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Deadly riots, China's expanding ties to the Pacific and a no confidence vote loom large ahead of historic speech

Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister James Marape has arrived in Canberra ahead of a historic address at Parliament House, but a political storm is continuing to brew at home in Port Moresby.

Published: 5h agoWed 7 Feb 2024 at 2:27amLocation: AustraliaTopic: Foreign Affairs

Fiji's former PM Frank Bainimarama to spend night behind bars after abuse of office charge

Fiji's former prime minister Frank Bainimarama will spend the night in police custody after being charged with abuse of office.

Published: 22h agoTue 6 Feb 2024 at 9:33amLocation: FijiTopic: Politics and Government

Tonga's government refutes King's demand to strip ministers of portfolios

Tonga's government is refusing to bow to an apparent demand by the country's monarch King Tupou VI to strip two ministers of their portfolios.

Duration: 6 minutes 28 seconds

Published: 6h agoWed 7 Feb 2024 at 1:11am

Clock running for US to renew pact with key Pacific islands

The three Pacific nations provide the US military access to a stretch of the Pacific Ocean greater than the territory of Australia.

Duration: 7 minutes 31 seconds

Published: 20h agoTue 6 Feb 2024 at 11:01amLocation: United StatesTopic: Treaties and Alliances

'They have no business with that treaty': Māori protesters clash with NZ prime minister in Waitangi

This year's Waitangi Day is bigger than any of the past 30 years, as Māori from all over Aotearoa unite against a controversial government bill that could change the Treaty of Waitangi.

A man and woman embrace with a Māori hongi, nose to nose, while a child sleeps on the woman's shoulder

Published: YesterdayTue 6 Feb 2024 at 4:47amLocation: New ZealandTopic: Race Relations

What Aotearoa New Zealand's Waitangi Day means to its Pasifika people

Every year on February 6, Aotearoa New Zealand reflects on the signing of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840. But what is Waitangi Day through the eyes of its Pacific people?

People walk on the Waitangi Treaty Grounds.

Published: MonMon 5 Feb 2024 at 8:00pmLocation: New ZealandTopic: People

Sea sponge study suggests Earth has already surpassed 1.5C of warming

An analysis of sea sponge skeletons from the Caribbean suggests Earth has already hit 1.7 degrees and could be 2C warmer than before industrialisation in the next six years, but not all scientists are convinced.

A two frame image, showing an orange rock-like sponge close-up and two old men holding the same sponges

Published: MonMon 5 Feb 2024 at 7:50amLocation: Puerto RicoTopic: Science and Technology

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The women breaking barriers and pioneering sports commentary in Fiji

Adi Lewanavanua and Eleina McDonald are amongst a growing group of female sports commentators in Fiji, embracing the opportunity to break into the male-dominated industry.

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Despite Beijing's attempts to 'lure' more support in the Pacific, Taipei backs Tuvalu to stick with Taiwan

Taiwan's top diplomatic representative to Australia has declared that he's "quite confident" that Tuvalu won't follow Nauru's lead and switch diplomatic recognition to China, despite Beijing's attempts to "lure" politicians in the Pacific Island…

An island with white sandy beaches, turquoise water, swaying palms and blue sky.

Bad Ancestors creators on trauma, healing and 'bringing our people with us'

While in an audition years ago, PNG writer, creator and actor Wendy Mocke was asked to "go out and channel her ancestors".

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Joanne Butler - making history, breaking barriers and paving the way

23 year old Joanne Butler from Korere Village has become the first Papua New Guinean woman to secure a contract with a professional rugby team after signing with the ACT Brumbies ahead of the upcoming Super W competition.

Joanne breaks through the tackle of two girls on the opposing team

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Mere Roden uses the sport she loves to help people

As a young girl, Mere Roden dreamed of becoming a doctor, using a pretend stethoscope to tend to her dolls. She wanted to help others.

A tropical scene with the words, 'Stories from the Pacific' emblazoned across a blue ocean.

Duration: 29 minutes 23 seconds

Topic: Human Rights

Nesia Daily speaks to the PNG student who was awarded a car for placing 1st in his Year 12 exams

Jacob McQuire and Michael Chow discussed the recent increase in cruise ship arrivals in Tonga and the Cook Islands on today's News Footlines; meanwhile, Tevita Moala, named the top high-school student in Papua New Guinea, received a new car for his…

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Duration: 1 hour 49 minutes 53 seconds

Topic: Arts, Culture and Entertainment

Former Fiji prime minister Frank Bainimarama spends night in custody following charge

Fiji's former prime minister Frank Bainimarama has spent the night in custody, alongside former attorney general Aiyaz Saiyed-Khaiyum and former health minister Neil Sharma.

Duration: 47 minutes 1 second

Topic: Corruption

Balancing ancient Pacific traditions in a changing ocean

In the New Ireland province of Papua New Guinea, the men of the village sing to sharks to catch them to provide food for the village.

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Duration: 29 minutes 24 seconds

Topic: Culture

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Fiji's former prime minister in custody

Fiji's former prime minister Frank Bainimarama has spent the night in police custody after being charged with abuse of office.

Duration: 2 minutes 58 seconds

Topic: Crime

Clock running for US to renew pact with key Pacific islands

The three Pacific nations provide the US military access to a stretch of the Pacific Ocean greater than the territory of Australia.

Duration: 7 minutes 31 seconds

Topic: Treaties and Alliances

Political affair allegations rock Fiji

Australia's eSafety Commissioner has ordered an Australian-hosted website to remove intimate photos of one of the ministers involved.

Duration: 4 minutes 15 seconds

Lea Tupu'anga: Tongan short film about language

A Tongan film has made it to Sundance — one of the biggest film festivals in the world.

Pacific Break 2023

'I can't tell you how much I'm proud right now': Fijian rapper Ju Ben wins Pacific Break 2023

A sugarcane worker who raps in Fiji's iTaukei language, Ju Ben, has beaten a record 241 entrants to be crowned the winner of Pacific Break 2023

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Topic: Music (Arts and Entertainment)

Watch Ju Ben perform his winning song Sema Mai

Pacific Break 2023 winner Ju Ben's song Sema Mai aims to inspire young people to overcome life's challenges by staying positive.

Man wearing black outfit and hat sings into a mic with headphones on standing infront of green lush outdoors.

Duration: 3 minutes

Welcome to Pacific Break 2023, the Pacific's biggest music competition

Pacific Break, the Pacific's biggest music competition, is back in 2023 and we're looking for the best original and unsigned talent from across the Pacific.

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Topic: Music Industry

Watch Danielle’s full performance at WOMADelaide 2023

Don't worry if you couldn't make it to WOMADelaide this year. Watch Pacific Break winner Danielle's entire set from the comfort of your own home.

Duration: 45 minutes

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Deadly riots, China's expanding ties to the Pacific and a no confidence vote loom large ahead of historic speech

Fiji's former PM Frank Bainimarama to spend night behind bars after abuse of office charge

Tonga's government refutes King's demand to strip ministers of portfolios

Clock running for US to renew pact with key Pacific islands

'They have no business with that treaty': Māori protesters clash with NZ prime minister in Waitangi

What Aotearoa New Zealand's Waitangi Day means to its Pasifika people

Sea sponge study suggests Earth has already surpassed 1.5C of warming

The women breaking barriers and pioneering sports commentary in Fiji

Despite Beijing's attempts to 'lure' more support in the Pacific, Taipei backs Tuvalu to stick with Taiwan

Bad Ancestors creators on trauma, healing and 'bringing our people with us'

Joanne Butler - making history, breaking barriers and paving the way

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Mere Roden uses the sport she loves to help people

Nesia Daily speaks to the PNG student who was awarded a car for placing 1st in his Year 12 exams

Former Fiji prime minister Frank Bainimarama spends night in custody following charge

Balancing ancient Pacific traditions in a changing ocean

Fiji's former prime minister in custody

Clock running for US to renew pact with key Pacific islands

Political affair allegations rock Fiji

Lea Tupu'anga: Tongan short film about language

'I can't tell you how much I'm proud right now': Fijian rapper Ju Ben wins Pacific Break 2023

Watch Ju Ben perform his winning song Sema Mai

Welcome to Pacific Break 2023, the Pacific's biggest music competition

Watch Danielle’s full performance at WOMADelaide 2023

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