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Pacific
Tahiti sailors win 2024 Regatta in Raro
Sailors from Tahiti edged over Rarotonga, proving to be very competitive taking out first place in both the Lasers and the Optimist classes, winning the 2024 sailing challenge overall trophy.
Former PM Puna first Cook Islander elected to East-West Center Board
Former Cook Islands prime minister and secretary-general of the Pacific Islands Forum, Henry Puna, has been confirmed as the first Cook Islander appointed to the East-West Center Board of Governors based in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Community leaders say NZ govt's vaccine rollout plan is not working for Pasifika
The government-designed vaccination rollout has not mobilised our Pacific communities to respond safely and effectively, the Pacific Leadership Forum said.
Covid-19 Fiji: Chiefs seek PM's intervention to stop ships
Thirteen chiefs from Fiji's Lau Province are pleading with the government to stop the movement of commercial boats to the outer islands to protect their people from Covid-19.
10 people a day dying of Covid-19 in Fiji, says govt
Ten people are dying from Covid-19 daily in Fiji with the west now surpassing the central division where the outbreak is centred.
More Covid cases on remote Fiji island
Forty-six more people have tested positive to Covid-19 on Fiji's remote island of Kadavu amid 485 new infections and 11 deaths.
Commercial production of kava in Australia will badly affect Vanuatu
This comes amid revelations that there are plans in Queensland to grow kava, which up to now has been banned, as a crop and as an import, in Australia.
Fiji govt says it won't fund university while professor is VP
The Fiji Government has announced it will not make grants to the University of the South Pacific (USP) as long as Pal Ahluwalia is the Vice-Chancellor.
Covid-19 in Fiji: Over 700 infections, 8 deaths amid suspected first case on remote island
A positive case of Covid-19 on a remote island in Fiji is being investigated by health authorities as 781 new cases and eight deaths are reported.
Former Samoa leader unhappy with NZ judge appointments
Samoa's former leader Tuila'epa Sa'ilele Malielegaoi has questioned the timing of the appointment of five judges from New Zealand as temporary Supreme Court judges.
Solomons government dismisses reports of a planned coup
The Solomon Islands government has dismissed reports of local militia planning a coup against the prime minister.
Covid-19 Fiji: 310 people fined for breach of restrictions, 590 new cases, 11 deaths confirmed
Fiji has reported 590 new cases of Covid-19 for the last 24 hours to 8am yesterday as police issued more than 300 public health infringement notices.
Samoa HRPP party loses more seats in election petitions
Samoa's recently deposed ruling party, the Human Rights Protection Party has lost two more parliament seats in election petitions.
Travel restricted from Fiji to NZ
Travel is restricted to New Zealand from Fiji this weekend as officials report more than 24,000 active cases of Covid-19 and at least 330 deaths since the outbreak began in April.
NZ reiterates support for Samoa's Fiame, as Tuilaepa grumbles
The New Zealand Government says it has full confidence Samoa's new government and its judiciary will continue to act with integrity.
Covid-19: too early to celebrate reduction in cases - Fiji govt
A drop in daily Covid-19 cases in Fiji should not be interpreted as a true reduction of infections, and could be due to changes in testing, the government said.
Samoa's former leader criticises NZ/AUS for lack of support
New Zealand and Australia are facing criticism from Samoa's former leader, Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi.
Travel restricted from Fiji to NZ
Travel will be restricted to New Zealand from Fiji this weekend, where there are more than 24,000 active cases of Covid-19 and at least 330 deaths, since the outbreak began in April.
Samoa launches door-to-door covid vax-drive
The Samoa government is launching a country-wide door-to-door mass vaccination campaign for Covid-19 today.
Palau settles into new normal after it claims herd immunity
Palau is settling into a new normal, and seeing a return of tourists, after it says it achieved herd immunity against Covid-19 among its adult population.
Covid-19 in Fiji: 18 more deaths, 603 new cases confirmed
A woman who recently gave birth is among 18 people that have died from Covid-19 in Fiji.
Pacific Islands Forum marks 50th anniversary
The Secretary-General of the Pacific Islands Forum, Henry Puna, says yesterday's meeting honoured the leaders who set up the organisation, 50 years ago.