Regional
Rain and more rain as warnings issued
Monday 13 March 2017 | Published in Regional
Parts of Auckland and Northland were underwater on Thursday night (CI time) as torrential rain battered the upper North Island.
Maori king 'manipulated' says Peters
Monday 13 March 2017 | Published in Regional
NZ First leader Winston Peters says the Maori King’s predecessor, Queen Te Arikinui Dame Te Atairangikaahu, would never have been advised or taken advice to endorse a political candidate.
Territory makes plea over Medicaid
Monday 13 March 2017 | Published in Regional
American Samoa – American Samoa’s Governor has called on the Trump Administration to be mindful that small economies such as American Samoa cannot afford any reduction in federal Medicaid funding.
Police chief to return to work
Monday 13 March 2017 | Published in Regional
SAMOA – Samoa’s Prime Minister, Tuila’epa Sa’ilele Malielegaoi, says the nation’s suspended Police Commissioner, Fuiavailili Egon Keil, will resume his duties on Tuesday.
ABC Papua New Guinea
Monday 13 March 2017 | Published in Regional
I can tell you what the Australian government is going to do about the refugees on Manus Island who won’t be resettled in the United States. Nothing.
More rain on the way after temporary respite
Friday 10 March 2017 | Published in Regional
Another bout of rain was heading for Northland, Coromandel Peninsula and the Bay of Plenty yesterday (CI time) after a temporary respite overnight.
Leader shifts endorsement to Maori Party
Friday 10 March 2017 | Published in Regional
Maori King Tuheitia Paki has endorsed tribal leader Rahui Papa to contest the Hauraki-Waikato seat - a huge insult to the current MP, and member of the King Movement, Nanaia Mahuta.
Watchdog crackdown on 'house-flipping'
Friday 10 March 2017 | Published in Regional
New Zealand's real estate watchdog is ramping up its crackdown on house-flipping by investing in new technology which allows it to track when properties have been quickly re-sold for huge profits.
Deal renewed after 45 years
Friday 10 March 2017 | Published in Regional
FIJI – Fiji and India have signed a new Air Services Agreement, replacing one reached between both countries in 1974.
Will fight Fury in Auckland
Friday 10 March 2017 | Published in Regional
NEW ZEALAND – Joseph Parker’s fight against English heavyweight Hughie Fury has been scheduled for May 6 at Auckland’s Vector Arena
Will fight to stop telescope
Friday 10 March 2017 | Published in Regional
HAWAI‘I – An opponent of plans to build a giant telescope on a Hawaiian mountain says they will continue to fight it even if a permit is granted.
Barnacle encrusted ship in limbo
Friday 10 March 2017 | Published in Regional
NEW ZEALAND – The New Zealand Ministry of Primary Industries has confirmed it does not intend to prosecute the owners of a ship evicted from New Zealand because it was severely contaminated.
Report lifts lid on child street vendors
Friday 10 March 2017 | Published in Regional
SAMOA – Children as young as seven are working on the streets of Samoa’s capital, according to the International Labour Organisation.
Church vehicle crashes into traffic lights
Thursday 9 March 2017 | Published in Regional
SAMOA – Speeding and alcohol have been blamed for an accident where a vehicle that belongs to a church smashed into a traffic light pole.
The International Women's Day is celebrated on March 8 annually.
Thursday 9 March 2017 | Published in Regional
Pacific women recognised as backbone of tourism industry
Police in Tonga embrace Women's Day
Thursday 9 March 2017 | Published in Regional
TONGA – Tonga’s police force held an open day to mark International Women’s Day 2017, connecting young students and young police recruits under an international theme, Be Bold For Change where everyone has a responsibility to make changes for a better world.
Pacific women 'be bold for change'
Thursday 9 March 2017 | Published in Regional
PACIFIC – In celebration of International Women’s Day this week, women around the Pacific region have gathered together to stand up for change.
Dengue emergency declared
Thursday 9 March 2017 | Published in Regional
AMERICAN SAMOA – Health authorities in American Samoa say they needed to declare a health emergency over dengue in order to access federal funds. The emergency was declared on 3 March. Eight cases of dengue have been confirmed in the latest outbreak. Questions have been raised over the declaration after no emergency was declared when people died of dengue two years ago. American Samoa’s Director of Health Motusa Tuileama Nua said the declaration means the territory can ask for federal money to help prevent, diagnose and treat dengue. He pointed to the Zika outbreak in the territory for which the US government has provided US$5 million for the next three years.
Attitude change will take a generation
Thursday 9 March 2017 | Published in Regional
TONGA – A women’s rights advocate in Tonga says it’s likely to take a generation to change attitudes towards women’s rights, and serious work needs to be focussed towards children.
Women prepare for PNG elections
Thursday 9 March 2017 | Published in Regional
PAPUA NEW GUINEA – A group of female candidates in this year’s Papua New Guinea general election are relishing a chance to better understand the rules of engagement in parliamentary politics.