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'One ocean, one people': Alingano Maisu charts a path for future navigators

A historic voyage from Palau to Taiwan has brought with it new opportunities to learn traditional navigation.
Three males and three females wear flower crowns and pose for camera.

Published: Location: PalauTopic: Community and Society

France has agreed to create a new 'state' near Australia. What does it mean?

Observers say regardless of the enthusiasm of French President Emmanuel Macron, the deal faces a long and uncertain path before it can take effect. So, how did it get to this point, and what needs to happen for it to take effect? 
A woman surrounded by other pro-independence demonstrators holds up a Kanak flag behind her back.

Published: Location: New CaledoniaTopic: Foreign Affairs

Plans to nationalise bus service after violent attack in Port Moresby

The Governor of Port Moresby wants to de-tribalise and nationalise public buses after they were used to transport violent mobs around the city last week.
Local busses parked on the street in Port Moresby
Duration: 4 minutes 11 seconds

Published: Location: Papua New GuineaTopic: Transport

Pacific chef's cookbook claims award on world stage

Celebrity chef Robert Oliver's cookbook Eat Pacific has been named Best South Pacific Book in the World at the prestigious Gourmand World Cookbook Awards.
Celebrity chef Robert Oliver his new book Eat Pacific.
Duration: 11 minutes 47 seconds

Published: Location: Papua New GuineaTopic: Cookbooks

Suaalii plays down fiery feud with Lions rival

Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii has done his best not to reignite the rivalry with his Lions opposite Sione Tuipulotu as the Wallabies star looks ahead to the first Test.
Joseph Aukuso Suaalii argues with Sione Tuipulotu

Published: Location: BrisbaneTopic: Rugby Union

First wave of climate migrants to keep culture alive in Australia

Australia's small but vibrant Tuvaluan community is preparing for the arrival of new migrants from their home islands — including with youth events teaching their culture to the next generation. 
A young man in a black hooded jumper smiles and makes a shaka sign with his hands.
Duration: 5 minutes 21 seconds

Published: Location: TuvaluTopic: Climate Change

New technology uncovers lost bow of World War II battleship off Solomon Islands

The bow of the USS New Orleans, which was blown off the rest of the ship during World War II, has been found off the coast of the Solomon Islands.
An underwater shipwreck from WW2.
Duration: 6 minutes 50 seconds

Published: Location: Solomon IslandsTopic: World War 2

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A Song for my Father

When his father passes away, Chris kamu'ana Rohoimae is left with more than just memories; he's left with a song. Written in the days before his father's death, this deeply personal track leads Chris to win Pacific Break 2024.
A man wearing traditional garb has panpipes around his neck and a microphone in front of him. Another looks over his shoulder.

Tuvaluan migrants build new life in Australia

Tuvaluan migrants in Australia fear losing their home to climate change – but they're determined not to lose their culture.
Duration: 5 minutes 21 seconds

Onesemo-Tuilaepa twins - Demielle (left) and Christabelle (right) talk rugby, culture and heritage

At just 20 years old, the Onesemo-Tuilaepa sisters are part of a new wave of Pacific athletes who proudly blend their cultural roots with high-performance sports. For them, their journey is drawn on their skin - literally.
Twin sisters stand outside in a tropical setting wearing blue training jerseys and shorts smile at the camera

Topic: Rugby Union

From setback to strength: Tino Fa'asuamaleaui's journey back to the NRL

Gold Coast Titans captain Tino Fa'asuamaleaui led the Maroons forward pack along with fellow Titans prop Moeaki Fotuaika in their State of Origin Game 2 win against the Blues.
A man in a white tee shirt and long hair sits on a coconut tree on a beach in Samoa and talks about his injury and rugby league

Topic: Rugby League

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