Regional
Spate of PNG Covid-19 cases include National Pandemic Controller
Monday 22 February 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea's Covid-19 cases have jumped to well over 1000, including the National Pandemic Controller and members of his family.
Facebook block hits region hard
Saturday 20 February 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Australia, Economy, National, Regional
As an Australia-wide ban on news content by Facebook continues, it is emerging just how prominent the social media platform has become for Cook Islands residents and people throughout the Pacific region.
USP staff seek second legal option on VCP's removal
Friday 19 February 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands
Staff unions at the University of the South Pacific say they are concerned about the Fiji government's refusal to reverse its decision to cancel the work permit of vice-chancellor and president Pal Ahluwalia.
Vanuatu and New Caledonia launch safe travel Tamtam Bubble
Friday 19 February 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Vanuatu
From April, the so-called ‘Tamtam Bubble’ will allow easier travel between the covid-free Melanesian neighbours. Travel will be restricted to Vanuatu’s main island of Efate. Launching the bubble on Friday, Mr Loughman said it would allow a resumption of business activities in the capital Port Vila and for Vanuatu students to resume studies in New […]
New Caledonia's pro-independence camp wins historic election
Wednesday 17 February 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Caledonia, Regional
New Caledonia has elected a pro-independence government, its first since 1999.
PNG backs Micronesia in Forum row
Tuesday 16 February 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Papua New Guinea, Regional
PNG's Prime Minister James Marape has backed Micronesia's leaders and called for regional solidarity in the wake of the Pacific Islands Forum leadership split.
PM Brown defends Puna’s selection
Saturday 13 February 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Pacific Islands, Politics, Regional
Pacific Islands Forum has been most effective when they have worked together as a single, unified body, says Prime Minister Mark Brown.
NZ govt to discuss vaccine rollout in Pacific
Friday 12 February 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
The New Zealand government is looking to hold talks with Pacific counterparts about how to distribute Covid-19 vaccines in the region.
NZ's PM says Micronesian leaders decision regrettable
Tuesday 9 February 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
New Zealand's prime minister says her government will do what it can to encourage Micronesian countries to stay in the Pacific Islands Forum.
Five Micronesian countries leave Pacific Islands Forum
Monday 8 February 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
The five Micronesian member states of the Pacific Island Forum have decided to quit the organisation in response to last week's appointment of a Cook Islander as the new Secretary General.
Forum chair’s unwavering support for Henry Puna
Saturday 6 February 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National, Pacific Islands, Regional
Henry Puna is expected to take up the Pacific Islands Forum’s Secretary General position in April this year.
University’s local student body wants resolution
Friday 5 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, Regional
The local student body of the University of the South Pacific has put their trust in the principles of good governance of the University to solve its internal issues.
University saga takes new twist
Thursday 4 February 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Education, National, Regional
The University of the South Pacific’s Cook Islands campus director hopes member countries will come together and put extreme pressure on the Fijian Government after shock deportation of their vice chancellor.
Head of Pacific university to be deported by Fiji
Wednesday 3 February 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
Fiji authorities have detained the vice-chancellor of the University of the South Pacific and are to deport him today.
Henry Puna is the new Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum
Wednesday 3 February 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional
The former Cook Islands Prime Minister, Henry Puna is the new Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum after a marathon online meeting.
Twins born as storms raged
Tuesday 2 February 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Fiji, Regional
Fiji media is reporting on the “miracle birth” of twin baby girls in the midst of the twin cyclones, Ana and Bina.
Cruise ship turned away with storm on horizon
Tuesday 2 February 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
A cruise ship turned away from New Zealand is now stuck off the coast of New Caledonia, low on fuel with a significant storm approaching and no permission to dock.
Cyclone Ana affects Fiji
Saturday 30 January 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
Cyclone Ana has already made its impact felt in Fiji with extensive flooding of some areas and people seeking shelter through the storm, RNZ Pacific reports.
Samoa expect Pfizer vaccine by end of March
Friday 29 January 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Samoa
Samoa will receive its first shipment of Pfizer vaccine by the end of March with the Ministry of Health looking at legal options for people who would not want to be immunised.
West Papua Liberation Movement condemns racist slurs
Thursday 28 January 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
The United Liberation Movement of West Papua has condemned more racist slurs directed at West Papuans from members of Indonesia's elite.
