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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.
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.
Cooks eases travel restrictions
Regulations in the Cook Islands are softening, with Prime Minister Mark Brown announcing major changes today surrounding travel to the nation.
Pacific social, health providers say they're missing out
Efforts to obtain funding to ramp up support for Pacific families in New Zealand during the pandemic is proving difficult for some Pacific-led social and health providers.
In brief: Covid-19 news from around the Pacific
Exams canned in Tonga; passengers test positive in Samoa; and cut-off time for vaccinations imposed
Niue prepared for arrival of Covid
For two years Niue has been in it's own bubble of the Pacific sheltered from the virus which has plagued the rest of the world.
Calls for more women in politics
International Women's Day this week saw women's rights take centre stage across the Pacific.
Vanuatu confirms community transmission of Covid-19
Vanuatu health authorities have confirmed their first case of community transmission of Covid-19.
PNG police call for beer ban during election
Papua New Guinea's deputy Police Commissioner has called for a total liquor ban during this year's general election, and even afterwards.
Niue records first Covid-19 case
Niue's premier Dalton Tagelagi has announced the country's first case of Covid 19.
Covid-19 in the Pacific
Pandemic-related restrictions in French Polynesia have been eased further by exempting more people from the obligation to be vaccinated.
What does the IPCC climate report mean for the Pacific
The United Nations chief scientific agency on climate change released its latest report on Monday.
Super Rugby: Drua notches a win and Moana Pasifika plays first game
The Fijian Drua have made history, defeating the Melbourne Rebels 31-26 in Queensland for their first-ever Super Rugby win.
Macron secures 91 special electors in French Polynesia
The French president Emmanuel Macron has secured the endorsement of 91 special electors in French Polynesia to help register as a candidate in next month's presidential election.
Cook Islands resort bans Russians
A Cook Islands resort owner says he is standing by his decision to ban all Russians as a protest against the Ukraine invasion.
Tributes pour in for Shane Warne following shock death
The cricket world is in shock after the sudden death of Shane Warne, one of the greatest players of the sport.
In brief: News from around the Pacific
Solomon Islands police have launched an internal investigation into allegations that officers patrolling the PNG border assaulted fishermen from Bougainville.
