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Fri, 27 Aug 2021 11:37:24 +1200Tahiti Covid-19 outbreak claims another 17 lives, spreads to 45 islands
Another 17 people have died of Covid-19 in French Polynesia where the virus has now spread to 45 islands.
Fri, 27 Aug 2021 16:07:08 +1200
Legality of Solomons Covid-19 lockdown questioned
The Solomon Islands opposition leader is calling for the postponement of a lockdown in the capital
Fri, 27 Aug 2021 16:39:42 +1200
NZ discusses West Papuan accused of treason with Indonesia
New Zealand's government has raised concern with Indonesia over the case of a West Papuan political prisoner, but a solidarity group says that's not enough.
Fri, 27 Aug 2021 11:12:59 +1200
Pasifika uptake of Covid-19 vaccine 'really reassuring', GP says
Pasifika now lead the way in full vaccinations among people aged 40 and above.
Fri, 27 Aug 2021 15:44:04 +1200
Guam men's basketball team edge closer to Asia Cup qualification
The Guam men's basketball team moved a step closer to an historic spot in the Asia Cup after beating Chinese Taipei.
Fri, 27 Aug 2021 13:24:08 +1200
PNG court orders recount for election which sparked violence
PNG's Southern Highlands Governor William Powi has been ordered to vacate the seat he won in 2017's election.
Fri, 27 Aug 2021 13:20:30 +1200
Norfolk Islanders want Canberra's people out
A meeting on Norfolk Island this week has led to a demand that the federal minister and the top four administrators resign.
Fri, 27 Aug 2021 10:37:29 +1200
Covid-19 infections recorded across Fiji: 3 in Labasa, 6 on Malolo
Cases of Covid-19 are being reported across the country amid 423 new infections of the Delta variant.
Fri, 27 Aug 2021 11:50:24 +1200
USP staff voice strong support for Ahluwalia
Staff at the University of the South Pacific allege the Fiji Government is conducting a vendetta against the vice chancellor.
Fri, 27 Aug 2021 09:40:41 +1200
Tahiti beach soccer team bow out in World Cup quarters
The Tahiti beach soccer team's World Cup journey has ended with a 5-4 extra time defeat by Japan in the quarter-finals.
Fri, 27 Aug 2021 07:16:51 +1200
Basketball's governing body launches female internship in Pacific
Basketball's governing body, FIBA, has launched a female internship programme for Pacific nations.
Fri, 27 Aug 2021 10:08:25 +1200
Pacific outreach seeks out people missed by health system
Despite a disconnect between the public health system and the Pacific community, vital ground work is underway to reach contacts in the Covid-19 outbreak who the system has missed.
Fri, 27 Aug 2021 12:13:35 +1200
In brief: news from around the Pacific
Future of Samoa Airways Boeing 737-800 up in the air, PNG South Bougainvillle MP swaps political parties for a second time, Fa'anana Jerome Grey awarded Polynesian Artist of the Decade.
Thu, 26 Aug 2021 19:43:13 +1200
New Covid-19 testing centre dedicated to largest sub-cluster
A dedicated Covid-19 testing station for the largest sub-cluster of this outbreak opened today in Auckland.
Thu, 26 Aug 2021 16:52:31 +1200
25 Covid-19 deaths in French Polynesia
The French government has decided to extend French Polynesia's health emergency status until mid-November because of the worsening Covid-19 pandemic.
Thu, 26 Aug 2021 22:39:55 +1200
Fiji lawyer: Police violated my client’s rights
The lawyer for a surgeon detained by police in Fiji says he's yet to see his client.
Thu, 26 Aug 2021 16:08:28 +1200
In brief: news from around the Pacific
Trial to determine status of Vanuatu govt MPs' seats begins, fallout over resignation of French police chief in Noumea and more.
Thu, 26 Aug 2021 16:05:06 +1200
Ten Pacific states have not had any Covid-19 cases says WHO
The World Health Organisation says ten Pacific states have not had any cases of Covid-19 to date.