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'We are in the s**t': Mine's closure cripples Pacific indigenous community

A billion-dollar bet on nickel mining gave many New Caledonians hopes of economic prosperity and political independence. But after the market turned, the mine has left behind a ghost town full of broken hearts.

A photo of the Nickel factory sitting by the coast under blue skies.

Published: 5h agoThu 10 Apr 2025 at 10:40pmLocation: PacificTopic: Community and Society

Dengue fever death in Fiji - causes, symptoms, and how to protect yourself

As nations in the Pacific attempt to “fight the bite” of dengue fever, Fiji’s Ministry of Health has confirmed the death of a college student from the disease. How do Dengue outbreaks happen and what do symptoms include?

Woman wearing yellow protective gear sprays wall.

Published: TueTue 8 Apr 2025 at 6:48amLocation: FijiTopic: Dengue Fever

Bougainville president condemns AI video of him punching PNG PM

The AI-created video of Bougainvillea President Ishmael Toroama and PNG Prime Minister James Marape engaging in an altercation has prompted calls for greater AI literacy in the Pacific.

Duration: 11 minutes 56 seconds

Published: TueTue 8 Apr 2025 at 12:03amLocation: PacificTopic: Information Technology Industry

A spate of earthquakes just rattled the Asia Pacific. Should we worry?

The deadly Myanmar earthquake last week was the biggest among a number of smaller quakes that rocked the region.

A still-standing Buddha statue appears to survey the debris beneath and surrounding him after the earthquake in Myanmar.

Published: WedWed 9 Apr 2025 at 10:58pmLocation: MyanmarTopic: Earthquakes

'Rising sea levels not a punchline': Palau takes swipe at Dutton

The president of Palau has taken a thinly veiled swipe at Peter Dutton's decade-old quip about climate change, saying rising sea levels are not a "punchline" for the Pacific.

The president of Palau stands behind a lectern at UN headquarters.

Published: WedWed 9 Apr 2025 at 9:02amLocation: PalauTopic: Climate Change

WHO initiates campaign to improve maternal health in the Pacific

A year-long campaign to improve maternal and newborn health has been launched by World Health Organization. It was initiated yesterday, coinciding with 'World Health Day'.

Duration: 10 minutes 39 seconds

Published: WedWed 9 Apr 2025 at 1:06amLocation: PacificTopic: Public Health

Campaign underway to award highest US military medal to three Guam war veterans

A push is underway from Guam lawmakers to have the military medals of three Guam war veterans upgraded to the US Congressional Medal of Honor.

Duration: 6 minutes 27 seconds

Published: TueTue 8 Apr 2025 at 1:08amLocation: GuamTopic: War

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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.

Man in a suit speaking into a microphone behind a podium while holding up a chart

Duration: 3 minutes 36 seconds

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Vote of no-confidence motion against PNG's Prime Minister postponed

A motion of no-confidence against Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister James Marape has been postponed for a week. Our PNG reporter Scott Waide spoke about the reason behind the delay.

Mam in suit speaking on podium, with smile

Duration: 1 hour 49 minutes 57 seconds

Topic: Arts, Cultural and Entertainment Events

New Caledonia mine bust creates ghost towns

A nickel mine shutdown in New Caledonia has left ghost towns in its wake and questions about how the territory would function if independence is achieved.

Duration: 46 minutes 44 seconds

Topic: Mining and Metals Industry

Earthquake activity in Tonga has tested communities’ nerves as tsunami alerts are triggered again

Coastal communities in Tonga live with the ongoing psychological scars of the 2022 volcanic eruption and tsunami.

Duration: 28 minutes 54 seconds

Topic: Climate Change

Solomon Islands footballer Claudia Votu relishes exposure to better football

Despite not having much success on the field in terms of results during the PacificAus Four Nations tournament, Claudia Votu knows that the real wins for the Solomon Islands are the lessons learned.

Duration: 53 minutes 55 seconds

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Artificial intelligence being used to speed up visa processing in Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea is trialling the use of artificial intelligence to process visa applications in hopes of speeding up the process.

PNG trials AI visa processing. Man and woman speaking to man about visa application.

Duration: 2 minutes 6 seconds

Topic: Science and Technology

NZ Warriors forward Bunty Afoa shares highlights from Polyfest and his footy career

As the NRL celebrates multicultural Round and the diverse cultural backgrounds that make up the game of rugby league, in Aotearoa, more than 11,000 students are performing in the worlds largest dance festival of it's kind — Polyfest.

Collage of two Samoan men and two young Samoan boys.

Topic: Rugby League

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

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.

Seven people stand in a row on a stage, with one speaking into a microphone.

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Hekari United FC and Auckland FC bae faenol long OFC Champions League

Hekari United FC i winim semi-final agensim Tiga Sport long OFC Champs League long Honiara (OFC Media)

Duration: 5 minutes 8 seconds

Vanuatu Mi Helti, Mi Hapi National Health Week

Sam blong ol activity blong National Health Week long Port Vila

Duration: 3 minutes 14 seconds

Ol pikinini lanem kastom long skul long Sanma

Ol pikinini blong wan skul long Santo (Graham Crumb photo)

Duration: 6 minutes 21 seconds

PM Manele Gavman bae gohet karemaot olketa policy priority nomata wat

Anthony Albanese and Jeremiah Manele shake hands in front of a row of Australian and Solomon Islands flags.

Duration: 2 minutes 51 seconds

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