshall islands after the government eased quarantine rules.
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 20:39:07 +1200
Fiji govt urged to form clear plan on social support amid outbreak
Fiji's government is being urged to form a clear strategy on social support as families struggle in the Covid-19 outbreak.
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 15:16:00 +1200
Japanese nuclear wastewater to be treated before discharge into Pacific
Japan's Government says nuclear wastewater it plans to dump into the Pacific Ocean will be treated.
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 15:10:07 +1200
In brief: News from around the Pacific
Food now arriving on stricken islands; PNG mine opening date earmarked; Covid jump in PNG and more.
Thu, 10 Jun 2021 11:54:53 +1200
Cooks leader predicting years of strident economic growth
The Cook Islands Prime Minister says the economic slump in the country during the pandemic was among the worst in the world.
Fri, 11 Jun 2021 06:28:29 +1200
Family lives off biscuits as Fiji pandemic bites
Vulnerable families in Fiji are living on a tin of fish or a packet of biscuits a day as the pandemic continues to bite.
Wed, 09 Jun 2021 19:52:19 +1200
Judge stays Vanuatu Speaker's move
Vanuatu Supreme Court judge, Justice Oliver Saksak, has granted a stay on the vacation of 19 seats in the country's parliament.