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Knowing where you come from is Nathaniel Lees' secret to both acting and life

Actor Maiava Nathaniel Lees has played characters in some of Hollywood's biggest blockbusters, including The Matrix and The Lord of the Rings — and he says the secret to doing so is to understand their histories.
Collage of actor Nathaniel Lees.

Published: Location: New ZealandTopic: Community and Society

Magnitude-6.9 quake hits off Papua New Guinea coast

A magnitude-6.9 earthquake has struck off Papua New Guinea's coast on Saturday morning.   
A map showing an earthquake epicentre and concentric circles off the coast of Papua New Guinea.

Published: Location: Papua New GuineaTopic: Earthquakes

'Celebrate the real people': Olivia Foa'i on directing Te Vaka's music video for Moana 2

Nesia Daily spoke with musician and dancer, Olivia Foa'i about directing Te Vaka's new music video for We're Back from Disney's Moana 2. 
A group of Pacific Island dancers are being filmed on a white sandy beach with a camera person
Duration: 17 minutes 23 seconds

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

The power of Polyfest: How Samoan culture shapes NRL stars Like Deine Mariner and Bunty Afoa

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.

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David Littleproud suggests 'practical' ways for Pacific islands to pressure China

The Nationals leader says the Coalition would work with Pacific countries to "understand their power" with regard to China.
A row of flags representing countries in the Pacific Islands against a blue sky.

Published: Location: VanuatuTopic: Government and Politics

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

Published: Location: FijiTopic: Agriculture

Cook Islands PM says a new constitutional agreement with NZ needs to reflect country's increasing independence

The Pacific nation's prime minister wants to reassess longstanding agreements with New Zealand, but Wellington is already unimpressed with the country's dealings with China. 
Coconut trees surround a beach house in the Cook Islands.

Published: Location: Cook IslandsTopic: Foreign Affairs

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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

Samoa's PM promises to end rolling blackouts as frustration boils over for Upolu

It's been a rough few months for Samoa's Prime Minister Fiamē Naomi Mataʻafa. 
Samoa prime minister cut out in front of Apia, with the words power outages, pasted on top.

Topic: Electrical Products Industry

New Caledonia in talks with French officials after civil unrest

Almost a year on from riots in New Caledonia over French governance of the territory, its economy remains in crisis. After a long period of uncertainty, loyalist and pro-independence groups have met for talks. 
A Step Towards Recovery: French Overseas Minister, French flag, military personnel (left) Smoke on New Caledonia skyline (right)
Duration: 1 minute 52 seconds

Topic: Unrest, Conflict and War

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

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