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Fiji president suspends anti-corruption commissioner

Fiji's anti-corruption chief has been suspended and her deputy sacked as police investigate her appointment to the top post.
Two mature Fijian men in formal clothing sit on a varendah. There is a garden in the background
Duration: 9 minutes 8 seconds

Published: Location: FijiTopic: Anti Corruption Agencies

PNG commits to child protection

Children make up 43 per cent of Papua New Guinea's population but for many of them, life is incredibly tough.
Kids in front of a traditionally-built house surrounded by bushland in the PNG highlands.
Duration: 3 minutes 13 seconds

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'We expect to get the majority', says Tuila'epa

Samoa's former long time prime minister Tuila'epa Sailele Malielegaoi believes his party has a good chance of regaining power after the implosion of the ruling FAST Party.
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Duration: 5 minutes 8 seconds

Published: Location: PacificTopic: World Politics

Pacific ministers wrap up high level Chinese meeting

Pacific nations have backed China's claim over Taiwan during a high-profile meeting, but have shied away from directly endorsing Beijing's push to "reunify" the democratically ruled island with the mainland.
A group of officials stand in a large blue room with flags in the background.
Duration: 9 minutes 42 seconds

Published: Location: PacificTopic: Foreign Affairs

Fijian Drua lock Isoa Nasilasila will celebrate his fiftieth cap with the club when he plays against the Reds this Saturday

For Fijian Drua lock, Isoa Nasilasila, rugby union wasn't his first choice of sport growing up — not even his second. Fast forward 15 years and he's one of the Fijian Drua's most capped players.
A man wearing a blue Fijian Drua jersey with a beard and curly hair smiles at the camera holding a Player of the Match sign

Published: Location: FijiTopic: Rugby Union

Moana encouraged to feel the pain and get the job done in Wellington

The unshakeable faith of inspirational captain Ardie Savea will be a powerful force when Moana Pasifika take on the Hurricanes, searching for the win that will secure a first ever Super Rugby finals place for the team.
Duration: 5 minutes 10 seconds

Published: Location: New ZealandTopic: Super Rugby

China swipes at Trump climate policy after Pacific Islands meeting

Pacific Island nations supported China's claim over Taiwan in a meeting of foreign ministers, but one expert says Beijing would have hoped for more.
Two men wearing suits shake hands in front of the Tongan and Chinese flags.

Published: Location: ChinaTopic: Foreign Affairs

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Isoa Nasilasila is about to become one of the first Fijian Drua players to reach 50 caps when he runs out against the Reds on Saturday

Isoa Nasilasila didn't get picked for his school rugby league or AFL team so he gave union a shot and fast forward to now, he's about to become one of the first Fijian Drua players to reach 50 caps. 
A man wearing a blue Fijian Drua jersey with a beard and curly hair smiles at the camera holding a Player of the Match sign

Topic: Rugby Union

Early Samoan election after Fiame Naomi Mata'afa's failed budget

Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa called for an early election in Samoa after the annual budget failed to pass in parliament.
Pacific's 'Iron Lady' Falls: Fiame Naomi Mata'afa smiles with a red flower behind her ear, and Samoan flag behind her.
Duration: 1 minute 11 seconds

Topic: Elections

Jesse Sene-Lefao's men's movement

Jesse Sene-Lefao shares his mission to change the game for Pacific men's mental health, where rates of distress are high, but support-seeking is still low.
Footy player Jesse Sene-Lefao wears orange uniform. Stands in stadium, smiles down at kids.

Alcohol 'poisoning' victim speaks after near-death experience

Woman talks about being taken to hospital with suspected alcohol poisoning after drinking pina coladas at Fiji's Warwick Resort resort's pool bar.
Methanol Poisoning. Image of dark rum bottle, pineapple and yellow cocktail in a glass. Image of two women wearing shorts .
Duration: 5 minutes 9 seconds

Topic: Alcohol

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