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Fiji babies among positive Covid-19 cases, schools still closed
Health authorities in Fiji have announced another spike in coronavirus cases, most of them linked to existing clusters.
Ninety-one infections and one death were confirmed last night. There are more… Audio
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Covid-19 in Fiji: Concern at numbers of deaths
Ten people have died in Fiji after testing positive for Covid-19 but only four had their deaths attributed to the coronavirus.
The Health Ministry says six patients died from existing chronic… Audio
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Covid-19 lab-leak hypothesis plausible as accidents happen - 'I should know'
Opinion - At the conclusion of the G7 summit yesterday, leaders called for a fresh investigation to determine how the Covid-19 pandemic began and the leak theory is plausible, Allen Rodrigo writes.
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Church leaders roll up sleeves for Covid-19 vaccination
Pacific and Māori church leaders are stepping up in the battle against Covid-19 vaccine misinformation.
A dozen senior Catholics from around the Wellington region received their first dose of the… Video, 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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United Airlines to resume Tahiti flights, Hao reopens for air travel
United Airlines will resume flights from San Francisco to Papeete this week - four months after France halted flights
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Covid-19 vaccines: Kiwis warned off chance to skip queue
Fancy the thought of lying on a sun-soaked beach, sipping a cocktail and getting a Covid-19 jab while you're at it?
Well, a growing number of countries are offering just that with Guam, the Maldives… Audio
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Australia provides big boost for Pacific netball
Netball Australia has announced a three-year agreement to boost the game's development in the Pacific Islands.
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Samoa to shelve China-backed port project under new leader
Samoa's expected new prime minister has pledged to shelve a $US100 million ($NZ139m) Beijing-backed port development, calling the project excessive for the small Pacific island.
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Cook Islanders line up in Rarotonga for Covid-19 vaccine
The Cook Islands' Covid-19 vaccination programme is now in full swing with about 600 people receiving the first Pfizer jab.
It may also be a challenge, with some of the 10,000 eligible Cook Islanders… Video, Audio
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Pfizer 'confident' of Covid-19 vaccine delivery schedules - Hipkins
The government is still optimistic all New Zealand adults will be vaccinated against the coronavirus by the end of the year, despite a report suggesting otherwise. Audio
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Dr Ashley Bloomfield responds to critical report on Covid-19 vaccine rollout
A report into the Covid-19 vaccine rollout raises serious concerns about whether the government can reach its targets and if there's even enough vaccine in the country.
It calls on health authorities… Video, Audio
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In brief: News from around the Pacific
Fiji records a new Covid-19 case; Two new coronavirus cases in the CNMI; Vanuatu orders AstraZeneca doses, and more.
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Fiji's response to covid, climate crises gets boost from NZ, Americans
New Zealand has offered a budget support package of almost $US30 million ($NZ40m) to Fiji in response to the economic crisis there caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
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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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First 24 hrs with no new Covid-19 in French Polynesia since July
French Polynesia has gone 24 hours without recording any new cases of Covid-19. It's the first time this has happened since July 2020.
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In brief: News from around the Pacific
Fears of more attacks on a PNG jail, investigation underway into death at New Caledonian power plant, and coronavirus in PNG and the Northern Marianas.
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Hipkins on public sector pay: 'It's the opposite of austerity'
Public Service Minister Chris Hipkins denies the government is engaging in bad faith bargaining with unions after its decision to restrict public sector wage increases. Audio
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In brief: News from around the Pacific
French ambassador in Vanuatu summoned; Solomon Islanders in NZ to renew passports; Another Covid-19 case in the CNMI; and more.
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Covid-19 vaccines in NZ: What you need to know
Explainer - Who gets the Covid-19 vaccine, and when? RNZ is here to clear it all up.
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All hands on deck as Fiji prepares for worst in Covid-19 outbreak
Fiji's government is preparing for a worst-case scenario as it deploys a multi-agency response to the country's worrying Covid-19 outbreak.
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OFC cancels Beach Soccer Nations Cup
The OFC Beach Soccer Nations Cup competition has been cancelled because of Covid-19.
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Australia sending vaccine doses to Fiji, Timor Leste
Australia says it is sending fresh batches of Covid-19 vaccine doses to Fiji and Timor-Leste.
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Battle on two fronts: Fiji fights Covid-19 outbreak and floods
Fiji's government says it will not consider any international arrivals until there's no cases of Covid-19 in the community. Audio
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Pacific ministers get Covid-19 vaccination, encourage church members
Pacific church ministers are stepping up to get their Covid-19 vaccine, and are encouraging their members to follow suit.
More than 100 people lined up for their vaccine in Ōtara today, hoping to… Video, Audio
