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Fiji authorities yet to identify cause of Coral Coast poisoning

In Fiji, authorities are yet to find out what caused the illness of a group of tourists who were hospitalised after getting sick on the Coral Coast in December.
Dark Pina Colada
Duration: 9 minutes 32 seconds

Published: Location: PacificTopic: Public Health

'Bluetoothing': The shocking new trend fuelling HIV in Fiji

Fiji health authorities are scrambling to stem an outbreak of HIV, as growing meth use and alarming needle-sharing trends accelerate the spread of the virus.
Two plastic containers with coloured tablets inside, held in the palms of a man's hands.
Duration: 2 minutes 1 second

Published: Location: FijiTopic: Aids and HIV

Kotidanga soccer chair calls on PNG Football Association for help developing players

Eight years ago, Max Raphael made headlines when he travelled for almost four days to watch the historic FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in Port Moresby.
Men in red soccer uniforms and a few boys wearing bright yellow shirts stand on a dirt patch in a village setting

Published: Location: Papua New GuineaTopic: Soccer

Bougainville and PNG leaders meet today for independence talks

Bougainville's attorney-general says his government has made a major concession ahead of today’s independence talks with Papua New Guinea.
Bougainville (1)
Duration: 11 minutes 35 seconds

Published: Location: PacificTopic: World Politics

PNG's religious amendments spark criticism

A constitutional amendment declaring Papua New Guinea to be a "Christian" country appears to have widespread support, although there are concerns about religious freedom.
PNG Cross
Duration: 5 minutes 16 seconds

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Honiara's stray dog population to be 'euthanised'

In the Solomon Islands, a mass control program is underway in the country's capital to remove stray dogs and keep the city clean.
Canine
Duration: 7 minutes 9 seconds

Published: Location: PacificTopic: Dogs

Beyond the taboo: What's it like for Pasifika singles navigating dating in the diaspora?

For many Pacific Islanders growing up, dating and sex are taboo subjects, which can make it more difficult for young people to get help if they need it.
Spliced image of two men and one woman, all wear grey.

Published: Location: PacificTopic: Community and Society

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HIV cases surge in Fiji amid intravenous drug crisis

Fiji’s health authorities are raising the alarm on a surge in HIV cases linked to meth use among young Fijians. 
Fiji HIV Crisis. Image of street sign in Fiji stating needle sharing is the 2nd highest cause of HIV.
Duration: 2 minutes 1 second

Topic: Aids and HIV

Solomon Islands Prime Minister takes aim at Trump's climate position

The Prime Minister of Solomon Islands has taken aim at the Trump administration over its climate policies saying they'll hurt Pacific Island nations. 
Trump's climate policies. Solomon Islands prime minister speaking
Duration: 4 minutes 52 seconds

Topic: Climate Change

Refugees in PNG say new deal puts their safety at risk

The Australian government helped Papua New Guinea draft new arrangements for refugees in the Pacific country, despite saying it has no ongoing role in their management.
PNG Refugees. Image of a mother holding a very young baby.
Duration: 2 minutes 18 seconds

Topic: Refugees

Listen to Chris Kamu'ana Rohoimae's WOMADelaide performance

Listen to Solomon Islands artist Chris Kamu'ana Rohoimae perform his Pacific Break-winning song, Naratana manu, at WOMADelaide.
A group of men wearing traditional Solomon Islands garb perform onstage. Greenery is visible behind them.

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