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Fiji Covid-19 crisis: Nearly 1,300 cases in past 24 hours
The suffering continues in Fiji as Covid-19 cases soar amid its worsening health crisis.
Close to 1,300 cases have been recorded in the last 24 hours, resulting in new curfew hours for the nation's… Audio
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PM Jacinda Ardern addresses media at Westport's Emergency Operations Centre
PM addresses media after meeting residents hard-hit by severe flooding
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is addressing media at Westport's Emergency Operations Centre after meeting residents hard-hit by severe flooding.
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PM speaks about Covid-19, Fiji and Pharmac funding
PM speaks about Covid-19, Fiji and Pharmac funding
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern spoke to media after a speech at the New Zealand Institute of International Affairs conference.
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PM Jacinda Ardern on trans-Tasman travel arrangements
PM Jacinda Ardern on trans-Tasman travel arrangements
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says the government is in the middle of bringing home New Zealanders stranded in NSW, and is keeping an eye on other states
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Fiji government 'useless' warns opposition, as Ardern touts lockdown benefits
Fiji government 'useless' warns opposition, as Ardern touts lockdown benefits
The Fiji government's response to the Covid-19 outbreak is an utter failure, but it's not too late to follow New Zealand's lockdown example, the opposition leader says. Audio
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In brief: news from around the Pacific
In brief: news from around the Pacific
Nauru near completing Covid-19 vaccination, Bougainville puts a pause on new mining ventures, PNG PM explains Covid-19 measures, Freighters entry to American Samoa delayed over Covid concerns Cooks to…
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Travel bubble pause between New Zealand and New South Wales, Queensland remains
Travel bubble pause between NZ and NSW, Queensland remains
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says the travel pause with New South Wales and Queensland continues but those who ordinarily reside in New Zealand will be able to travel subject to requirements.
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Fiji's Covid-19 crisis escalates, NZ and Australia assist
Audio 24 Jun 2021Fiji was once first in line for a travel bubble with New Zealand and Australia, but now the Pacific island nation is grappling with an escalating Covid-19 crisis. Audio
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Covid-19 in Fiji: New Zealand provides $10m to support response
Covid-19: New Zealand, Australia medical experts arrive in Fiji
A team of Australian and New Zealand specialists have arrived in Fiji to help contain the escalating outbreak there.
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The Week in Politics: 'Feebate' splits Parliament, opposition accuses government of bringing in a new tax
The Week in Politics: 'Feebate' splits Parliament
Analysis - The government's feebate scheme divides Parliament, Ardern announces a formal apology for the dawn raids, and more of the vaccine rollout is revealed, Peter Wilson writes.
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Covid-19: Why Fiji govt will not declare a state of emergency
Fiji PM resists pressure for lockdown, over 1000 Covid cases in April outbreak
The government rules out calls for a complete shutdown despite record number of Covid-19 infections.
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Covid-19: Fiji outbreak spirals out of control
A Covid-19 outbreak in Fiji appears to be spiralling out of control. Audio
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Covid-19: Fiji outbreak out of control with more than 500 cases
A Covid-19 outbreak in Fiji appears to be spiralling out of control, with 147 cases confirmed in the last two days.
The country's main hospital is effectively sealed off, after a cluster formed there… Audio
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Fiji's government goes quiet as Covid crisis grows
Fiji's government goes quiet as Covid crisis grows
Calls for more action from the Fiji government are growing louder, as authorities appear to be losing their grip on a rapidly-growing outbreak of Covid-19 in the country.
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Fiji's Covid-19 outbreak spiralling out of control
A Covid-19 outbreak in Fiji appears to be spiralling out of control, with 147 cases confirmed in the last two days alone. The country's main hospital is effectively sealed off, after a cluster formed… Audio
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Australia's PM arrives in New Zealand for talks on China, deportations
Scott Morrison arrives in Queenstown for talks with Ardern
The Australian Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, has touched down in Queenstown, saying extending the trans-Tasman bubble into the Pacific is a "real possibility".
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Division over NZ's RSE worker boost, Pacific reacts
Division over NZ's RSE worker boost, Pacific reacts
Unions and economists are joining in a call to overhaul the Recognised Seasonal Employer scheme. Audio
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NZ's Te Papa comes alive for Rotuma
NZ Rotumans highlight culture and language as Fiji families face Covid crisis
An outbreak of Covid-19 in Fiji has forced Rotumans there to cancel this year's Rotuma Day celebrations. Video
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Marshall Islands gets front-row seat at US Leaders Climate Summit
Lone Pacific voice vows to express region's message at Biden's climate table
The Marshall Islands says it will ensure the Pacific voices are heard at today's US Leaders Summit on Climate Change.
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Pacific NGOs urge Australia to halve emissions by 2030
Australia challenged on climate commitment
Environmental and humanitarian organisations in the Pacific are urging Australia to commit to its climate responsibilities.
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Pasifika Festival performers return to stage after two year-delay
Pasifika Festival returns: 'We've been waiting for two years to get on this stage'
Pasifika performers are ready to get back on stage at the Pasifika Festival this weekend after it was cancelled for two years in a row.
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National Party leader Judith Collins calls for immediate Pacific travel bubble
Judith Collins calls for immediate Pacific travel bubble
The National Party leader says there's no reason Pacific nations can't form part of the new travel bubble now. Audio
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Trans-Tasman bubble: Govt hopes for economic boost from Australian tourists
Trans-Tasman bubble: Govt hopes for economic boost from Australian tourists
The government is estimating Australian tourists' spending will recover to about 80 percent of the pre-Covid level by next year.
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Relief at recognition of Pacific contribution to NZ war effort
Relief at recognition of Pacific contribution to NZ war effort
A Cook Islands community leader in Aotearoa has paid tribute to those who ensured the Pacific contribution to New Zealand's wartime efforts was recognised. Audio
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Fiji's Bula Bubble suffers setback
Fiji not on priority list for trans-Tasman travel bubble
Fiji's push for a travel bubble with New Zealand and Australia suffers setback.