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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.
tnoga islands

Published: Location: TongaTopic: Tsunamis

'Everything collapsed': Why thousands have left this Pacific paradise 

New figures suggest last year's turmoil dealt a severe blow to New Caledonia's population, as French nationals left the territory in search of jobs or to escape violence.
A view of a bay of turquoise and darker blue water, and a white sand beach.

Published: Location: New CaledoniaTopic: Foreign Affairs

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

Published: Location: FijiTopic: Community and Society

Facebook shut down in PNG to 'track men attempting to incite terror act'

Papua New Guinea's police commissioner has revealed more details about the reason for the controversial move to shut down Facebook, saying it was to track down two men who were attempting to incite an act of terrorism.
PNg's most commonly spoken language is tok pisin
Duration: 19 minutes 25 seconds

Published: Location: PacificTopic: World Politics

Guam set to make its debut at the FIBA Asian Cup

For the first time ever, three teams will represent Oceania at the FIBA men's Asian Cup. They come in the form of Australia, New Zealand, and Guam.
Guam Basketball
Duration: 7 minutes 5 seconds

Published: Location: PacificTopic: Basketball

Budget looks to dampen 'the Trump effect' on Pacific, South-East Asia aid

The federal government is quietly reshaping its overseas development program as the Pacific and South-East Asia grapple with the prospect of sweeping cuts to US aid.
A man in military uniform inside an aircraft stand in front of palettes carrying items labelled 'Australian Aid'.

Published: Location: PacificTopic: Foreign Aid

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PNG's sudden Facebook ban — a government flexing social media control?

Papua New Guineans were hit by an unexpected digital blackout as access to Facebook was abruptly blocked.
An illustration shows a Facebook 'like' symbol with a bandage around its thumb.

Published: Location: Papua New GuineaTopic: Community and Society

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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

HIV cases surge in Fiji amid intravenous drug crisis

Fiji’s health authorities are raising the alarm on a surge in HIV cases linked to meth use among young Fijians. 
Fiji HIV Crisis. Image of street sign in Fiji stating needle sharing is the 2nd highest cause of HIV.
Duration: 2 minutes 1 second

Topic: Aids and HIV

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