Barbara Dreaver presents a special daily bulletin COVID19: Pacific Update for the latest information across the Pacific.
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The Cook Islands traditional voyaging canoe, Marumaru Atua, has made a grand return to her resting place off Rarotonga.
In September 2017, the vaka was damaged by fire.
Extensive fundraising efforts led to the vessel being shipped to Auckland where she spent almost half a year being repaired.
One of its senior crew members, Sam Timoko, said it had been an honour to sail her home to Avana Point, and a very moving moment for all on board.
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Media are a crucial part of the democratic process and accessibility to politicians is key to informing the public, say Pacific journalists visiting New Zealand.
Esther Pavihi from the Broadcasting Corporation of Niue (BCN) and Tiana Elle Haxton of the Cook Islands Television News and Radio Cook Islands (RAR CK) are spending two weeks with RNZ Pacific in Wellington as part of the PCBL Media Exchange.
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Fiji plans to start broadcasting parliamentary committee meetings later this year.
FBC News reported the proceedings of standing committees will be televised starting later this year.
The Secretary-General to Parliament, Viniana Namosimalua, said the broadcasts will ensure people can see and hear for themselves submissions on proposed legislation.
She said committees could sit in camera - privately - if allowed by the Speaker.
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Tupapa Maraerenga have all but confirmed their place in the OFC Champions League main draw after thrashing Lotoha'apai United 4-1 to make it two wins from two in the Qualifier event in the Cook Islands.
Jared Colligan put the home side ahead in the very first minute, after latching onto a cross inside the box, before Ben Mata doubled their advantage from the penalty spot six minutes later.
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It was a busy year for the countries of the Pacific, which had more global spotlight than usual as it found itself in the middle of feuding great powers. That brought a slew of new deals and partnerships, but also pressures. RNZ Pacific's Johnny Blades and Jamie Tahana look back on the year the world discovered the Pacific.
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A Samoan woman behind an innovative internship programme linking Pasifika to the public sector has been recognised in New Zealand's inaugural Public Service Medals.
Matalena Leaupepe was one of five people presented with a medal by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.
Ms Leaupepe was recognised for her work building relationships between Pasifika and the public sector.
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Barbara Dreaver presents a special daily bulletin COVID19: Pacific Update for the latest information across the Pacific.
1 NEWS' Pacific correspondent, Barbara Dreaver wraps up the week's news from around the Pacific.