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Wed, 28 Jul 2021 19:08:57 +1200Fiji's health system under pressure as Covid-19 grips nation
A former Fiji health minister says the nation's health system has collapsed under the pressure of the pandemic.
Wed, 28 Jul 2021 18:51:40 +1200
Rio to Tokyo: Vanuatu rower's inspiring Olympic journey
Vanuatu rower Rio Rii has officially made his debut at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, after what has been an "emotional and challenging journey."
Wed, 28 Jul 2021 05:22:58 +1200
Fiji reports 715 new Covid-19 cases as death toll passes 200
Fiji has recorded 715 new cases of Covid-19 and 11 deaths including a health worker who was unvaccinated.
Wed, 28 Jul 2021 15:28:04 +1200
Solomon Islands man narrowly escapes explosion of WW2 ordnance
A man in Solomon Islands has narrowly escaped the explosion of ordnance left over from World War Two.
Wed, 28 Jul 2021 14:30:05 +1200
In brief: News from around the Pacific
Wallis delegation to meet Macron in Tahiti; Drug raid in Samoa; Strong uptake in Vanuatu for Astra-Zeneca vaccine, and more.
Wed, 28 Jul 2021 15:15:14 +1200
Tokyo 2020 Day Five: Pacific Athletes - Who to watch and when
Tokyo 2020 Day Five: Pacific Athletes - Who to watch and when
Wed, 28 Jul 2021 16:38:03 +1200
Samoan survivor sheds light on abuse in psychiatric care
A Samoan survivor has come forward to the Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry to share her experience of the abuse she suffered in psychiatric care and to highlight areas of concern.
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 19:38:13 +1200
Cyclone shelter project launched in French Polynesia
France and French Polynesia have agreed to jointly spend $US60 million to build 17 cyclone shelters across the Tuamotu archipelago.
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 20:02:28 +1200
Vanuatu minister fined for being drunken nuisance on plane
Vanuatu's supreme Court has ordered the Minister of Climate Change to pay a fine of over $US2,600 and carry out 120 hours of community work for breaching civil aviation rules.
Wed, 28 Jul 2021 10:18:01 +1200
Tackling the plague of liquor stores
How many alcohol outlets does a suburban town centre need? Well, in south Auckland's Māngere, there are seven - all within a 10 minute walking distance.
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 12:47:10 +1200
Samoa's new cabinet meets to set budget
Samoa's first woman prime minister, Fiamē Naomi Mata'afa, is holding the first cabinet meeting of the country's new government today.
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 17:37:07 +1200
Fiji business owners in the west want lockdown
Businesses in Fiji's Western Division are calling for a national lockdown amid the worsening Covid-19 crisis in the country.
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 19:23:27 +1200
In brief: News from around the Pacific
NZ concerned at detention of Fijian politicians by police; New Caledonia's anti-independence camp divided over Congress presidency; and more.
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 12:58:45 +1200
Covid-19: New curfew hours for Fiji as more deaths, cases confirmed
Fiji's main island of Viti Levu has been issued with new curfew hours amid the worsening Covid-19 crisis in the country.
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 11:45:10 +1200
Chinese longliner runs aground in French Polynesia
France has sent a naval team to French Polynesia's Anuanurunga atoll to try to contain a possible oil spill from a stranded Chinese longliner.
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 18:42:47 +1200
Bougainville will continue independence push despite comments
The Bougainville Government says it's not worried by statements from Papua New Guinea's Governor General, Sir Bob Dadae, aiming to discourage the push for independence.
Wed, 28 Jul 2021 09:51:10 +1200
Tokyo 2020 Day Four: Pacific Athletes - Who to watch and when
Tokyo 2020 Day Four: Pacific Athletes - Who to watch and when
Tue, 27 Jul 2021 14:04:25 +1200
Macron backs Marquesas UNESCO bid
The French president Emmanuel Macron says he will endorse a bid by French Polynesia's Marquesas Islands to become a UNESCO World Heritage site.