30 APR 2018
Cook Island chief electoral officer hopes for high voter turnout
Social media is playing a big role in getting more than 10,300 eligible voters interested in casting their votes for this year's elections in the Cook Islands.
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30 APR 2018
Tokelauan wrestler joins Commonwealth board
An Auckland-based wrestler has again put the island nation of Tokelau on the map, but its all part of a dream of seeing the Tokelau flag at the Olympics.
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30 APR 2018
Healthcare crisis could worsen for refugees in PNG
Human rights advocates Amnesty International says the healthcare crisis for refugees and asylum seekers in Papua New Guinea is extremely dire.
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27 APR 2018
Pacific church leaders welcome time for hard talk
Pacific churches are bracing for some hard talk when leaders across the islands come to Auckland for their annual general conference later this year.
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26 APR 2018
Pacific families remember Pacific soldiers
The families of Pacific soldiers who served in the Great Wars under New Zealand's Māori Battalion were among those who flocked to ANZAC services throughout the country yesterday.
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26 APR 2018
New TVNZ consultant for Māori and Pacific programmes announced
Award-winning television producer and presenter Nevak Rogers says normalising Māori and Pacific views, stories and content on mainstream television is important.
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25 APR 2018
Tongan soldiers remembered in ANZAC service
Tongan soldiers who fought for New Zealand and Australia in the World Wars were acknowledged at a special ANZAC service this morning.
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24 APR 2018
Tobacco sales take a hit in Tonga
Tobacco sales have been hit by new import duties in Tonga, making many lower income smokers give up or cut back on consumption.
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24 APR 2018
Exhibition celebrates Melanesian hair
An exhibition showcasing the significance of hair for Melanesian women is providing a group of artists a voice and the rare opportunity to explore new horizons.
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23 APR 2018
Auckland Measles Alert Issued for Kuala Lumpur Flight Passengers
A measles alert has been issued in the Auckland region for travellers who arrived from Kuala Lumpur a week ago on a Malaysian Airlines Flight.
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23 APR 2018
Shortage of locals in Cook Islands rugby league
The Cook Islands is seeing a drop in the number of local rugby league players in its national competition.
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20 APR 2018
Competition heats up at Oceania netball qualifiers
The Pacific netball teams are in day four of the Oceania qualifiers for next year's Netball World Cup.
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20 APR 2018
Vanuatu champions ocean governance at CHOGM
Vanuatu has made the biggest splash for the small islands developing states of the Commonwealth at this week's CHOGM meeting in London.
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20 APR 2018
Logistics and Security Hamper Papua New Guinea Earthquake Relief Response
UN Representative in PNG: The support that we got from New Zealand and Australia Defence Forces C-130 aircraft has been critical in terms of ability to ship relief items from Port Moresby to the Highland relief bases of Mt Ha...
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19 APR 2018
Pacific Maori still over-represented in drowning stats
Water Safety New Zealand will be focusing on high-risk communities that are over-represented in drowning statistics, which include Pacific and Māori.
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19 APR 2018
Pacific community raise issues with Dunedin Council
Poverty, homelessness and unemployment are three major issues Pacific peoples in Dunedin have raised with local government.
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19 APR 2018
Ethical fashion can learn from Pacific
A new report into ethical fashion choices shows Pacific designers are already at the leading edge for sustainably dressed consumers.
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19 APR 2018
Youth crime stats drop but Māori Pacific rates still high
Associate Justice Minister Aupito William Sio says more needs to be done to keep Māori and Pacific youth out of the justice system, despite a significant decline in youth offending over the last six years.
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18 APR 2018
Tonga launches new rubbish collection service in Vava'u
A new household garbage collection service was launched for Vava'u yesterday.
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18 APR 2018
Pacific nations battle for a place in Netball World Cup
Five Pacific nations are battling for two places in next year's World Netball Championships in the UK.
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18 APR 2018
More work to tackle newborn mortality in the Pacific
New Zealand launched a $7 million partnership with the United Nations Children's Fund this week, to reduce newborn mortality in Kiribati, the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu.
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17 APR 2018
New initiative to help loan shark victims
Vulnerable families at the mercy of loan predators charging exorbitant interest rates, can now turn to the Community Finance Initiative.
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16 APR 2018
Tongan LGBTQI doco premiers in London
Nine Pacific nations are in London for this week's Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting, but it's a new documentary from Tonga that's causing a stir.
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16 APR 2018
New Zealand more generous than Australia
New Zealand has come out ahead of Australia in generosity as an international development donor for the first time in 13 years.
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16 APR 2018
1700 homes still without power in Auckland
Around 1,700 homes in Auckland are still without power after last week's freak storm knocked out the lights to 120,000 homes.
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16 APR 2018
Oceania wraps up successful Commonwealth Games
The Commonwealth Games officially wrapped up last night on Australia's Gold Coast, with Oceania collecting its biggest ever haul of medals.
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13 APR 2018
Internal fallout won't affect Cook Islands Party's election race
The winning party of the last two general elections in the Cook Islands is heading into the 2018 polls with some internal fallout and allegations of corruption when it comes to candidate selection.
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13 APR 2018
Human rights advocate says Israel Folau comments hurt
An advocate for the Pasifika LGBTQIA community says comments made by rugby player Israel Folau on social media is disappointing.
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13 APR 2018
Costly clean up for Cook Islands after flash floods
Flash floods this week in Rarotonga have taken residents and businesses by surprise.
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12 APR 2018
Fiji's football association helping with Cyclone Keni recovery
The head of Fiji Football says he's grateful to God the impacts of Cyclone Keni have not been as widespread as predicted.
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12 APR 2018
Tonga PM fires Minister for Internal Affairs
Tonga Prime Minister 'Akilisi Pohiva has fired the Minister for Internal Affairs, after she refused to resign at his request.
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12 APR 2018
FIFA's Oceania leadership in breach of OFC rules
The current leadership void for one of the strongest sports codes in the Pacific may be in breach of the FIFA rules.
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12 APR 2018
Research says regular heart checks needed for Pacific and Māori
A University of Auckland medical scholar says Māori and Pacific people need earlier heart screenings to reduce their risk of strokes.
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12 APR 2018
Theft in the Cook Islands putting tourism dollars at risk
Rising theft cases targeting tourists and visitor accommodation in Rarotonga is putting the future of lucrative Cook Islands tourism dollars at risk.
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12 APR 2018
Chinese military base in Vanuatu claims "ridiculous"
There is some speculation around plans about China building a military base in Vanuatu.
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11 APR 2018
Cook Islands Marine Resources secretary suspended
The Cook Islands Public Service commissioner has suspended Marine Resources Secretary Ben Ponia, pending the outcome of an investigation into a conduct complaint.
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11 APR 2018
Pacific results at the Commonwealth Games so far...
Most of the Pacific Island nations are snatching up the medals in weightlifting.
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11 APR 2018
Power outages in Tonga after Cyclone Keni
Tonga is waking up to power outages today after Tropical Cyclone Keni swept through early this morning.
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11 APR 2018
Independent panel to review Whanau Ora announced
The Minister for Whanau Ora has announced the independent panel to review the Whanau Ora model implemented by the National government in 2010.
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10 APR 2018
Fiji wins first Commonwealth gold in 16 years
Fijian female Weightlifter Eileen Cikamatana has this week won Fiji's first Commonwealth Games gold medal in 16 years.
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10 APR 2018
Pacific feedback wanted for state care inquiry
The Royal Commission of Inquiry into the historical abuse of children in residential state care is calling for submissions and feedback from the Pacific community.
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10 APR 2018
Cook Islands PM wants in on Pharmac
New Zealand could soon help the Cook Islands and other realm nations to get cheaper, better medicines.
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10 APR 2018
First ever Commonwealth Games medal for the Cook Islands
The Cook Islands made sporting history this week with their men's bowling team winning the country's first ever Commonwealth Games medal.
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10 APR 2018
Review on National Pacific Radio Trust recommends major focus on Pacific audiences
An independent review of the National Pacific Radio Trust, and its media operations under the umbrella of Pacific Media Network, has recommended major operational and strategic changes to focus back on Pacific audiences and P...
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10 APR 2018
All voices needed for Tomorrow's Schools review
The Education Council board chair says a major overhaul of the country's education system will need the input of all stakeholders.
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09 APR 2018
Fiji wins Hong Kong Sevens 4th time in a row
Fiji has won its fourth-straight Hong Kong Sevens title.
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09 APR 2018
Marama Davidson new co-leader for the Green Party
South-Auckland based MP Marama Davidson joins James Shaw at the helm of the Green Party.
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09 APR 2018
Reggae legend says Pacific Music Awards trust needs support
Longtime reggae legend Tigilau Ness says the Pacific Music Awards needs all the support it can get, not criticism.
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09 APR 2018
HEARTS OF MEN: Opening night
It's been a while since we've seen a Tongan production on stage - 'Hearts of Men' had it's official debut at the Mangere Arts Centre last night. Written by Albert Mateni and directed by Vela Manusaute, this show is definitely...
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09 APR 2018
Prince Charles visits Vanuatu
Vanuatu pulled out all the stops for a day-visit by Prince Charles on the weekend.
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09 APR 2018
Weightlifter scoops up gold for Samoa at Commonwealth Games
Team Samoa has won gold at the Commonwealth Games with weightlifter Sanele Mao winning the 105kg men's event.
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06 APR 2018
Tongan golfer dislocates ankle celebrating hole-in-one
Tongan golfer Tony Finau has taken part in today's PGA Tour in the US, after dislocating his ankle yesterday.
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06 APR 2018
Musicians raise concerns with Pacific Music Awards nominations process
A music producer and former organiser of the New Zealand Pacific Music Awards (PMA) says there's a lack of transparency and accountability around the selection process for the awards.
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06 APR 2018
Bluesky monopoly to end in the Cook Islands
It's taken almost 50 years to get to this point, but the telecommunications one-provider monopoly in the Cook Islands is drawing to an end.
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06 APR 2018
Fiji bracing for more heavy rain
Fiji is bracing for another heavy deluge this weekend as a tropical depression brewing in Vanuatu approaches the same path as Tropical Cyclone Josie.
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06 APR 2018
World rugby council: Tonga rugby ban never going to work
The World Rugby Council member representing the Pacific says a proposed ban on school girls playing sport in Tonga was never going to work.
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05 APR 2018
Research shows feeding yoghurt to infants could prevent eczema
More than one in 10 Kiwi kids will have eczema at some point and the rate is almost doubled for Pacific and Maori children.
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05 APR 2018
Health support for returning Cook Islanders a complex challenge
More pressure is expected on the Cook Islands health system as more pensioners take their portable New Zealand super home from next year.
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05 APR 2018
Cooper Vuna signs contract with English club Bath
Hard-hitting winger Cooper Vuna is no longer a free agent, signing a one-year contract with English club side Bath.
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04 APR 2018
Pacific Test confirmed: Players plead allegiance to Tonga
The annual rugby league Pacific Test is expected to be highly anticipated following the world cup hype influenced by Pacific teams last year.
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04 APR 2018
Oceania ready for Commonwealth Games opening
Brisbane's Carrara Stadium is set to light up the skies tonight for the official welcome of more than 6,000 athletes to the 2018 Commonwealth Games on Australia's Gold Coast.
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03 APR 2018
Warriors set to be sold to Richard Fale
The deal is almost sealed for Tongan-born Richard Fale, who heads the consortium that wants to buy the NZ Warriors.
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03 APR 2018
Cook Islands athletes gear up for Commonwealth Games
The Cook Islands athletics coach for the Commonwealth Games says the success of the Vanuatu Games has given their team the boost they need for the Commonwealth competition.
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03 APR 2018
Fiji assess damage after Cyclone Josie
Fiji is counting the cost of damage in the wake of Tropical Cyclone Josie which caused extensive flooding to the Western Division over the weekend.
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