Two die in Solomon Islands bomb blast
Two people in Solomon Islands have died after suffering injuries from a bomb blast in Honiara. Police said the two, an Australian and a British citizen, were working f
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Nine new cases of COVID-19 in New Zealand in the community
There are nine new cases of COVID-19 in the community in New Zealand. Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield said seven of the cases have been linked to the Auck
52 new COVID-19 cases in PNG
Another 52 COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in Papua New Guinea. Legend FM News PNG reports this brings PNG’s total COVID-19 confirmed cases to 323. So far,
New Zealand records first COVID-19 community transmission cases in over 100 days
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced there are four new cases of community transmission in New Zealand. It had been 102 days since the last case of
New Zealand records first COVID-19 community transmission cases in over 100 days
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced there are four new cases of community transmission in New Zealand. It had been 102 days since the last case of
Plane that crashed shortly after take off in PNG was packed with cocaine
A small plane that crashed shortly after take-off in Papua New Guinea had been overloaded with cocaine and was bound for the Australian market. PNG Police say the "gre
23 new COVID-19 cases in PNG
Papua New Guinea has confirmed that it recorded 23 COVID-19 cases yesterday which is the highest reported so far in a day in the country. Yumi FM News reports this now
NZ Health Minister resigns after breaching lockdown rules
New Zealand's health minister has resigned after criticism of the government's response to coronavirus and his own breaches of lockdown rules. David Clark had
Naked and underweight teenagers found locked in room in Brisbane
Two teenagers are in hospital after being found naked and malnourished in a locked room in a house in Brisbane where a dead body was also discovered. Police officers w
Jacinda Ardern and partner turned away from Wellington cafe
Nobody is exempt from coronavirus restrictions – not even the New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern when she was turned away from a Wellington cafe, because it
7 Auckland Council staff are being paid more than the New Zealand PM
A report detailing the salaries of the highest-paid staff at Auckland Council and its subsidiaries has been released this morning, showing there are seven people paid mor
The govt is prepared to remain at Alert Level 3 for longer than 2 weeks if required - Ardern
NZ Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says the government is prepared to remain at Alert Level 3 for longer than two weeks if that was required. New Zealand is set to move
1 more death due to COVID-19 in NZ, bringing total to 19
There has been one more death due to the coronavirus in New Zealand, bringing the total to 19. Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield says the latest victim w
Craig Strong takes up new role as CEO of Investment Fiji
The Permanent Secretary for Fisheries and Acting Permanent Secretary for Lands and Mineral Resources Craig Strong has resigned to take up the role of Chief Executive Off
Bob Loughman elected as Prime Minister of Vanuatu
Vanuatu's parliament has elected a new Prime Minister, Bob Loughman. Radio NZ reports he defeated Ralph Regenvanu in a ballot in parliament with 31 votes to 21. Bob
Man shot dead by police in NZ is believed to be a former Fiji resident
The man shot dead by police in South Auckland this morning is said to have moved to New Zealand from Fiji several years ago. The man died on Central Ave in Papatoetoe
Man accused of murdering 51 people in Christchurch mosques terror attacks admits he carried out the killings
The man accused of murdering 51 people in the terror attacks on two Christchurch mosques last year has today admitted he carried out the killings. Brenton Tarrant chan
NZ confirms 8 new cases, bringing total cases of COVID-19 to 20
New Zealand’s Ministry of Health has confirmed eight new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of cases in NZ to 20. These cases are all associated with
Australians advised not to travel overseas
Fiji’s biggest tourist source market, Australia has upgraded its international travel advice to the highest level, with all citizens adviced not to travel overseas
NZ urges New Zealanders travelling overseas to return home as soon as possible
New Zealand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade is urging New Zealanders travelling overseas to consider returning home as soon as possible as the coronavirus