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Vanuatu's capital is a ghost town — some say it might be 'finished'

Vanuatu is one of the most disaster-prone nations on the planet, with cyclones, earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. And its people now face an unsettling question: how many disasters can one nation take?
A chrome coloured crushed ute abandoned on the street in Port Vila's town centre.

Published: Location: VanuatuTopic: Earthquakes

'Speaks for itself': Assault charge against PNG minister dropped

Jimmy Maladina had been accused of assaulting a woman in Sydney but prosecutors have dropped the charge.
Headshot of a bald black man wearing glasses, suit and tie

Published: Location: SydneyTopic: Law, Crime and Justice

From DJing to donuts: Robert Wylie's life has come full circle

Robert Wylie, owner and operator of Boombah Donuts spoke with Nesia Daily about his new business and how the memories of enjoying donuts in his youth influenced him to bring that joy to the people of Port Vila.
A tray of donuts dusted with sugar
Duration: 14 minutes 11 seconds

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

Chinese-built buildings under scrutiny in Vanuatu

Chinese construction companies are attracting criticism in Vanuatu in the wake of the massive earthquake that devastated the capital Port Vila last December. 
cracked wall
Duration: 3 minutes 6 seconds

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13yo prodigy Sarah Pepena aims high as darts grows in popularity in PNG

Darts is becoming more than a social sport in Papua New Guinea as its following grows from strength to strength each season, attracting people like 13-year-old prodigy Serah Pepena.
A young girl holds up 3 black darts in her hand while smiling for the camera and wearing a black t.shirt and has her hair up.

Published: Location: Papua New GuineaTopic: Other Sports

Māori-Niuean music pioneer Che Fu 'grateful' to have music as a career decades on

Music pioneer Che Fu is one of the best-selling hip hop acts to come out of Aotearoa New Zealand, but true to form, remains humble as he continues to write his musical career.
Man in green army uniform sings into an old mic. Uniform wearing band members behind him in grey shed.
Duration: 57 minutes 22 seconds

Published: Location: New ZealandTopic: Hip Hop

PNG Prime Minister says Bougainville independence requires 'economic independence'

Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister James Marape says Bougainville should become economically independent and disarm itself before becoming an independent nation.
Marape Toroama
Duration: 5 minutes 53 seconds

Published: Location: PacificTopic: Foreign Affairs

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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

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

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