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Pacific leaders to meet amid flurry of 'comical' gift-giving

Anthony Albanese begins a long Pacific tour this week ahead of the Pacific Islands Forum meeting in Solomon Islands, as the battle for influence between China and Australia continues to create headlines.

Published: 11h agoSun 7 Sep 2025 at 11:02pmLocation: VanuatuTopic: World Politics

Australia and NZ congratulate FAST Party leader for winning Samoa's election

The prime ministers of Australia and New Zealand have issued congratulatory messages to the leader of the FAST Party after Samoa's official election results were announced at the weekend.

Duration: 12 minutes 50 seconds

Published: 11h agoSun 7 Sep 2025 at 10:32pmLocation: SamoaTopic: World Politics

Pacific now a major drug corridor for Brazilian cartels

Last week when nearly half a tonne of cocaine was discovered on a foreign yacht, Vanuatu's police minister, said it was a sign that the Pacific is not isolated from the international drug trade.

A map showing the route of illegal drug imports from Mexico to Fiji, Tonga and Samoa, and then to Australia and New Zealand.

Duration: 6 minutes 19 seconds

Published: 10h agoSun 7 Sep 2025 at 11:28pmLocation: VanuatuTopic: Drug Offences

Can Palau's 'lucky reefs' save our oceans?

Palau's corals have emerged unscathed from the world's devastating marine heatwaves. Researchers are breeding and planting them to save reefs from disappearing.

A bay with a swirl of dark blue and turquoise blue waters and patches of reef.

Published: FriFri 5 Sep 2025 at 7:57pmLocation: PalauTopic: Oceans

Cooper Bai's NRL debut a special fathers day gift for PNG Kumuls legend Marcus Bai

PNG Kumuls legend and NRL/Super league cult hero Marcus Bai will have an early fathers day gift this year when his son Cooper runs out for his NRL debut with the Gold Coast Titans tomorrow evening.

A young man in a maroon coloured t.shirt and an older man in a black t.shirt stand outside the entrance to a junior league club

Published: 5h agoMon 8 Sep 2025 at 4:42amLocation: QLDTopic: Rugby League

From sleepless nights to stadium lights: Mele Hufanga's secret weapon

Despite growing up with very little, Mele Hufanga is a powerhouse of the NRLW thanks to meeting challenges with positivity and persistence.

Brisbane Broncos rugby league player Mele Hufanga embraces her teammate

Duration: 54 minutes 22 seconds

Published: ThuThu 4 Sep 2025 at 11:18pmLocation: TongaTopic: Sport

Australia set to spend $2.5b sending 354 former detainees to Nauru

The deal signed with Nauru is set to cost Australia around $2.5 billion over 30 years, with government officials confirming multi-million-dollar payments will continue for three decades if the agreement is upheld.

Tony Burke and David Adeang sit at a desk and sign documents.

Published: WedWed 3 Sep 2025 at 10:55pmLocation: AustraliaTopic: Immigration Policy

PNG's 50th Independence Anniversary

Pacific Break 2025

Pacific Break 2025 entries are now closed

Entries for this year's Pacific Break, the Pacific's biggest music competition, are now closed.

Blue poster design reads Pacific Break, Radio Australia. Entries open Friday 27 June

Pacific Break 2025: Meet the judges

The judges for Pacific Break 2025 have been announced.

Spliced image of Hau Latukefu, Sosefina Fuamoli, Joji Malani and Ngaiire.

Topic: Music

From Samoa to the world: Mr Cowboy and Pacific stars launch Pacific Break in Apia

The Pacific Break launch concert in Samoa brought together artists from across the region.

Artists from Pacific Break launch concert spliced into one image.

Topic: Music Industry

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.

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As the Pacific grapples with dengue fever, here's what you need to know

As Samoa and parts of the Pacific grapple with a worsening outbreak of dengue fever, here's what you need to know about the mosquito-borne virus.

Men dressed in protective gear ready to spray.

George 'Fiji' Veikoso: Voice of the Pacific

Fijian-born recording artist and Pacific music legend George "Fiji" Veikoso leaves behind a legacy that will continue to inspire future generations. This music special pays tribute to that legacy.

Fiji sits in front of a microphone singing.

How Samoa's Ballroom scene is carving space for Pacific futures

On a warm Tuesday night in Fugalei in Apia, Samoa's capital, the air hums with anticipation as a local hall fills with youth.

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From Eminem to Ed Sheeran, Izack lets a diverse range of influences shape his work

Driven by a love for honest and evocative storytelling, Izack is one of Honiara's promising new talents.

Duration: 54 minutes 16 seconds

Jack Debreczeni’s nerves for his first Cook Island Ura were unrivalled

Having just represented his Mum’s Cook Island side in the Pasifika First Nations game, Jack Debreczeni has vowed to continue learning more about his Pacific Island culture.

Duration: 53 minutes 55 seconds

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Duration: 1 hour 50 minutes 28 seconds

Pacific leaders arrive in Honiara for PIF Leaders Summit

Pacific leaders are in the Solomon Islands' capital Honiara for the start of the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting.

Duration: 49 minutes 27 seconds

Topic: Foreign Affairs

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Canoes of Delta Fly District

In Delta Fly District of Western province lies a unique culture intertwined with environment. Canoes are not just vessels, they are lifelines.

António Guterres walks out of PNG press conference, ignoring corruption questions

The UN Secretary General walked out of a media conference in Papua New Guinea as a journalist asked him to comment on a newspaper article which called on him to call out corruption in the country.

Duration: 13 seconds

Cooper Bai's NRL debut a special fathers day gift for PNG Kumuls legend Marcus Bai

PNG Kumuls legend and NRL/Super league cult hero Marcus Bai will have an early fathers day gift this year when his son Cooper runs out for his NRL debut with the Gold Coast Titans tomorrow evening.

Topic: Rugby League

Bilum weaving

Bilum weaving has passed through generations with each village using their own technique and story.

Tok Pisin

PNG na UK i sainim Shiprider Agreement MOU

Tupla PNG na UK Minista i sainim Shiprider Agreement (British High Com POM)

Duration: 4 minutes 58 seconds

Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting long Honiara hem stat

Rehearsal fo opening blong Pacific Islands Forum miting long Honiara (SIG Media)

Duration: 5 minutes 53 seconds

Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting long Honiara hem stat

Duration: 4 minutes 58 seconds

PNG Defence Force Week Planti Balus Operesen

PNGDF Captain Imelda Divinia long rait sait (Photo -Sawoto Hahambu DICT)

Duration: 4 minutes 6 seconds