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China has added a sprawling new palace to the skyline of Vanuatu's capital — but some fear it will be hard to maintain
China has handed over a massive newly-built presidential palace to Vanuatu days before the Pacific nation's prime minister is expected to visit Beijing.
Published: Location: VanuatuTopic: Foreign Aid
Cikamatana focused on gold at the Paris Olympics
Weightlifter Eileen Cikamatana is keen to send her coach and mentor Paul Coffa off to a golden retirement by taking out the 81kg category at the Olympic Games.
Duration: 8 minutes 30 seconds
Published: Location: FijiTopic: Weightlifting
Tongans look to starlink for internet, as underwater cable continues to fail
This week’s internet services to the Tongan islands of Va'vau and Ha'apai were severely disrupted forcing internet providers to switch over to satellite internet.
Duration: 9 minutes 9 seconds
Published: Location: PacificTopic: Information Technology Industry
FRU reforms can lead to financial independence: rugby union secretary
The secretary of the biggest of Fiji's domestic rugby unions, Suva, says he wants to see the national body put years of poor governance behind it, reclaim its seat on the World Rugby Council, and learn to stand on its own two financial feet.
Duration: 6 minutes 15 seconds
Published: Location: FijiTopic: Rugby Union
New Caledonia elections may see a close race for Noumea constituency
In New Caledonia, all eyes will be on the ballot box this weekend, with the second round of the French national elections being held.
Duration: 5 minutes 12 seconds
Published: Location: PacificTopic: Elections
Legendary Super Bowl champ meets legendary 'office aunty': exclusive talanoa with Seiuli Jesse Sapolu
There's an entirely unique connection between these Samoans... which includes The Rock.
Duration: 17 minutes 3 seconds
Published: Location: PacificTopic: Arts, Culture and Entertainment
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Bid to discover Papua New Guinea's population faces challenges
The Pacific's largest country has been unable to organise a successful census survey in decades, with its population unknown.
Duration: 2 minutes 1 second
Topic: Population and Demographics
Pacific Break 2023
Pacific Break winner Ju Ben's performance at WOMADelaide Festival
From the beautiful island of Fiji to the international stage in Australia, the 25-year-old sugar cane machine operator turned music sensation rocked the Adelaide stage.
Topic: Music (Arts and Entertainment)
