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Facebook shut down in PNG to 'track men attempting to incite terror act'

Papua New Guinea's police commissioner has revealed more details about the reason for the controversial move to shut down Facebook, saying it was to track down two men who were attempting to incite an act of terrorism.

PNg's most commonly spoken language is tok pisin

Duration: 19 minutes 25 seconds

Published: 7h agoThu 27 Mar 2025 at 12:58amLocation: PacificTopic: World Politics

Guam set to make its debut at the FIBA Asian Cup

For the first time ever, three teams will represent Oceania at the FIBA men's Asian Cup. They come in the form of Australia, New Zealand, and Guam.

Duration: 7 minutes 5 seconds

Published: 4h agoThu 27 Mar 2025 at 3:57amLocation: PacificTopic: Basketball

Budget looks to dampen 'the Trump effect' on Pacific, South-East Asia aid

The federal government is quietly reshaping its overseas development program as the Pacific and South-East Asia grapple with the prospect of sweeping cuts to US aid.

A man in military uniform inside an aircraft stand in front of palettes carrying items labelled 'Australian Aid'.

Published: TueTue 25 Mar 2025 at 7:02pmLocation: PacificTopic: Foreign Aid

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PNG's sudden Facebook ban — a government flexing social media control?

Papua New Guineans were hit by an unexpected digital blackout as access to Facebook was abruptly blocked.

An illustration shows a Facebook 'like' symbol with a bandage around its thumb.

Published: TueTue 25 Mar 2025 at 8:53pmLocation: Papua New GuineaTopic: Community and Society

Niue makes TIME's list of 'greatest places to visit'

TIME magazine has named Niue as one of the greatest places of 2025 thanks in large part to the efforts of tour operator Niue Blue.

Clear water rock pools along the coast line of Niue

Duration: 5 minutes 45 seconds

Published: YesterdayWed 26 Mar 2025 at 2:55amLocation: PacificTopic: Travel and Tourism

24yo basketballer Hannah Kalua set to debut for PNG as team returns to FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers

24-year-old basketball player Hannah Kalua will make her debut in the Papua New Guinea national women's team as both the men's and women's teams return to the FIBA Asia Cup 3x3 qualifiers.

A girl holding a basketball on her shoulder wearing a purple singlet over a black shirt and yellow shorts smiles for the camera

Published: YesterdayWed 26 Mar 2025 at 12:42amLocation: Papua New GuineaTopic: Basketball

Gene mutation makes some Polynesians vulnerable to Parkinson's disease

New research has discovered people in some Polynesian communities have high rates of a gene mutation that can cause Parkinson's disease.

Neon glowing DNA strands floating in fluid

Duration: 7 minutes 24 seconds

Published: YesterdayWed 26 Mar 2025 at 3:04amLocation: PacificTopic: Public Health

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Chiefs, warriors, and ancient Pacific rituals — how has honouring the dead changed?

Across the Pacific, funeral practices have evolved from their ancient roots. From intense physical grief traditions in PNG to an ancient Marshallese burial practice of being buried alive with the chief, here's how things have changed.

Three people in traditional Fijian dress stand formally in front of a tapa.

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.

Solomon Islands leader takes aim at Trump over climate position

In an exclusive interview, and the first time a Solomon Islands leader has sat down with the ABC in almost six years, new prime minister Jeremiah Manele says 'differences' remain over a new policing agreement with Australia.

Solomon Islands PM Jeremiah Manele sits in a chair, smiling.

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Topic: Foreign Affairs

Can Pacific women find love on a dating app?

This week's episode of Sistas, Let's Talk is a repeat of the show broadcast on 25th April 2024 All over the world, dating apps have changed the way people get together, but is that happening in the Pacific?

Selfie of Papua New Guinean woman Natasha Yalo with a yellow flower in her hair

Topic: Relationships

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The Tongan Queen attends Queen Salote College's 99-year anniversary celebrations in Sydney

The Kingdom of Tonga's Queen Nanasipau’u Tuku'aho celebrated with former old girls and students of Queen Salote College in Tonga at the 99th anniversary in Sydney for Australia based alumna on Friday.

Two young women wearing blue with Tongan mats around their waist hold a white and blue birthday cake in front of an older woman

Topic: Royalty

Vanuatu's abandoned capital symbolises state of perpetual recovery

A destructive earthquake came on the back of three cyclones which tore through Vanuatu in 2023.

Vanuatu Quake Recovery: A completely crushed car on a street.

Duration: 1 minute 55 seconds

Topic: Cyclones

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

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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

Bougainville igat wari long sik TB

ABG Health Secretary Clement Totavun itoktok long sait long TB long Bougainville (NBC MBS)

Duration: 5 minutes 37 seconds

PNG divelopmen issues ino inap hait long wold

Duration: 6 minutes 54 seconds

PNG kamap wantain kainkain divelopmen plen

Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape points up with his right index finger.

Duration: 6 minutes 54 seconds

PM Marape testifai long 41milien kina keis

Duration: 4 minutes 8 seconds

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