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'This is personal': Pacific foreign minister wants Labor election win

Papua New Guinea's foreign minister says he personally hopes Labor wins the Australian election, stating the incumbent government had done "a tremendous job" of rebuilding relationships in the Pacific.

A man in a black blazer sits before a microphone

Published: 3h agoWed 16 Apr 2025 at 3:52amLocation: Papua New GuineaTopic: Australian Federal Elections

Canberra confirms no Russian planes to be stationed in Indonesian air base

Indonesia has denied it will allow any Russian long-range aircraft at its air force base after reports send Canberra scrambling.

President Putin and President Prabowo seated on ornate golden chairs facing each other at a meeting in Moscow.

Published: 20h agoTue 15 Apr 2025 at 10:33amLocation: IndonesiaTopic: World Politics

Untold stories of West Papuan Elders preserved through youth-led documentary project

Nearly two decades after 43 West Papuans sought asylum in Australia, a community-led project called Kal Angam-Kal is preserving their stories through powerful intergenerational interviews between youth and Elders, earning recognition at the 2024…

A group of young West Papuans in a line wearing colour leis around their neck at an awards ceremony

Duration: 17 minutes 39 seconds

Published: 1h agoWed 16 Apr 2025 at 6:24amLocation: PacificTopic: Arts, Cultural and Entertainment Events

PNG approves talks on proposed treaty to outsource soldiers to Australia

PNG's cabinet has just given the green light to start talks on a treaty that could see Papua New Guineans serve in the Australian Defence Force.

Papua New Guinea Defence Force soldiers stand near the door of a bus.

Duration: 5 minutes 30 seconds

Published: 8h agoTue 15 Apr 2025 at 11:02pmLocation: PacificTopic: Defence Forces

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: MonMon 14 Apr 2025 at 11:24pmLocation: PacificTopic: Animals

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.

Published: 2h agoWed 16 Apr 2025 at 4:38amLocation: PacificTopic: Environment

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: MonMon 14 Apr 2025 at 11:49pmLocation: PacificTopic: Environmental Management

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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.

Man in a suit speaking into a microphone behind a podium while holding up a chart

Duration: 3 minutes 36 seconds

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

Duration: 55 minutes

Call up Bolo and the boys because the iconic villa from Sione's Wedding is up for sale

An Auckland villa in Grey Lynn, once home to a Samoan Presbyterian minister, became a stand-out filming location for both Sione's Wedding movies — and now, it's up for sale.

Minister wears black, two men sit next to him and look at men sitting on the mat.

Duration: 1 hour 49 minutes 59 seconds

Topic: Arts, Cultural and Entertainment Events

PNG parliament rejects vote of no confidence, 89 votes to 16

Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea, James Marape, has not just survived another vote of no confidence, he has romped to victory, defeating the opposition motion by 89 votes to 16.

Duration: 47 minutes 37 seconds

Topic: World Politics

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.

Young man stands, with thumbs up, with the sea in the background.

Duration: 26 minutes 20 seconds

Topic: Communities

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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.

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

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.

Tok Pisin

PNG Palamen tokpait long ol memba oli ken dibetim VONC or nogat

Duration: 5 minutes 20 seconds

Sepik River Crocodile Committee iredi long holim pukpuk festival

Duration: 4 minutes 19 seconds

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

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