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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.
Anti-mandate protest enters fourth day at Parliament
Police are braced for more protesters to arrive as the demonstration at Parliament enters its fourth day.
'No jab, no job' policy remains - Fiji Govt
Fiji's Government says its 'no jab, no job' policy will remain despite calls to remove it.
Tropical Cyclone Dovi causes major flooding in Vanuatu
Tropical Cyclone Dovi has intensified to a category two cyclone as makes its way to New Caledonia.
Rugby league great Olsen Filipaina has died
New Zealand rugby league great Olsen Filipaina has died at the age of 64, according to his brother Alf Filipaina.
Tropical low between Vanuatu and New Caledonia develops into a cyclone
The bad weather that has been affecting Vanuatu and New Caledonia has developed into a tropical cyclone.
Tonga's Speaker praises community for response to disaster
The Speaker of Tonga's Parliament says it has been a great privillege to be a part of the reaction from the Tongan community disapora in Aotearoa to the disaster in the Kingdom.
Covid-19 stories in the Pacific
There are now thirteen active cases of Covid-19 in Tonga.
Covid-19: Two villages under surveillance says Tonga's govt
Two villages in Tonga, Vaini and Pili, are under close surveillance after residents tested positive for Covid-19 according to the government.
PNG leader's "doing well" in Covid recovery'
Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister James Marape says he is "alright" and "doing well" as he self-isolates at home from a Covid-19 infection.
PM Jacinda Ardern says the country's Omicron peak could be in late March
After a record number of Covid-19 cases were reported on Saturday, the prime minister believes the country's Omicron peak may be in late March.
Latest Pacific news briefs for Monday 7th February
Covid numbers soar in Kiribati; call in Fiji to do more for young sex crime victims; RSV health concern in American Samoa; PNG leader diagnosed with Covid in China and other stories
Coaching opportunities emerge for former Fiji sevens stars
Two of Fiji's most revered rugby players from two different generations have been given the nod as assistant coaches for the national sevens team.
First cases in Solomons confirmed as Delta variant
Health authorities in Solomon Islands say the variant of Covid-19 they appear to be dealing with in the country is Delta.
Shortage of high schools not an easy fix, Vanuatu's Education Ministry
Vanuatu's Education Ministry says there is no quick fix to address a shortage of high schools in the country.
Tonga eruption: Seasonal workers hit hard - report
When the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai Volcano erupted on 15 January 2022, there were some 150,000 Tongans living overseas - 5,000 of them employed across New Zealand and Australia's Pacific temporary labour schemes.
Calls for Fiji govt to give updates on PM's health
A pro-democracy activist in Fiji is calling for the government to provide regular updates about the health of Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama to cancel out rumours and fake news.
Australia medical team arrives in Kiribati to assess Covid-19 situation
The Kiribati Health Ministry has confirmed 138 new infections on Wednesday taking the total number of people infected with Covid-19 to nation high of 767 people.
Covid-19: Health emergency declared in New Caledonia
France has declared a health emergency in New Caledonia because of the sharp resurgence of the Covid-19 pandemic.
'Resilience and strength of people' will get Kingdom through, Tonga's PM
Tonga's new Prime Minister believes the "resilience" and "strength" of people will get the Kingdom through the impacts of the volcanic eruption, tsunami and now Covid-19.
Sharp rise in Covid-19 infections in New Caledonia
New Caledonia's Covid-19 outbreak is again spreading apace, with 1,515 new infections recorded in the past 24 hours.
