Sir Michael Somare passes away at the age of 84
Papua New Guineans are mourning the loss of the man who was the central figure in the country's passage to independence. Radio NZ reports Sir Michael Somare died early
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Sub-committee looking into Ahluwalia’s contract will make recommendations shortly - USP Chancellor
USP Chancellor and Nauru President Lionel Aingimea says the sub-committee looking into the issues surrounding the contract of USP Vice Chancellor Pro Pal Ahluwalia will m
Former Fiji resident murdered in Christchurch
A former Fiji resident was allegedly murdered in Christchurch, New Zealand last night. Officers found Faiz Ali, aged in his early 30s, dead at a property. Witnesses
Australian PM is vaccinated as rollout begins
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has received the coronavirus vaccine as the country prepares to start vaccinations this week. His jab was televised today in o
Anti-COVID-19 vaccination protests held in Australia ahead of rollout
Anti-vaccination protesters have gathered across Australia ahead of the launch of the country's coronavirus vaccination programme. Protests were held in cities includi
Marshall Islands follows Palau, FSM in initiating Forum withdrawal
The Marshall Islands has launched the process for officially ending its membership in the Pacific Islands Forum. The country's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Ca
Facebook blocks Australian users from viewing or sharing news
Facebook has blocked Australian users from sharing or viewing news content on the platform amid a dispute on a law. Australia wants tech giants like Facebook and Googl
Papatoetoe High School in Auckland closes after student tested positive for COVID-19
A South Auckland high school will be closed for the beginning of the coming week after a student and her parents tested positive for COVID-19. TVNZ reports that a pop-
Travel starts between NZ and Cook Islands quarantine-free bubble
The first twice-weekly flight between the Cook Islands and New Zealand landed yesterday following the establishment of a one-way travel bubble between the two countries.
Brisbane to enter three-day lockdown over single infection
The Australian city of Brisbane has begun a snap three-day lockdown after a cleaner in its hotel quarantine system became infected with the coronavirus. Health officia
Australian business helps Fijiana 7s hopeful get new Hilux after falling victim to online scam
Fijiana 7s hopeful Meresini Leivere could not hold back tears when a business in Homebush, New South Wales fundraised to help her get a Hilux after she fell victim to an
First batch of COVID-19 vaccines arrive in Palau
The first batch of COVID-19 vaccines has arrived in Palau. The Health minister Emais Roberts told Radio NZ 2,800 doses of the Moderna vaccine arrived on a special flig
Australia changes national anthem to reflect indigenous past
Australians will now sing a different version of their national anthem after Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced a change to the words yesterday. The anthem will n
Supreme Court rules PNG’s 2021 Budget unconstitutional
Papua New Guinea’s Supreme Court today unanimously declared the 2021 budget unconstitutional, invalid and therefore ineffective. PNGFM’s website, pnghaus
Australia is also securing COVID-19 vaccines for the Pacific
The Australian government has announced they are securing access to COVID-19 vaccines for Australia, the Pacific and Southeast Asia through a range of advance purchase ag
Preliminary results shows New Zealand votes to legalise euthanasia
New Zealanders have voted to legalise euthanasia in the preliminary results of a referendum held in mid-October after years of emotional debate. Results showed 65.2% o
Preliminary results show New Zealand has voted against legalising weed
New Zealand has voted against legalising cannabis. The preliminary results released show 53.1 per cent of votes against the Cannabis Legalisation and Control Bill, and
Solomons PM warns citizens awaiting repatriation
The Solomon Islands Prime Minister has warned citizens awaiting repatriation to answer truthfully when going through pre-departure screening. Manasseh Sogavare made th
Four Solomon Islanders returning home on flight from NZ test positive for Covid-19
Four Solomon Islanders returning to the Pacific Island nation on a repatriation flight from New Zealand have tested positive for Covid-19. The Solomon Times reports Pr
Eden Park set to be renamed
Auckland's iconic stadium, Eden Park is reportedly in for a name change after selling its naming rights. According to Newshub, the iconic sporting venue has sold its n
New Caledonia referendum: South Pacific territory rejects independence from France
People in New Caledonia have narrowly rejected independence from France in a referendum. The archipelago voted to remain French with 53.26% of votes, according to fina