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Parliament’s 12 sitting days sufficient for business: Clerk
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Deep sea dilemma: Cook Islanders weigh the cost of mineral riches
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Pacific
Roadshow not consultation
Non-government organisations are frustrated with the Cook Islands government seabed mineral consultations that are being held in New Zealand, calling for a 10-year moratorium to allow for independent research and capacity building within the Cook Islands.
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.
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.
Video gaming leading to problem gambling for Pasifika
Shocking insights from a new study have confirmed that online video gaming is a gateway to problem gambling for Pasifika youth.
Covid forces Polyfest audiences online
The world's biggest Pacific dance festival is getting ready to take the stage in Auckland next week - but for the first time the show will go on without any crowds.
PNG police may not get guns they want for election security
Papua New Guinea Police have revealed the guns they want for the National Elections security operations have yet to be purchased.
Fijian Drua player sacked for disciplinary reasons
The Fijian Drua Super Rugby team have sacked utility back Serupepeli Vularika for disciplinary reasons.
Reports of first Covid death in Vanuatu
There are unconfirmed reports from Vanuatu that the country has recorded its first Covid-19 death.
Search ends for missing Cook Islands fishermen
Cook Island Police have discontinued their search for a pair of fisherman now missing for nine days.
American Samoa allows cannery re-opening after federal advice
American Samoa's lieutenant governor, Talauega Eleasalo Ale, said the territorial government took federal advice before allowing StarKist Samoa tuna cannery to re-open.
Covid-19 in the Pacific
Solomons' figures soar; Vanuatu confirms a Covid-19 patient is critically ill; Medical staff test positive in American Samoa; Over 200 active cases in the Cook Islands; frontline staff test positive in Samoa, and more.
Pasifika warned to be vigilant against rheumatic fever
The parents of a young boy with rheumatic fever are urging adults, particularly in Pacific communities, to take sore throats and rashes in children seriously.
Moana Pasifika's Covid postponed matches re-scheduled
Moana Pasifika will play two mid-week games for their previously postponed Super Rugby Pacific matches against the Blues and the Chiefs.
