Critical blood shortage in Fiji
Blood stocks all across Covid-19 stricken Fiji are critically low and volunteers have had to reach out to their personal contacts to ask for blood...
The Pacific underwater cable project is doomed when the United States issues a warning against a Chinese offer.
Two sources told Reuters that a World Bank-led initiative rejected to grant a contract to instal critical underwater communications cables after Pacific island governments followed...
Covid-19 vaccines: IFRC issues a warning to Asia-Pacific countries who rely on Covax.
Many countries will not be able to attain herd immunity through vaccines this year, according to a prominent humanitarian organisation. Workers load boxes of...
The chair of the forum has demanded explanations on Japan’s intentions to deposit nuclear waste.
Japan plans to dump more than a million tonnes of contaminated wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear power plant, which was wrecked in an earthquake in...
Claims of a coup as Samoa’s PM-elect is barred from entering parliament In unprecedented scenes on
Monday (May 24), Samoa's prime minister-elect was barred from entering the Pacific nation's parliament after her political opponent declined to admit electoral defeat, sparking reports...
The New Zealand-Cook Islands travel bubble will begin on May 17 – PM Jacinda Ardern
The Cook Islands bubble will open later this month, enabling two-way quarantine-free travel between the two nations, according to Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. Cabinet ministers...
In Fiji, 12 new Covid-19 cases have been recorded.
In Fiji, twelve new cases of Covid-19 in the population were confirmed tonight. This is the country's highest number of cases in a single day...
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake strikes off the coast of Tonga.
The US Geological Survey recorded a magnitude 6.4 earthquake about 200 kilometres (125 miles) off the coast of Tonga in the South Pacific on Sunday....
Fiji has implemented new Covid-19 limits.
Covid-19 containment efforts in Fiji have been stepped up following the confirmation of the first case of population dissemination in the capital city of Suva....
After a positive covid inspection, there is a lockdown around Nadi.
The Fijian government has declared a state of emergency in the west of the main island Viti Levu after a woman tested positive for Covid-19....
Due to an accounting mistake in the Samoan election, the top two parties are once again tied.
Since the Electoral Commission found an accounting error, Samoa's two major political parties will face off again in the general election. Because of the blunder,...
Māori-Pasifika: Generation B emerging in Aotearoa
There's a brown, bi-cultural generation changing the face of New Zealand. That's according to the Minister for Pacific Peoples, Aupito William Sio, who previously told...
Head of Pacific university to be deported by Fiji
Fiji authorities have detained the vice-chancellor of the University of the South Pacific and are to deport him today. Professor Pal Ahluwalia and his wife...
Pasifika culture and heritage celebrated in Wellington
Pasifika communities in the Wellington region have started 2021 with a vibrant celebration of their cultural heritage. Atuhau Tupuhake - Niue Culture Group perform at...
Pacific island nations turn to Beijing-backed AIIB as pandemic sinks economies
Pacific island nations are turning to China-led agencies to plug funding gaps in their pandemic-ravaged budgets after exhausting financing options from traditional western partners, stoking...
Fiji’s attorney general won’t face charges over 1987 bombings
Fiji's public prosecutor has thrown out a case against the country's deputy prime minister, saying there is insufficient evidence to charge him in relation to...
Cyclone Yasa aftermath: ‘There is a sense of care’
Tropical cyclone Yasa has dropped to a category 1, but four people are confirmed dead, and an aid worker says it has left some islands...
Red Cross assesses and distributes aid in Fiji after Cyclone Yasa
Red Cross volunteers are helping assess damage in Fiji from Cyclone Yasa and distributing emergency supplies. Damage in the aftermath of Cyclone Yasa. Photo: Supplied/Save...
State of disaster in Fiji as Cyclone Yasa bears down
A state of disaster has been declared in Fiji, with a powerful cyclone due to bear down on much of the country overnight. Cyclone Yasa...
Fijians warned time to prepare for Cyclone Yasa is running out
People in Fiji are being warned the window of opportunity to prepare to be hit by the powerful Cyclone Yasa is closing. Evacuation centres have...
Pacific Islands Forum leaders urged to target worst greenhouse gas emitters for climate aciton
A leading international climate analyst says there will have to be a strong strategic positioning to ensure the Pacific gets the outcomes it needs for...
Inaugural Pacific Cooperation Foundation awards ceremony focuses on Pasifika youth leaders
The inaugural Pacific Cooperation Foundation Youth Leadership Awards has recognised 15 Pasifika recipients from New Zealand and the Pacific region. The PCF awards acknowledge young...
Two sailors who arrived in Fiji by freighter test positive for Covid-19, active cases hit 11
Two sailors who arrived in Fiji on a freighter from Tonga last week have tested positive for Covid-19. Photo: 123rf.com The Health Ministry said the...
Fiji’s former PM Ratu Tevita Momoedonu is dead
Fiji is mourning the loss of a former prime minister who headed the country twice but for the shortest period during one of the darkest...
Confusion in Samoa over recently-announced Covid-19 case
There's confusion in Samoa this morning over whether the country has its first case of Covid-19 or not. Photo: 123RF The man in question arrived...
Samoa records first positive Covid test result
Samoa has recorded its first positive test for Covid-19, Prime Minister Tuila'epa Sa'ilele Malielegaoi announced in a live address to the nation this morning. Samoan...
Asia-Pacific trade deal to add ‘certainty for New Zealand exporters’ – minster
After eight years and 30 rounds of negotiations, the government has put pen to paper on what has been called the world's largest free-trade agreement....
Niue and NZ discuss quarantine-free travel
The Premier of Niue, Dalton Tagelagi has confirmed discussions between his government and New Zealand on quarantine-free travel has started. This week, Mr Tagelagi and...