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Fri, 16 Jul 2021 16:19:40 +1200
Indonesian lawmakers pass controversial bill to reshape West Papua
Indonesia's House of Representatives has passed a controversial bill that is likely to reshape the future administration of West Papua.

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 16:30:25 +1200
Vanuatu PM appeal court denies govt appeal
Nineteen Vanuatu government MPs have lost an important appeal case moving them a step closer to possibly losing their parliamentary seats.

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 17:00:30 +1200
Pacific Forum hands over medical supplies to Fiji
The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat has handed over medical supplies to the Fiji Government as it battles the surge of Covid-19 cases.

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 15:59:01 +1200
Fiji govt under more pressure to lock country down as Covid spreads
The Fijian government's handling of the pandemic is coming under fire again amidst calls for a lockdown following 1220 new cases of Covid-19.

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 12:44:48 +1200
Delta variant confirmed in PNG
Papua New Guinea authorities have confirmed that a positive Covid-19 case with the Delta variant has been detected in country.

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 11:51:11 +1200
Oceania Football launches strategic plan for women's game
The Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) has launched its first strategic plan dedicated to women's football.

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 13:41:29 +1200
In brief: news from around the Pacific
PIF Secretary General hopes dialogue can heal rift; Indonesia's Covid-19 numbers rise sharply; Pacific economic ministers seek debt relief, and more.

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 06:57:56 +1200
Samoa's Tuilaepa lays police complaint about Fiame
Samoa's FAST party leader, Fiame Naomi Mata'afa, could face defamation charges for comments about the actions of the caretaker prime minister Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi.

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 11:28:01 +1200
Marshalls trials solar powered outboard engines
The testing of a solar powered outboard engine for a locally-built catamaran in Majuro this week is part of a large-scale sustainable ocean transport program underway in the Marshall Islands.

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 06:38:52 +1200
Samoa, Tonga name teams for decisive World Cup qualifier
Samoa and Tonga have finalised their line-ups for tomorrow's decisive Rugby World Cup qualifying match in Hamilton.

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 14:20:38 +1200
Samoa's HRPP renews moves against Chief Justice
Samoa's caretaker government is continuing its attempts to undermine the judiciary in a renewed move against the Chief Justice.

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 06:33:46 +1200
France poised to compensate Tahiti agency for nuke costs
The French Polynesian president says Paris has for the first time conceded that it should compensate Tahiti's social security agency CPS for the medical costs caused by France's nuclear weapons tests.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 16:51:05 +1200
Second medical team from NZ and Australia arrives in Fiji
A second medical assistance team from New Zealand and Australia has arrived in Fiji to assist the Pacific island nation's worsening Covid-19 crisis.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 16:40:36 +1200
NZ's formal Dawn Raids apology: rescheduled date announced
New Zealand's formal government apology for the Dawn Raids has been rescheduled to Sunday 1 August.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 23:55:52 +1200
Indonesian police crack down on West Papuan demos
Fresh demonstrations by West Papuans have again been met with a heavy handed response by Indonesian police.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 16:47:38 +1200
Fiji rugby team happy over Covid jersey compromise
The Fiji rugby coach believes they've reached a balanced compromise over the team's playing jerseys for this weekend.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 14:37:00 +1200
'Economic bubble' idea floated as PNG and NZ sign partnership
The prime ministers of Papua New Guinea and New Zealand have signed an agreement to build a more collaborative connection.

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 12:42:48 +1200
Positive Covid-19 case aboard a cargo vessel in Solomons
A crew member has tested positive for Covid-19 aboard a cargo vessel in Solomon Islands.



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