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Claims Beijing issued 'shocking challenge' to Solomon Islands sovereignty

China's embassy in the Solomon Islands becomes embroiled in a foreign interference controversy after allegedly forcing a newly appointed minister in the Pacific island nation to quit an international group.

Two flags on flagpoles, one is for the Solomon Islands, the other is China's.

Published: 15h agoMon 12 May 2025 at 2:18amLocation: Solomon IslandsTopic: World Politics

The PNG students putting their own spin on Shakespeare

In PNG's capital, a group of talented young Papua New Guineans at the Moresby Art Theatre have staged their own rendition of Shakespeare's Hamlet called Hamlet Jones 675, bringing a uniquely modern spin to a play well over 400 years old.

A group of Papua New Guinean high school students pose for a group photo on a stage

Duration: 14 minutes 59 seconds

Published: 15h agoMon 12 May 2025 at 1:59amLocation: PacificTopic: Arts, Cultural and Entertainment Events

Safety concerns and lack of planes put Pacific airline in danger of collapse

Yet another Pacific airline is facing the prospect of going under, with Tonga's national carrier Lulutai Airlines this week searching for partners to help keep it afloat.

Published: SatSat 10 May 2025 at 11:28pmLocation: PacificTopic: Air Transport Industry

Talking new music and nostalgia with the legendary Ladi6

Awards and accolades aside, there is much to unpack with the legendary Samoan artist, mother, and student counsellor who is now on the cusp of releasing her fifth album, Le Vā.

A woman with black hair and a shiny grey shirt poses holding the ends of her sunglasses

Duration: 12 minutes 40 seconds

Published: 16h agoMon 12 May 2025 at 1:21amLocation: PacificTopic: Arts, Cultural and Entertainment Events

Pope Leo XIV elected as new leader of Catholic Church

Robert Prevost, who will now be known as Pope Leo the 14th, has become the first leader of the Catholic Church elected from the United States.

Duration: 6 minutes 12 seconds

Published: FriFri 9 May 2025 at 3:32am

Has Instagram fame cursed these endangered geckos?

New Caledonia's giant geckos are the latest sensation in the global pet trade. But conservationists warn their social media-fuelled popularity is putting the endangered species at risk.

A gecko peeks out of the palm of someone's hands.

Published: ThuThu 8 May 2025 at 7:35pmLocation: New CaledoniaTopic: Conservation

'We lost a brother': Fijian rugby Olympic medallist Josaia Raisuqe killed in car crash

Fiji rugby player Josaia Raisuqe has died in a car crash in France, where he played for Top 14 side Castres Olympique. The 30-year-old was a member of the Fiji sevens side that won silver at last year's Paris Olympics.

Published: ThuThu 8 May 2025 at 10:54pmLocation: FijiTopic: Rugby 7

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Savea, Umaga, Mailata: Pasifika excellence across sporting fields is part of a legacy sowed decades ago

Ardie Savea. Fa'alogo Tana Umaga. Jordan Mailata: three sportsmen who were born and raised in Aotearoa New Zealand or Australia at different times but also representations of life-changing decisions their grandparents made when migrating from Samoa.

A man with no shirt kneeling next to a man wearing an ula and white hoodie next to a man with a red ula kneeling on the right

From Samoa to the NFL Draft: Laki Tasi carries family legacy into NFL draft dreams

Laki Tasi's story is grounded in his Samoan roots and the sacrifices of his parents.

Samoan man wears black as he trains for football

Tongan and Sydney schools rekindle their 90-year relationship

MLC School in Sydney, Australia and Queen Salote College in Tonga have reinvigorated their 90 year relationship which initially started in 1935 after the Queen of Tonga at the time, Queen Salote Tupou III visited.

A group of Australian and Tongan women with younger Australian women smile and pose on a balcony outside a school building

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Oxfam issues apology to Vanuatu government over social media post

There's been an increase in kava smuggling into remote Aboriginal communities in the Northern Territory since the Federal Government lifted import restrictions according to locals and police.

Duration: 47 minutes 46 seconds

Topic: Political Leadership

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Online fame puts endangered geckos at risk

Social media drives demand for New Caledonian geckos placing the special reptiles at risk of poaching and habitat loss.

Duration: 1 minute 59 seconds

Topic: Endangered and Protected Species

Jarrod Bridges bodysurfing Hawaii’s famed Pipeline break

Jarrod Bridges in action at Hawaii’s famed Pipeline break, showcasing the power and precision of bodysurfing.

Duration: 17 seconds

Topic: Surfing

Tourists are flocking back to Port Vila as the city rebuilds from its December 17 earthquake.

Some residents say Port Vila's reconstruction effort is an opportunity to rethink the city.

Men and children walk or stand on a small beach of yellow sand with palm trees fronting turquoise waters.

Topic: Earthquakes

Solomon Islands PM holds off leadership challenge

The opposition has now withdrawn a no-confidence motion against Jeremiah Manele.

Duration: 4 minutes 2 seconds

Topic: World Politics

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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Kwesten mak long fiuja blong Oxfam long Vanuatu

Oxfam NGO hem save help bigwan long Vanuatu (Oxfam FB pic)

Duration: 5 minutes 57 seconds

Wai na Life PNG Care ino stap insait long bung blong lukautim ol street pikinini?

Duration: 6 minutes 14 seconds

Austria Ambassador itoktok long PNG ICT na trade

Austrian Ambassador Elisabeth Koegler in POM (PNG NBC News)

Duration: 5 minutes 41 seconds

Plande kwestenim wae PM appointim Tovosia olsem Fisheries Minista

MP Bradley Tovosia saenim aoth olsem Miista blong Fisheries (SIG)

Duration: 5 minutes 9 seconds

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