Regional
Fiji govt says it won't fund university while professor is VP
Thursday 19 August 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
The Fiji Government has announced it will not make grants to the University of the South Pacific (USP) as long as Pal Ahluwalia is the Vice-Chancellor.
Covid-19 in Fiji: Over 700 infections, 8 deaths amid suspected first case on remote island
Thursday 19 August 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
A positive case of Covid-19 on a remote island in Fiji is being investigated by health authorities as 781 new cases and eight deaths are reported.
Former Samoa leader unhappy with NZ judge appointments
Wednesday 18 August 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Samoa
Samoa's former leader Tuila'epa Sa'ilele Malielegaoi has questioned the timing of the appointment of five judges from New Zealand as temporary Supreme Court judges.
Solomons government dismisses reports of a planned coup
Wednesday 18 August 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Solomon Islands
The Solomon Islands government has dismissed reports of local militia planning a coup against the prime minister.
Covid-19 Fiji: 310 people fined for breach of restrictions, 590 new cases, 11 deaths confirmed
Tuesday 17 August 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
Fiji has reported 590 new cases of Covid-19 for the last 24 hours to 8am yesterday as police issued more than 300 public health infringement notices.
Samoa HRPP party loses more seats in election petitions
Monday 16 August 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Samoa
Samoa's recently deposed ruling party, the Human Rights Protection Party has lost two more parliament seats in election petitions.
Travel restricted from Fiji to NZ
Saturday 14 August 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
Travel is restricted to New Zealand from Fiji this weekend as officials report more than 24,000 active cases of Covid-19 and at least 330 deaths since the outbreak began in April.
NZ reiterates support for Samoa's Fiame, as Tuilaepa grumbles
Friday 13 August 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Samoa
The New Zealand Government says it has full confidence Samoa's new government and its judiciary will continue to act with integrity.
Covid-19: too early to celebrate reduction in cases - Fiji govt
Thursday 12 August 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
A drop in daily Covid-19 cases in Fiji should not be interpreted as a true reduction of infections, and could be due to changes in testing, the government said.
Samoa's former leader criticises NZ/AUS for lack of support
Wednesday 11 August 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Samoa
New Zealand and Australia are facing criticism from Samoa's former leader, Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi.
Travel restricted from Fiji to NZ
Wednesday 11 August 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
Travel will be restricted to New Zealand from Fiji this weekend, where there are more than 24,000 active cases of Covid-19 and at least 330 deaths, since the outbreak began in April.
Samoa launches door-to-door covid vax-drive
Tuesday 10 August 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Samoa
The Samoa government is launching a country-wide door-to-door mass vaccination campaign for Covid-19 today.
Palau settles into new normal after it claims herd immunity
Monday 9 August 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Palau, Regional
Palau is settling into a new normal, and seeing a return of tourists, after it says it achieved herd immunity against Covid-19 among its adult population.
Covid-19 in Fiji: 18 more deaths, 603 new cases confirmed
Monday 9 August 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
A woman who recently gave birth is among 18 people that have died from Covid-19 in Fiji.
Pacific Islands Forum marks 50th anniversary
Friday 6 August 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional
The Secretary-General of the Pacific Islands Forum, Henry Puna, says yesterday's meeting honoured the leaders who set up the organisation, 50 years ago.
Solomons shutdown borders to keep delta variant out
Tuesday 3 August 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands has closed its borders to incoming travellers indefinitely in a bid to keep the delta variant of Covid-19 out of the country.
Fiji govt urged to scrap plan to amend Land Bill
Friday 30 July 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
The political tussle amid a worsening Covid-19 crisis continues in Fiji.
Fiji set to get vaccines from NZ following Medsafe approval
Thursday 29 July 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
Half a million doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine will soon be on its way to Fiji after approval from New Zealand's medical authority.
Fiji dedicates 7s win to people back home
Wednesday 28 July 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
Fiji has dedicated its Olympic rugby sevens win to the people back home who are struggling amidst the country's Covid-19 health crisis.
Samoa's new cabinet meets to set budget
Tuesday 27 July 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Samoa
Samoa's first woman prime minister, Fiamē Naomi Mata'afa, is holding the first cabinet meeting of the country's new government today.
