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Thu, 30 Jun 2022 16:39:36 +1200
Man hospitalised with Covid-19 after arriving in Niue on quarantine-free flight
Niue's Director of Health has confirmed a man with pre-existing health conditions has been hospitalised with Covid-19 after arriving on a quarantine-free flight from New Zealand.

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 16:32:15 +1200
Tonga resumes import tariffs as pandemic subsidies come to an end
Tariffs on all imports into Tonga are being resumed today after more than two years of duty free subsidies.

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 16:23:59 +1200
Power fully restored in Niue after six day power outage
Today is the first day that Niue has had full electricity since a widespread power outage cut began six days ago.

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 15:59:09 +1200
New film a 'love letter' to urban Pasifika community
An all-female film crew is about to launch Still Here, a documentary series intended as a love letter to the central Auckland Pasifika community.

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 12:35:34 +1200
Sports news in brief
PM's tribute to rugby league legend, jumper selected as PNG flagbearer, and athletes dedicate medals to Tongan people

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 12:10:24 +1200
Wallaby superstar Folau to make Tonga debut
Israel Folau's four-year exile from Test rugby will end on Saturday when he starts for Tonga against Fiji in the Pacific Nations Cup.

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 11:32:30 +1200
French Polynesia's call to the world to fight illegal fishing
French Polynesia's Minister of Culture and Marine Resources Heremoana Maamaatuaiahutapu has told UN's Ocean conference in Portugal that action needs to be taken to combat illegal fishing in the Pacific.

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 10:49:36 +1200
Pacific News in Brief for June 30
Covid-19 cases on Nauru now over 3000; French Polynesia detects new Covid-19 variants; Australia will set up a defence school to train Pacific island militaries, and more.

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 07:56:57 +1200
Residents get vital access back as Vanuatu airport to reopen
Flights to Lajmoli Airport in the Vanuatu island of Espiritu Santo will resume after 14 years.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 16:18:12 +1200
State of emergency declared on Tinian due to toxic fire
A major disaster and state of significant emergency has been declared for the island of Tinian in the Northern Marianas because of an out of control fire with toxic fumes.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 15:56:16 +1200
Sporting news in brief
Reason for Nauru's Mini Games absence now known, OFC draw being made this week, and call for expansion of Samoa's sport incentive

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 12:28:38 +1200
Vanuatu govt urged to act on water after woman is swept away
A 51-year-old Vanuatu woman died in Leulik village on Tanna island, after being swept by a landslide on Tuesday.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 10:42:29 +1200
Fiji, Palau and Samoa call for a moratorium on deep-sea mining at UN conference
Palau, Fiji, and Samoa have announced their opposition to deep-sea mining, calling for a moratorium on the emerging industry amidst growing fears it will destroy the seafloor and damage biodiversity.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 12:50:22 +1200
Pacific News in Brief for June 29
Call for Samoas to talk on travel, American Samoa easing covid restrictions, and rat infestation at govt department

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 11:43:34 +1200
Samoa Airways no longer flying long-haul
Samoa's national carrier Samoa Airways has stopped operating its long-haul flights leaving a void as Samoa sets to reopen its international borders.

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 06:52:20 +1200
Marianas 'raised the bar' in hosting of Pacific Mini Games - president
The Pacific Games Council president says the Northern Marianas Islands has set a new standard on how the quadrennial event is hosted.

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 13:52:17 +1200
'I think we are pretty lucky to be on this flight now actually' says Niuean traveller
A quarantine-free travel bubble between Aotearoa and Niue is finally open, after more than two years without tourists.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 13:32:46 +1200
Pacific News Briefs for June 28
Covid cases in Nauru increase; Pacific LGBTQI+ community favours consultation; New U.S led alliance promises to listen better to needs of Pacific; Four passengers test for Covid-19 in American Samoa, and more



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