The CoconetTV ongoing Pacific Islands updates for our community in Aotearoa and the Pacific region.

To catch up on updates from Week 1 click here , Week 2 click here…more

The CoconetTV ongoing Pacific Islands updates for our community in Aotearoa and the Pacific region.

To catch up on previous updates click here

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End of week round up -…more

The CoconetTV ongoing Pacific Islands updates for our community in Aotearoa and the Pacific region.

To catch up on previous updates click here

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End of week round up -…more

We're now into the 5th week since the World Health Organisation upgraded the Coronavirus to a Pandemic.  We will be updating this page with Pacific Islands updates for our community…more

We're now into the 4th week since the World Health Organisation upgraded the Coronavirus to a Pandemic.  We will be updating this page with Pacific Islands updates for our community…more

We're now into the 3rd week since the World Health Organisation upgraded the Coronavirus to a Pandemic.  We will be updating this page with Pacific Islands updates for our community…more

We're now into the 2nd week since the World Health Organisation upgraded the Coronavirus to a Pandemic.  We will be updating this page with Pacific Islands updates for our community…more

Pacific Islander communities in California have faced economic and health disparties that make them vulnerable to the coronavirus reports abc10 news. and LAist.com

For two weeks in March, Dr. Raynald…more

With Coronavirus / Covid-19 now being upgraded to a Pandemic we will be updating this page with Pacific Islands updates for our community here in New Zealand and around the…more

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson shared in an instagram post earlier today that himself, his wife Lauren Hashian along with their 2 young daughters Jasmine (4yrs) and Tiana (2yrs) are recovering…more

“Honestly I thought I was going to die ... people absolutely need to take this seriously - it’s the worst thing I've ever had” 

56 year old Samoan man Tupa'i…more

More than a year on from his horrific Covid experience, Geoff Muliaga has this heartfelt message for our Pasifika people

"Talofa lava, Last year changed my perspective on this COVID-19,…more

New Zealand has entered its fourth week of Covid19 community transmission after the initial lockdown earlier in the year.  New Zealand is now at Alert Level 2.5 restrictions for Auckland…more

New Zealand has entered its third week of Covid19 community transmission after the initial lockdown earlier in the year.  Alert Level 3 restrictions for Auckland and Alert Level 2 restrictions…more

New Zealand is now at Alert Level 2 restrictions for Auckland (masks on public transport mandatory plus restrictions on mass gatherings) and we'll find out whether this will be extended…more

This week the New Zealand government announced a $12.1 Billion package to combat the effect of COVID-19 on our economy. This package includes financial support for both families and businesses…more

via Radio New Zealand   

A quick round-up of the latest Covid news in the Pacific region from the last couple of days. 

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Cook Islands 4th positive case confirmed 

via…more

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced a staggered move into level 2 starting on Thursday, with schools and bars reopening later and groups limited to 10 people.

Ardern, joined by…more

via RNZ Pacific  & local news outlets

Cover photo of Fiji health workers by Leon Lord/AFP/Getty Images

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Solomon Islands figures soar, Vanuatu confirms their first Covid related death, Medical staff…more

Manase Lua, National Manager Kanorau / Principal Advisor Pasifika shares an important message for those who are breaking the rules and gathering for Kava sessions - 

To my fellow kava…more

By Catherine Tuivaiti 

Former Silver Fern Cat (Latu) Tuivaiti is living in lockdown in Italy and writes about what is happening from this country in the eye of the Covid19…more

As confirmed numbers of Covid19 cases in Aotearoa start to decline, Pacific case numbers rose to 54 on April 11th, and our Pacific medical communities are worried that not enough…more

The Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage, Carmel Sepuloni has announced that the Government is delivering a $121 million funding boost to support the arts and cultural sector through this…more

Three new community cases in a single South Auckland household were reported yesterday on Valentines Day.  Dr Ashley Bloomfield said last night in a media briefing at 7pm that a…more

Name:  Saunima’a  Josephine Samuelu

Villages:  Falefa, Apia, Papa Sataua.

Profession:  Registered Nurse working in Auckland New Zealand.

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Where are you currently situated?

Auckland.  My job in the COVID-19 Crisis…more

Our Pasifika Writers and Illustrators continue to flourish with a notable range of books, from romance novels & academic publications to educational children's stories! 

Check out these authors and their books,…more