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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.
Micronesia urges China, US to 'de-escalate tensions'
The Government of the Federated States of Micronesia is concerned about the increase in geopolitical tensions between China and the United States, following the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan.
Protesters demand action on domestic violence after woman is killed
About 100 people have marched in New Caledonia to protest against what they see as government inaction to curb violence against women.
Pacific leaders to meet Joe Biden in Washington
Pacific Islands Forum leaders are set to meet with United States President Joe Biden next month as Washington aims to accelerate its diplomatic efforts to counter China's presence in the region.
Japanese sailor stabbed during remembrance ceremony in Honiara
A Japanese sailor has been stabbed at Bloody Ridge in Solomon Islands during a World War II remembrance ceremony in Honiara.
Marshall Islands sees first Covid-19 spread
Majuro - The Marshall Islands lost its Covid-free status Monday when tests confirmed six positive cases in the capital, the first known community transmission since the pandemic started in early 2020.
Back on stage - Pacific Music Awards banishes the covid blues
The Vodafone Events Centre in Manukau, Auckland came alive with music, glitz and glam for the first live Pacific Music Awards in two years on Thursday night.
Samoan student gains entry to NASA programme
A Samoan student has been selected for the highly competitive NASA information and computer science programme.
Backlash after Solomons' govt reins in public broadcaster
The Solomon Islands' government has prompted anger by ordering the censorship of the national broadcaster.
Ex-commander urges gun ban to curb violence in PNG
The former Papua New Guinea military commander who drew up a plan 17 years ago to try and end gun violence says the first thing he would do is ban the public from owning guns.
MP's bill could right the wrong of a 'racist law'
New Zealand Green Party MP Teanau Tuiono is promoting a private member's bill he hopes will remove a "racist law" introduced in 1982.
Samoan Opeloge snatches Games gold with monster lifts
The first gold medal for a Pacific island nation has been lifted at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England.
Fiji minister says pandemic forcing more Fijians into global crime gangs
The Fijian government says covid-19 has crippled Pacific law enforcement agencies' efforts to effectively respond to trans-national crimes.
Epetoma o te reo Māori Kūki 'Āirani celebrations in full swing
Epetoma o te reo Māori Kūki 'Āirani or Cook Islands language week in Aotearoa is in full swing.
Aotearoa to mark first anniversary of dawn raids apology
The official celebration of the first anniversary of the Dawn Raids Apology is to be held at Ōrākei Marae in Auckland on August 27 2022.
Cooks' newcomers look set to take five seats in election
The Cook Islands parliament looks set for a shake up after today's general elections.
PNG police hunting candidates who they say tried to derail election
Papua New Guinea Police claim they are closing in on 15 candidates in Enga Province who allegedly used guns to threaten civilians in their attempt to derail the General Elections. The Post Courier reports the Police Commissioner David Manning saying police have the candidates names and know where they are hiding and has called on […]
PNG's Baru takes Commonwealth Games silver
Papua New Guinea weightlifter Morea Baru borrowed his team-mate's national uniform to receive his second Commonwealth Games medal as his own one was too baggy.
World Bank's $1 billion grant for Vanuatu aims to reform squatter settlements
A VT2 billion grant from the World Bank Group is set to reform unplanned urban settlements in Vanuatu and effectively improve the standard of living for many families.
Niue: 'Dramatic rise' in Covid-19 community cases
Community cases of Covid-19 in Niue have jumped from four to 17 since the first cases were reported last Thursday.
New Caledonia and Vanuatu sign memorandum for marine cable
A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between the governments of Vanuatu and New Caledonia last Friday afternoon effectively paves the way for a second submarine cable instalment from Port Vila to Lifou, in New Caledonia.
