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Pacific
Fears for families as Vanuatu reels from deadly earthquake
The devastating 7.3-magnitude earthquake that struck Vanuatu on Monday, claiming the lives of at least 14 people and injuring more than 200, has sent shockwaves around the world, with Ni-Vanuatuans residing in Rarotonga praying for the safety of their loved ones at home.
Emotional groundbreaking for Fale Niue
The Niue Community and Friends Inc, Society were overwhelmed to finally host their Groundbreaking ceremony for their Fale Niue Kūki ʻĀirani hostel in Tupapa.
Big hike in number of covid cases in Nauru
The number of active Covid-19 cases in the community in Nauru has almost doubled in three days.
Weightlifter tearful after taking gold and gaining Hall of Fame honour
Papua New Guinea's Dika Toua has won her 13th overall Oceania Weightlifting Championships after ruling the women's 49-kg class of the Pacific Mini Games in Northern Marianas Islands.
A new Pacific reset? Why NZ must prioritise climate change and labour mobility
Analysis -The frequent use of the term "shared values" to describe developments in the Pacific tends to obscure a distinct shift in New Zealand and Australian relations with their Pacific partners over the past two decades.
'Important to have role models in rugby league' says Murdoch-Masila
Kiwi Ferns' debutant Roxy Murdoch-Masila says it's important to have more female representation and role models in rugby league.
Tonga-NZ league game will be emotional for some players
This Saturday's highly anticipated test match between the Kiwis and Mate Ma'a Tonga is set to be an emotional one for many players making their international debut.
Fritch describes pro-independence candidates' wins in Tahiti as catastrophic
French Polynesia's president Edouard Fritch has described the election of three candidates of the pro-independence Tavini Huiraatira party to the French National Assembly as catastrophic.
New Caledonia FLNKS member meets UN decolonisation committee
A New Caledonian delegate has told the UN decolonisation committee that last year's referendum on independence from France has led the territory into a political and institutional impasse.
Pacific News Briefs
French Polynesia's pro-independence Tavini Huiraatira has won another assembly member in the aftermath of defections from the Tahoeraa Huiraatira.
Pro-independence candidates in Tahiti win seats in French National Assembly
In an unprecedented result, French Polynesia's three seats in the French National Assembly have been won by the candidates of the pro-independence Tavini Huiraatira Party.
Nauru records first community Covid-19 cases
Nauru is now battling its first Covid-19 outbreak in the community.
Pacific News Briefs
The Department of Homeland Security has completed its investigation of the bomb threat hoax of May 31st.
Pacific leaders urged to decriminalise homosexuality across the region
A former President of Ireland, Mary Robinson is urging Pacific leaders to decriminalise homosexuality across the region.
Droughts on Kiribati are more frequent, last longer, and more intense says UN
The head of the UN in Kiribati says the drought situation affecting the country will continue to put more pressure on already water-stressed families and households in the coming months.
Australia's Foreign Minister visits Solomon Islands
The Australian Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong arrived a short while ago at the Solomon Islands Prime Minister's office in Honiara.
Pacific Mini Games 2022: First day of competition gets underway in CNMI
The first events for the Pacific Mini Games have started in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, even as the final sporting contingents continue to arrive.
Our ocean is central to our cultural traditions, legends, and way of life
Opinion - "As Pacific Island people, we have a deep connection to the ocean. We are Small Islands Developing States and Large Ocean Island States.
Pacific security should be a matter for 'Pacific family' - Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong
Australia should be more engaged in the Pacific, something the previous government failed to do sufficiently, says Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong.
Samoa PM looks to 'raise the quality' of RSE programme
The Prime Minister of Samoa has confirmed her government is looking at halting the open recruitment process for RSE workers.
Tongan community groups to hold fono following recent gang violence
Tongan community groups in Auckland are holding a fono or meeting this Friday following recent gang shootings in Auckland.
Coastal communities in Fiji affected by ocean flooding
The national disaster management office in Fiji is urging coastal communities to continue to exercise caution today after recent ocean flooding events.
