New front opens in Australian bushfires, power cut to thousands
SYDNEY, Nov 20, 2019, Reuters. Electricity firms cut off power to thousands of people, more…
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Samoan dad loses third child to deadly measles epidemic
APIA, Nov 19, 2019, RNZ. A family in Samoa has lost their third child to…
Kiribati President denies govt behind early Parliament close
TARAWA, Nov 19, 2019, RNZ. Kiribati President Taneti Maamau has denied any government involvement in…
Measles epidemic: NZ to send 18 more nurses to Samoa
WELLINGTON, Nov 18, 2019, RNZ. New Zealand has announced a deployment of 18 more vaccination…
New Caledonia carrier returning Airbus
NOUMEA, Nov 17, 2019, RNZ. New Caledonia’s international carrier says it is returning one of…
Chinese company’s $1.5B bid for Bellamy’s given green light by Australia’s govt
SYDNEY, Nov 15, 2019, SMH. The $1.5 billion sale of Tasmania-based infant formula company Bellamy’s…
Marshalls’ president yet to decide on pursuing second term
D-U-D, Nov 15, 2019, RNZ. The president of the Marshall Islands says she’s yet to…
Death toll in Australia bush fires rises to four
SYDNEY, Nov 14, 2019, AFP, Reuters. The death toll from devastating bush fires in eastern…
Koala population ‘like in a cremation’ after bushfires
SYNDEY, Nov 10, 2019, SMH. The number of rescued koalas from fire-hit regions around Port…
Fiji urged by UN members to protect freedom of expression
GENEVA, Nov 10, 2019, RNZ. Fiji has been urged by United Nations members to prevent…
PNG minister defects from People’s National Congress
PORT MORESBY, Nov 8, 2019, RNZ. Papua New Guinea’s Housing Minister Justin Tkatchenko has left…
Samoa measles epidemic: Cases continue to rise
APIA, Nov 7, 2019, RNZ. Samoa’s Ministry of Health is looking into the death of…