Regional
Covid-19 in Fiji: New curfew hours for Fiji as more deaths, cases confirmed
Monday 26 July 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
Fiji's main island of Viti Levu has been issued with new curfew hours amid the worsening Covid-19 crisis in the country.
Opposition to Marquesas UNESCO bid
Monday 26 July 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in French Polynesia, Regional
An heir to the last queen of Nuku Hiva in French Polynesia's Marquesas Islands has asked the French president Emmanuel Macron not to endorse the archipelago's bid to become another of France's UNESCO World Heritage site.
Samoa's Tuilaepa not conceding he's lost
Friday 23 July 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Samoa
The outgoing prime minister of Samoa Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi is refusing to concede that he lost the election.
Covid-19 in Fiji: 15 more deaths, 918 positive cases confirmed
Thursday 22 July 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
That compares to 1,091 infections and 21 deaths in the previous 24-hour period.
Hundreds march in support of Samoan judiciary
Wednesday 21 July 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Samoa
More than 500 people are estimated to have taken part in a march in support of the Samoan Judiciary and calling for an end to the current political stand-off between two political parties.
Fiji govt unveils $US1.78 billion Covid-19 Budget
Saturday 17 July 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
Fiji's National Budget worth $US1.78 billion announced on Friday night is designed with three objectives, all of it linked to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Niue achieves herd immunity for covid
Wednesday 14 July 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Niue, Regional
Niue has been praised for achieving Covid-19 herd immunity status. The island, with a population of about 1500, has now vaccinated almost 100 percent of its target group.
Over 1000 people in Tokelau, Cook Islands to get Covid-19 vaccine from NZ
Monday 12 July 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tokelau
The first batch of Covid-19 vaccines is heading to Tokelau and northern Cook Islands aboard a New Zealand navy ship.
Over 500 new cases, one death confirmed in Fiji
Saturday 10 July 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
Fiji has reported 506 new cases of Covid-19 and one death in the 24 hours to 8am on Saturday.
FAST to ask Samoa judges to recognise impromptu swearing in
Wednesday 7 July 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Samoa
The FAST Party in Samoa has filed an application with the Supreme Court in Samoa to have it recognise an impromptu swearing-in ceremony of elected members of the new political party.
Covid-19: Six more dead, 636 new cases in Fiji
Tuesday 6 July 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Fiji, Regional
Fiji has reported 636 cases of Covid-19 in the last 24 hours - a record number of daily infections.
Japan PM tells Pacific that nuclear wastwater dump is harmless
Monday 5 July 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Japan's Prime Minister has told Pacific Islands leaders that his country would ensure no harm will come to the environment from dumping treated nuclear waste water into the ocean.
Covid-19: Fiji strategises to slow the spread, rather than halt it
Thursday 1 July 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
Despite the alarming spread of a second wave of Covid-19 in Fiji, medical authorities say not imposing a full lockdown is in line with international practice and takes into account humanitarian considerations.
Deep sea mining by 2023 gets green light in Pacific
Wednesday 30 June 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Nauru, Regional
Deep sea mining has got a green light to begin in the Pacific by 2023 after Nauru triggered a rule at the International Seabed Authority.
Samoa caretaker PM continues to defy Supreme Court
Wednesday 30 June 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Samoa
Samoa's caretaker prime minister, Tuila'epa Sa'ilele Malielegaoi, is risking jail time as he continues to defy a court order to convene Parliament.
Nauru urged to reverse deep sea mining push
Monday 28 June 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Nauru, Regional
Nauru's government is being urged to halt its reported push to allow deep sea mining in international waters by 2024.
Covid-19: One more death, 266 new cases in Fiji
Saturday 26 June 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
Fiji has recorded 266 new cases of Covid-19 and another death in the 24-hour period ending at 8am Saturday.
New head of fractured Pacific Forum Henry Puna stresses unity
Wednesday 23 June 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
The new Secretary-General of the Pacific Islands Forum says he will champion solidarity and unity within the pre-eminent regional grouping.
Samoa court to rule on constitutionality of FAST swearing in
Monday 21 June 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Samoa
A decision is now expected early next week in Samoa on the constitutionality of the FAST Party swearing in on the lawn in front of parliament on 24th May.
Fiji Covid-19: 150 cases as NZ and Australia medics prepare for deployment
Saturday 19 June 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
Fiji's Permanent Secretary for Health, Dr James Fong confirms they have recorded 150 new cases in the 24-hour period ending at 8am June 19.
