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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.
Hamilton back on World 7s series calendar
The World Sevens series will return to Hamilton next January with the Black Ferns and All Blacks Sevens set to defend their respective titles.
Marcon writes to New Caledonia's president according to local media
Top-level contact is reported to have resumed between the New Caledonian president Louis Mapou and the re-elected French president Emmanuel Macron.
Kiribati signs multiple deals to work more closely with China, govt says
Kiribati formalised up to 10 agreements with China "to further elevate cooperation" between the two countries following Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit to the island last Friday.
Third member of Ardern's US delegation tests positive for Covid-19
A third member of the Prime Minister's delegation has tested positive for Covid-19, and is now isolating in Washington DC.
PNG election candidates drop by 1,000
Fewer candidates are lining up to contest the Papua New Guinea elections than in past polls.
Stars lining up to play for Ikale Tahi
Stars are lining up to play for Tonga's 'Ikale Tahi.
China's Wang Yi arrives in Kiribati for brief visit
China's foreign minister Wang Yi is in Kiribati and will be meeting with the country's President Taneti Maamau to discuss bilateral relations.
Vanuatu declares a climate emergency
Vanuatu has become the first Pacific Small Island Developing State to declare it is facing a climate emergency.
Pacific News In Brief
Massive payout for pearl farmers, New Caledonian drug arrest, and new coach for Tonga.
Kiribati 'forced' to allow China visit says journalist
A Pacific journalist believes the Kiribati government has been coerced by Beijing to accommodate China's foreign minister's visit on Friday.
Convicted Tongan MPs win stays ahead of appeals
All four Tongan MPs whose seats in parliament were voided after election petitions, have won stays pending appeals.
Government accused of neglecting Pacific partnerships as China's influence grows
The government is being criticised for letting its relationships with Pacific islands drift, as China tries to boost its influence in the region.
PNG elections: Peoples' National Congress party endorses over 90 candidates
Papua New Guinea's Peoples' National Congress is shaping up as the party to watch as the country's general election approaches.
Fiji acts to protect against potential outbreak of monkeypox
Fiji's Ministry of Health is putting in place strategies to protect Fiji from Monkeypox.
Failed Tahitian Village project set to be revived
The French Polynesian government plans to relaunch the Tahitian Village project later this month after years of setbacks and downgrades.
Samoa's opposition left leadership following ban on Tuilaepa
Samoa's opposition Human Rights Protection Party (HRPP) is without a leader in Parliament following the suspension of former Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi.
More details on China’s high-level delegation visit to the Pacific
The Solomon Islands government has confirmed the much anticipated high-level visit by the Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to the country is ahead of schedule this week.
Cook Islands 2022 Budget focuses on health, minimum wage, and the pension
The Cook Islands 2022 Budget, called 'Keeping the Faith', includes a boost to the pension and minimum wage.
Australia promises the Pacific a new look
Australia's newly sworn-in foreign minister, Penny Wong, says the new Labor Government 'will be a generous, respectful and reliable member of the Pacific family.'
Samoa's HRPP leader suspended indefinitely from Parliament
The leader of Samoa's Human Rights Protection Party (HRPP), Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi, and the party's secretary Lealailepule Rimoni Aiafi have been suspended indefinitely without pay from Parliament.
