Public memorial planned for Dr Joe Williams after restrictions lifted
Pacific health leader and doctor, who died of Covid-19, will be farewelled this week.
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Renewed call for all with virus symptoms to get tested
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Dr Joe Williams, 85, died on September 4 after contracting Covid-19 last month.
Family forced into quarantine after father breached Covid rules
The quarantine breach is a reminder to remain vigilant against the virus, authorities say.
Superyachts on the Med: Pandemic no barrier for super-wealthy Kiwi travellers
'Bugger it, we're still going to have summer in Europe', one super-wealthy Kiwi said.
Covid limbo: NZ refusing refuge for 300 yachts as Pacific cyclone season nears
"With 2- to 6-week passages crews have been in quarantine for that time anyway."
Double tragedy: Dr Joe Williams dies 24 hours after brother
Former Cook Islands PM died in Auckland hours after his older brother died in Brisbane.
Comment: What Pacific health equity must look like
COMMENT: When it comes to Pacific people, the health system is not fit for purpose.
NZ's 24th Covid death: Family to honour Dr Joe Williams' legacy
Family plan to continue legacy of helping the Pacific community through the health system.
NZ's 24th Covid death: Ashley Bloomfield's tribute to Dr Joe Williams
He held many senior roles in the health sector in New Zealand.
Māori, Pasifika inequities 'major' factor in Covid cluster's doubled hospital rates
Age, ethnicity and pre-existing conditions are driving the higher hospitalisation rates.
Hawke's Bay man jailed for slavery and people trafficking to appeal
Joseph Matamata has filed an appeal against his conviction.
Millions could be wasted on housing funding if Pacific experts not involved, experts warn
Nearly one in five Pacific people in NZ live in 'severely' overcrowded conditions.
Raumanga church goes up in flames, cause still unknown
When the church's glass windows started exploding, Ahio knew it was time to evacuate.
Cook Islands reopens borders to New Zealand - but only to returning residents
The Cook Islands Cabinet allows residents and work permit holders to fly back.
Samoa to bump up 14-day quarantine to 21 days
Samoa's PM wants to increase the quarantine period for returning residents to 21 days.
Samoa halts all international flights after NZ Covid outbreak
The amendment to the State of Emergency includes repatriation flights.
'Covid-19 doesn't discriminate, and neither should we', Pasifika community told
Call for Pacific communities to support each other through Covid-19 stresses.
Covid cluster family 'shell-shocked', being bullied online
Cluster family bullied online: 'The comments on social media have turned nasty'.
Cook Islands close border to all incoming flights due to New Zealand's Covid-19 outbreak
The decision comes after a flight from Auckland tomorrow has Covid-19 risk.
Pasifika communities warned to prepare for Covid outbreak
"We need all hands on deck - fanau, communities, providers, agencies and Government."
Three critical conditions for quarantine-free travel
Quarantine-free travel to the Cook Islands may open by the end of the year.
Three men rescued from Pacific island after writing SOS in sand
The men had been missing in the Micronesia archipelago for nearly three days.
Papua New Guinea police make massive cocaine haul
Police have seized $86 million worth of cocaine they believe was destined for Australia.
Stranded boaties in 'dire' situation appeal for New Zealand's help
Stranded boaties are seeking refuge in New Zealand as the dangerous cyclone season looms.
Yacht from NZ arrives in Fiji 'to escape the pandemic in paradise'
Fiji creating safe lanes for yachts to 'escape the Covid-19 pandemic in paradise'.
50% unemployment: Crisis in Fiji as tourism industry collapses
Around half the country's bread-winners are reportedly unemployed amid pandemic.
Two friends die, another survives fiery Dunedin crash
A lone survivor of a deadly crash told a witness: 'My friends are in there'.
Transtasman bubble could open to some Australian states before others: Ardern
The Prime Minister would not commit to a specific date.
US yachting family quits 'cold' NZ, sails into Pacific navy blockade
Adventure-seeking family wanted to escape NZ winter but sailed into a naval blockade.
Stranded workers 'losing hope' of returning home
The mental health and wellbeing of 117 Samoan workers is becoming a big concern.
Comment: Why is Covid-free Pacific locked out?
Comment: These islands will need trade or aid when open tourism could fix it today.
'Bula bubble' touted by Fiji PM to boost tourism from NZ
Fiji's government has announced a scheme it hopes will lead to Kiwis visiting the country.
Use of BMI to detect heart risk in Māori, Pasifika misleading - doctor
A study found that BMI has no relation to the special fatty tissue around the heart.