Key info on coronavirus spread in Pacific to released in 9 languages: NZ govt
WELLINGTON, Mar 29, 2020, RNZ. New Zealand’s Ministry for Pacific Peoples has translated key messages…
Samoa
[Analytics] Coronavirus: How the Pacific is responding
Pacific nations and terrorities are deepening their restrictions to contain the spread of the coronavirus….
Pacific nations take further measures against coronavirus
AUCKLAND, Mar 16, 2020, RNZ. Pacific countries are continuing to take active measures to counter…
[Analytics] ‘Huge crisis’: Coronavirus fears knock back Pacific tourism
On Saipan, the tourist area resembles a ghost town. Restaurants are being shuttered, shops reducing…
Samoa reduces flights from New Zealand
APIA, Feb 29, 2020, RNZ. The Samoa government has cut the number of weekly international…
Fourth cruise ship visit to Samoa cancelled
APIA, Feb 18, 2020, RNZ. A fourth cruise ship’s visit to Samoa has been cancelled…
Samoa PM assassination case: Accused withdraws bid to change plea
APIA, Feb 7, 2020, RNZ. One of three men facing a charge of plotting to…
Asian Development Bank to spend $2B on Pacific energy and transport projects
WELLINGTON, Jan 28, 2020, RNZ. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is investing more than $US2…
Samoa’s measles crisis wanes, but questions remain unanswered
APIA, Jan 26, 2020, RNZ. For the first time in months, Samoa’s hospitals are empty…
81 measles deaths now in Samoa
APIA, Dec 26, 2019, RNZ. Samoa’s Ministry of Health has confirmed another death in the…
Measles death toll in Samoa rises to 75
APIA, Dec 17, 2019, RNZ. Two more children have died in Samoa’s measles epidemic, bringing…
New Zealand to provide $1M for UNICEF, WHO Samoa measles fund
WELLINGTON, Dec 15, 2019, RNZ. New Zealand will contribute $NZ1 million to an international fund…