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Thousands of starfish removed to save Cook Islands' reefs
More than 6500 coral eating crown-of-thorns starfish have been removed from Cook Islands' reefs since 2020 when the latest outbreak was first detected. Audio
American Samoa health authorities hoping school break will curb RSV spread
Health authorities in American Samoa are hoping the upcoming school break will help curb the spread of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) which has caused a spike in hospital admissions this month.
Coral making rapid recovery after devastating weather event
The remote reefs in the Southern Line Islands in Kiribati are recovering quickly after an El Niño warming event in 2015-2016 decimated its coral, the National Geographic's Pristine Seas' team.
Pacific nations driving momentum at IMO to clean up international shipping
The global regulator for international shipping is expected to agree to completely decarbonise the industry by mid-century to avoid dangerous climate change.
New Zealand tourist drowns in the Cook Islands
A 49-year-old woman from New Zealand has drowned outside The Edgewater Resort and Spa in Rarotonga.
Guam's post-Mawar recovery not up to speed, Dededo's Mayor says
The mayor of Guam's second largest and most populated village says she feels the recovery has been "very slow" two weeks after Typhoon Mawar made landfall in the territory.
Fijian Drua outdone by Crusaders, but fans 'can't wait' for 2024 season
The Fijian Drua had to sail through rough seas in Christchurch as they were outdone 49-8 by the Crusaders in the Super Rugby Pacific quarterfinals on Saturday night.
Crucial IMO talks 'last chance' for global shipping to meet Paris Agreement target
A shipping industry expert says the International Maritime Organisation climate summit in London next month is the last chance for the sector to get in line with global climate targets.
Pasifika art gallery gains popularity in Christchurch
A Christchurch art gallery that displays exclusively Pasifika art has brought in nearly 8000 Pacific visitors since opening in July. Audio
Fifteen Pasifika on NZ King's Birthday Honours List
Paediatrician Teuila Percival heads the list of Pacific recipients in the New Zealand King's Birthday Honours List for 2023.
Global Expedition will allow Pacific people to tell their stories
National Geographic's Pristine Seas initiative has launched The Global Expedition to support conservation efforts in the remote tropical Pacific. Audio
Caregivers, low earners to benefit from Cook Islands Budget
Money has been set aside in the Cook Islands 2023 budget for caregivers and people on minimum wage to get a pay rise.
Post-typhoon restoration process begins in Guam
Guam is in a recovery phase after being pummelled by typhoon Mawar.
People in Guam, Marianas told to seek shelter as typhoon approaches
Category four typhoon Mawar is heading directly for Guam with the worst conditions expected around 4pm on Wednesday, the US National Weather Service said.
Pasifika will benefit from wider Budget says NZ minister
New Zealand's Pacific package in its annual Budget focuses on strengthening the Pasifika workforce and includes funding for media entities to deliver Pacific language programming.
Brown tells global leaders they are failing on climate change
The Pacific Islands Forum chair has taken aim at global leaders for failing to keep their climate promises.
Australia's Pacific budget boost is a response to geopolitical competition
The Australian government has committed almost three quarters of its $AU1.9 billion Pacific budget-package to enhance "peace and security" in the region. Audio
Biden cuts Australia and Papua New Guinea visits
US President Joe Biden will cut his historic trip to Papua New Guinea to return to complete debt ceiling negotiations in the US, according to a White House statement.
Medicinal cannabis could be available in Cook Islands next month
Medicinal cannabis products could be available to some people in the Cook Islands as early as June and will "definitely" be available by the end of the year says the country's secretary of health. Audio
PNG minister told to resign over 'primitive animals' slur
Papua New Guinea's opposition has called on the foreign affairs minister to resign after calling critics of his trip to London for the King Charles' Coronation "primitive animals". Audio
Fijian British Army veteran backs proposal for Pacific islanders to join ADF
A Fijian British Army veteran who served in Afghanistan and Iraq has welcomed the proposal to allow Pacific Islanders to enlist and boost Australia's Defence Force. Audio
Life returns to normal in American Samoa despite active measles cases in community
The number of confirmed and probable measles cases have remained the same since May 4 in American Samoa, the territory's Department of Health epidemiologist says.
Disaster decree to be made after Tahiti village flooded
Cars have been swept out to sea and homes damaged after extensive flooding this week in the south Tahiti village of Teahupo'o.
Schools reopen in measles-hit American Samoa
Schools and the community college in American Samoa have reopened but students must be fully vaccinated for measles. Audio
Suspected measles cases rise to 49 in American Samoa
American Samoa has confirmed its second case of measles in a four year old boy and now has 49 probable cases.