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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.

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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.

'The Pacific is not a highway for nukes' - regional watchdog

Nuclear proliferation risks in the Pacific could be heightened by a new security pact between the US, Britain and Australia, a regional watchdog says.

Pacific Islands


Covid-19 briefing: Stays in MIQ to be halved under new system

The government is revealing changes to MIQ today, with stays halving from 14 to seven days, followed by isolation at home for three days.

New Zealand


In brief: News from around the Pacific

American Samoa population drops by 10 percent in a decade; Minute of silence for Covid victims to be held in French Polynesia; Resolution against nuclear weapons adopted at UN; Fiji's Rabuka confident of luring MPs

Pacific Islands


Shining a light on NZ's aid sector and its relationship with the Pacific

New Zealand's Council for International Development's annual conference focussed on humanitarian aid and its relationship with the Pacific Islands.

New Zealand


West Papuans flee from conflict into remote PNG area

Armed conflict in West Papua has caused an exodus of displaced people into one of the most remote parts of neighbouring Papua New Guinea.

Papua New Guinea


In brief: News from around the Pacific

Fiji's target population mostly vaccinated; Tonga urges parents to get teenagers jabbed; Real action must come in Glasgow, says SPREP head; Manu Samoa star Va'ili pleads guilty

Pacific Islands


Pro-independence party joins French Polynesia anti-vax march

French Polynesia's pro-independence Tavini Huiraatira party has joined a march against the new law making Covid-19 vaccinations mandatory for healthcare staff and those working with the public.

French Polynesia


Call for international action to help PNG fight Covid

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies is calling for concerted international action to support Papua New Guinea as a surge in Covid-19 cases overwhelms its health system.

Papua New Guinea


Pacific news in brief

Stay on mandatory vaccinations in New Caledonia; French Polynesian schools to teach nuclear legacy; Former Manu Samoa coach to stand for FAST; Vanuatu minister admits drink driving; and Samoa police saying little about long time escapee

Pacific Islands


Double dip La Nina forecast for Pacific summer

The Pacific is likely to experience a rare double dip La Niña in the coming months.

Pacific Islands


PNG morgues full as Covid-19 runs rampant

Papua New Guinea media reports paint a grim, ongoing picture of full morgues due to the surge in Covid-19 cases.

Papua New Guinea


China to create fund to help Pacific fight against Covid

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi says China will set up a fund to help Pacific Island countries defeat the Covid-19 pandemic.

Pacific Islands


In brief: News from around the Pacific

Helicopters out of action; officer suspended over forgery allegations; and baby found dead in car

Pacific Islands


FLNKS pleads for delay in New Caledonia independence vote

New Caledonia's pro-independence FLNKS party has called for "non-participation" in the independence referendum on December 12.

New Caledonia


Ratu Wiliame Katonivere set to be Fiji's next president

Fijian Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama will move Ratu Wiliame Katonivere's name on Friday in Parliament to be the next President.

Fiji


In brief: News from around the Pacific

A Tonga regional airport set to grow; 20 people quarantined in Samoa; and Fiji tourism set for boost

Pacific Islands


Early easing of Covid restrictions could be lethal for Māori/Pasifika

A Pacific public health expert says a premature transition of Covid-19 restrictions in New Zealand could be lethal for Māori and Pasifika communities.

New Zealand


Slow vax rates could see Solomons' borders closed until 2023

Poor uptake of the Covid-19 vaccine in Solomon Islands could see the country's borders remaining closed until 2023.

Regional


In brief: More news from around the Pacific for October 20th

Call in Australia for detainees to be released after multiple Covid cases; Samoan Minister speaks out after drunk driving episode; Illegal mining on Kiribati coast increasing; Cook Islanders arriving to work in Southland meat works

Pacific Islands


In brief: News from around the Pacific

Date for Samoa by-elections changed; Covid-19 death toll increases in PNG as team from Australia arrive to help; Funeral homes in PNG's Goroka and Lae stop receiving bodies of those who died from Covid-19; Samoa MP slapped with fine by District Court

Pacific Islands


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