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In Brief: News from around the Pacific
Friday 24 September 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
NZ donating more Covid-19 vaccines to the Pacific; Trans-Samoa flights back on; Mick Byrne appointed coach of Fijian Drua; Fiji's Solicitor-General stood down; NZ lockdown proves hard for Cooks businesses; Looking to bring back Solomons students
Thousands take part in Samoa mass Covid-19 vaccination drive
Thursday 23 September 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Samoa
Today is the second and final day of lockdown in Samoa with health authorities going door to door to administer Covid-19 vaccines.
In Brief: News from around the Pacific
Thursday 23 September 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Two day lockdown for vaccination begins in Samoa; Cooks extending subsidy; report critises Jakarta over West Papua; Niue MP finally getting vaccine and more...
Raro woman facing trial in PNG receives NZ assistance
Thursday 23 September 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Papua New Guinea, Regional
A Rarotongan woman arrested and charged in an explosives bust in Papua New Guinea is being assisted by New Zealand authorities.
Stranded Cook Islanders resisting takeaway treats
Thursday 23 September 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
A group of Cook Islands Olympic team members locked down in New Zealand are planning to keep it healthy despite the return of takeaways.
Tonga King criticises parliament over illegal drug crisis
Wednesday 22 September 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tonga
In Tonga, the King has again criticised Parliament, this time over what he sees as a lack of effort in combatting the drug threat, and a lack of accountability and communication on what the government's doing.
Rarotongan woman charged in explosives bust appears in court
Wednesday 22 September 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Papua New Guinea, Regional
Vaine Marsters, 59, a widow from Rarotonga, was one of two expatriates who appeared in Alotau magistrate’s court last week, separately charged with possessing unlicensed firearms and ammunition, Papua New Guinea news agency The National confirmed to Cook Islands News yesterday.
In brief: News from around the Pacific
Tuesday 21 September 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Samoa to go into 2-day lockdown for vaccination; First Covid-19 case in American Samoa; Fiji begins vaccination rollout for teens; West Papua Liberation Army blamed for attack on health workers; Samoa's parliament clerk sacked
NZ criticised for abstention in vote on deepsea mining
Tuesday 21 September 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
New Zealand has been criticised for abstaining from voting in support of a deep sea mining moratorium in a global forum.
Rarotonga woman arrested in explosives bust in PNG
Tuesday 21 September 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Papua New Guinea, Regional
A Cook Islands woman has been reportedly arrested in Papua New Guinea after authorities allegedly found her with C-4 plastic explosives, live ammunition and a telescopic Winchester sniper rifle.
Pasifika vaccination rates prove value of grassroots leadership - doctor
Friday 17 September 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
Pacific health experts are rejoicing over strong Pasifika vaccination rates - all thanks to community driven initiatives.
25 Pacific health providers set to benefit from $26m boost
Wednesday 15 September 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands
Twenty-five Pacific health providers are expected to receive funding from the Government's $26 million support package, a senior health official has said.
No path into parliament yet for Samoa's HRPP
Tuesday 14 September 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Samoa
The parliamentary status of Samoa's former ruling party remains in doubt after its members were blocked from the first session yesterday.
Covid-19 in French Polynesia claims another 13 lives
Saturday 11 September 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in French Polynesia, Regional
Another 13 people with Covid-19 in French Polynesia have died, raising the death toll to 551.
Covid-19 in Fiji: 179 new cases, five deaths confirmed
Friday 10 September 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
Fiji has reported 179 new cases of Covid-19 and five deaths for the 24 hours to 8am on Thursday. That compared with 240 cases and three deaths, including a baby, announced on Wednesday.
Ex-PM of Samoa issues informal apology over court attacks
Thursday 9 September 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Samoa
The former Samoan Prime Minister and Human Rights Protection Party (HRPP) leader has informally apologised to the courts after weeks of criticising and protesting against them.
Baby among Covid-19 dead in Fiji: 240 new cases confirmed
Wednesday 8 September 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
A four-month-old infant has died from Covid-19 in Fiji, health authorities announced last night.
New Caledonia goes into lockdown after Covid-19 community outbreak
Monday 6 September 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Caledonia, Regional
New Caledonia has detected three cases of Covid-19 in the community and ordered a two-week lockdown from midday Monday.
Survey finds 50 percent of Fijians will not vaccinate against Covid-19
Saturday 4 September 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
Fifty percent of Fijians surveyed in a study say the fear of side-effects is the reason they will not vaccinate against Covid-19, a study has shown.
New Caledonia to make Covid-19 vaccinations compulsory
Friday 3 September 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Caledonia, Regional
New Caledonia's Congress has unanimously voted to make vaccinations against Covid-19 mandatory.
