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This soldier 'lost his identity' after leaving the army but found it again where he had been deployed

PTSD, anxiety and depression dogged Michael Jefferies after he left the military, but he was able to start healing in an unexpected place.

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Published: 9h agoWed 21 Feb 2024 at 7:28pmLocation: Timor-LesteTopic: War

Samoa faces taro shortage, worrying health experts

The shortage has seen the price of the vegetable soar in some places, and health experts fear an increased reliance on white rice could have poor health outcomes.

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Duration: 3 minutes 46 seconds

Published: 4h agoThu 22 Feb 2024 at 1:18am

Port Vila residents describe life amid unprecedented cost-of-living crisis

The rising cost of living is hitting most Pacific nations, but in Vanuatu, it's the worst it has ever been.

Duration: 3 minutes 35 seconds

Published: 3h agoThu 22 Feb 2024 at 1:46am

Tuvalu to conclude delayed election this week, official says

Most of the country's MPs who were elected into office on January 26 are now in the capital Funafuti, with the remaining set to arrive later today.

Duration: 5 minutes 51 seconds

Published: 4h agoThu 22 Feb 2024 at 1:17am

Fiji's PM Rabuka doubles down on support for Israel following Gaza outcry

Earlier this week, Fiji backed the United States at the International Court of Justice, supporting Israel's right to occupy the Palestinian-occupied territories, including Gaza.

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Duration: 9 minutes 58 seconds

Published: 4h agoThu 22 Feb 2024 at 1:18am

PNG internal security brought into spotlight after deadly massacre

The bloodshed in Papua New Guinea took place in provinces in the highlands where violence had already been escalating, and comes during a debate over the country's internal security.

Duration: 6 minutes 56 seconds

Published: 19h agoWed 21 Feb 2024 at 10:19amLocation: PacificTopic: Unrest, Conflict and War

NZ Aotearoa MP Fa'anānā Efeso Collins remembered as 'champion of fairness and equality'

Devastated family, friends and colleagues have remembered Fa'anānā Efeso Collins as "one of the most dedicated champions of fairness and equality" after the New Zealand Aotearoa Green Party MP died on Wednesday morning.

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Published: 8h agoWed 21 Feb 2024 at 9:03pmLocation: New ZealandTopic: World Politics

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Ken Moala was the first Pacific Islander to become a hospital chaplain — but it also helped him regain his own faith

From championing marginalised groups including LGBTQI communities and the elderly to people living rough, Pastor Fia'ailetoa Ken Moala's chaplaincy has helped people facing all sorts of challenges.

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'Everyone loves their coffee; we love our betel nut': Inside PNG's betel nut boom

Selling buai is one of the few options for financial stability for people like Ruth, who move from the provinces to Port Moresby only to find there is little formal employment. Here's why there's a growing demand for the addictive seed.

Woman in Papua New Guinea sits at street side table with groupings of green looking fruit, betel nut, for sale.

The women breaking barriers and pioneering sports commentary in Fiji

Adi Lewanavanua and Eleina McDonald are amongst a growing group of female sports commentators in Fiji, embracing the opportunity to break into the male-dominated industry.

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Despite Beijing's attempts to 'lure' more support in the Pacific, Taipei backs Tuvalu to stick with Taiwan

Taiwan's top diplomatic representative to Australia has declared that he's "quite confident" that Tuvalu won't follow Nauru's lead and switch diplomatic recognition to China, despite Beijing's attempts to "lure" politicians in the Pacific Island…

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Family support is vital to coping with teenage pregnancy in the Pacific

Rates of Teenage pregnancies in Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu are above the global average, but girls in these countries also face being shamed, abused or disowned by their families if they become pregnant.

Duration: 29 minutes 20 seconds

Topic: Women

You've got a plate of plain white rice and you can only add one topping to it - what are you adding?

Tere Mataki, also known as MATAKAI FOODIE, joined us for our weekly Mean Feeds segment, while the News Footlines covered a taro shortage in Samoa and the open casting call for the role of Gramma Tala in the live action Moana film.

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Duration: 1 hour 49 minutes 57 seconds

Topic: Arts, Culture and Entertainment

Fiji's PM Rabuka faces local backlash over support for Israel's claims to Gaza

Earlier this week Fiji backed the United States at the International Court of Justice supporting Israel's right to occupy the Palestinian occupied territories, including Gaza.

Duration: 47 minutes 19 seconds

What does it mean to love thy neighbour?

Pastor Fia'ailetoa Ken Moala embodies the phrase 'love thy neighbour as thyself'. He has lived and worked in the service of others for decades.

Topic: Other Religions

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PNG internal security brought into spotlight after deadly massacre

The bloodshed in Papua New Guinea took place in provinces in the highlands where violence had already been escalating, and comes during a debate over the country's internal security.

Duration: 6 minutes 56 seconds

Topic: Unrest, Conflict and War

Additional Papua New Guinean police sent to highlands after massacre

Additional Papua New Guinean police will be sent into the country's highlands after a tribal massacre killed dozens of men.

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Duration: 1 minute 45 seconds

Topic: Law, Crime and Justice

Dozens killed in fighting in Papua New Guinea highlands

The number of people killed in a massacre in Papua New Guinea has been revised to 50. It's believed to be the largest massacre of its kind in recent history.

Duration: 1 minute 55 seconds

Topic: Crime

Dozens massacred amid escalation of tribal violence in PNG's highlands

Authorities say one of the tribes was marching to attack a neighbouring tribe when they were ambushed.

Duration: 1 minute 56 seconds

Topic: Unrest, Conflict and War

Pacific Break 2023

'I can't tell you how much I'm proud right now': Fijian rapper Ju Ben wins Pacific Break 2023

A sugarcane worker who raps in Fiji's iTaukei language, Ju Ben, has beaten a record 241 entrants to be crowned the winner of Pacific Break 2023

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Topic: Music (Arts and Entertainment)

Watch Ju Ben perform his winning song Sema Mai

Pacific Break 2023 winner Ju Ben's song Sema Mai aims to inspire young people to overcome life's challenges by staying positive.

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Duration: 3 minutes

Welcome to Pacific Break 2023, the Pacific's biggest music competition

Pacific Break, the Pacific's biggest music competition, is back in 2023 and we're looking for the best original and unsigned talent from across the Pacific.

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Topic: Music Industry

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

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This soldier 'lost his identity' after leaving the army but found it again where he had been deployed

Samoa faces taro shortage, worrying health experts

Port Vila residents describe life amid unprecedented cost-of-living crisis

Tuvalu to conclude delayed election this week, official says

Fiji's PM Rabuka doubles down on support for Israel following Gaza outcry

PNG internal security brought into spotlight after deadly massacre

NZ Aotearoa MP Fa'anānā Efeso Collins remembered as 'champion of fairness and equality'

Ken Moala was the first Pacific Islander to become a hospital chaplain — but it also helped him regain his own faith

'Everyone loves their coffee; we love our betel nut': Inside PNG's betel nut boom

The women breaking barriers and pioneering sports commentary in Fiji

Despite Beijing's attempts to 'lure' more support in the Pacific, Taipei backs Tuvalu to stick with Taiwan

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Family support is vital to coping with teenage pregnancy in the Pacific

You've got a plate of plain white rice and you can only add one topping to it - what are you adding?

Fiji's PM Rabuka faces local backlash over support for Israel's claims to Gaza

What does it mean to love thy neighbour?

PNG internal security brought into spotlight after deadly massacre

Additional Papua New Guinean police sent to highlands after massacre

Dozens killed in fighting in Papua New Guinea highlands

Dozens massacred amid escalation of tribal violence in PNG's highlands

'I can't tell you how much I'm proud right now': Fijian rapper Ju Ben wins Pacific Break 2023

Watch Ju Ben perform his winning song Sema Mai

Welcome to Pacific Break 2023, the Pacific's biggest music competition

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