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Articles by RNZ
In Brief: News from around the Pacific
Wednesday 29 September 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Another eight Covid-10 deaths in New Caledonia; 75 candidates register for Tonga election; Kanak broadcaster Joseph Caihe mourned; Samoa reissues travel advisory for incoming travellers
In Brief: News from around the Pacific
Tuesday 28 September 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
One hundred and nine medical personnel have arrived in Noumea from France to help combat the spread of Covid-19; Samoa's Parliament resumes today to discuss and pass amendments to the Electoral Act 2019.
Moana Pasifika to call Mt Smart home
Tuesday 28 September 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional, Sports
Auckland's Mt Smart Stadium has been announced as the new home ground for the inaugural Moana Pasifika's Super Rugby team in their debut season of the 2022 Super Rugby Pacific competition.
Phone chats with Xi for Tonga and Solomons leaders
Monday 27 September 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional, Solomon Islands, Tonga
China's President Xi Jinping has held phone talks with the King of Tonga and the prime minster of Solomon Islands in recent days.
In Brief: News from around the Pacific
Monday 27 September 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Fiji PM calls for better global co-operation on pandemic; Samoa Airways financial woes under investigation; Samoa's PM reflects on key phase in democratic journey; Five million Covid vaccination doses milestone reached in NZ; Vanuatu launches International Court of Justice
Samoa Covid vaccination figures below official expectations
Saturday 25 September 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Samoa
A total of 19,567 Covid shots were administered during Samoa's two day mass vaccination campaign but its below what officials hoped to achieve.
Roses beat Silver Ferns – again
Saturday 25 September 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Netball, Sports
The England Roses upset the world champion Silver Ferns 49-45 in the final game of the Taini Jamison Trophy series in Christchurch on Thursday night.
Indonesian forces evacuate residents amid more violence in Papua
Friday 24 September 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Papua New Guinea, Regional
Indonesia's military forces have been evacuating residents of Kiwirok district in Papua province's Pegunungan Bintang regency following more violence there.
In Brief: News from around the Pacific
Friday 24 September 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
NZ donating more Covid-19 vaccines to the Pacific; Trans-Samoa flights back on; Mick Byrne appointed coach of Fijian Drua; Fiji's Solicitor-General stood down; NZ lockdown proves hard for Cooks businesses; Looking to bring back Solomons students
The good the bad and the ugly
Friday 24 September 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The All Blacks and Springboks have 100 years of shared history, some glorious and some shameful. By Joe Porter of RNZ.
Thousands take part in Samoa mass Covid-19 vaccination drive
Thursday 23 September 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Samoa
Today is the second and final day of lockdown in Samoa with health authorities going door to door to administer Covid-19 vaccines.
In Brief: News from around the Pacific
Thursday 23 September 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Two day lockdown for vaccination begins in Samoa; Cooks extending subsidy; report critises Jakarta over West Papua; Niue MP finally getting vaccine and more...
Stranded Cook Islanders resisting takeaway treats
Thursday 23 September 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
A group of Cook Islands Olympic team members locked down in New Zealand are planning to keep it healthy despite the return of takeaways.
Tonga King criticises parliament over illegal drug crisis
Wednesday 22 September 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tonga
In Tonga, the King has again criticised Parliament, this time over what he sees as a lack of effort in combatting the drug threat, and a lack of accountability and communication on what the government's doing.
In brief: News from around the Pacific
Tuesday 21 September 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Samoa to go into 2-day lockdown for vaccination; First Covid-19 case in American Samoa; Fiji begins vaccination rollout for teens; West Papua Liberation Army blamed for attack on health workers; Samoa's parliament clerk sacked
NZ criticised for abstention in vote on deepsea mining
Tuesday 21 September 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
New Zealand has been criticised for abstaining from voting in support of a deep sea mining moratorium in a global forum.
‘Mature, smart’ Silver Fern debut for Metuarau
Tuesday 21 September 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Netball, Sports
When Tiana Metuarau was told she would be getting her first Silver Ferns’ Test cap, she didn’t give much away.
Pacific Oceania clinch Davis Cup promotion
Monday 20 September 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Sports, Tennis
The Pacific Oceania men’s tennis team is celebrating a Davis Cup promotion that’s been almost a decade in the making.
Pasifika vaccination rates prove value of grassroots leadership - doctor
Friday 17 September 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
Pacific health experts are rejoicing over strong Pasifika vaccination rates - all thanks to community driven initiatives.
Pacific Oceania tennis team targeting Davis Cup promotion
Wednesday 15 September 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Sports, Tennis
The Pacific Oceania men's tennis team is full of confidence heading into this week's Davis Cup meet in Jordan.
