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Pacific
USP Student body represents 14,000 students
The University of the South Pacific Students’ Association (USPSA) from 14 campuses spanning 12 member countries convened in Rarotonga yesterday representing the voice of 14,000 students.
Hundreds march to support Māori in Aotearoa New Zealand
It was as much a celebration of Maori unity as a demonstration, according to marchers in yesterday’s Rarotonga hikoi.
Samoan govt hopes to have national carrier fully operational again
The Samoan government is looking at having the national carrier operating internationally again within two to three years.
Ongoing union strikes disrupt more domestic flights in New Caledonia
Domestic flights have been cancelled again in New Caledonia as a conflict between Air Caledonie and the workers' union continues.
"We will be there" Loughman to face no confidence vote on Friday
The Vanuatu prime minister Bob Loughman has confirmed he will attend the next sitting of an extra-ordinary parliament session on Friday to face a motion of no-confidence in his leadership.
Tonga: By-election set for November to replace unseated MPs
Tongan Prime Minister Hu'akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni says it has been tough to lose three cabinet ministers at the same time, but his government respects the judgements of the Court of Appeal.
Vanuatu prime minister calls for dissolution of parliament
The prime minister of Vanuatu has called for a dissolution of parliament with over a-year-and-four-months still remaining in his four-year-tenure.
New home for The Fono New Zealand: "a significant milestone"
New Zealand-based Pasifika health service, the Fono, has finally found a home for its Faleoko, food hub distribution centre.
French Polynesian firefighters en route to La Gironde
A team of French Polynesian fire-fighters have volunteered and are en route to help with bush fires in France.
Rugby World Cup trophy arrives in Raro
The Women’s – Rugby World Cup trophy has arrived in Rarotonga on the Air New Zealand flight yesterday afternoon.
Pacific news in brief
American Samoa still feeling tremors, drop in crime in Tonga, and independence leader says Tahitians not beggars
Pasifika women helping drive gender, cultural diversity on boards honoured
Pasifika women in leadership across New Zealand were recognised at the recently held Women in Governance awards at Parliament.
Vanuatu launches revised action plan on climate change
Vanuatu has launched its revised Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) at the Pacific Islands Forum Economic Ministers Meeting in Port Vila, where inadequate and inaccessible climate finances dominated discussions.
Ruling party in Cook Islands closer to power after gaining seats
The Cook Islands Party has gained two more seats following the final count of the general election, edging it closer to power.
Cook Islanders urged to conserve water as drought kicks in
The Cook Islands meteorological authorities are pleading for community cooperation as the main island Rarotonga experiences a drought that's expected to last for about two months.
New Caledonia province begins monkeypox vaccination campaign
New Caledonia's southern region has started a vaccination campaign against monkeypox.
Solomons police issue warning on burning after 13 live bombs found
The police in Solomon Islands have detected 13 live bombs at Taro airport in Choiseul Province.
New project aims to stop human trafficking in four Pacific countries
The United States government has launched a $US10 million five-year project to stop human trafficking in the Marshall Islands, Fiji, Papua New Guinea and Tonga.
Scientists discover dozens of new species in Pacific
Thirty new marine species have been discovered by an English and Hawaiian scientific expedition in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone in the Pacific.
Key road between capital and Tonga's main airport shut
Police have closed one of Tonga's busiest roads because of concerns for safety.
Air New Zealand reduces flight schedule over next six months to deal with staff sickness
Air New Zealand will operate a reduced schedule over the next six months as staff sickness levels continue to cause disruption to travel.
Serena Williams suggests retirement after US Open
Serena Williams says she’s “evolving away from tennis” and planned to retire from the sport she dominated with 23 Grand Slam titles following the U.S. Open tournament, which begins later this month. Yesterday, Williams played only her second singles match since she returned to action at Wimbledon in June after a year-long absence from competition, […]
