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Mon, 05 Sep 2022 11:50:50 +1200Kiribati drought at critical stage says UN body
Fears of malnutrition and other illnesses are mounting in Kiribati as the country grapples with an ongoing drought.
Mon, 05 Sep 2022 09:41:32 +1200
Six Indonesian soldiers suspected of killing four Papuans
Authorities have arrested six Indonesian soldiers suspected of being involved in the killing and mutilation of four Indigenous Papuans in Indonesia's West Papua province.
Mon, 05 Sep 2022 13:23:41 +1200
Sporting news in brief
Warriors beat the Manuma, PNG player gutted at coach's dismissal, and China boost for Tonga table tennis
Mon, 05 Sep 2022 08:03:59 +1200
Pacific leaders heading to Washington for summit with Joe Biden
US President Joe Biden will host leaders of Pacific Island nations in Washington later this month.
Mon, 05 Sep 2022 10:26:03 +1200
Pacific news in brief for September 5
Shipping costs hitting French Polynesia, Marianas sinkhole was ex-War storage tank, and Samoan official found guilty by court
Mon, 05 Sep 2022 07:55:09 +1200
Hawaii closes last coal-fired power plant as ban begins
Hawaii's only coal-fired power plant has burned its last after it closed down last week.
Mon, 05 Sep 2022 07:33:59 +1200
Tongan police alarmed as road toll rises
A sudden surge in serious car crashes, resulting in several deaths, has alarmed Tongan Police.
Mon, 05 Sep 2022 06:30:40 +1200
US extradites naturalised Marshallese citizens in alleged bribery scheme
Two naturalised Marshallese citizens have been indicted by the US Department of Justice on bribery charges.
Sat, 03 Sep 2022 10:53:23 +1200
Vanuatu court will rule on urgent constitutional application this week
The Vanuatu Supreme Court will deliver its verdict this week on an urgent constitutional application before the court.
Mon, 05 Sep 2022 06:55:48 +1200
Uluomato'otua Aiono - from the factory floor to the NZ Business Hall of Fame
Respected Samoan businessman Uluoma'tootua Saulaulu Aiono has been inducted into the New Zealand Business Hall of Fame.
Mon, 05 Sep 2022 07:17:39 +1200
Pacific news in brief for September 4
Tongan language app launched to celebrate Tonga language week; French Polynesia records more Covid-19 cases, and more.
Sun, 04 Sep 2022 13:03:48 +1200
Governor-General to visit Samoa for independence celebrations
The Governor-General will visit Samoa today in celebration of their 60th year of independence.
Fri, 02 Sep 2022 12:02:43 +1200
Fiji government passes controversial electoral bill
Fiji's contentious Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2022 was passed in Parliament on Thursday.
Fri, 02 Sep 2022 10:45:40 +1200
West Papuans jailed for raising banned Morning Star flag
In West Papua, seven people have been found guilty of treason after raising the banned Morning Star flag.
Fri, 02 Sep 2022 13:56:15 +1200
Pacific news in brief for September 2
Diplomatic changes in Papeete; daily newspaper could return; and big dollar boost for Palau
Fri, 02 Sep 2022 12:30:38 +1200
Reimagining Pacific tourism by thinking locally
Analysis - the pandemic brought tourism to a standstill. Now, over two years how is the industry in the Pacific dealing with the return of travellers?
Fri, 02 Sep 2022 09:55:16 +1200
Top soccer prospect with the famous dad opts for Samoa
The son of legendary Australian footballer Tim Cahill has been called up for Samoa for the forthcoming Oceania Under-19 championships.
Fri, 02 Sep 2022 12:04:51 +1200
Pacific sport news in brief
Cricket PNG seeks new coach; academy launched for West Papua football talent; and French Polynesia prepares for Pacific Games