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How does Donald Trump's tariffs hit the Pacific? Fiji, Vanuautu and Nauru among hardest hit

Fiji's Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has said 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.
Man in a suit speaking into a microphone behind a podium while holding up a chart
Duration: 3 minutes 36 seconds

Published: Location: FijiTopic: Agriculture

Cook Islands PM says a new constitutional agreement with NZ needs to reflect country's increasing independence

The Pacific nation's prime minister wants to reassess longstanding agreements with New Zealand, but Wellington is already unimpressed with the country's dealings with China. 
Coconut trees surround a beach house in the Cook Islands.

Published: Location: Cook IslandsTopic: Foreign Affairs

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

Pope Francis approves the canonisation of Peter ToRot 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: Location: Papua New GuineaTopic: Christianity

Petaia's NFL dream a step closer after signing deal with Los Angeles Chargers

Jordan Petaia signs with the Los Angeles Chargers after impressing scouts from all 32 teams at a 10-week crash course in American football.
Jordan Petaia holds an NFL ball in his right hand

Published: Location: AustraliaTopic: American Football

Newly discovered volcanic hotspot in Cook Islands could reshape future of seabed mining

Louisa Castledine from Ocean Ancestors spoke to Nesia Daily about a groundbreaking discovery of an active volcanic hotspot beneath the Cook Islands which has sparked fresh debate about the future of seabed mining. 
A clear lagoon off a pacific island.
Duration: 15 minutes 3 seconds

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

Many Pacific nations are struggling to pay off debts

Debt levels in many Pacific countries and their ability to pay them down continue to be a major concern.
Pacific Island flags
Duration: 5 minutes 40 seconds

Published: Location: PacificTopic: Personal Debt

PNG court convicts man who instigated killing of woman accused of sorcery

In Papua New Guinea, a historic court ruling has seen a man jailed for five years for a sorcery accusation that led to the killing of a 39-year-old woman. 
Sorcery PNG victim
Duration: 5 minutes 57 seconds

Published: Location: PacificTopic: Religion State Relations

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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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