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France sends more police, calls for calm after New Caledonia riots
France sends extra police squadrons to quell riots in New Caledonia after an eruption of violence this week in protest against a controversial voting reform that has angered pro-independence forces.
Published: Location: PacificTopic: Riots
Tuvalu, Fiji and PNG biggest recipients of Australia's Pacific spend
Australia's aid budget in the Pacific will exceed $2 billion following last night's federal budget announcement.
Published: Location: AustraliaTopic: Budget
PNG breakdancer B-boy Fly 40 eyes Olympic glory for breaking debut
PNG breakdancer Peter Giwi Kal, aka B-boy Fly 40, is hoping for his big break this year, in Shanghai to qualify for the Olympics. The Port Moresby-based dancer is the only athlete representing the Pacific in the sport, making its debut this year.
Published: Location: Papua New GuineaTopic: Human Interest
Vanuatu's health sector hard hit by airline closure
The collapse of Vanuatu's national carrier, Air Vanuatu, is being felt across the country, particularly in the health and tourism sectors.
Published: Location: PacificTopic: Air Transport Industry
Traditional voyage from Rarotonga to Hawai'i sets sail ahead of cultural festival
Twenty-five days at sea navigating with traditional methods on a vaka wouldn't be foreign to our ancestors — and it's the reality for 16 Cook Islanders just days into their voyage to Hawai'i.
Published: Location: PacificTopic: Culture
Attending a 'monocultural' high school taught this Tongan Australian author to hate herself
The 28-year-old Sydney writer says Chris Lilley's Jonah was not a fair representation of her community — and her debut novel seeks to set the record straight.
Published: Location: AustraliaTopic: Arts, Culture and Entertainment
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Fuel shortages delay Michael Chow's trip to Kokopo: The adventure continues
At the top of the show we chatted to our brother, Michael Chow live from the Jacksons International Airport in Port Moresby. After several delays due to fuel shortage issues, he possibly might be making it to his birth place in Kokopo later today.
Topic: Arts, Culture and Entertainment
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)