Regional
PM's arrest decision deferred
Saturday 28 June 2014 | Published in Regional
PORT MORESBY – Papua New Guinea’s prime minister has promised to give a formal interview to police over corruption allegations, but only if a court grants an injunction on a warrant for his arrest.
Policing key to protecting fisheries
Saturday 28 June 2014 | Published in Regional
THE PACIFIC – New Zealand’s new Pacific Economic Ambassador, Shane Jones, says New Zealand stands ready to assist Pacific nations in surveillance technology so fishing regulations can be properly policed.
Gift causes big trouble for Tonga
Friday 27 June 2014 | Published in Regional
NUKU'ALOFA, Tonga (AP) -- It's almost 10 a.m., but the barista at this tiny Pacific kingdom's domestic air terminal has yet to make a single cup of coffee.
No more protests allowed
Thursday 26 June 2014 | Published in Regional
PORT MORESBY – Port Moresby’s police chief N’dranou Perou say his men will be out in full force to prevent any further protests in regard to the current political turmoil.
President Flosse escapes jail, for now
Thursday 26 June 2014 | Published in Regional
PAPEETE – The French Polynesian president Gaston Flosse has been given a reprieve from a jail sentence after a ruling by a Papeete court.
O'Neill fighting for political survical
Thursday 26 June 2014 | Published in Regional
PORT MORESBY – An attempt by Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister Peter O’Neill to stay a warrant for his arrest has been adjourned again.
World's oceans threatened by plastic
Wednesday 25 June 2014 | Published in Regional
NAIROBI – A series of new reports are raising concerns about the damage plastic waste is doing to oceans – harming marine animals, destroying sensitive ecosystems, and contaminating the fish we eat.
Land rights the main issue
Wednesday 25 June 2014 | Published in Regional
SUVA – Political parties in Fiji are being urged to spell out their policies on who has rights over and access to land across the islands ahead of September’s elections.
O'Neill fights against arrest warrant
Wednesday 25 June 2014 | Published in Regional
PORT MORESBY – Lawyers representing Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister, Peter O’Neill, were to return to court to fight for protection against an arrest warrant.
Solomons: Flood victims need clear plan
Tuesday 24 June 2014 | Published in Regional
The Solomon Islands Government has been urged to develop a clear, long-term plan to help people still living in evacuation centres since April’s devastating floods.
Refugee drowns on Nauru
Tuesday 24 June 2014 | Published in Regional
A refugee who had recently resettled on Nauru after being sent to the Australian immigration centre there drowned when he was caught in a rip, witnesses have said.
PNG police ban parliament protest
Tuesday 24 June 2014 | Published in Regional
Papua New Guinea’s Acting Police Commissioner has banned a protest march planned for today’s sitting of parliament, saying it could turn violent.
In Brief: 7.2 earthquake north of New Zealand
Tuesday 24 June 2014 | Published in Regional
A magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck near New Zealand’s Kermadec Islands at a depth of 30km, the US Geological Survey says.
Fiji: New party enters arena
Tuesday 24 June 2014 | Published in Regional
Another proposed party is expected to enter the political scene ahead of Fiji’s September 17 election.
Fiji: 'Military won't step in'
Tuesday 24 June 2014 | Published in Regional
The head of Fiji’s military says any government that tries to rewrite the constitution post-election would become illegal but it is not for the army to step in.
NZ: Deceptive coconut cream
Monday 23 June 2014 | Published in Regional
Consumer New Zealand says coconut cream labels with Samoan words and imagery on them – but actually made in Asia – could be seen as “misleading and deceptive”.
Pacific rowers winched to safety
Monday 23 June 2014 | Published in Regional
Four men taking part in a rowing race across the Pacific have been rescued after their boat began to take on water 160 kilometres off the Californian coast.
Asylum seekers paid to go home
Monday 23 June 2014 | Published in Regional
Australia is offering asylum seekers in its Pacific immigration camps up to A$10,000 if they voluntarily return to their home country, a report said yesterday, prompting outrage from refugee campaigners.
PNG: Legal ruling welcomed
Monday 23 June 2014 | Published in Regional
Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister Peter O’Neill has welcomed the decision by the High Court of Australia upholding asylum seeking processing on Manus Island.
PNG: O'Neill claims 'political plot'
Monday 23 June 2014 | Published in Regional
Papua New Guinea’s prime minister says he will ask the police commissioner to investigate the head of the axed anti-corruption taskforce Sam Koim and opposition MP Sam Basil, accusing them of a “major political plot” to bring down the government.
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