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Australia sending evacuation flights to pick up those stranded in New Caledonia
The federal government says it has received clearance to send two planes to the French territory that has been rocked by a week of deadly riots and violence.
Published: Location: New CaledoniaTopic: Foreign Affairs
Federal government close to securing $600m deal for new Papua New Guinea NRL side
The federal government and the NRL are closing in on a deal worth up to $600 million to secure a new NRL side based in Papua New Guinea.
Published: Location: Papua New GuineaTopic: NRL
Demonstrators in riot-hit New Caledonia refuse to abandon road blocks
Separatists in riot-hit New Caledonia refuse to abandon roadblocks that have paralysed much of the Pacific archipelago and halted commercial air traffic, defying a major security operation by French forces.
Published: Location: New CaledoniaTopic: Unrest, Conflict and War
Air Vanuatu collapsed under heavy debt. A thousand kilometres across the ocean, it's a different story
Air Vanuatu's collapse has raised questions about the future of aviation in the Pacific. While experts say the problems are vast, there are glimmers of hope for the region's airlines.
Published: Location: VanuatuTopic: Tourism and Leisure Industry
Barramundis' coach Tatenda Taibu targets test match status
Barramundis' head coach Tatenda Taibu says the PNG men's cricket team have the talent to rise to test match status, and he is determined to lead them there.
Published: Location: Papua New GuineaTopic: Cricket
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Connecting the Pacific with entertaining interviews, compelling chat and a splash of island music.
Topic: Prostate Cancer
How music and faith changed singer, Blsd One's life
The road to becoming an artist has been a hard but transformational one for Cook Islander and Māori musician, Blsd One. He spoke with Nesia Daily about the release of his latest single, Less Fortunate, and his journey with music and faith.
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)