Search Results
-
Shipping travel bubbles could keep Covid-19 out of NZ - Maritime Union
The Maritime Union is floating the idea of an "oceanic" shipping bubble to protect against Covid-19, after a third coronavirus-riddled ship docked in New Zealand. Audio
-
Geoffrey Miller: Special APEC summit on Covid-19 a quiet success
Analysis - International analyst Geoffrey Miller looks over the lessons from the special APEC summit.
-
Leaders focusing on 'global vaccination effort' - Ardern at special APEC meeting
In a virtual meeting chaired by New Zealand, leaders of the Asia-Pacific trade group APEC pledged overnight to work to expand sharing and manufacturing of Covid-19 vaccines to fight the pandemic.
-
What more can NZ do to help Fiji in Covid-19 crisis?
The UN resident coordinator for Fiji warns climbing Covid-19 infection rates in the island nation may soon send it spinning out of control.
Lisa Owen asked Sanaka Samarsinha if there is more New… Video, Audio
-
Fiji Covid-19: Workers' groups criticise govt's 'no jab, no job' call
The Fijian government's Covid-19 response continues to be slammed as case numbers soar.
It is as workers' rights advocates and legal experts label the prime ministers 'no jab, no job' directive… Audio
-
Fiji battling misinformation amid Covid-19 crisis - UN official
The United Nations representative in Fiji says antivaxxers present one of the country's biggest challenges.
A record number of 873 new cases was recorded in the latest 24-hour monitoring period, and… Video, Audio
-
Ardern to chair inaugural Covid-19 APEC leaders meeting
An extra APEC meeting at the leaders level focused on Covid-19, being held for the first time, will be chaired by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.
-
Fiji rugby union to address player concerns about vaccine message
The Fiji rugby union says it will discuss players' concerns about wearing jerseys supporting Covid vaccinations before the second test against the All Blacks in Hamilton.
-
Fiji govt could face lawsuits over Covid-19 vaccine ultimatum
Legal experts in Fiji warn the government has opened itself to a barrage of lawsuits following its decision to force the country's civil service to get vaccinated against the coronavirus. Audio
-
Fiji Covid-19 crisis: Vaccine mandatory for public servants
There has been widespread condemnation of the Fiji government's move to force its entire civil service to get vaccinated against the coronavirus.
This comes amid daily record infections and deaths… Audio
-
Govt's lax approach on Covid-19 vaccination costing NZ
Analysis - The Labour government's handling of the Covid-19 pandemic has gone from "go hard and go early" in March last year, to "meh, we'll go whenever", writes Tim Watkin.
-
Fiji urged to activate disaster protocols
Vani Catanasiga, James Fong, Biman Prasad, Shamima Ali, June, Christine Rovoi. Description: Fiji's government has been urged to activate the Disaster Management Committee (DISMAC) to stop more people… Audio
-
In brief: news from around the Pacific
PNG scales down Covid-19 testing; Samoa covid vaccination rollout on hold; Tonga renews its coronavirus state of emergency; Vanuatu vaccination rollout underway in North Efate; 2023 Pacific Games…
-
Covid-19: NGOs call for detailed data, warn of Fiji population wipeout
Civil society groups in Fiji are calling on the government to release data to assist them provide an effective response to those impacted by the Covid-19 crisis in the country.
-
Covid-19: Fiji govt urged to activate disaster management group
Fiji's government has been urged to activate the Disaster Management Committee to stop more people dying from the coronavirus.
A new daily record 636 cases and six more deaths were announced by the… Audio
-
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…
-
Public frustration, confusion rife amid Covid-19 crisis in Fiji
Public frustration over mixed messages from the government is growing in Fiji as Covid-19 continues to spread rapidly.
-
Fiji faces another day of record Covid-19 cases.
Audio 5 Jul 2021The mortuary at Fiji's largest hospital is now full, the country's health ministry said on Monday, as the Pacific island nation logs record daily coronavirus cases. The Colonial War Memorial Hospital… Audio
-
In brief: news from around the Pacific
Bougainville and PNG leaders to meet in Wabag, Lavulavu attempted bribery in Tonga court case and new Cook Islands police chief settles in
-
Worries about Fiji govt's strategy to isolate Covid patients at home
Fiji's Health Ministry has promised it is capable of looking after those with the coronavirus who have been told to isolate at home.
-
Covid-19 in Fiji: Mortuary full, public frustration, confusion
Public frustration over mixed messages from the government is growing in Fiji as Covid-19 continues to spread rapidly.
The latest daily update saw another record infection rate, with 522 new cases.
… Audio
-
Fiji Covid-19 crisis escalates: Two more dead, 431 new cases
In Fiji, medical authorities are defending not putting the country into a full lockdown, as case numbers continue to soar.
They says it's in line with international practice and takes into account… Audio
-
Covid-19: There's no time for complacency, Fijians warned
Fijians are being warned to take Covid-19 more seriously, or many more deaths will occur.
Health authorities are blaming a spike in cases on people not following Covid-19 rules.
There are more than… Audio
-
NZ govt pledges $10m for Fiji Covid-19 response
The government is ramping up its support to Fiji - which is in the grips of a Covid-19 crisis.
Another record 166 new cases of the virus were recorded in the Pacific nation yesterday. New Zealand's… Audio
-
Fiji Covid-19: 150 cases as NZ and Australia medics prepare for deployment
Fiji's Permanent Secretary for Health, Dr James Fong confirms they have recorded 150 new cases.
