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Articles by RNZ
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.
25 Pacific health providers set to benefit from $26m boost
Wednesday 15 September 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands
Twenty-five Pacific health providers are expected to receive funding from the Government's $26 million support package, a senior health official has said.
No path into parliament yet for Samoa's HRPP
Tuesday 14 September 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Samoa
The parliamentary status of Samoa's former ruling party remains in doubt after its members were blocked from the first session yesterday.
Covid-19 in French Polynesia claims another 13 lives
Saturday 11 September 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in French Polynesia, Regional
Another 13 people with Covid-19 in French Polynesia have died, raising the death toll to 551.
Covid-19 in Fiji: 179 new cases, five deaths confirmed
Friday 10 September 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
Fiji has reported 179 new cases of Covid-19 and five deaths for the 24 hours to 8am on Thursday. That compared with 240 cases and three deaths, including a baby, announced on Wednesday.
Ex-PM of Samoa issues informal apology over court attacks
Thursday 9 September 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Samoa
The former Samoan Prime Minister and Human Rights Protection Party (HRPP) leader has informally apologised to the courts after weeks of criticising and protesting against them.
Baby among Covid-19 dead in Fiji: 240 new cases confirmed
Wednesday 8 September 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
A four-month-old infant has died from Covid-19 in Fiji, health authorities announced last night.
New Caledonia goes into lockdown after Covid-19 community outbreak
Monday 6 September 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Caledonia, Regional
New Caledonia has detected three cases of Covid-19 in the community and ordered a two-week lockdown from midday Monday.
Survey finds 50 percent of Fijians will not vaccinate against Covid-19
Saturday 4 September 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
Fifty percent of Fijians surveyed in a study say the fear of side-effects is the reason they will not vaccinate against Covid-19, a study has shown.
New Caledonia to make Covid-19 vaccinations compulsory
Friday 3 September 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Caledonia, Regional
New Caledonia's Congress has unanimously voted to make vaccinations against Covid-19 mandatory.
Baudinet in doubt for Davis Cup
Friday 3 September 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Sports, Tennis
The Pacific Oceania Davis Cup tennis team is still waiting to confirm its final squad less than two weeks out from competing in Asia Oceania Group Three.
Record methamphetamine seizure at Tahiti airport
Thursday 2 September 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in French Polynesia, Regional
Customs officers in French Polynesia have made their biggest-ever single seizure of methamphetamine.
Samoa PM sacks the AG
Thursday 2 September 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Samoa
Samoa's Prime Minister, Fiame Naomi Mata'afa, has sacked the Attorney General, Savalenoa Mareva Betham Annandale, effective immediately.
Fiji Law Society condemns arrests
Tuesday 31 August 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
The Fiji Law Society says people cannot be arrested and detained just because of their dissenting opinions.
