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Articles by Legacy Author
Papua New Guinea confirms third Covid case
Thursday 16 April 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Small World
The office controlling Papua New Guinea's pandemic response went into lockdown today after the country's third confirmed Covid-19 case was announced.
New study on East Polynesia
Thursday 16 April 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Small World
Severe drought in Western Polynesia - Samoa and Tonga - may have led to the settlement of the East Polynesian islands - such as the Cook Islands - earlier than previously thought.
Aitutaki works to sustain itself in lockdown
Thursday 16 April 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Outer Islands
A root crop planting programme in Aitutaki is expected to provide staples for the island and the other outer islands that are in lockdown.
Derek Fox: Saving lives with soap and water
Thursday 16 April 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Editorials
OPINION: Life has changed in New Zealand. I know life always changes; in my lifetime I have seen many many changes. But those have been mostly incremental, baby steps.
West Papuan family questions military killing
Wednesday 15 April 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Small World
A West Papuan family is asking questions about the circumstances around the killing of their son and his friend in Mimika regency on Monday.
Fiji Mynah bird deaths explained
Wednesday 15 April 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Small World
The cause of death of the Mynah birds which were recently caught on social media has been determined following a post-mortem.
Cyclone disaster response defended
Wednesday 15 April 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Small World
VANUATU – Vanuatu’s Disaster Management Office has given non-government organisations the green light to distribute relief supplies to communities affected by Cyclone Harold.
Samoa eases restrictions
Wednesday 15 April 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Small World
Samoa’s Cabinet has eased some of its state of emergency lockdown restrictions including reopening restaurants and public transport.
Ruta Tangiiau Mavé: Meitaki ma`ata to all our volunteers
Tuesday 14 April 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Opinion
OPINION: If you want a lot done for nothing you need a volunteer, writes Ruta Tangiiau Mavé.
Norman George: Time to plan and prepare for phase two
Tuesday 14 April 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Editorials
OPINION: In the absence of one positive case of Covid-19 being identified here, there is no evidence the virus has landed in the Cook Islands, writes Norman George.
Shark cargo stirs debate in Tahiti
Saturday 11 April 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Small World
French Polynesia's environmental group Te Ora Naho is challenging the government over its response to a Chinese fishing vessel found with sharks in its hold, RNZ reports.
New Caledonia lockdown extended
Saturday 11 April 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Small World
New Caledonia authorities have extended the restrictions imposed over the Covid-19 outbreak for another week until 19 April.
China Donates vehicles to Fiji
Saturday 11 April 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Small World
Fiji and China further strengthened its defence relations after the official handing over of 47 specialized military vehicles by the Government of the People’s Republic of China this week at the RFMF Engineers Headquarters, says the Fijian Government.
French Polynesia repatriation flight organised
Saturday 11 April 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Small World
A repatriation flight is being organised in French Polynesia for mainly travellers from the United States stranded because of the Covid-19 outbreak, RNZ reports.
Fiji without power after Cyclone Harold
Saturday 11 April 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Small World
Fiji is celebrating the Easter holiday without electricity because power supply to almost 80 percent of homes in the country is yet to be restored, RNZ reports.
Kate McKessar: Discovering your inner self-isolation bird identity
Saturday 11 April 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Environment
OPINION: The birds of Cook Islands appear to have developed some interesting self-isolation characteristics during the Covid-19 Code Yellow phase, writes Kate McKessar of Te Ipukarea Society. Which do you resemble?
Beach resort in Tonga severely damaged by Cyclone Harold
Thursday 9 April 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Small World
A notable location in Tonga damaged by Cyclone Harold is a popular resort in Kanokupolu.
TC Harold- Strong winds felt in Tonga
Wednesday 8 April 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Small World
RNZ has reported that reports from Tonga's capital, Nuku'alofa say strong winds were being felt there and there were power outages in some areas. Weather Watch NZ has reported that TC Harold has returned to Category 5.
Bleak outlook for Pacific tourism
Wednesday 8 April 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Small World
PACIFIC – The Asian Development Bank says tourism-driven economies in the Pacific will be the worst affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Pacific countries strengthen border monitoring in response to African Swine Fever threat
Wednesday 8 April 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Small World
Papua New Guinea recently announced that its multi-million pork industry is now under threat after African Swine Fever (ASF) was discovered in Mendi, in the Southern Highlands Province.
