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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.
Ash cloud from Tongan volcanic eruption spreads
The Hunga Tonga Hunga Ha'apai volcano continues to erupt intermittently, and ash has been detected in all directions up to 30km away.
Tonga volcano continues to pump out plumes of gas and dust
The Hunga Tonga Hunga Ha'apai volcano in Tonga is continuing to pump plumes of gas and dust several kilometres in to the air.
World Bank says Marshalls needs people-focused solutions
A World Bank report says the Marshall Islands must focus on people-centered development to overcome a range of economic challenges the atoll nation is being confronted with.
Moana Pasifika to host Blues, Drua to play Tahs in opening round of Super Rugby
Moana Pasifika will face off against the Blues in Auckland in their opening match of the revised Super Rugby Pacific competition while the Fijian Drua take on the Waratahs in New South Wales.
New knowledge on rheumatic fever leads to call for more screening
Important new findings about the causes of rheumatic fever could help prevent it, and head off the resulting heart damage dealt to scores of children each year, experts say - but only if they lead to broader surveillance and vigilance.
Veterans recalled to Samoa 7s team
Manu Samoa 7s head coach Muliagatele Brian Lima has named a 20-man squad for the upcoming World Sevens Series.
Vanuatu tourism will welcome NZ investment fund - business owner
A resort owner in Vanuatu has welcomed news of more funds to support Covid-19 recovery in the Pacific.
Acid rain and eruption prompts warning in Tonga
Acid rain from a large volcanic eruption in Tonga continues to threaten water tanks, and ash threatens air quality as huge plumes of gas and dust are thrust into the air.
In brief: news from around the Pacific
The captain of a police patrol boat has been found guilty in Samoa; not guilty pleas after Solomon Islands PM's house fire; Nuie gets new vehicles for vaccination drive; and more
Lone survivor of murders found amid crawling ants - Fiji court hears
Warning: this article contains content that may be distressing.
Dead bodies, missing people in Fiji a concern - rights activist
The frequent discovery of dead bodies and the increase in the number of missing people in Fiji is a concern, says a human rights advocate.
Samoa rugby mourn death of Jake Grey
Lakapi Samoa has announced the death of former Manu Samoa front rower Jake Jacob Grey.
New Caledonia eases Covid-19 restrictions
New Caledonia is easing Covid-19 related restrictions for the Christmas and holiday period as case numbers have dropped.
Covid-19: Fijians urged to take Omicron variant seriously
Fiji's Health Ministry is concerned that people are not taking the new Omicron variant of the coronavirus seriously.
Covid-19: Three more Omicron cases reported in MIQ
Three new cases of the Omicron Covid-19 variant have been reported in New Zealand's managed isolation system, with none of them connected to yesterday's first case.
Pro-Macron election committee launched in New Caledonia
A committee has been set up in New Caledonia to support the re-election of French president Emmanuel Macron although he is yet to announce whether he will again seek office next April.
Covid-19: Māori and Pacific over-represented in NRHCC hospitalisation figures in Delta outbreak
The longest Covid-19 hospitalisation in Auckland and Northland during the first three months of the current outbreak was 61 days, and an overwhelming majority of patients were Māori or Pacific.
Bloomfield to speak to minister about changes to vaccine booster programme
While it's not inevitable Omicron will leak into the community, Dr Ashley Bloomfield says he will be speaking to ministers today about speeding up the vaccine booster rollout.
France invites drafts to revise New Caledonia's statute
France's overseas minister Sebastien Lecornu has called on New Caledonia's political parties to draw up proposals on the territory's new statute within the French republic, following last Sunday's referendum.
Cook Islands economy to get $80m boost
The Cook Islands government has signed an agreement to secure an $US80m loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to boost its pandemic-hit economy.
