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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.
Samoa considering taxing church ministers
SAMOA – Samoa’s government is eyeing up the millions of tala it will collect from church ministers if they are required to pay taxes.
Oceans conference to be 'game-changer'
FIJI – Fiji says it’s crucial that members of the United Nations reach a consensus at this year’s Ocean Conference, saying it could be a game-changer for the future of the Pacific.
New coach heartened by Fijian effort
FIJI – Fiji coach Christophe Gamel remains proud of his players despite two errors gifting New Zealand a 2-0 victory in the FIFA World Cup qualifying match in Lautoka at the weekend.
Potential Philippines Isis threat
AUSTRALIA – The Islamic State terrorist group could establish a caliphate in the southern Philippines, according to Australia’s Foreign Minister Julie Bishop.
Queensland braces for the worst
AUSTRALIA – Tropical Cyclone Debbie intensified to category four as it hit the north Queensland coast yesterday morning
Sugar mill petition refused
fiji – The Fiji government has refused to consider a petition from the National Federation Party calling for the Penang Sugar Mill to be repaired. The petition was compiled on behalf of more than 300 cane growers in the districts around Rakiraki.
Actor appeals against domestic violence
SAMOA – A star of critically acclaimed film One Thousand Ropes has pleaded with the heads of Samoan families to take a lead against domestic violence.
99 on trial for sorcery killings
PAPUA NEW GUINEA – Ninety-nine men have appeared in court in Papua New Guinea to stand trial for the brutal killing in 2014 of five men and two children they believed were conducting sorcery.
Pasifika celebration marks 25 years
NEW ZEALAND – Auckland’s Pasifika Festival will celebrate it’s 25th anniversary this weekend with special programming to mark the significant milestone.
Move to block reserve lease
Residents of the Karikari Peninsula in the Far North are trying to block the lease of a public reserve to a Chinese developer.
Adele concert 'best one ever'r
The reviews are in and according to her fans, Adele’s show in Auckland on Thursday night (New Zealand time) was the “best concert” ever.
Dairy owners say they've had enough
Dairy and liquor store owners in Auckland want cigarette companies to pay for security to protect them from attacks.
Police getting prepared for PNG's national elections
PAPUA NEW GUINEA – Papua New Guinea’s police commissioner says provincial and divisional police commanders will have support from the national headquarters in managing potential hot-spots during the elections.
Vanuatu kava growers chase the US dollar
VANUATU – Kava growers in Vanuatu are working hard to produce more noble varieties of kava for a fast growing market in America.
Food queue barriers amount to torture
PAPUA NEW GUINEA – Amnesty International says a barrier installed at Manus Island’s detention centre in Papua New Guinea could be tantamount to torture if it is making it difficult for detainees to access food.
Fiji looks to Singapore
FIJI – The Fiji government is looking to Singapore for ideas on how to better improve its urban planning blueprint.
MP's parole bids rejected
VANUATU – One of 14 former Vanuatu MPs jailed for corruption says his application for parole on medical grounds has been rejected four times.
Temaru has no regrets
FRENCH POLYNESIA – An advisor of French Polynesia’s pro-independence leader Oscar Temaru says he has no regrets about the failed campaign to get him to stand in the French presidential election.
Papua's MSG inclusion talks 'fruitful'
WEST PAPUA – The Melanesian Spearhead Group chairman Manasseh Sogavare says his talks in Papua New Guinea were fruitful, with West Papua membership and labour mobility issues covered.
Officials check out Tonga stadium
TONGA – A delegation from World Rugby is visiting Tonga this week and will assess the state of Teufaiva National Stadium.