Pacific

Pacific

The country expected to be fully vaccinated against COVID before all others

It's one of the few places in the world that is entirely free from the coronavirus.

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The Republic of Palau is one of the few places in the world that is entirely free of COVID-19.

Country records its FIRST case of coronavirus

It was one of the world's last remaining places not to have a single case of COVID. Now the leader of the small Pacific nation is appealing for calm.

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Lalomanu Beach in Western Samoa.

NZ travel bubble will be up and running 'before the end of the year'

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Sunrise over the famous Muri beach in the Cook islands.

How message in the sand led to Aussie rescue of missing three

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An Australian Navy helicopter has played a vital role in rescuing three missing mariners from a tiny Pacific island.

Australian forces rescue sailors on tiny island after spotting giant 'SOS' message

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An Australian Army Tiger Helicopter lands on Pikelot Island where three men were found safe and healthy after missing for three days.

New Zealand and Australia 'travel bubble' bursts as COVID cases rise

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Jacinda Ardern, inset, is looking away from Australia for her country's first 'travel bubble'. File images.