Regional
Cuba has declared a week of official mourning after the death of former leader Fidel Castro
Tuesday 29 November 2016 | Published in Regional
Castro: David to America’s Goliath
Victims of Kaipara disaster named
Tuesday 29 November 2016 | Published in Regional
Islander families bereft after fishing trip tragedy
Man killed in fight at wedding
Tuesday 29 November 2016 | Published in Regional
VANUATU – A man is dead and two homes were set on fire after a fight broke out a wedding on the island of Erakor, a small island in the Efate lagoon off Port Vila, last Friday evening.
NZ strongman film aims to inspire Pasifika youth
Thursday 17 November 2016 | Published in Regional
NEW ZEALAND – A new film about a New Zealand-born Samoan strongman is aimed at inspiring Pasifika youth to dream big and work hard to achieve their goals.
Call for army to take control
Thursday 17 November 2016 | Published in Regional
NEW CALEDONIA – A New Caledonian anti-independence party has called for the French army to be deployed to contain the lawlessness south of Noumea where gunmen have repeatedly attacked road users and blocked the main road.
Vulnerable islands appeal to Trump
Thursday 17 November 2016 | Published in Regional
Bainimarama invites climate change sceptic to Fiji
FBC CEO demands apology from Fiji TV over 'idiots' quote
Thursday 10 November 2016 | Published in Regional
FIJI – Fiji TV has been asked by Fiji Broadcasting Corporation (FBC) chief executive Riyaz Sayed-Khaiyum to retract a story which he says wrongly portrays him by saying he called all social media commentators in Fiji “idiots.”
Manus refugees to be offered compensation
Thursday 10 November 2016 | Published in Regional
PAPUA NEW GUINEA – The lawyer representing refugees detained on Papua New Guinea’s Manus Island says the government has indicated it will settle his clients’ claims for compensation.
US foreign policy in Pacific region uncertain
Thursday 10 November 2016 | Published in Regional
PACIFIC – A US foreign policy scholar says a Trump presidency would bring uncertainty and instability to the broader Pacific region while a Clinton reign would refocus US efforts.
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.
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