Regional
Samoa's Rugby World Cup hopes in jeopardy
Friday 4 May 2018 | Published in Regional
SAMOA – Samoa’s Rugby World Cup hopes face another major hit after World Rugby delayed their upcoming qualifiers.
Family in fear after 'gang hit'
Friday 4 May 2018 | Published in Regional
NEW ZEALAND – The family of a young Tongan father killed in a gang suspected shooting in Mangere on Tuesday fear for their lives as the gunmen remain on the loose.
China hails Samoa as model for Pacific co-operation
Friday 4 May 2018 | Published in Regional
SAMOA – A top Chinese diplomat says the relationship between China and Samoa has become the model for Beijing’s co-operation with Pacific Island countries.
'Too small for indepenedence'
Friday 4 May 2018 | Published in Regional
NEW CALEDONIA – A leading New Caledonian anti-independence politician says the territory is too small to assume all the powers of an independent state.
Many questions to answer in New Caledonia
Friday 4 May 2018 | Published in Regional
NEW CALEDONIA – Strategic ties and the “Indo-Pacific axis” were high on the agenda when French President Emmanuel Macron met with Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull in Sydney this week.
Polls show majority is 'anti'
Friday 4 May 2018 | Published in Regional
NEW CALEDONIA – Two opinion polls published by media outlets in New Caledonia show that a majority is against independence from France.
Pasifika midwives join protest
Friday 4 May 2018 | Published in Regional
NEW ZEALAND – Pacific Island midwives in New Zealand are among hundreds who joined a march in Wellington today to get fair wages and working conditions.
PACIFIC BRIEFS - 04/05/2018
Friday 4 May 2018 | Published in Regional
TONGAN MEDIA’S FREEDOM AT ALL TIME LOW
Hawai'i to ban sunscreens
Friday 4 May 2018 | Published in Regional
Hawai‘i – The island that is synonymous with suntan lotion has become the first US state to pass a bill banning the sale of any sunscreens that have chemicals known to harm coral reefs.
Island prepares for mass evacuation
Friday 4 May 2018 | Published in Regional
VANUATU – The Pacific nation of Vanuatu is preparing to permanently evacuate the entire population of one of its islands.
PACIFIC BRIEFS - 03/05/2018
Thursday 3 May 2018 | Published in Regional
CUSTOMARY LAND REFERENDUM NEEDED
Sailor brought back from American Samoa
Thursday 3 May 2018 | Published in Regional
AMERICAN SAMOA – Maori elders have performed a traditional service at a graveside ceremony in American Samoa before the repatriation of the remains of a New Zealand sailor.
'And thanks for your delicious wife'
Thursday 3 May 2018 | Published in Regional
AUSTRALIA – French President Emmanuel Macron likely had food on the brain when he thanked Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and his “delicious wife” Lucy for their hospitality.
Petition for Tonga PM to resign
Thursday 3 May 2018 | Published in Regional
TONGA – A group of Tongans is preparing a petition which calls for the resignation of Prime Minister ‘Akilisi Pohiva.
China backing Guadalcanal project
Thursday 3 May 2018 | Published in Regional
SOLOMON ISLANDS – A Solomon Islands official has hit back at reports that a proposed Chinese-backed development project could challenge Australia’s strategic dominance in the region.
PACIFIC BRIEFS - 02/05/2018
Wednesday 2 May 2018 | Published in Regional
HEALTHCARE CONTRACTOR LEAVES MANUS
Unable to visit dying mother
Wednesday 2 May 2018 | Published in Regional
FIJI – An arch critic of the Bainimarama government in Fiji says its reasons for not allowing him to leave if he visits Fiji are highly questionable.
Anyone seen the statistician?
Wednesday 2 May 2018 | Published in Regional
PAPUA NEW GUINEA – Anti-corruption police investigating Papua New Guinea’s National Statistical Office have reportedly been unable to find the acting national statistician.
US soldier found dead in PNG
Wednesday 2 May 2018 | Published in Regional
PAPUA NEW GUINEA – United States security and military investigators have flown to Papua New Guinea to investigate the death of a special forces soldier in diplomatic accommodation.
Fiji UN staff accused of sexual misconduct
Wednesday 2 May 2018 | Published in Regional
FIJI – The United Nations is investigating senior staff based in Fiji over allegations of sexual misconduct.