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New Zealand judge leaves Vanuatu amid death threats

Pacnews/ NZPA | Wed, 07/04/2010 - 08:04

Pacnews/ NZPA

Port Vila, Vanuatu: The New Zealand Government has confirmed New Zealand judge Justice Nevin Dawson and his family have left Vanuatu after threats were made against them.

Aid distributed to 3000 families

Indian Weekender Online | Mon, 05/04/2010 - 17:08

Indian Weekender Online

Auckland, New Zealand: The recent distribution of food supplies has brought joy to more than 3000 families affected by Cyclone Tomas in Fiji.

$9.45m to rehabilitate housing in Fiji’s eastern division

Fiji Live/ Pacnews | Mon, 05/04/2010 - 16:59

Fiji Live/ Pacnews

Suva, Fiji: It will cost $9.45 million to rehabilitate housing structures damaged and destroyed by Cyclone Tomas in Fiji’s eastern division

New Zealand group warns of possible casino impact in Samoa

RNZI/ Pacnews | Mon, 05/04/2010 - 16:44

RNZI/ Pacnews

Apia, Samoa: A Pacific service for gambling addicts in New Zealand says proposed legislation in Samoa to allow a casino would be more detrimental to society than beneficial to the eco

New budget for cyclone relief effort in Fiji

Fiji Sun/ Pacnews | Fri, 02/04/2010 - 17:33

Fiji Sun/ Pacnews

Suva, Fiji: A new budget is being drawn up by the Fijian administration for relief work for people and areas hit by Cyclone Tomas last month.

Making people wait for Tonga’s Ashika report is a disgrace says relative

RNZI/ Pacnews | Thu, 01/04/2010 - 16:05

RNZI/ Pacnews

Nuku'alofa, Tonga: Relatives of the 74 people who died when the Tongan ferry, Princess Ashika, sank last August say they’re upset at having to wait until next week

Tongan PM slammed over Ashika sinking

Pacnews/ StuffNZ | Thu, 01/04/2010 - 16:05

Pacnews/ StuffNZ

Nuku'alofa, Tonga: Tonga could face another maritime disaster, similar to that of the sinking of Princess Ashika, because of the extraordinary attitude of its prime minister, a Royal Commission of Inquiry says.

Bank South Pacific union threatening to go on strike over claims

Post Courier/ Pacnews | Wed, 10/03/2010 - 18:56

Post Courier/ Pacnews

Port Moresby, PNG: Papua New Guinea’s largest bank, Bank South Pacific could be closed next week by disgruntled union members

TVNZ found in breach standard broadcasting laws over Samoa story

Pacnews | Mon, 08/03/2010 - 15:31

Pacnews

Auckland, New Zealand: The New Zealand Broadcasting Authority has found TVNZ in breach of standard broadcasting laws in relation to a news item

Ashika tragedy: 'What you see is what you get' – Patterson

Pacnews/ TV3 | Mon, 08/03/2010 - 15:31

Pacnews/ TV3

Suva, Fiji: The man who sold Tonga the doomed ferry Princess Ashika has spoken about the transaction for the first time.

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