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Articles by RNZ
Fiji govt says it won't fund university while professor is VP
Thursday 19 August 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
The Fiji Government has announced it will not make grants to the University of the South Pacific (USP) as long as Pal Ahluwalia is the Vice-Chancellor.
Cook Islands Olympians in NZ MIQ trying to get home
Thursday 19 August 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Local, National
A group of Cook Islands Olympic team members are waiting to find out when they can return home, following the latest outbreak of Covid-19 in New Zealand.
Covid-19 in Fiji: Over 700 infections, 8 deaths amid suspected first case on remote island
Thursday 19 August 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
A positive case of Covid-19 on a remote island in Fiji is being investigated by health authorities as 781 new cases and eight deaths are reported.
Former Samoa leader unhappy with NZ judge appointments
Wednesday 18 August 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Samoa
Samoa's former leader Tuila'epa Sa'ilele Malielegaoi has questioned the timing of the appointment of five judges from New Zealand as temporary Supreme Court judges.
Solomons government dismisses reports of a planned coup
Wednesday 18 August 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Solomon Islands
The Solomon Islands government has dismissed reports of local militia planning a coup against the prime minister.
Covid-19 Fiji: 310 people fined for breach of restrictions, 590 new cases, 11 deaths confirmed
Tuesday 17 August 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
Fiji has reported 590 new cases of Covid-19 for the last 24 hours to 8am yesterday as police issued more than 300 public health infringement notices.
Inspiring local footballers
Tuesday 17 August 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Football, Sports
Two Cook Islands football teams achieved a major milestone during a week-long tour of Aotearoa last month.
Samoa HRPP party loses more seats in election petitions
Monday 16 August 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Samoa
Samoa's recently deposed ruling party, the Human Rights Protection Party has lost two more parliament seats in election petitions.
Travel restricted from Fiji to NZ
Saturday 14 August 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
Travel is restricted to New Zealand from Fiji this weekend as officials report more than 24,000 active cases of Covid-19 and at least 330 deaths since the outbreak began in April.
NZ reiterates support for Samoa's Fiame, as Tuilaepa grumbles
Friday 13 August 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Samoa
The New Zealand Government says it has full confidence Samoa's new government and its judiciary will continue to act with integrity.
Covid-19: too early to celebrate reduction in cases - Fiji govt
Thursday 12 August 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
A drop in daily Covid-19 cases in Fiji should not be interpreted as a true reduction of infections, and could be due to changes in testing, the government said.
Samoa's former leader criticises NZ/AUS for lack of support
Wednesday 11 August 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Samoa
New Zealand and Australia are facing criticism from Samoa's former leader, Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi.
Travel restricted from Fiji to NZ
Wednesday 11 August 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
Travel will be restricted to New Zealand from Fiji this weekend, where there are more than 24,000 active cases of Covid-19 and at least 330 deaths, since the outbreak began in April.
Samoa launches door-to-door covid vax-drive
Tuesday 10 August 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Samoa
The Samoa government is launching a country-wide door-to-door mass vaccination campaign for Covid-19 today.
Palau settles into new normal after it claims herd immunity
Monday 9 August 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Palau, Regional
Palau is settling into a new normal, and seeing a return of tourists, after it says it achieved herd immunity against Covid-19 among its adult population.
Covid-19 in Fiji: 18 more deaths, 603 new cases confirmed
Monday 9 August 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
A woman who recently gave birth is among 18 people that have died from Covid-19 in Fiji.
Cook Islands women celebrated in new book
Monday 9 August 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Local, National
A book detailing the lives of 12 Cook Islands women in Tokoroa was launched to coincide with Cook Islands Language Week held in New Zealand last week.
Pacific Islands Forum marks 50th anniversary
Friday 6 August 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional
The Secretary-General of the Pacific Islands Forum, Henry Puna, says yesterday's meeting honoured the leaders who set up the organisation, 50 years ago.
Solomons shutdown borders to keep delta variant out
Tuesday 3 August 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands has closed its borders to incoming travellers indefinitely in a bid to keep the delta variant of Covid-19 out of the country.
Culture without language – a seed planted in shallow earth
Monday 2 August 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Opinion
New Zealand-born Cook Islander Brandon Mataio Jammae Ulfsby shares his journey of relearning o te reo Māori Kūki ‘Āirani as the annual ‘Epetoma o te reo Māori Kūki 'Āirani: Cook Islands Language Week started yesterday in NZ.
