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Pacific Region

Record NZ travel puts Pacific tourism in strong position - SPTO

Family ties, pent-up demand and the Pacific’s short-haul appeal are helping keep New Zealand one of the region’s biggest tourism markets.

Khalia StrongFri, 18 Sep

Health •

Papua New Guinea

PNG cancer centre set to open its doors to all patients in the Pacific

The government says the new facility will offer access to specialist treatment at subsidised local rates, cutting the cost of overseas medical referrals.

Christine RovoiWed, 09 Sep

Environment •

Tonga

Pacific urged to protect 'whale highways' that link the region's waters

Leaders, scientists and advocates want countries to work together to protect the ocean routes used by whales, tuna, turtles and other marine life.

Cedric TausingaWed, 02 Sep

Business •

Palau •

Fiji •

Solomon Islands

Palau tourism boom drives expansion of Australia air link

A surge in visitors is helping drive the Palau Paradise Express extension, with Qantas adding a second weekly Brisbane-Koror flight from December.

Thomas Tarurongo Wynne, Political ReporterWed, 02 Sep

Business •

Fiji •

Cook Islands •

Solomon Islands

Fiji's tourism tax puts Pacific air links under pressure, experts warn

A five per cent levy is being criticised by travel groups as airlines and destinations face pressure to keep travellers moving across the Pacific.

PMN NewsMon, 24 Aug

Community •

Vanuatu •

Fiji

Ancient DNA reveals how waves of migration shaped the Pacific

New research using 72 ancient genomes gives a clearer picture of how people moved through Vanuatu, Fiji and Tonga over the past 3000 years.

Christine RovoiWed, 19 Aug

Pacific Region •

Papua New Guinea

PNG leader backs cabinet minister's criticism of taxpayer-funded overseas trips

Prime Minister James Marape says William Bando made a "fair call" after criticising large overseas delegations and the PM is urging greater accountability for taxpayer-funded travel.

Christine RovoiTue, 14 Jul

Business

Holiday Blow: Air NZ axes regional flights right as winter and school break begins

Pacific families planning to travel for the July school holidays are facing a massive squeeze, as Air New Zealand axes thousands of seats across the regions due to sky-high fuel costs.

Christine RovoiFri, 01 May

Pacific Region •

Papua New Guinea •

China

Marape’s China visit puts spotlight on ‘grass that feeds a nation’ and PNG’s push for growth

From a reunion with the inventor of Juncao to high-level trade talks in Guangdong, Papua New Guinea’s prime minister uses his China visit to push food security, investment, and stronger regional ties.

Christine RovoiWed, 29 Apr

Community

Police urge drivers to make safety their first priority this weekend

With lives already lost on our roads this year, drivers are urged to slow down, stay alert, and get everyone home safely this ANZAC weekend.

PMN NewsSat, 25 Apr

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