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PNG Prime Minister James Marape faces vote of no confidence today

Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister James Marape will face a vote of no confidence today, a vote he is expected to survive.

The Papua New Guinea flag raised on a flagpole on an overcast day.

Duration: 2 minutes 58 seconds

Published: 20h agoMon 14 Apr 2025 at 11:03pmLocation: PacificTopic: Foreign Affairs

Video of more than a hundred dead dolphins goes viral in the Solomon Islands

A social media video showing more than a hundred freshly killed dolphins in the Solomon Islands Province of Malaita has been going viral.

Duration: 7 minutes 42 seconds

Published: 20h agoMon 14 Apr 2025 at 11:24pmLocation: PacificTopic: Animals

Pristines Seas launches expedition to Fiji and Rotuma

National Geographic's Pristine Seas made global headlines last year when it discovered the world's largest coral in Solomon Islands waters.

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Duration: 7 minutes 36 seconds

Published: 19h agoMon 14 Apr 2025 at 11:49pmLocation: PacificTopic: Environmental Management

Ban on carbon credits lifted in PNG

The Papua New Guinea government is now lifting a ban on it's forest carbon credit scheme, saying there are better safeguards now in place.

Duration: 8 minutes 57 seconds

Published: 19h agoTue 15 Apr 2025 at 12:00amLocation: PacificTopic: Environment Education

Meet the young men chasing the NRL dream with the Bulldogs

Meet Aisake Manna, who hopes to follow in fellow Fijian and NRL second-rower Viliame Kikau's footsteps; Malachi Filipo from Auckland, who was offered an opportunity with the Under 21s; and recruitment officer Fifita Hala, who is recruiting hopeful…

Two head shots of young men wearing blue rugby league shirts looking out to the side

Duration: 10 minutes 52 seconds

Published: FriFri 11 Apr 2025 at 9:42amLocation: FijiTopic: Rugby League

2025 Pasifika Rugby Hall of Fame inducts rugby royalty including Savae Sir La'auli Michael Jones, Monique Hirovanaa and Seremaia Baikeinuku in Auckland, New Zealand last night

Over 400 guests were welcomed to the 2025 Pasifika Rugby Hall of Fame celebration dinner last night including the seven inductees or their family representatives walking the red carpet, etching along the media line and all proudly sharing what the…

A elderly man in a suit jacket and a man in a Pacific island patterned shirt stand together in front of a photo wall smiling

Published: FriFri 11 Apr 2025 at 9:00amLocation: New ZealandTopic: Rugby Union

'We are in the s**t': Mine's closure cripples Pacific indigenous community

A billion-dollar bet on nickel mining gave many New Caledonians hopes of economic prosperity and political independence. But after the market turned, the mine has left behind a ghost town full of broken hearts.

A photo of the Nickel factory sitting by the coast under blue skies.

Published: ThuThu 10 Apr 2025 at 10:40pmLocation: PacificTopic: Community and Society

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How do Donald Trump's tariffs hit the Pacific? Fiji, Vanuatu and Nauru among hardest hit

Fiji's Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka, says his government was not ready for Donald Trump's "reciprocal tariffs" unveiled at the White House on Thursday. Fiji, Vanuatu and Nauru are among the hardest hit; see the full list of Pacific nations here.

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Duration: 3 minutes 36 seconds

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Meet the man using technology to fight for his homeland's future

Aselu Vaguna O'Brien is a draftsman, climate advocate, and a man of many talents—though if you ask his friends, he's also just 'Strawberry,' the guy who won't stop talking about rugby or his love for fresh fruit.

Duration: 26 minutes 20 seconds

Topic: Communities

Nesia Daily Afternoon Edition

Connecting the Pacific with entertaining interviews, compelling chat and a splash of island music.

Duration: 55 minutes

Sista Sounds EP48

A diverse range of sounds from all around the Pacific including Marina Davis from Samoa & Marcelina Mete from Vanuatu. Plus new music from Esta Pacifica in PNG.

Duration: 53 minutes 50 seconds

From sacred ritual to market commodity: What does the future look like for a beloved Pacific sea delicacy?

Under the light of the Spring moon, the reefs of Samoa and Fiji come alive. Swarms of mysterious, thin sea worms wriggle out from the coral to mark the changing seasons and bring life to traditional feasts.

A pile of worm-looking creatures known as palolo sitting in a colourful bag.

Topic: Environment

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New Caledonia nickel mine closure dashes economic outlook

The closure of Koniambo nickel factory in New Caledonia has had a devastating impact on the local economy and indigenous population.

Crippling Mine Closure: Aerial shot of Koniambo nickel factory (left), a Kanak man wearing a cap and t-shirt (right)

Duration: 1 minute 54 seconds

Topic: Industry

Chasing the Dream - Junior Bulldogs pathways

Chasing the Dream: Inside the Bulldogs Junior pathways.

Duration: 10 minutes 52 seconds

Topic: Rugby Union

Artificial intelligence being used to speed up visa processing in Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea is trialling the use of artificial intelligence to process visa applications in hopes of speeding up the process.

PNG trials AI visa processing. Man and woman speaking to man about visa application.

Duration: 2 minutes 6 seconds

Topic: Science and Technology

NZ Warriors forward Bunty Afoa shares highlights from Polyfest and his footy career

As the NRL celebrates multicultural Round and the diverse cultural backgrounds that make up the game of rugby league, in Aotearoa, more than 11,000 students are performing in the worlds largest dance festival of it's kind — Polyfest.

Collage of two Samoan men and two young Samoan boys.

Topic: Rugby League

Pacific Break

Solomon Islands artist Chris Kamu’ana Rohoimae wins Pacific Break 2024

Solomon Islands artist Chris Kamu’ana Rohoimae has been crowned the winner of Pacific Break 2024, beating more than 300 entries with his song Naratana manu.

Solomon Island man sits outdoors, wears blue shirt and flute around his neck. Smiles looking to his right

Topic: Arts, Culture and Entertainment

Ju Ben's Pacific Break

Pacific Break 2023 winner Fijian rapper Ju Ben tackles taboo topics rarely spoken about in his country, and after winning the competition last year, he stepped up to WOMADelaide's international stage to launch an incredible new chapter in his career.

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

Watch: Pacific Break 2024 launch from Fiji's Wailoaloa Beach

Pacific Break returned in 2024 with a special sunset concert on Fiji's Wailoaloa Beach. Ahead of the 2024 competition, past winners plus many more took centre stage for incredible performances.

Seven people stand in a row on a stage, with one speaking into a microphone.

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ABG President Toroama i toktok long Bougainville independence histri

ABG Pres Ishmaet Toroama, Moderator Sir Jerry Mateparae and PM James Marape na ol delegates (B. Kora)

Duration: 8 minutes 33 seconds

Praim Minista James Marape i winim narapela VONC

PMG PM James Marape toktok bihain em i winim VONC (EMTV)

Duration: 6 minutes 15 seconds

Eddie Tanago i hamamas long kot i rausim ol cybercrime sas agensim em

Anti-corruption activist Eddie Tanago, from ActNow PNG, at his office in Port Moresby

Duration: 5 minutes 28 seconds

President Toroama ilaik bai olgeta Bougainville lida i unite long Independence

President Ishmael Toroama long military uniform (NBC Boug)

Duration: 8 minutes 22 seconds

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