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Greece says 'no' to austerity

Tuesday 7 July 2015 | Published in Regional

ATHENS – Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis has resigned, just hours after his government won victory in a bailout referendum which could splinter Europe.

Tunisia in state of emergency

Tuesday 7 July 2015 | Published in Regional

TUNIS – Tunisia has declared a state of emergency, eight days after a gunman killed dozens of foreign tourists at a Mediterranean beach resort.

Uncertainty over Syrian artifacts

Tuesday 7 July 2015 | Published in Regional

PALMYRA – The Islamic State has released a photo purporting to show the destruction of artifacts a man attempted to smuggle out of the ancient Syrian city of Palmyra.

No babies allowed off schedule

Tuesday 7 July 2015 | Published in Regional

BEIJING – A credit union located in northern China has published a policy telling female employees they could not get pregnant outside of an “agreed schedule,” lest they face consequences.

Taking Games to new level

Tuesday 7 July 2015 | Published in Regional

PORT MORESBY – The Pacific Games Council (PGC) says it intends to push the Pacific Games to another level.

It was 'shallow advertorial'

Tuesday 7 July 2015 | Published in Regional

AUCKLAND – The two page article in Forbes Custom is shallow and inaccurate, according to veteran Pacific journalist Michael Field.

Samoa's big day has come

Tuesday 7 July 2015 | Published in Regional

Excitement at fever pitch as All Blacks arrive for historic test.

Lawyers voice concerns over Nauru

Tuesday 7 July 2015 | Published in Regional

WELLINGTON – Lawyers in New Zealand and Australia are rallying over concerns about human rights and rule of law in Nauru.

Nauru situation worrying John Key

Tuesday 7 July 2015 | Published in Regional

WELLINGTON – The New Zealand Prime Minister John Key says the crisis that has enveloped Nauru is worrying and pressure will be applied to the island’s government this week.

Food exporters encouraged to tell their stories

Tuesday 7 July 2015 | Published in Regional

AUCKLAND – Exporters from the Pacific have been told the stories behind their food, like traditional farming practices, is a valuable selling point in the New Zealand market.

Jailing of ex-police boss vindicates arrest order

Tuesday 7 July 2015 | Published in Regional

PORT MORESBY – The head of Papua New Guinea’s anti-corruption unit said the sentence handed down to the country’s former police commissioner is one of the highest ever for contempt.

Pohiva defends paid interview

Tuesday 7 July 2015 | Published in Regional

Tonga’s leader happy with Forbes magazine article worth $150,000.

Fuel price drop next week

Tuesday 7 July 2015 | Published in Local

Rarotonga residents will be paying less at the petrol pump when changes come into force next Wednesday.

Hefty reward for missing pig

Tuesday 7 July 2015 | Published in Local

The owner of Hector the pet pig is offering a $1,000 reward for the safe return of his furry little friend.

Schooner situation uncertain

Tuesday 7 July 2015 | Published in Outer Islands

Other options will be considered if Pacific Schooners cannot deliver on its promise to transport dancers back to their home islands after 2015 Te Maeva Nui celebrations.

Most ministers away this week

Tuesday 7 July 2015 | Published in Politics

Most cabinet ministers will be off the rock this week, with two putting on their coaching hats at the Pacific Games in Papua New Guinea.

SMOKE SIGNALS: A celebration to remember

Tuesday 7 July 2015 | Published in Smoke Signals

Which government agency recently as part of their gesture to their parting chief executive had a food and beverage bill of well over $3,00000?

It's all about crossing the line

Tuesday 7 July 2015 | Published in Touch Rugby

Solar-powered aircraft makes it to Hawai'i

Tuesday 7 July 2015 | Published in Regional

KAPOLEI – Solar Impulse, the aeroplane that is powered only by the sun, has landed in Hawai‘i after making a historic 7200km flight across the Pacific from Japan.

Tonga celebrates King's coronation

Tuesday 7 July 2015 | Published in Regional

NUKU‘ALOFA – Tonga’s King Tupou VI has been formally crowned before thousands of people including heads of state and dignitaries from around the world.