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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.
In brief: News from around the Pacific
Tonga police noticing an increase in drug cases; Legal action filed against Vanuatu's President; Widodo visit to Papua criticised; Samoa govt look to repatriate Samoa students in Fiji; CNMI acquires 2 new COVID testing machines
Kasivaki: Tonga's ancient version of rugby
Rugby is described as one of the toughest sports on the field, but it's nothing compared to how they used to play it back in Tonga.
Covid-19 lockdowns causing more Pasifika to turn to online gambling
Concern is growing that prolonged Covid-19 lockdowns are causing an increase in online gambling within Pacific communities, according to a problem gambling support service.
In brief: News from around the Pacific
The Northern Mariana Islands has now reported its third Covid related death.
Effective vaccination campaigns must include Māori and Pacific leaders - immunologist
The calls for New Zealanders to get vaccinated are becoming more urgent by the day as Covid-19 embeds itself in the community.
China seemingly set on new approach to Pacific influence
China seems set to change the way it relates to Pacific nations.
In brief: News from around the Pacific
Halt the vaccines call; anaesthetic investigation after deaths; and Apia market plan ditched
Close to 6000 Pasifika vaccinated at 'Rally your Village' event
A mass vaccination event has dished out nearly 6000 vaccines to Pasifika in Auckland within almost a week.
RNZAF find missing Kiribati sailors
An aircrew on a Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) Orion have located two people who were reported overdue from a trip to Maiana Island in Kiribati.
In brief: News from around the Pacific
Vaccination continues in Fiji for targeted youth population; Concerns over forcible dispersal of Papua protest in Jakarta; Police reports six dead from tribal fight in Papua
In brief: News from around the Pacific
Jail over political roadblock; vaccination target in Solomon Islands; and Samoan Parliament staffer suspended over online comments
China slashes its aid to the Pacific
China has dramatically scaled back its aid to the Pacific in the past two years.
New fiber-optic cable for Tokelau means reliable internet
On 20 September 2021 Tokelau, one of the world's most remote territories, took a significant step to becoming less isolated, via the Southern Cross NEXT submarine fiber-optic cable network cable.
NZ govt urged to ban seabed mining for Pacific's sake
A New Zealand Supreme Court ruling against seabed mining has been described as important for the Pacific region.
In brief: News from around the Pacific
Two men missing at sea in Solomon Islands have landed in PNG; Cook Islands govt wants to vaccinate target youth population before opening borders to NZ; Vanuatu health director flags mandatory vaccination; Forum keen to host Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zones in the Pacific
Covid-19: Fiji Govt urged to let people into church
Some church leaders in Fiji want the Government to allow non-vaccinated people to enter their houses of worship.
New Caledonia extends lockdown again, due to Covid-19 crisis
The lockdown in New Caledonia has been extended by two weeks due to the worsening Covid-19 crisis in the French territory.
Survey 'honest snapshot' of Fiji's poverty position, says sacked statistician
The man sacked for publishing Fiji's household and income survey says the report is an 'honest snapshot' of the country's poverty situation.
In brief: News from around the Pacific
Samoa Airlines explains delay; Samoan sailors head for work abroad; Tongan brothers killed in US city; Tongan brothers killed in US city
New multimedia segment for Pasifika on mental health
A new mental health segment led by Pacific organisations has launched online and on air this week to address mental health concerns in the Pasifika community.
