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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: Location: 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.
(Fake) Toroama Marape AI Video
Duration: 11 minutes 56 seconds

Published: Location: PacificTopic: Information Technology Industry

China threat prompts NZ to develop 'modern, combat-capable' defence force

New Zealand is not exactly known as a major military power, but it plans to nearly double its defence spending. What is driving this strategic shift and what are the implications for the region?
A helicopter suspended in mid-air, its chopper blades blurred as they rotate.

Published: Location: New ZealandTopic: Foreign Affairs

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'.
Profile image of pregnant woman standing in sunset.
Duration: 10 minutes 39 seconds

Published: Location: 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.
A Vietnam War veteran from Guam.
Duration: 6 minutes 27 seconds

Published: Location: GuamTopic: War

David Littleproud suggests 'practical' ways for Pacific islands to pressure China

The Nationals leader says the Coalition would work with Pacific countries to "understand their power" with regard to China.
A row of flags representing countries in the Pacific Islands against a blue sky.

Published: Location: VanuatuTopic: Government and Politics

Legendary NZ funk band Supergroove to tour Australia for the first time in 30 years

For the first time since 1995, Aotearoa New Zealand funk rock band, Supergroove will be touring Australia's east coast with its original line-up. Nesia Daily sat down with lead vocalist and award-winning artist Che Fu to unpack this historic reunion.
A band photo of 7 men in black outfits, some sitting some standing
Duration: 15 minutes 23 seconds

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

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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

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

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