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Preacher held in Japanese prison to become PNG's first saint

Pope Francis approves the canonisation of Peter To Rot as PNG's first saint, not long after being released from hospital.

A man in a white shirt and a necklace with a cross.

Published: 11h agoTue 1 Apr 2025 at 1:35amLocation: Papua New GuineaTopic: Christianity

PNG Supreme Court orders parliament to recall debate on motion of no-confidence

Papua New Guinea's Supreme Court has ordered parliament to be recalled to deal with a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister James Marape.

Politicians sit at their seats in a bright green carpeted chamber. Several chairs are empty

Duration: 8 minutes 57 seconds

Published: 11h agoTue 1 Apr 2025 at 2:00amLocation: PacificTopic: World Politics

Australia ramps up aid to Tonga

One country in the Pacific which saw a noticeable increase in Australian foreign allocations in the federal budget was Tonga. The Kingdom will receive $69.7 million, up from $44.9 million last year.

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

Duration: 6 minutes 39 seconds

Published: 11h agoTue 1 Apr 2025 at 1:58amLocation: PacificTopic: Foreign Aid

Tsunami threat cancelled after magnitude-7.1 earthquake hits Tonga

The US Tsunami Warning Centre earlier warned waves were possible within 300 kilometres of the epicentre, which struck approximately 100 kilometres off the coast of Tonga.

Published: YesterdayMon 31 Mar 2025 at 1:04amLocation: TongaTopic: Tsunamis

Power crisis forces Samoa into state of emergency

The Samoan government has declared a 30-day state of emergency as the main island of Upolu grapples with a severe power crisis.

A woman with glasses, wearing a traditionally patterned top, speaks in front of a Samoan flag

Published: YesterdayMon 31 Mar 2025 at 1:30amLocation: SamoaTopic: State of Emergency

Kumul fans shaken by Justin Olam retirement

Papua New Guinean NRL legend Justin Olam has retired from the NRL. The Melbourne Storm made the announcement in a video statement in which he cited a leg injuries behind his decision.

A Melbourne Storm NRL players screams as he celebrates a try against Manly.

Duration: 7 minutes 6 seconds

Published: 11h agoTue 1 Apr 2025 at 1:59amLocation: PacificTopic: Rugby League

Vanuatu government proposes election ban on foreign-born citizens

Vanuatu's new government has proposed banning foreign-born citizens from running for parliament to preserve the national identity.

Duration: 5 minutes 24 seconds

Published: 14h agoMon 31 Mar 2025 at 10:30pmLocation: PacificTopic: Parliament

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Beyond Awesome: The Solomon Islands' SeaSistas

We join one of the first women to qualify as a surf instructor in the Solomon Islands as she and her team use their passion for surfing to empower girls by challenging stereotypes about men and women.

A girl holding a clipboard looks out towards the ocean. Text reads: Beyond Awesome - Solomon Islands' SeaSistas

Tourism in the Pacific is big business — meet the women taking it into their own hands

In Fiji, tourism contributes nearly 40 per cent to its GDP and employs more than 150,000 people both directly and indirectly.

An idyllic beach with palm trees and clear waters

Duration: 29 minutes 24 seconds

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.

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Duration: 55 minutes

From Tradition to technology: Navigating the generational cultural shift in the Pacific

In a world that's always shifting, the timeless wisdom of our elders becomes more precious with each passing day.

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Topic: History

Peter To Rot to become Papua New Guinea's first saint

30 years after he was beatified, Blessed Peter To Rot is set to become Papua New Guinea's first saint after his canonisation was announced by Pope Francis.

A young girl in a crowd holds up a small statue of Peter To Rot.

Duration: 1 hour 49 minutes 58 seconds

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Vatican announces sainthood for the late Peter To Rot

Pope Francis has passed a decree clearing the way for Papua New Guinea to get its first saint. The late Peter To Rot from East New Britain is to be canonised, which would make him the first Melanesian saint in the Catholic church.

Duration: 49 minutes 12 seconds

Topic: Foreign Affairs

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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

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

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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

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Pope Francis toktok long makim Peter ToRot santu

Duration: 5 minutes 3 seconds

Wok igo het long MSG bilding long Vanuatu

MSG Leaders long Port Vila 2023 Summit (VBTC)

Duration: 4 minutes 10 seconds

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Duration: 8 minutes 20 seconds

Yut makim Harmony Week long Australia

Illustration of people from all different cultures within a shape of Australia.

Duration: 6 minutes 23 seconds

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