Prime Minister of Samoa Fiame Naomi Mataafa has made a special announcement this evening regarding the status of Samoa in light of COVID-19 cases discovered at the border. Earlier this…
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Relief and Support Underway in Tonga With Royal New Zealand Navy
The Royal New Zealand Navy’s frigate HMNZS Wellington arrived in the Kingdom of Tonga yesterday for recovery and support in the wake of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai volcanic eruption and tsunami…
NZ Government Ready to Support Tonga Following Eruption and Tsunami
New Zealand has formally offered to provide assistance to the Kingdom of Tonga following the recent Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai volcanic eruption. Minister of Foreign Affairs Nanaia Mahuta says, “the thoughts of…
NZ Booster Rollout Accelerated To Protect Against COVID-19 Variants
Everyone aged 18 years and older who has received two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine can now book their free booster dose using BookMyVaccine.nz or by calling the COVID Vaccination…
People in Niue Urged to Stay Indoors Away From Sea, Kingdom of Tonga Full Tsunami Alert
The Government of Niue has issued a notice tonight via social media that the country is experiencing unusual weather activity which may be a result of the volcanic eruption of…
Kia Orana 2022! Cook Islands Border Opens Today
The Cook Islands border is open for business to New Zealand as of today, enabling fully vaccinated Kiwis to travel freely to and from the Cook Islands with no quarantine…
New Zealand Government Congratulates New Prime Minister of Kingdom of Tonga
New Zealand Minister of Foreign Affairs Nanaia Mahuta has congratulated the Kingdom of Tonga’s newly appointed Prime Minister Hu’akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni on his appointment. An all-male parliament was elected in…
Tributes Flow For Veteran Samoan Radio Broadcaster Tago Fuatamalesā Siaipili Tago
The Pasifika community across New Zealand, Australia, and Samoa have paid tribute to veteran broadcaster Tago Fuatamalesa Siaipili Tago who passed away aged 70 on Christmas day. People took to…
Pasifika Peoples Recipients New Years Honours List 2021
Pasifika people have been recognised in this years New Years Honours List for 2021. Minister for Pacific Peoples Aupito William Sio says, ” I congratulate all the Pacific People who have…
NZ Pasifika Milestone 90% Double Vaccinated
Ministry of Health figures released today show 90% (257,052) of eligible Pasifika in New Zealand have reached the double vaccinated milestone less than two weeks after the rest of the…
First Omicron in MIQ as NZ Hits 90% Double Vaccination
The Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield briefed media this afternoon about the first Omicron strain of COVID-19 being detected in New Zealand’s managed isolation and quarantine. The case came…
NZ Allocates Millions to First Private Investment Fund Targeting Pacific Countries
Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta and Minister of State for Trade and Export Growth Phil Twyford have today announced a new investment fund to support COVID-19 recovery in the Pacific.…
Jawsh 685, Tree, Nick Afoa, Shepherds Reign Big Winners at Pacific Music Awards 2021
Pasifika musicians, singers, songwriters, and producers were recognised at the 17th annual Pacific Music Awards held online on Saturday evening. Among the big winners was 19 year old Joshua Christian…
Vanuatu First Pacific Nation Elected to International Maritime Organisation Council
Vanuatu has become the first Pacific Island Nation out of 40 new countries elected by the United Nations Assembly of the International Maritime Organisation as a Member of its Council…
Pasifika Students Studying Health and Disablities Encouraged to Apply for Pacific Health Scholarships
Pacific students studying health or disability-related courses are encouraged to apply for a Ministry of Health Pacific Health Scholarship. New Zealand’s Ministry of Health has allocated $1.4 million for next…
Pasifika Journalist Appointed to Public Interest Journalism Fund Advisory Panel
Seasoned Journalist and Broadcaster John Utanga has been appointed to the newly established Public Interest Journalism Fund Advisory Panel. Of Cook Islands descent John has more than 30 years of…
Ministry of Health Partners With Buttabean (BBM) Motivation to Improve Health and Wellbeing of Pasifika and Māori
A new partnership will help improve the physical health and wellbeing of Māori and Pacific communities in South Auckland. The Ministry of Health is committing $500,000 in funding over two…
New Zealand to Deploy Defence Force and Police to Honiara After Solomon Islands Riots
The New Zealand government has announced it will deploy Defence Force and Police personnel to Honiara to help restore peace and stability. This comes after Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare…
Further COVID-19 Economic and Recovery Support for Fiji and Cook Islands
Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta announced over the weekend a further package of support for the Cook Islands and Fiji for COVID-19 economic support and recovery. The economic package of…
Traffic Light System Kicks in This Friday Booster Shots Now Available
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced this afternoon the levels at which different parts of New Zealand will move forward into the COVID-19 Protection Framework Traffic Light System this Friday. The…