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Articles by RNZ
Covid-19 lockdowns causing more Pasifika to turn to online gambling
Friday 8 October 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
Concern is growing that prolonged Covid-19 lockdowns are causing an increase in online gambling within Pacific communities, according to a problem gambling support service.
In brief: News from around the Pacific
Friday 8 October 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
The Northern Mariana Islands has now reported its third Covid related death.
Cook Islanders in Kiwis squad
Friday 8 October 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Cook Islands Rugby League remains optimistic of fielding a strong team at next year’s Rugby League World Cup despite the selection of five players of Cook Islands descent in the Kiwis’ World Cup squad.
Metuarau set to return
Friday 8 October 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Netball, Sports
Captain Gina Crampton and shooter Tiana Metuarau return to the Silver Ferns squad but may only play a limited part in next week's three game series Aotearoa Men in Wellington.
Effective vaccination campaigns must include Māori and Pacific leaders - immunologist
Thursday 7 October 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
The calls for New Zealanders to get vaccinated are becoming more urgent by the day as Covid-19 embeds itself in the community.
China seemingly set on new approach to Pacific influence
Thursday 7 October 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tonga
China seems set to change the way it relates to Pacific nations.
In brief: News from around the Pacific
Thursday 7 October 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Halt the vaccines call; anaesthetic investigation after deaths; and Apia market plan ditched
Marshall calls time on illustrious league career
Thursday 7 October 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Rugby league, Sports
New Zealand rugby league great Benji Marshall has announced his retirement from the sport.
Close to 6000 Pasifika vaccinated at 'Rally your Village' event
Wednesday 6 October 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
A mass vaccination event has dished out nearly 6000 vaccines to Pasifika in Auckland within almost a week.
RNZAF find missing Kiribati sailors
Wednesday 6 October 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Kiribati, Regional
An aircrew on a Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) Orion have located two people who were reported overdue from a trip to Maiana Island in Kiribati.
In brief: News from around the Pacific
Wednesday 6 October 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Vaccination continues in Fiji for targeted youth population; Concerns over forcible dispersal of Papua protest in Jakarta; Police reports six dead from tribal fight in Papua
Fijian Drua announce six more signings
Tuesday 5 October 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Rugby Union, Sports
A third Olympic seven gold medallist has been added to the Fijian Drua team that will compete in Super Rugby Pacific next year.
In brief: News from around the Pacific
Tuesday 5 October 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Jail over political roadblock; vaccination target in Solomon Islands; and Samoan Parliament staffer suspended over online comments
China slashes its aid to the Pacific
Tuesday 5 October 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
China has dramatically scaled back its aid to the Pacific in the past two years.
New fiber-optic cable for Tokelau means reliable internet
Monday 4 October 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tokelau
On 20 September 2021 Tokelau, one of the world's most remote territories, took a significant step to becoming less isolated, via the Southern Cross NEXT submarine fiber-optic cable network cable.
NZ govt urged to ban seabed mining for Pacific's sake
Monday 4 October 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
A New Zealand Supreme Court ruling against seabed mining has been described as important for the Pacific region.
In brief: News from around the Pacific
Monday 4 October 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Two men missing at sea in Solomon Islands have landed in PNG; Cook Islands govt wants to vaccinate target youth population before opening borders to NZ; Vanuatu health director flags mandatory vaccination; Forum keen to host Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zones in the Pacific
Covid-19: Fiji Govt urged to let people into church
Saturday 2 October 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
Some church leaders in Fiji want the Government to allow non-vaccinated people to enter their houses of worship.
New Caledonia extends lockdown again, due to Covid-19 crisis
Saturday 2 October 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Caledonia, Regional
The lockdown in New Caledonia has been extended by two weeks due to the worsening Covid-19 crisis in the French territory.
Moana Pasifika will give chances to youth: Mauger
Saturday 2 October 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The inaugural Moana Pasifika rugby coach, Aaron Mauger, said he’s excited to help build a pathway for young Pacific Island players.
