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The Cook Islands are chasing their return to the 2021 Rugby League World Cup this weekend with a qualifying match against the United States in Jacksonville, Florida tomorrow.

Samoa's National Disaster Committee is meeting today for the first time following a State of Emergency declaration on Friday night because of the measles epidemic.

The worst is still to come in Samoa's measles epidemic, according to the country's top health official.

American Samoa is ramping up its immunisation efforts, as the territory braces itself for the possibility of a measles outbreak.

The Highlanders is the perfect environment for Tongan flanker Zane Kapeli to make his mark in Super Rugby, according to former All Black and franchise legend Pita Alatini.

New Zealand is sending vaccines and nurses to Samoa to help the country tackle its growing measles outbreak which has led to at least seven deaths.

New Zealand is sending nurses and vaccines to Samoa to help the country tackle its worsening measles outbreak.

The University of the South Pacific's campus in Samoa has cancelled its 2019 graduation ceremony because of the measles epidemic.

Tokelau's first airstrip will be built on the central atoll of Nukunonu.

Cook Islands Prime Minister Henry Puna has signalled his government will shortly ratify a major regional trade agreement.

The Samoa women's rugby coach is disappointed more players have not made themselves available for the national team, which is attempting to qualify for the next World Cup.

American Samoa has declared a public health emergency following measles outbreaks in the Pacific region.

Two flights from Samoa to Auckland during the weekend were carrying passengers with measles, Auckland's Regional Public Health Service says.

Two flights from Samoa to Auckland during the weekend were carrying passengers with measles, Auckland's Regional Public Health Service says.

Tongan health authorities could re-vaccinate up to 20,000 people against the measles after it was discovered some historical vaccinations might not be effective. Audio

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Health officials in Pago Pago have been discussing how to restrict non-immunised travellers from Samoa entering the territory.

Tuila'epa Sa'ilele Malielegaoi is wary of the heavy set-up costs and the ongoing expense imposed by the television regulator.

The measles is spreading like an out of control "wildfire" in Samoa, an Auckland-based vaccinologist says. Audio