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Pacific Film Tinā strikes a deep chord with diaspora audiences. Its director says 'we're underestimated'

Tinā is now one of Aotearoa's highest-grossing films, resonating deeply with audiences through its powerful Pacific story of loss and love.

Four Pacific Islanders are cut out next to the main actress of Tinā, Anapela Polataivao.

Published: YesterdayThu 17 Apr 2025 at 6:54amLocation: AustraliaTopic: Human Interest

Dengue fever outbreak declared as Samoan health officials confirm death

Samoa is another Pacific nation to join others in declaring a dengue fever outbreak.

A person stands on the back of a ute spraying anti mosquito into a neighbourhood.

Published: YesterdayThu 17 Apr 2025 at 5:08amLocation: SamoaTopic: Health

From the tennis court to the stage: Ana Corbett on her path to acting

Ana Corbett, a former top-ranked tennis player of Tongan, Samoan, Fijian, and Irish heritage, has carved an unconventional path into acting and now stars in UPU, a powerful stage production celebrating Pacific voices, coming soon to the Sydney Opera…

A woman in a white shirt performs on a stage that is dark.

Duration: 17 minutes 47 seconds

Published: YesterdayThu 17 Apr 2025 at 8:25amLocation: PacificTopic: Arts, Cultural and Entertainment Events

Mikhail Laxton's new single is a soulful tribute to love, growth, and healing

Singer-songwriter Mikhail Laxton sat down with Nesia Daily to unpack his soulful new single 'I Like The Way' which was inspired by his wife.

A man in a hat stands against a black background. He's wearing a demin shirt

Duration: 16 minutes 53 seconds

Published: YesterdayThu 17 Apr 2025 at 8:32amLocation: PacificTopic: Arts, Cultural and Entertainment Events

Pacific Forum Troika leaders send letter to Trump over tariff concerns

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele says Pacific Forum's Troika leaders have written to President Donald Trump to voice their concern over the US government's new tariffs.

A close-up of Donald Trump wearing a white shirt, blue suit jacket and yellow tie

Duration: 2 minutes 13 seconds

Published: YesterdayThu 17 Apr 2025 at 1:09amLocation: PacificTopic: World Politics

Pacific island nation gains access to electronic banking for first time ever

Residents on the Pacific island of Tuvalu have previously withdrawn cash from banks on payday, with long queues ensuing at bank branches.

Four men stand behind a table as three men cut a large brown chocolate cake standing in front of an ATM

Published: WedWed 16 Apr 2025 at 3:08pmLocation: TuvaluTopic: Banking

'Stories for the region, from the region': Pacific Journalism Network turns two

As the Pacific emerges as a key battleground in one of the most significant geopolitical shifts, the ABC's Pacific Local Journalism Network (PLJN) has marked two years of reporting across the region.

Four journalists from the Pacific sit on stage with Lowy Institue backdrop.

Published: YesterdayThu 17 Apr 2025 at 12:58amLocation: PacificTopic: Community and Society

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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.

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Duration: 3 minutes 36 seconds

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Pacific Prepared marks 200 episodes by hearing from the people it impacts the most; the audience

Pacific Prepared hears from the listeners about the impact the program has had on them and their families when it comes to being prepared for natural disasters and the changing climate.

Duration: 28 minutes 55 seconds

Topic: Climate Change

Fidelis 'The Bomber' Laia is on a boxing mission to change his life

Fidelis Laia is from Bougainville but has spent many years in Papua New Guinea and wants to move to the Philippines or Australia to take the next step in his boxing journey.

Duration: 53 minutes 55 seconds

The Easter weekend means lots of fresh fish and celebrations for Ni-Vans

To find out everything that's happening in Port Vila this weekend for Easter, Nesia Daily spoke with Moses Cakau Willie who shared this special time involves church, celebration, and lots of fresh fish.

An assortment of food on a boat which includes a fresh fish, sea grapes, and a fresh coconut

Duration: 1 hour 49 minutes 59 seconds

Topic: Arts, Cultural and Entertainment Events

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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.

Dolphin hunt on the island of Sulufou, Solomon Islands

A dolphin hunt on the island of Sulufou, in Solomon Islands Malaita province.

Duration: 17 seconds

New Caledonia nickel mine closure dashes economic outlook

The closure of Koniambo nickel factory in New Caledonia has had a devastating impact on the local economy and indigenous population.

Crippling Mine Closure: Aerial shot of Koniambo nickel factory (left), a Kanak man wearing a cap and t-shirt (right)

Duration: 1 minute 54 seconds

Topic: Industry

Chasing the Dream - Junior Bulldogs pathways

Chasing the Dream: Inside the Bulldogs Junior pathways.

Two head shots of young men wearing blue rugby league shirts looking out to the side

Duration: 10 minutes 52 seconds

Topic: Rugby Union

Pacific Break

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

Ju Ben's Pacific Break

Pacific Break 2023 winner Fijian rapper Ju Ben tackles taboo topics rarely spoken about in his country, and after winning the competition last year, he stepped up to WOMADelaide's international stage to launch an incredible new chapter in his career.

Watch Danielle’s full performance at WOMADelaide 2023

Don't worry if you couldn't make it to WOMADelaide this year. Watch Pacific Break winner Danielle's entire set from the comfort of your own home.

Duration: 45 minutes

Watch: Pacific Break 2024 launch from Fiji's Wailoaloa Beach

Pacific Break returned in 2024 with a special sunset concert on Fiji's Wailoaloa Beach. Ahead of the 2024 competition, past winners plus many more took centre stage for incredible performances.

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Tok Pisin

Ol bigfala storian long Vanuatu blong wik ia

NZ DPM & Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters wetem Vanuatu Foreign Affairs Minister Marc Ati (VGN)

Duration: 5 minutes 33 seconds

Solomon Islands Ports Authority wokas agri fo WUSI representim olketa

A large container ship is seen in the water near the mouth of an industrial port.

Duration: 4 minutes 36 seconds

Enikaen toktok kam aot long kaen killim dae blong staka dolphin

Some of the 194 dolphins hunted and killed in North Malaita, Solomon Islands

Duration: 5 minutes 23 seconds

PNG Palamen tokpait long ol memba oli ken dibetim VONC or nogat

Duration: 5 minutes 20 seconds

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