Regional
Diplomatic passport not valid
Friday 16 January 2015 | Published in Regional
SUVA – Fiji’s Immigration Director Nemani Vuniwaqa says diplomatic passports are only used by those who hold high positions in government.
King's speech of 70 seconds read out
Friday 16 January 2015 | Published in Regional
NUKU‘ALOFA – The King of Tonga says he is optimistic that the new government headed by People’s Representatives will continue to steer Tonga into better economic and social growth during its four-year term in office.
PACIFIC BRIEFS: PACIFIC-WIDE SEXUAL HEALTH INITIATIVE
Thursday 15 January 2015 | Published in Regional
THE PACIFIC – Twenty-two Pacific countries and territories have agreed to work together on a region-wide sexual health initiative, which is to be more inclusive of minority groups.
Power bill emergency working
Thursday 15 January 2015 | Published in Regional
PORT MORESBY – The Papua New Guinea Public Enterprises Minister says over NZ$5 million worth of overdue residential power bills have now been paid as the country remains under a state of emergency.
Lava flow sparks brush fire
Thursday 15 January 2015 | Published in Regional
PAHOA – The Hawai’i County Fire Department was managing a lava-fueled brush fire this week near the stalled flow front on the edge of the town of Pahoa. The fire covered about 60 hectares.
Supporters attempt to stop rape charges
Thursday 15 January 2015 | Published in Regional
APIA – The names of the prime minister and the attorney general of Samoa are reported to have been used in attempts to have attempted rape charges against the Savali newspapers’ suspended editor Tupuola Terry Tavita dropped.
Church worried about sorcery accusations
Thursday 15 January 2015 | Published in Regional
PORT MORESBY – The Lutheran Church in Papua New Guinea says it fears for the safety of at least 50 people who are facing accusations of witchcraft or sorcery.
Funding aimed at 'killing opposition'
Thursday 15 January 2015 | Published in Regional
SUVA – Fiji’s Opposition has rejected a system of funding introduced by the Secretary General to the Parliament of Fiji for the support offices of the three parliamentary parties, saying the move is designed to favour the Fiji First Government Party.
Asylum seekers on hunger strike
Thursday 15 January 2015 | Published in Regional
‘We don’t need food anymore, we don’t need water, we just need a better life . We’re living in hell. I don’t know why there’s no justice in this universe.’
Manus on verge of riot
Thursday 15 January 2015 | Published in Regional
‘We asylum seekers fear to be resettled in Papua New Guinea. Please hand us over to the UN. Two years in detention. Enough is enough.’
PACIFIC BRIEFS: ASYLUM SEEKERS ON HUNGER STRIKE
Wednesday 14 January 2015 | Published in Regional
PAPUA NEW GUINEA – Hundreds of asylum seekers are on hunger strike and refusing to return to their compounds as a wave of protest sweeps the Australian run detention centre on Papua New Guinea’s Manus Island.
New government walks the talk on cutting costs
Wednesday 14 January 2015 | Published in Regional
NUKU ‘ALOFA – Tonga’s new Prime Minister Samuela ‘Akilisi Pohiva has promised to slash costs – pinpointing areas like spending on government vehicles and overseas travel as key areas where money could be saved.
Valerie honoured as a royal Herald
Wednesday 14 January 2015 | Published in Regional
NUKU ‘ALOFA – The New Zealand-Tongan shotput golden girl Valerie Adams has been formally appointed as a Herald to Tonga’s Lord Vaea’ with the royal title Tongitupe-‘O e-Funga Tau.
Volcano spews out toxic ash cloud
Wednesday 14 January 2015 | Published in Regional
NUKU‘ALOFA – The massive volcanic eruption in Tonga spewed large white plumes of ash high into the sky which could be seen clearly from Tongatapu this week.
Eruption causes flight cancellations
Wednesday 14 January 2015 | Published in Regional
NUKU‘ALOFA – Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia say ash billowing out of the Hunga Ha‘apai volcano has forced them to cancel flights in and out of Tonga, stranding hundreds of people.
New Caledonia hit by torrential rain
Wednesday 14 January 2015 | Published in Regional
NOUMEA – A heavy rain warning has been issued for much of New Caledonia as the territory is hit by a tropical depression now to its northwest.
Former journalist's death suspicious
Tuesday 13 January 2015 | Published in Regional
PORT MORESBY – Police in Papua New Guinea are investigating the suspicious death of former newspaper journalist Harold Farapo.
Power bill emergency defended
Tuesday 13 January 2015 | Published in Regional
PORT MORESBY – The engagement of Papua New Guinea Defence Force soldiers and the police in a state of emergency declared by the government to recoup outstanding electricity bills continues to come under fire in Papua New Guinea.
Rally in Noumea
Tuesday 13 January 2015 | Published in Regional
NOUMEA – About 4000 people attended a march in New Caledonia to remember the 17 people killed in last week’s attacks in Paris centred on the satirical weekly Charlie Hebdo.
Rescued after 12 days adrift at sea
Tuesday 13 January 2015 | Published in Regional
MADANG – A rescue mission has found 11 people who have been reported missing at sea for almost two weeks off northern Papua New Guinea.
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