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‘More severe’: Niue faces new Covid surge

Grizelda Mokoia, Director of Niue Public Health, warns that the symptoms are more severe this time and urges the public to remain cautious, get tested, and protect vulnerable populations.

Sariah MagaoaThu, 20 February

Politics •

Cook Islands •

Aotearoa New Zealand

NZ ‘in the dark’ over agreements between Cook Islands and China

New Zealand's Foreign Affairs Minister says the government-to-government relationship with Rarotonga needs a ‘reset’.

PMN NewsWed, 19 Feb

Tonga confirms dengue outbreak, children most affected

Tonga’s Health Minister Dr 'Ana Akauola has confirmed a dengue outbreak in the Kingdom, with reports of overseas visitors contracting the virus after returning home.

'Alakihihifo VailalaWed, 19 Feb

Law & Order •

Sāmoa •

Tonga

‘Jesus does not behave in that way’

Pacific academic Jemaima Tiatia-Siau and other advocates from the rainbow community have spoken out following disruptions at Auckland pride events.

'Alakihihifo VailalaMon, 17 Feb

Education

‘Earn as you learn’: Pilot programme aims to address labour shortages

The initiative allows students to earn a qualification and a wage while gaining valuable manufacturing experience in the industry.

Sariah MagaoaWed, 19 Feb

Opinion •

Aotearoa New Zealand

Will’s Word: Calling NZ ‘Aotearoa’ is a distraction from the real issue

Winston Peters and Shane Jones' remarks on Ricardo Menéndez March raise questions about their stance on migrants, but are we missing the bigger picture?

William TeriteThu, 20 Feb

News from around the Pacific

Pacific children twice as likely to face hardship - data

'Alakihihifo VailalaThu, 20 Feb

Business

OCR cut numbs financial pain in cash-strapped economy

Khalia StrongThu, 20 Feb

Language & Culture •

Niue

‘Dawn of a new era’: First-ever Niue festival encourages cultural revival

Matt ManukuoThu, 20 Feb

Environment

Auckland local boards strengthen emergency preparedness, two years after floods

Mary Afemata, Local Democracy ReporterWed, 19 Feb

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