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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.
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.
Church ministers in Fiji quit over refusal to vaccinate
A group of church ministers in Fiji have resigned because they do not want to be vaccinated against Covid-19.
In brief: News from around the Pacific
Prospective RSE workers scammed in Samoa; Vaccination for workers not yet mandatory, says Vanuatu union; Tonga's PSA calls for the Secretary to Government to be sacked
New data shows Pacific leading NZ youth in vaccination rollout
More Pasifika teenagers in Aotearoa New Zealand are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 than teenagers in other ethnic groups.
In Brief: News from around the Pacific
Another eight Covid-10 deaths in New Caledonia; 75 candidates register for Tonga election; Kanak broadcaster Joseph Caihe mourned; Samoa reissues travel advisory for incoming travellers
In Brief: News from around the Pacific
One hundred and nine medical personnel have arrived in Noumea from France to help combat the spread of Covid-19; Samoa's Parliament resumes today to discuss and pass amendments to the Electoral Act 2019.
Moana Pasifika to call Mt Smart home
Auckland's Mt Smart Stadium has been announced as the new home ground for the inaugural Moana Pasifika's Super Rugby team in their debut season of the 2022 Super Rugby Pacific competition.
Phone chats with Xi for Tonga and Solomons leaders
China's President Xi Jinping has held phone talks with the King of Tonga and the prime minster of Solomon Islands in recent days.
In Brief: News from around the Pacific
Fiji PM calls for better global co-operation on pandemic; Samoa Airways financial woes under investigation; Samoa's PM reflects on key phase in democratic journey; Five million Covid vaccination doses milestone reached in NZ; Vanuatu launches International Court of Justice
Samoa Covid vaccination figures below official expectations
A total of 19,567 Covid shots were administered during Samoa's two day mass vaccination campaign but its below what officials hoped to achieve.
Stranded Cook Islanders help out with vaccination drive
A ‘Kuki Airani Vaccination Drive Through Centre’ was organised and held at the Atiu Hall in Mangere for Cook Islanders including those stranded in New Zealand this week.
Indonesian forces evacuate residents amid more violence in Papua
Indonesia's military forces have been evacuating residents of Kiwirok district in Papua province's Pegunungan Bintang regency following more violence there.
In Brief: News from around the Pacific
NZ donating more Covid-19 vaccines to the Pacific; Trans-Samoa flights back on; Mick Byrne appointed coach of Fijian Drua; Fiji's Solicitor-General stood down; NZ lockdown proves hard for Cooks businesses; Looking to bring back Solomons students
