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How Cuban medical training helped Pacific nations face the pandemic
Analysis - With the Covid-19 pandemic stretching health systems worldwide, Pacific countries have capitalised on their relative isolation to avoid the worst. Border closures and other measures have…
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Repatriation of stranded Tongans overseas remains suspended says govt
Twenty Tongans stranded in Fiji since March this year have been told their repatriation has been suspended because the risk of importing the delta variant is too high.
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In brief: News from around the Pacific
American Samoa plan to reopen air services with Hawaii; Appeal to be lodged in case against Vanuatu PM and government MPs, and more
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In brief: News from around the Pacific
Vanuatu PM and govt MPs retain seats after winning court battle; Stranded Tongans in Fiji: 'We want to go home'; PNG cricketers lose, and more.
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Nauru hosts Micronesian leaders' summit
The leaders of Micronesia are holding their annual summit in Nauru, with the dominant subject to be trade and transportation.
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Calling Home: Stephen Court in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Stephen Court is well-versed on life in exotic locations, having previously been domiciled in Nauru, Papua New Guinea and Lesotho, to name a few places. But Ethiopia's capital of Addis Ababa, where he… Audio, Gallery
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In brief: news from around the Pacific
Trial to determine status of Vanuatu govt MPs' seats begins, fallout over resignation of French police chief in Noumea and more.
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Ten Pacific states have not had any Covid-19 cases says WHO
The World Health Organisation says ten Pacific states have not had any cases of Covid-19 to date.
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From escaping the Taliban to Kiwi academic excellence
Abbas Nazari's new book, After the Tampa: From Afghanistan to New Zealand is the story of escaping the Taliban as a young child. He joins the show from Christchurch to discuss the book and the current… Audio, Gallery
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News Briefs Monday August 16th
Fiji re-activates blood drive; Samoas work on a travel bubble; American Samoa seeking workers from Samoa; Voter in Niue stymied in attempt to run for council
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In brief: news from around the Pacific
Samoa Sunday ban needs proper law; refugee family pleads for freedom in Darwin; new police patrol boat for Kiribati; possible execution of PNG death row prisoners closer and more.
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Maritime boundaries and Covid in the Pacific Forum spotlight
Leaders of Pacific regional countries and territories have agreed that the region's maritime boundaries need to be recognised globally in perpetuity. Audio
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Pacific Islands Forum marks 50th anniversary
The Secretary-General of the Pacific Islands Forum, Henry Puna, says Friday's meeting honours the leaders who set up the organisation, 50 years ago.
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In brief: News from around the Pacific
NZ concerned at detention of Fijian politicians by police; New Caledonia's anti-independence camp divided over Congress presidency; and more.
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Fiji gets Moderna vaccine to combat Covid-19
Fijians above 60 years of age and pregnant women have been encouraged to get the Moderna vaccine for protection against Covid-19.
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Talks begin to repatriate stranded Nauruans in Fiji
Nauruans stranded in Fiji due to the Covid-19 border restrictions could find themselves heading home soon.
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In brief: news from around the Pacific
Nauru's rights record under review; Vanuatu students in Fiji await fate; CNMI vaccine aim; and more Nauru urged to respect media freedom Nauru's human rights record is under United Nations...
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In brief: Olympic news from around the Pacific
Vanuatu pull out of Tokyo Paralympics;Guam swim team arrive in Japan; Kiribati confirms athletes for Tokyo Olympics
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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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Pacific briefs for June 29th
Nine more covid infections in French Polynesia; Australian refugees into 12th day of hunger strike; Wallisian group in New Caledonia ready to opt for independence; CNMI set for South Korea travel…
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In brief: News from around the Pacific
China steps up for Pacific vaccines; Nauru fast-tracks seabed mining; Fiji's MAX planes welcome back to NZ skies, and; Samoa to receive its new jet.
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Rotary/UNICEF target Pacific children in new vaccine campaign
A new vaccination campaign in the Pacific is targeting 100,000 children across nine countries. Audio
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New head of fractured Pacific Forum stresses unity
The new Secretary-General of the Pacific Islands Forum says he will champion solidarity and unity within the regional grouping.
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First Olympians: The weight of a nation
Nauru's first Olympian has gone from lifting power to weilding power. Marcus Stephen represented Nauru at two Olympic Games before embarking on a political career that included a four-year stint as… Audio
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In brief: news from around the Pacific
Australia's two main lawyer bodies call for the rule of law to prevail in Samoa, Changes at American Samoa fish cannery; New marine atlas in Tonga, and more.
