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Live: American Robert Francis Prevost elected pope and will be known as Pope Leo XIV

An hour after white smoke billowed from the chimney of the Vatican's Sistine Chapel, the new pope was introduced to the world. 
A man holds a sign in Italian which translates to 'up with the pope' at the Vatican in a huge crowd

Published: Location: Holy See (Vatican City State)Topic: Religious Leaders

Has Instagram fame cursed these endangered geckos?

New Caledonia's giant geckos are the latest sensation in the global pet trade. But conservationists warn their social media-fuelled popularity is putting the endangered species at risk.
A gecko peeks out of the palm of someone's hands.

Published: Location: New CaledoniaTopic: Conservation

How this Pacific paradise is remaking itself after a deadly quake

Port Vila is rebuilding after a magnitude-7.3 earthquake — and residents see an opportunity to increase the city's tourism appeal.
Men and children walk or stand on a small beach of yellow sand with palm trees fronting turquoise waters.

Published: Location: VanuatuTopic: Earthquakes

Billy 'The Kid' Karava's touch rugby journey changed him — and his neighbourhood

Billy "The Kid" Karava grew up in an environment of crime and negativity, but the Touch Football PNG youth development director credits good people and sports for helping him get through — now, his passion for touch rugby and making a positive…
Two men together with people behind them, 1 with red cap holding a bilum with thumbs up and one with a black cap with thumbs up

Published: Location: Papua New GuineaTopic: Rugby Union

Palau's President confident Albanese government will bring Pacific together for COP31

Palau's President, Surangel Whipps Jr, has called Albanese's re-election a "win" for the Pacific after the Labor Party's landslide victory in Australia's federal election. 
President Surangel Whipps Jr visits Nesia Daily
Duration: 11 minutes 47 seconds

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

New Caledonia introduces 50-year ban on deep sea mining

New Caledonia's congress has approved a deep sea mining moratorium for 50 years in its Exclusive Economic Zone of 1.3 million square kilometres.
Jérémie Katidjo Monniern headshot sitting down wearing black suit and tie
Duration: 6 minutes 4 seconds

Published: Location: New CaledoniaTopic: Mining and Metals Industry

Fiji's Baby Pearls gear up for 2025 Netball World Youth Cup after Queensland wins

Fiji's Baby Pearls under-21 netball team's head coach says its recent wins at the Queensland Netball Ruby North competition were invaluable experiences as the team gears up for its Netball World Youth Cup campaign.
Girls in baby blue netball uniforms and bibs stand and kneel in lines on a netball court.

Published: Location: FijiTopic: Netball

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Tourists are flocking back to Port Vila as the city rebuilds from its December 17 earthquake.

Some residents say Port Vila's reconstruction effort is an opportunity to rethink the city.
Men and children walk or stand on a small beach of yellow sand with palm trees fronting turquoise waters.

Topic: Earthquakes

Solomon Islands PM holds off leadership challenge

The opposition has now withdrawn a no-confidence motion against Jeremiah Manele.
Duration: 4 minutes 2 seconds

Topic: World Politics

Thousands of women left on the floor after giving birth in PNG's main hospital

In Papua New Guinea's main hospital, women are being forced to give birth on the floor due to a lack of beds.
Treated on hospital floor: Women sit on the floor of a hospital corridor holding their newborn babies
Duration: 2 minutes 8 seconds

Topic: Pregnancy and Childbirth

Get to know the two All Blacks legends leading Moana Pasifika

As the Super Rugby season nears its end, we caught up with two All Blacks legends leading Moana Pasifika
A man with no shirt kneeling next to a man wearing an ula and white hoodie next to a man with a red ula kneeling on the right

Topic: Rugby Union

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