Regional
Several charged with sedition
Friday 14 August 2015 | Published in Regional
SUVA – Fiji’s Police Commissioner Ben Groenewald has assured people living in the Western Division that there is no security threat in the area. The reassurance came in the wake of the arrest and detention of five Ra men this week, who were charged with sedition and inciting “communal antagonism”.
Former guards on Nauru speak out
Friday 14 August 2015 | Published in Regional
CANBERRA – A number of former guards from the Nauru detention centre have spoken out against Wilson Security, accusing the Australian company of providing misleading evidence to the Australian parliament.
Sir Michael's $1 million pay out
Thursday 13 August 2015 | Published in Regional
PORT MORESBY – Papua New Guinea’s government has paid almost $1 million in compensation to former prime minister Sir Michael Somare for his “illegal removal from office” in 2011.
Campaign against homophobia launched
Thursday 13 August 2015 | Published in Regional
SUVA – The United Nations has launched a Pacific-wide campaign against homophobia and transphobia.
People struggling with food shortages
Thursday 13 August 2015 | Published in Regional
SAIPAN – Typhoon Soudelor survivors formed long lines even before a federal Disaster Recovery Centre opened for the first time Wednesday for thousands in the Northern Marianas who have been struggling with food shortages and lack of running water and power.
New storms brewing in North Pacific
Thursday 13 August 2015 | Published in Regional
PACIFIC – In the wake of deadly Super Typhoon Soudelor, two new tropical threats are brewing in the western Pacific Ocean.
Rebels in Fiji's hills?
Thursday 13 August 2015 | Published in Regional
SUVA – Fiji police say there could be more arrests following reports of a group conducting military-style training in the hills of Ra.
Media's role in political gender equality vital
Thursday 13 August 2015 | Published in Regional
APIA – Journalists, students and potential political candidates are taking part in a seminar in Apia to help them play their part in increasing the number of women in parliament at the 2016 election.
Another storm on the way
Wednesday 12 August 2015 | Published in Regional
SAIPAN – A new tropical storm could pass through the Northern Mariana Islands next week, according to the National Weather Service.
Mixed reports on typhoon recovery
Wednesday 12 August 2015 | Published in Regional
SAIPAN – The Emergency Management Office in the Northern Marianas says recovery efforts have progressed well in Saipan, in the wake of Typhoon Soudelor which battered the territory just over a week ago.
Emission targets slammed
Wednesday 12 August 2015 | Published in Regional
MAJURO – The Marshall Islands has strongly criticised Australia’s 2030 emissions reduction target, saying if the rest world followed Australia’s lead, vulnerable nations would disappear.
Samoa's prison to be relocated
Wednesday 12 August 2015 | Published in Regional
APIA – Samoa’s notorious prison at Tafa’igata will relocate to its new location at Tanugamalala by March next year.
PNG's financial problems 'temporary'
Wednesday 12 August 2015 | Published in Regional
PORT MORESBY – A major commercial bank has given Papua New Guinea the thumbs up, saying its economic future is positive.
Victim refused treatment in Australia
Wednesday 12 August 2015 | Published in Regional
YAREN – The family of a female Iranian asylum seeker, who was allegedly raped three months ago in Nauru, say the Australian Federal Government has refused to allow her to be treated in Australia.
Guerilla leader killed by military
Monday 10 August 2015 | Published in Regional
DILI – A former East Timor guerrilla leader and long-time opponent to Xanana Gusmao has been killed in a security operation, the government said, raising concern about unrest in Asia’s youngest nation.
Toxic algae closes fisheries
Monday 10 August 2015 | Published in Regional
PORTLAND – An unprecedented bloom of toxic algae that is spreading thousands of miles across the Pacific Coast of the United States and Canada is raising concerns for health and massive economic loss through the closing of fisheries.
OCTA chief defends Pacer Plus
Monday 10 August 2015 | Published in Regional
APIA – The Office of the Chief Trade Advisor says concerns about the Pacer Plus trade agreement being unbalanced are unfounded and inaccurate.
Guitarist Bill Sevisi to be honoured
Monday 10 August 2015 | Published in Regional
AUCKLAND – The long career of legendary Tonga-born songwriter and guitarist Bill Sevesi will be honoured next month when he is inducted into the New Zealand Music Hall of Fame.
Hawai'i may say 'aloha' to more hurricanes
Monday 10 August 2015 | Published in Regional
HONOLULU – For the second summer in a row, a tropical cyclone is headed toward Hawai‘i, a relative rarity for the island chain.
Kiwi dairy farmers face grim future
Monday 10 August 2015 | Published in Regional
WELLINGTON – The future is looking grim for dairy farmers in New Zealand, with Fonterra drastically cutting its milk price forecast for the coming season.
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