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Tue, 29 Jun 2021 17:21:19 +1200
Macron to host French nuclear test legacy talks
A high-level roundtable on France's nuclear legacy in French Polynesia will be held in Paris later this week, aimed at 'turning the page' on the aftermath of the weapons tests.

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 20:19:42 +1200
Facebook campaigns against misinformation in the Pacific
Facebook says it has launched a public education campaign to combat health-related misinformation in the Pacific Islands.

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 16:38:25 +1200
Covid-19: PNG, Fiji situation a concern, says NZ health expert
A leading epidemiologist in New Zealand says he's concerned for the region with countries such as Papua New Guinea and Fiji going backwards in their fight against the Covid-19 pandemic.

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 16:33:18 +1200
The Samoa Supreme Court’s Final Warning
Opinion - The latest decision by Samoa's Supreme Court is a final warning to caretaker prime minister, Tuila'epa Sa'ilele Malielegaoi, argues law lecturer Dylan Asafo.

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 14:14:43 +1200
Second by-election coming in Samoa
A second by-election is now required in Samoa after two candidates withdrew electoral challenges against each other.

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 16:00:25 +1200
Too hot to handle: PNG's Maseratis pass to diplomats
Controversial Maseratis bought by PNG for the 2018 APEC summit will be allocated to the country's overseas missions.

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 11:05:51 +1200
Vanuatu PM wins confidence vote
Vanuatu's prime minister Bob Loughman has defeated a motion of no confidence against him in parliament this morning.

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 20:20:52 +1200
Pacific briefs for June 29th
Nine more covid infections in French Polynesia; Australian refugees into 12th day of hunger strike; Wallisian group in New Caledonia ready to opt for independence; CNMI set for South Korea travel bubble and more

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 14:02:34 +1200
Dawn Raids petition accepted, special debate will happen
Dawn Raids petition received at Parliament, special debate will happen

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 12:08:40 +1200
Fiji to face GB, Japan, Canada in Olympic sevens pool
The Fiji men's rugby sevens team will play Great Britain, Japan, and Canada in their pool at the Tokyo Olympics.

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 19:20:51 +1200
Fiji Covid-19: Two more deaths, 241 new infections
Five corrections officers in Fiji are among 241 new Covid-19 cases recorded in the 24-hour period ending at 8am today.

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 20:40:03 +1200
Nauru urged to reverse deep sea mining push
Nauru's government is being urged to halt its reported push to allow deep sea mining in international waters by 2024.

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 14:10:54 +1200
Samoa's parliament ordered to sit within a week
Samoa's Supreme Court has ruled that parliament must finally convene within seven days, following a protracted political and constitutional impasse since April's election.

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 19:20:52 +1200
Photo essay: Dawn Raids petition handed to Parliament
Photo essay: Benji Timu and Josiah Tualamali'i handed a petition to New Zealand's parliament demanding an apology from government for the Dawn Raids of the 1970s.

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 15:45:50 +1200
Indonesian forces hunt Papuan fighters after construction workers killed
Indonesian police say they are searching for a group behind the deaths of four construction workers in Papua province.

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 19:20:52 +1200
In brief: news from around the Pacific
Vanuatu to significantly increase the size of its police force, scientists call for pause on deepsea mining activity, former Bougainville vice president Raymond Masono dies, and more.

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 13:12:29 +1200
Watchdog says PNG Govt will be on notice over UBS inquiry findings
Transparency International Papua New Guinea, says findings from a commission of inquiry into the controversial UBS loan must be acted on.

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 12:14:46 +1200
Fiji sevens in good spirits after Olympic warm-up win
The Fiji Sevens team have set the benchmark heading into the Olympics next month, after winning the PacificAus Sport Oceania Sevens, in Queensland at the weekend.



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