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From Samoa to the NFL Draft: Laki Tasi carries family legacy into NFL draft dreams

Laki Tasi's story is grounded in his Samoan roots and the sacrifices of his parents.
Samoan man wears black as he trains for football

Published: Location: SamoaTopic: Sport

Tongan and Sydney schools rekindle their 90-year relationship

MLC School in Sydney, Australia and Queen Salote College in Tonga have reinvigorated their 90 year relationship which initially started in 1935 after the Queen of Tonga at the time, Queen Salote Tupou III visited.
A group of Australian and Tongan women with younger Australian women smile and pose on a balcony outside a school building

Published: Location: SydneyTopic: Education

'I thought it was prank': Samoan activist nominated for noble peace prize

From journalism to renewable energy, tourism, food security and climate change, Lelei LeLaulu, appears to have done it all in his long career. Now he's been nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize.
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Duration: 7 minutes 8 seconds

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Six lane track poses a challenge for athletes competing at the Pacific Mini Games in Palau

Athletes across the Pacific are busy raising funds to pay the levies that will allow them to compete at the Pacific Mini Games in Palau at the end of June.
Duration: 5 minutes 20 seconds

Published: Location: PalauTopic: Sport Event

'I held his hand': PNG remembers Pope Francis

Papua New Guineans who met Pope Francis during his visit to the country last year are reflecting on how he touched their lives.
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Duration: 10 minutes 57 seconds

Published: Location: PacificTopic: Religion State Relations

'NRL won't fix our problems': PNG divided over Australia's $600m rugby deal

China's growing role in Papua New Guinea's health, education, and infrastructure hasn't gone unnoticed, nor has the $600 million Australian-funded NRL team set for 2028. 
Australian PM seals the deal with a hand shake with the Papua New Guinean PM both wearing suits and smiling at the camera

Published: Location: Papua New GuineaTopic: Rugby League

Forgotten WWII airfield with dark legacy set for revival

The tiny Pacific island of Tinian was once used to cause the most devastating blast in human history. Now its 80-year-old airfield is being brought back to life, and locals fear history could repeat itself.
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Published: Location: PacificTopic: History

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MLC in Sydney, Australia and Queen Salote College in Tonga rekindle their relationship

Students from MLC and Queen Salote College rekindled their sisterhood recently sharing stories, exchanging knowledge, and building friendships rooted in respect and learning. 
A group of Australian and Tongan women with younger Australian women smile and pose on a balcony outside a school building

Topic: Education

PNG's cardinal to join the papal conclave for the first time

Papua New Guinea's only cardinal will join the papal conclave at the Vatican for the first time. 
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Duration: 1 minute 4 seconds

Topic: Religion State Relations

Beyond Awesome: Vanuatu’s Resilience Star

Just before cyclone season gets underway in Vanuatu, we join disability advocate Ellen Tamata as she helps people living with disabilities and their communities to get ready. 
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Watch: Pacific Film Tinā strikes a deep chord with diaspora audiences

For Savai'i, Samoa-born Miki Magasiva, who wrote, directed and produced the film, he hopes it pays homage to mothers. 
Four Pacific Islanders are cut out next to the main actress of Tinā, Anapela Polataivao.

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