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Pacific
War on drugs: Fiji soldiers may be deployed to assist police, says Govt
Fiji’s government has announced that military personnel may soon join police in addressing the country’s drug crisis.
Balancing tourism and culture
Cook Islands Tourism’s transparent, inclusive and practical planning public consultation which explored the challenges and opportunities tourism brings in all areas of wellbeing, drew a good number of community members.
Covid-19: Three more children among 12 deaths in Fiji
Three more children have died from Covid-19 in Fiji. This takes the death toll since the pandemic hit the country in 2020 to 791. Fiji's Government also confirmed on Wednesday the 10 day-old infant, 8 year-old girl and 13 year-old boy are among 12 Covid-19 patients who died.
Kiribati confirms more than 100 Covid-19 cases, prompting new govt restrictions
The Kiribati Health Ministry has confirmed that the atoll island has surpassed 100 Covid-19 cases after it recorded 37 new positive infections on Wednesday.
Australian vessel with Covid-19 cases arrives in Tonga waters
Tonga is concerned an Australian naval vessel has arrived in the Kingdom with 29 people onboard who have tested postive to Covid-19.
Covid-19 confirmed aboard HMAS Adelaide enroute to Tonga
Twenty-three people onboard an Australian Navy vessel enroute to help with the recovery effort in Tonga have tested positive for Covid-19.
New airlines risk crowding Tahiti aviation market
There is doubt in French Polynesia that the territory can sustain several domestic airlines.
Forum launches Pacific appeal for Tonga
The Pacific Islands Forum has launched a "Blue Pacific Appeal" for Tonga.
Covid-19: Schools reopen amid third wave in Fiji
Schools in Fiji - closed since April last year - have reopened this week despite a worsening third wave of the coronavirus in the country.
Collection for Tonga underway today in Auckland
Three shipping containers are being set up at Auckland's Mt Smart Stadium to be filled with donations for Tonga today.
Marshall Islands maintains Covid-free status amid surges in neighboring nations
The remarkable spread of the Covid-19 Omicron variant globally appeared to play out for the Marshall Islands, Kiribati and Palau in different ways this week.
Fiji rebuilds after tsunami damage
Rebuilding has started on islands in Fiji affected by last week's volcanic eruptions in neighbouring Tonga and the tsunami that followed.
Covid numbers soar in Solomons
Solomon Islands reported 48 new cases of Covid-19 on Thursday.
Former Samoa leader needs medical help in NZ - health officials
The Samoa cabinet is considering a request from the Ministry of Health for the former prime minister, Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi, to be medivaced to New Zealand.
Fiji man living in NZ convicted of murdering family in Fiji
A Fiji-born New Zealand resident has been found guilty of multiple murders in Fiji.
Non-perishables being collected in Auckland for Tonga from Friday
The Aotearoa Tonga Relief Committee is gearing up to collect and send non-perishable foods to Tonga in the wake of the twin disaster.
Tongan government confirms all homes on Mango destroyed, fears death toll to rise
The Tongan government has confirmed that all houses on the island of Mango were wiped out in the tsunami that followed Saturday's volcanic eruption.
First cruise ship in two years in French Polynesia
Tahiti has received its first trans-Pacific cruise ship in two years, with the arrival of the Viking Orion from the United States.
In brief: News from around the Pacific
Nine more people have died from Covid-19 in Fiji as health authorities continue to battle a surge in cases of the Omicron and Delta variants across the country.
Stranded Tongans better off in NZ, says RSE scheme official
A group of Tongan seasonal workers stranded in New Zealand because their flight home this week has been cancelled are better off staying in Aotearoa, says an RSE scheme official.
Emotional reopening to Cook Islands
Some families are reuniting, some are celebrating and others are making fresh starts as the Cook Islands travel bubble reopens with New Zealand today
Underwater volcano Hunga-Tonga-Hunga-Ha'apai erupts again
Underwater volcano Hunga-Tonga-Hunga-Ha'apai has erupted again sending ash, steam and gas 20 kilometres into the air.
