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Samoa's parliament deals fatal blow to its first female PM's government

One of the Pacific's only female leaders, Samoan Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa, has lost her grip on power after a long-running political saga, triggering an early election.
A Samoan woman sitting in red and black patterned outfit with short white hair and red flower behind her ear.

Published: Location: SamoaTopic: World Politics

China now 'more debt collector than banker' to developing world

New research shows that China has emerged as the world's largest debtor for developing nations, which are due to pay back at least $54 billion to Beijing this year.
A grader lays bitumen for a new road.

Published: Location: PacificTopic: Foreign Aid

This young beekeeper is on a sweet mission to save Samoa's bees

On World Bee Day, Nesia Daily spoke with 24-year-old Luna-Rossa Lomitusi-Ape - a young beekeeper who is fighting against Samoa's bee declining bee population. 
A beekeeper in a white suit inspects a tray from a hive filled with bees
Duration: 15 minutes 41 seconds

Published: Location: PacificTopic: Arts, Cultural and Entertainment Events

NZ teen dies from head injuries after 'tackle game' with friends

Police say the game was based on a social media-driven trend where participants compete in full-contact collisions without protective gear.
A white rugby ball with no branding rests on the grass of a playing field

Published: Location: New ZealandTopic: Accidents and Emergency Incidents

Timor Leste president rejects pardon proposal for former priest and convicted pedophile

The President of Timor Leste has not included American Richard Daschbach in his list of prisoner pardons, despite a government recommendation.
A slim elderly man in light blue shirt and glasses walks towards the camera outside a building on a sunny day
Duration: 1 minute 11 seconds

Published: Location: PacificTopic: Justice System

Australia welcomes new residents under the new Pacific Engagement Visa

Chosen through a random ballot, Jehhand and her family have started a new life in Australia, moving from Papua New Guinea. 
Papua New Guinea man and woman holding their toddler smiling
Duration: 6 minutes 47 seconds

Published: Location: Papua New GuineaTopic: Foreign Affairs

'They don't care' - Enga landslide survivors accuse PNG Government of stalling recovery efforts

More than a year since the landslide at Mulitaka in Papua New Guinea's Enga Province left hundreds dead, many survivors are frustrated with authorities over the state of recovery.
A man in a hoodie and tracksuit pants walks past a row of makeshift tent homes.
Duration: 3 minutes 44 seconds

Published: Location: PacificTopic: Disaster Relief

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Early Samoan election after Fiame Naomi Mata'afa's failed budget

Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa called for an early election in Samoa after the annual budget failed to pass in parliament.
Pacific's 'Iron Lady' Falls: Fiame Naomi Mata'afa smiles with a red flower behind her ear, and Samoan flag behind her.
Duration: 1 minute 11 seconds

Topic: Elections

Jesse Sene-Lefao's men's movement

Jesse Sene-Lefao shares his mission to change the game for Pacific men's mental health, where rates of distress are high, but support-seeking is still low.
Footy player Jesse Sene-Lefao wears orange uniform. Stands in stadium, smiles down at kids.

Alcohol 'poisoning' victim speaks after near-death experience

Woman talks about being taken to hospital with suspected alcohol poisoning after drinking pina coladas at Fiji's Warwick Resort resort's pool bar.
Methanol Poisoning. Image of dark rum bottle, pineapple and yellow cocktail in a glass. Image of two women wearing shorts .
Duration: 5 minutes 9 seconds

Topic: Alcohol

Pacific women share stories of abuse to spark cultural change

Survivors and advocates are sharing stories of abuse to spark cultural change in the Pacific region where gender-based violence is rampant.
Victim-survivors speak out: processed photograph with burnt edges shows houses in the pacific region, palm trees.
Duration: 2 minutes 18 seconds

Topic: Domestic Violence

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