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Pacific
Government ready to assist Vanuatu community fundraising
Cook Islands Government has expressed its willingness to assist Rarotonga’s Vanuatu community in their fundraising efforts following the recent devastating earthquake in Port Vila.
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.
'Visa issues' led to man's death
AUSTRALIA – A sick Iranian asylum seeker on Manus Island missed a flight to Port Moresby because of “visa issues”, an inquest into his death in Australia has heard.
PNG to outlaw home births
New law to make hospital births compulsory
Probation, fine for growing drugs at home
A 22-YEAR-old man drug grower was sentenced to 18 months probation and a fine of $600 at the Cook Islands High Court.
Trump alerted to kuru virus
PAPUA NEW GUINEA – A human rights group in Papua New Guinea has congratulated US President-elect Donald Trump on his victory – optimistic that he will correct alleged US atrocities in relation to historic disease research in the Eastern Highlands 60 years ago.
Mini Games a moving target
Ministerial changes in Vanuatu pose challenges for organisers
Two killed in ambush on MPs
Mobile police unit burns 200 homes in reprisal
Cuba has declared a week of official mourning after the death of former leader Fidel Castro
Castro: David to America’s Goliath
Victims of Kaipara disaster named
Islander families bereft after fishing trip tragedy
Man killed in fight at wedding
VANUATU – A man is dead and two homes were set on fire after a fight broke out a wedding on the island of Erakor, a small island in the Efate lagoon off Port Vila, last Friday evening.
NZ strongman film aims to inspire Pasifika youth
NEW ZEALAND – A new film about a New Zealand-born Samoan strongman is aimed at inspiring Pasifika youth to dream big and work hard to achieve their goals.
Call for army to take control
NEW CALEDONIA – A New Caledonian anti-independence party has called for the French army to be deployed to contain the lawlessness south of Noumea where gunmen have repeatedly attacked road users and blocked the main road.
Vulnerable islands appeal to Trump
Bainimarama invites climate change sceptic to Fiji
FBC CEO demands apology from Fiji TV over 'idiots' quote
FIJI – Fiji TV has been asked by Fiji Broadcasting Corporation (FBC) chief executive Riyaz Sayed-Khaiyum to retract a story which he says wrongly portrays him by saying he called all social media commentators in Fiji “idiots.”
Manus refugees to be offered compensation
PAPUA NEW GUINEA – The lawyer representing refugees detained on Papua New Guinea’s Manus Island says the government has indicated it will settle his clients’ claims for compensation.
US foreign policy in Pacific region uncertain
PACIFIC – A US foreign policy scholar says a Trump presidency would bring uncertainty and instability to the broader Pacific region while a Clinton reign would refocus US efforts.
New Zealanders react to Trump win
NEW ZEALAND – What does the Trump win mean for New Zealand’s relationship with the US, and how will one of the dirtiest campaigns in recent history influence our own election next year?
Shot burglar in buttocks with arrow
AUSTRALIA – A burglar in Australia shot in the backside with a bow and arrow by an angry homeowner has been arrested.
Incumbents win in American Samoa
AMERICAN SAMOA – In American Samoa, the incumbent team of Governor Lolo Matalasi Moliga and his Lieutenant Governor Lemanu Peleti Mauga won yesterday’s general election, according to unofficial results from the Election Office.
Smugglers using Kiwi passpsorts?
TONGA – The New Zealand Prime Minister, John Key, says he hasn’t received any advice about whether holders of illegal Tongan passports are smuggling drugs into New Zealand.
Tongan kids turn on to skatebaording
Skateboard programme addresses youth issues