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Pacific
Cook Islands seeking New Zealand expertise for Sovereign Wealth Fund
The Cook Islands government has taken further steps towards establishing a Sovereign Wealth Fund (SWF), with officials currently in New Zealand holding discussions with financial experts, Prime Minister Mark Brown told Parliament this week.
NZ DPM Peters meets China Foreign Minister, discusses Cooks constitutional relationship
Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing this week where they discussed their strong relationships with Pacific countries, including New Zealand's special constitutional relationships with its Realm partners particularly the Cook Islands.
Call to toughen up PNG's Leadership Code
An advocacy group in Papua New Guinea says when the country's leaders are censured under the Leadership Code they should face life in prison.
Untold mining story of Banaba in art at West Auckland gallery
A travelling multi-media installation is currently showing at Te Uru Art Gallery in West Auckland New Zealand.
Australian spy chiefs meet with Solomon Islands PM over China deal
Two of Australia's top intelligence chiefs have met Solomon Islands' Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare to raise Canberra's concerns over the security agreement the Solomons is due to sign with China.
Cyclone forms northwest of New Caledonia
Fiji's Meteorological Service says the tropical storm to the northwest of New Caledonia has developed into a tropical cyclone.
Tonga's Govt offers development loans to businesses
Tonga's Government has announced a financial recovery package of $US9.78 million to help revive the country's economy.
Rapana opens up on World Cup chances
Explosive Canberra Raiders winger Jordan Rapana has revealed he wants to play for New Zealand at the 2022 Rugby League World Cup.
Samoa reduces its Covid-19 alert level
Samoa will downgrade its Covid-19 alert to Level 2 to allow government ministries, businesses and civil society to deliver services around the country.
Clean-operation underway at pearl farms in French Polynesia
The Direction of Marine Resources (DRM), the French Polynesian government's marine department, will continue its large clean-up operation in many islands surrounding French Polynesia.
New Zealand couple found dead in Vava'u, Tonga, police say
Tonga police are investigating the death of a New Zealand couple in Vava'u.
Fiji's Sayed Khaiyum defends convicted rapist playing sevens
Fijian Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says the nation's prison laws allows the chief of the Corrections Services to let serving inmates participate in sporting activities.
Tonga volcano: NIWA scientists to map eruption's impact on seabed
NIWA scientists are set sail to Tonga to survey the seabed around Hunga-Tonga Hunga-Ha'apai volcano in the aftermath of its eruption earlier this year.
Confidence Rio Tinto will pay for Panguna cleanup
A Bougainville women's MP remains confident that mining multi national, Rio Tinto, will fund a cleanup around the Panguna mine.
Tsunami warning lifted after big quake near New Caledonia
A tsunami warning issued for Fiji, New Caledonia and Vanuatu after an earthquake struck south-east of New Caledonia's Loyalty Islands yesterday has been lifted.
Papua New Guinea to build closer ties with Indonesia
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape had confirmed his government will finalise up to nine agreements with Jakarta to strengthen its relationship with Indonesia.
FSM President appeals to Sogavare to stop deal with China
Federated States of Micronesia's President David Panuelo has appealed to Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare to scrap the China Solomon Islands security pact.
Samoa records first Covid-related death
Samoa has recorded its first Covid-19 related death.
In brief: News from around the Pacific
Outbreak of flu in New Caledonia; back in the air for Tahitians; and new president for French territory
Solomons' leader confirms security pact with China
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Mannaseh Sogavare has confirmed his government has finalised a security treaty with China.
Medical professionals leave for Tonga to help with mental trauma
A team of eight medical professionals from New Zealand have left for Tonga.
New tax to be levied in French Polynesia
From 1 April a new one-percent consumption tax will be levied in French Polynesia.
