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In brief: News from around the Pacific
Wednesday 30 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional
Outbreak of flu in New Caledonia; back in the air for Tahitians; and new president for French territory
Solomons' leader confirms security pact with China
Wednesday 30 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Mannaseh Sogavare has confirmed his government has finalised a security treaty with China.
Medical professionals leave for Tonga to help with mental trauma
Wednesday 30 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tonga
A team of eight medical professionals from New Zealand have left for Tonga.
New tax to be levied in French Polynesia
Tuesday 29 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in French Polynesia, Regional
From 1 April a new one-percent consumption tax will be levied in French Polynesia.
FSM President asks China to help stop war in Ukraine
Tuesday 29 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Federated States of Micronesia, Regional
The President of the Federated States of Micronesia has appealed to China to ask Russia to stop its war in Ukraine.
New Zealand and Fiji sign partnership agreement
Tuesday 29 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional
New Zealand and Fiji have signed a partnership agreement promising "shared commitment and vision for regional solidarity".
Moana Pasifika ring changes following historic Hurricanes win
Monday 28 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Fresh from the club's historic first ever win, Moana Pasifika have rung the changes for tomorrow night's rescheduled Super Rugby Pacific clash against the Blues at Mount Smart Stadium.
Palau's President fronts up on PIF rift, Covid-19 and climate change
Monday 28 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Palau, Regional
RNZ Pacific's regional correspondent, Kelvin Anthony spoke to President Surangel Whipps Jr, of Palau, on a range of issues including.
Covid-19 in the Pacific
Monday 28 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
American Samoa has recorded its second Covid-19 related death.
Moana Pasifika take out first ever Super Rugby win
Friday 25 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Moana Pasifika are hosting the Hurricanes at Mt Smart Stadium in Auckland in the latest Super Rugby Pacific clash this evening.
'Not in national interest' says Solomon's opposition leader
Friday 25 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands' opposition party says the Government's proposed security cooperation agreement with China reflects its careless attitude.
Samoa's Associate Minister of Agriculture dies unexpectedly
Friday 25 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Samoa
Samoa's Associate Minister of Agriculture, Va'ele Paia'aua Iona Sekuini, has passed away.
Tonga reports three covid related deaths
Thursday 24 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tonga
The Tonga Government has reported three covid deaths and a total of 2,620 active cases in the Kingdom.
China-Solomon Islands security agreement leaked on social media
Thursday 24 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Solomon Islands
A draft security cooperation agreement, between China and Solomon Islands, has been leaked on social media.
Niue aims to contain and eliminate the virus says Premier
Thursday 24 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Niue, Regional
Four new cases of Covid-19 have been detected at the Niuean border in relation to an Air New Zealand flight on Monday.
PNG seal last semi-final spot in OFC World Cup qualifiers
Thursday 24 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Papua New Guinea have come from behind to beat Fiji 2-1 and seal the final playoff berth in the FIFA World Cup Oceania Qualifiers in Qatar.
Doctor says Niue covid measures much needed
Wednesday 23 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Niue, Regional
Health authorities in Niue have bolstered Covid-19 measures, despite no known community transmission of the virus.
Cook Islands withdraw from FIFA World Cup qualifiers
Wednesday 23 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
The Cook Islands have become the second team to withdraw from the FIFA World Cup Oceania Qualifiers, after the bulk of their squad tested positive for Covid-19.
Samoa extends lockdown due to rapid spread of Covid-19 cases
Tuesday 22 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Samoa
The Samoa Government has extended its alert level three lockdown for another two weeks, due to the rapid spread of the Covid-19 in the community.
Domestic violence in New Caledonia seven times higher than France
Tuesday 22 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Caledonia, Regional
Crime figures released for New Caledonia show that last year the incidence of domestic violence was seven times higher than in mainland France.
