Regional
New Zealanders react to Trump win
Thursday 10 November 2016 | Published in Regional
NEW ZEALAND – What does the Trump win mean for New Zealand’s relationship with the US, and how will one of the dirtiest campaigns in recent history influence our own election next year?
Shot burglar in buttocks with arrow
Thursday 10 November 2016 | Published in Regional
AUSTRALIA – A burglar in Australia shot in the backside with a bow and arrow by an angry homeowner has been arrested.
Incumbents win in American Samoa
Thursday 10 November 2016 | Published in Regional
AMERICAN SAMOA – In American Samoa, the incumbent team of Governor Lolo Matalasi Moliga and his Lieutenant Governor Lemanu Peleti Mauga won yesterday’s general election, according to unofficial results from the Election Office.
Smugglers using Kiwi passpsorts?
Thursday 10 November 2016 | Published in Regional
TONGA – The New Zealand Prime Minister, John Key, says he hasn’t received any advice about whether holders of illegal Tongan passports are smuggling drugs into New Zealand.
Tongan kids turn on to skatebaording
Thursday 10 November 2016 | Published in Regional
Skateboard programme addresses youth issues
Samoa's 'flash new' airport wows visitors
Wednesday 9 November 2016 | Published in Regional
SAMOA – Samoa’s “flash new” international airport has become the subject of excitement for travellers who refuse to depart or arrive without taking that quick snapshot or even a selfie for their social media page, the Samoa Observer reports.
Pacific nations speaking with united voice
Wednesday 9 November 2016 | Published in Regional
PACIFIC – A spokesperson from the Secretariat for the Pacific Regional Environment Programme says the Paris Agreement represents a great first step in the global commitment to addressing climate change.
Sitting halted after acting speaker dies
Wednesday 9 November 2016 | Published in Regional
PAPUA NEW GUINEA – The acting speaker of Papua New Guinea’s parliament has died of a heart attack on the morning of a scheduled sitting.
Senate may not support refugee ban
Wednesday 9 November 2016 | Published in Regional
AUSTRALIA – The Australian government may have to compromise if it wants its legislation banning refugees who are in offshore detention from ever visiting Australia to pass the Senate.
Nauru detainee resettles in Cambodia
Wednesday 9 November 2016 | Published in Regional
Syrian one of three who volunteered for transfer
Ambassador 'never been to Nauru'
Wednesday 9 November 2016 | Published in Regional
NAURU – Australia’s ambassador for people smuggling, Andrew Goledzinowsk, has never travelled to Nauru in the two years since his appointment, freedom of information documents show.
Fiji fosters defence ties with Indonesia
Tuesday 8 November 2016 | Published in Regional
FIJI – Fiji is developing its defence links with Indonesia.
High seas conservation 'a priority'
Tuesday 8 November 2016 | Published in Regional
VIEWPOINT By Liz Karan Pew Charitable Trust
New complaints filed against Fiji broadcaster
Tuesday 8 November 2016 | Published in Regional
FIJI – Three new police complaints have been filed against the chief executive of the Fiji Broadcasting Corporation (FBC) accusing him of further inciting communal antagonism.
Manus detainees sign new application
Tuesday 8 November 2016 | Published in Regional
Refugees seeking resettlement and compensation
Can the Cavendish banana survive?
Monday 7 November 2016 | Published in Regional
The banana is the world’s most popular fruit crop, with over 100 million metric tons produced annually in over 130 tropical and subtropical countries.
Last chance to save the planet
Monday 7 November 2016 | Published in Regional
Pacific islands to kick off global climate deal, Australia yet to ratify in Parliament
Broadcaster suspended for inciting antagonism
Monday 7 November 2016 | Published in Regional
FIJI – The Fiji Broadcasting Corporation (FBC) has sacked a suspended producer Nemani Bainivalu whose television programme Wasea Bhasha is being investigated for allegedly inciting communal antagonism.
Abbott meets with PNG's O'Neill
Monday 7 November 2016 | Published in Regional
PAPUA NEW GTUINEA – Australia’s former prime minister Tony Abbott has this week been in Papua New Guinea where he met with PNG’s Prime Minister.
Islands told to mind own business
Monday 7 November 2016 | Published in Regional
Jakarta slams Solomons, Vanuatu over human rights
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