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Pacific
Tahiti sailors win 2024 Regatta in Raro
Sailors from Tahiti edged over Rarotonga, proving to be very competitive taking out first place in both the Lasers and the Optimist classes, winning the 2024 sailing challenge overall trophy.
Former PM Puna first Cook Islander elected to East-West Center Board
Former Cook Islands prime minister and secretary-general of the Pacific Islands Forum, Henry Puna, has been confirmed as the first Cook Islander appointed to the East-West Center Board of Governors based in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Palau's President fronts up on PIF rift, Covid-19 and climate change
RNZ Pacific's regional correspondent, Kelvin Anthony spoke to President Surangel Whipps Jr, of Palau, on a range of issues including.
Covid-19 in the Pacific
American Samoa has recorded its second Covid-19 related death.
Moana Pasifika take out first ever Super Rugby win
Moana Pasifika are hosting the Hurricanes at Mt Smart Stadium in Auckland in the latest Super Rugby Pacific clash this evening.
'Not in national interest' says Solomon's opposition leader
Solomon Islands' opposition party says the Government's proposed security cooperation agreement with China reflects its careless attitude.
Samoa's Associate Minister of Agriculture dies unexpectedly
Samoa's Associate Minister of Agriculture, Va'ele Paia'aua Iona Sekuini, has passed away.
Tonga reports three covid related deaths
The Tonga Government has reported three covid deaths and a total of 2,620 active cases in the Kingdom.
China-Solomon Islands security agreement leaked on social media
A draft security cooperation agreement, between China and Solomon Islands, has been leaked on social media.
Niue aims to contain and eliminate the virus says Premier
Four new cases of Covid-19 have been detected at the Niuean border in relation to an Air New Zealand flight on Monday.
PNG seal last semi-final spot in OFC World Cup qualifiers
Papua New Guinea have come from behind to beat Fiji 2-1 and seal the final playoff berth in the FIFA World Cup Oceania Qualifiers in Qatar.
Doctor says Niue covid measures much needed
Health authorities in Niue have bolstered Covid-19 measures, despite no known community transmission of the virus.
Cook Islands withdraw from FIFA World Cup qualifiers
The Cook Islands have become the second team to withdraw from the FIFA World Cup Oceania Qualifiers, after the bulk of their squad tested positive for Covid-19.
Samoa extends lockdown due to rapid spread of Covid-19 cases
The Samoa Government has extended its alert level three lockdown for another two weeks, due to the rapid spread of the Covid-19 in the community.
Domestic violence in New Caledonia seven times higher than France
Crime figures released for New Caledonia show that last year the incidence of domestic violence was seven times higher than in mainland France.
French Polynesia police seize huge meth haul
Police in French Polynesia have seized almost $US50 million worth of methamphetamine on a cruise ship from the United States.
NZ book semis spot, PNG stay alive in OFC World Cup qualifiers
New Zealand have confirmed their place in the semi finals of the FIFA World Cup Oceania Qualifiers with a comprehensive 4-0 victory over Fiji in Qatar.
Thousands without clean water in Kiribati
It's World Water Day and Childfund New Zealand is raising awareness about the issues people in Kiribati face with contaminated groundwater.
Reports West Papuans shot dead by Indonesian forces
Two West Papuans were reportedly shot dead by security forces last Tuesday during peaceful protests against Indonesia's plans to create six more provinces in Papua.
Cool cows a challenge for scientists
The unfortunate arrival of some particularly hairy dairy cows has led to the discovery of a gene that could make NZ's national herd better able to tolerate hot summer days.
Stricter lockdown rules to be enforced in Tonga
The Tonga government is reporting a total of 1,819 active covid cases and 2 covid deaths in the country.
Solomon Islands make winning start as Vanuatu footballers test positive for Covid-19
Solomon Islands made a winning start to the FIFA World Cup Oceania Qualifying tournament in Qatar this morning but Vanuatu's participation is in doubt after the bulk of their squad tested positive for Covid-19.
