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What's the Samoan connection between UFC champion Alex Pereira and NFL great Tom Brady?
UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Alex Pereira and the man many consider the greatest Quarterback of all time, Tom Brady, have more in common than both being elite athletes.
Published: Location: BrisbaneTopic: Sport
Pacific Break kicks off with launch party on Fiji's Wailoaloa Beach
The Pacific's biggest music competition, Pacific Break, has kicked off with a bang in Fiji, with an all-star line-up taking to the stage on Wailoaloa Beach for a live concert.
Published: Location: FijiTopic: Music (Arts and Entertainment)
New Caledonia pro-independence candidates perform well in first round of French elections
The first round results of French Parliament elections show that pro-independence candidates could win both constituencies in New Caledonia. Meanwhile, there are reports that protesters blocked a polling station during voting in the capital Noumea.
Published: Location: New CaledoniaTopic: National Elections
Woman warrior: Michelle Manu and the ancient martial art of Lua
Michelle Manu never thought she would become a kumu of the ancient and secretive Hawaiian martial art of Lua, but now she's teaching a new generation how to connect with their warrior within.
Published: Location: HawaiiTopic: Martial Arts
PNG is trying to work out what its population is, but there are fears even a census won't be able to determine it
PNG has not had an accurate count of its population in 24 years and estimates vary by millions, but with a new census underway and officials heading to all corners of the country by road, boat and helicopter there could soon be a reliable number on…
Published: Location: Papua New GuineaTopic: Government and Politics
Riot-stricken New Caledonia is empty of travellers. Businesses hope it can regain its place as a Pacific tourism jewel
Blessed with pristine lagoons and coral reefs, New Caledonia was hoping to attract more Australian tourists. After civil unrest struck, businesses are now thinking about survival.
Published: Location: New CaledoniaTopic: Tourism and Leisure Industry
Solomon Islands Prime Minister reiterates ties with China on his return home
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has reiterated his country's ties with China on his return home from Australia.
Published: Location: Solomon IslandsTopic: Government and Politics
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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.
Topic: Population and Demographics
Julian Assange returns to Australia after taking plea deal
James Oaten reports from Saipan after Julian Assange is released following a guilty plea at a US court.
Topic: Government and Politics
Assange supporters in Saipan welcome his release
Supporters of Julian Assange welcome his release in Saipan.
Topic: Government and Politics
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)