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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.
French vessels caught fishing illegally by Vanuatu
The Vanuatu government is unhappy with France after French fishing vessels were spotted fishing illegally near Aneityum, and the Matthew and Hunter islands.
Bringing humanitarian law home
The Pacific is facing severe effects of climate change and these are only likely to intensify, a round-table on International Humanitarian Law (IHL) has been told.
In brief: News from around the Pacific
Vanuatu Public Service relaxes compulsory vaccination requirement; Nine more Covid cases in Marianas
Safe to vaccinate children, Fijian parents told
Parents in Fiji have been assured it's safe for their children to receive the Covid-19 vaccine.
New Zealand to focus on resilience in updated Pacific relationshp
The New Zealand Government is further stepping up its relationship with Pacific nations.
Covid-19: 11 more test positive in the CNMI
The Northern Mariana's cases of Covid-19 now total 37 after 11 more individuals tested positive as the islands' health authorities scramble to control the latest community spread of the virus.
You may as well bomb our islands Palau president tells COP26
Palau's president has told world leaders at COP26 they may as well drop bombs on the Pacific if they do not agree to radical climate action.
Covid-19: 'Stay in the game! Get your shot!' Pasifika sports stars' message
"Stay in the game! Get your Shot!" - That's the message Pasifika sports' stars are taking to a vaccination event in Auckland this week.
NZ Reserve Bank to improve money transfers to the Pacific
New Zealand's central bank aims to make money transfers to the Pacific islands easier to access and less expensive.
In brief: News from around the Pacific
Samoa chided by US Govt agency for child exploitation; Covid-19: Australia fulfils 1 million vaccine promise to Fiji - envoy; New Zealand's Reserve Bank is working to improve the financial inclusion of Pacific nations and territories
Tonga lockdown begins, schools and shops closed
Tonga's first lockdown due to a case of Covid-19 has begun, and the streets of Nuku'alofa are quiet.
Australia sends more pandemic assistance to PNG
Australia continues to provide medical support to Papua New Guinea for the fight against Covid-19.
In brief: News from around the Pacific
A French Polynesian woman has won a massive European lottery, two men have pleaded guilty to scamming seasonal workers, and more.
Pasifika legal education project launched
A ground-breaking project, to improve Pasifika legal education in Aotearoa, has just been launched.
Tonga's main island going into lockdown
The Tongan Government has announced that the main island Tongatapu will go into lockdown from midnight after the discovery of the first case of Covid-19 in the Kingdom last week.
In brief: News from around the Pacific
West Papua churches call for peace amid ongoing violence; Ten more community Covid cases in the CNMI; Don't ignore other health programmes: PNG health official; Court ruling upholds legality of Vanuatu government
Christchurch faces uncertain weekend as Covid-19 cases continue
Christchurch residents are on tenterhooks as they head into the weekend with four cases of Covid-19 in the community.
COP26: Pacific calling for more ambitious climate action
As COP26 is just a few days away, Pacific nations are now travelling to Glasgow, Scotland to attend and participate in the Annual Climate Conference that was postponed in 2020 due to the Coronavirus pandemic that has gotten the entire world into a massive lockdown for almost 2 years.
Sea level rise study in Marshall Islands paints a grim picture
A new study shows rising sea levels in the Marshall Islands will endanger 40 percent of buildings in Majuro, with 96 percent of the city likely to flood frequently.
Covid-19: Prepare for potential lockdown, says Tonga's PM
Tonga's Prime Minister is urging people on the main island of Tongatapu to use the weekend to prepare for a potential lockdown next week after the Kingdom's first Covid-19 case was confirmed.
