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Sun, 08 Aug 2021 16:43:42 +1200
Covid-19 situation worsening in Fiji
Eight days into the new month and there is not much evidence of any improvement to Fiji's Covid-19 situation.

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 16:43:42 +1200
Covid-19 in Fiji: Six more dead, 682 new cases confirmed
Health authorities have reported 682 new cases of Covid-19 and six deaths for the 24 hours to 8am on Saturday.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 12:31:32 +1200
Cook Islands women in Tokoroa celebrated in new book
A book detailing the lives of 12 Cook Islands women in Tokoroa has just been launched to coincide with Cook Islands Language Week.

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 12:07:11 +1200
Pacific Islands Forum marks 50th anniversary
The Secretary-General of the Pacific Islands Forum, Henry Puna, says Friday's meeting honours the leaders who set up the organisation, 50 years ago..

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 12:34:37 +1200
In brief: news from around the Pacific
PNG puts foreign loggers on notice; Bougainville public service to run independently; Commercial air service between Honolulu and Pago Pago delayed, and more.

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 13:38:55 +1200
Pasifika abuse survivor calls for change in Catholic church
A survivor of abuse in a faith-based institution is calling for the Catholic church to take care of survivors who come forward to talk about their experience.

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 07:26:15 +1200
Indonesia and PNG discuss border issues
Papua New Guinea and neighbouring Indonesia have been discussing potential reopening of their shared border.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 17:08:53 +1200
Covid-19 in Fiji: 752 new cases, 7 more deaths recorded
Fiji has reported 752 new Covid-19 cases for the 24 hours to 8am on Friday.

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 09:47:37 +1200
Tokyo 2020: Solomon's runner hopes to beat personal best at marathon
Solomon Islands Sharon Firisua will make history when she competes in the women's final marathon at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics today.

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 12:54:01 +1200
Moana Pasifika on the mind as Counties kick off new NPC season
New Zealand's provincial rugby competition kicks off tonight with Pacific players relishing the chance to push their case for selection in the Moana Pasifika Super Rugby team.

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 06:53:23 +1200
Covid-19 in Fiji: Girl among 11 dead as 968 new cases confirmed
There are 968 new cases and 11 more deaths including a 15-year-old girl, the Fijian health authorities said.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 15:38:01 +1200
US President to address Pacific Forum summit
The US President, Joe Biden, is expected to address Pacific Islands Forum Leaders at their virtual meeting tomorrow.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 22:44:38 +1200
Fiji's climate of fear deepens in time of crisis
As Covid-19 rampages in the country, Fiji's already limited democratic space is being choked, and the international response has been found lacking.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 12:23:20 +1200
Rocks thrown at PNG vaccine awareness team
A provincial health team in Papua New Guinea's Western Highlands had rocks thrown at them during a Covid-19 awareness campaign.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 13:25:29 +1200
In brief: news from around the Pacific
Tonga is to introduce compulsory inoculation against Covid-19, New book looks at Cooks women in Tokoroa, and more.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 09:26:24 +1200
Appeal for help feeding families left without food, baby formula in Fijian crisis
Basic humanitarian needs are going unmet in Fiji say charities trying to provide food for Fijians caught up in the country's health and humanitarian crisis.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 17:35:05 +1200
HRPP rally on Savai'i cancelled
Samoa's Human Rights Protection Party rally in Savai'i has been aborted for safety reasons.

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 10:38:23 +1200
Covid-19: Pacific athletes on why they chose to get vaccinated
Two Pacific athletes are urging people to get vaccinated in the fight against Covid-19.



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