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Articles by RNZ
Cook Islands detects first Covid case
Monday 14 February 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
The Cook Islands has detected its first case of Covid-19.
Micronesian leaders 'pause' break away from Forum
Saturday 12 February 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Federated States of Micronesia, Regional
The leaders of five Micronesian nations have agreed to pause their plans to break away from the Pacific Islands Forum.
US announces deeper engagement strategy to match China in the Pacific
Saturday 12 February 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
The United States insists it is a Pacific nation and has unveiled a raft of new strategies to better engage with other nations in the Region.
Rarotonga flight listed as Covid-19 location of interest
Saturday 12 February 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
A flight from Rarotonga to Auckland has been listed as a Covid-19 location of interest.
Anti-mandate protest enters fourth day at Parliament
Thursday 10 February 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
Police are braced for more protesters to arrive as the demonstration at Parliament enters its fourth day.
'No jab, no job' policy remains - Fiji Govt
Thursday 10 February 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
Fiji's Government says its 'no jab, no job' policy will remain despite calls to remove it.
Tropical Cyclone Dovi causes major flooding in Vanuatu
Thursday 10 February 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Vanuatu
Tropical Cyclone Dovi has intensified to a category two cyclone as makes its way to New Caledonia.
Rugby league great Olsen Filipaina has died
Thursday 10 February 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
New Zealand rugby league great Olsen Filipaina has died at the age of 64, according to his brother Alf Filipaina.
Tropical low between Vanuatu and New Caledonia develops into a cyclone
Wednesday 9 February 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
The bad weather that has been affecting Vanuatu and New Caledonia has developed into a tropical cyclone.
Tonga's Speaker praises community for response to disaster
Wednesday 9 February 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tonga
The Speaker of Tonga's Parliament says it has been a great privillege to be a part of the reaction from the Tongan community disapora in Aotearoa to the disaster in the Kingdom.
Covid-19 stories in the Pacific
Tuesday 8 February 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
There are now thirteen active cases of Covid-19 in Tonga.
Covid-19: Two villages under surveillance says Tonga's govt
Tuesday 8 February 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tonga
Two villages in Tonga, Vaini and Pili, are under close surveillance after residents tested positive for Covid-19 according to the government.
PNG leader's "doing well" in Covid recovery'
Tuesday 8 February 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Papua New Guinea, Regional
Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister James Marape says he is "alright" and "doing well" as he self-isolates at home from a Covid-19 infection.
PM Jacinda Ardern says the country's Omicron peak could be in late March
Monday 7 February 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
After a record number of Covid-19 cases were reported on Saturday, the prime minister believes the country's Omicron peak may be in late March.
Latest Pacific news briefs for Monday 7th February
Monday 7 February 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Covid numbers soar in Kiribati; call in Fiji to do more for young sex crime victims; RSV health concern in American Samoa; PNG leader diagnosed with Covid in China and other stories
Coaching opportunities emerge for former Fiji sevens stars
Monday 7 February 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
Two of Fiji's most revered rugby players from two different generations have been given the nod as assistant coaches for the national sevens team.
First cases in Solomons confirmed as Delta variant
Monday 7 February 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Solomon Islands
Health authorities in Solomon Islands say the variant of Covid-19 they appear to be dealing with in the country is Delta.
Shortage of high schools not an easy fix, Vanuatu's Education Ministry
Friday 4 February 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Vanuatu
Vanuatu's Education Ministry says there is no quick fix to address a shortage of high schools in the country.
Tonga eruption: Seasonal workers hit hard - report
Friday 4 February 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tonga
When the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai Volcano erupted on 15 January 2022, there were some 150,000 Tongans living overseas - 5,000 of them employed across New Zealand and Australia's Pacific temporary labour schemes.
Calls for Fiji govt to give updates on PM's health
Friday 4 February 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
A pro-democracy activist in Fiji is calling for the government to provide regular updates about the health of Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama to cancel out rumours and fake news.
