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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.
'Forum Family' to convene in Suva for the 51st leaders' meeting
Fiji is set to host the 51st Forum Leaders Meeting (PIF51) scheduled to take place in the capital, Suva, from 11 to 14 July.
Pacific news in brief
PNG and Indonesia at odds over waste shipments, World Bank payment for Tonga schools, and arrest over Pago Pago bomb threats
Fijians hoping for smooth power transfer if govt loses election
New research has found Fijians are concerned whether there'll be a smooth transfer of power should the government lose in this year's general elections.
NZ aid on the way to Niue
Aotearoa New Zealand is sending a medical team and supplies to Niue to help it respond to new cases of Covid-19, following the opening of its border to quarantine-free travel last week.
Mixed views on French overseas portfolio rejig
France's abolition of the status of an overseas minister has received mixed reactions in both France and its overseas territories.
New Caledonia's Backes joins French government
The president of New Caledonia's Southern Province Sonia Backes has been given a post in France's reshuffled and enlarged 42-member government.
Papua New Guinea voters head to the polls
Voting in the Papua New Guinea general election begins today.
Vanuatu's Australian-supplied patrol boat awaiting repairs
Vanuatu's patrol boat RVS Takuare remains docked at the SinoVan wharf in Port Vila where it has been since the second week of June because of an engine defect.
Convicted Vanuatu health minister receives pardon
Vanuatu's president Obed Moses Tallis has pardoned the health minister Bruno Leingkone - a year after he was convicted for breaching aviation security.
Tonga resumes import tariffs as pandemic subsidies end
Tariffs on all imports into Tonga are being resumed today marking the end of a two-year tax holiday.
Power fully restored in Niue after six day power outage
Niue has full electricity for the first time since a widespread power outage cut began six days ago.
New film a 'love letter' to urban Pasifika community
An all-female film crew is about to launch Still Here, a documentary series intended as a love letter to the central Auckland Pasifika community.
Man hospitalised with Covid-19 after arriving in Niue on quarantine-free flight
Niue's Director of Health has confirmed a man with pre-existing health conditions has been hospitalised with Covid-19 after arriving on a quarantine-free flight from New Zealand.
Pacific News in Brief
Call for Samoas to talk on travel, American Samoa easing covid restrictions, and rat infestation at govt department
Fiji, Palau and Samoa call for a moratorium on deep-sea mining at UN conference
Palau, Fiji, and Samoa have announced their opposition to deep-sea mining, calling for a moratorium on the emerging industry amidst growing fears it will destroy the seafloor and damage biodiversity.
State of emergency declared on Tinian due to toxic fire
A major disaster and state of significant emergency has been declared for the island of Tinian in the Northern Marianas because of an out of control fire with toxic fumes.
Residents get vital access back as Vanuatu airport to reopen
Flights to Lajmoli Airport in the Vanuatu island of Espiritu Santo will resume after 14 years.
Pacific News Briefs
The number of Covid-19 cases in Nauru continues to rise.
Niue reopens its borders to New Zealand tourists
Niue is the latest Pacific Island to open to New Zealand tourists after more than two years of being shut due to the pandemic.
'Ninja style' bail checks before police shooting of Shargin Stephens
Police emails seen by RNZ reveal officers planned to hide "ninja style" close to Shargin Stephens' house late at night to try and catch him breaching bail.
