Pacific Review

Dec 06 2024 25 ep. 25 mins 505

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A comprehensive roundup of the major stories from the region and the people involved and affected by them.

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Samoan villagers contemplate legal action over sunken navy ship

Dec 06 2024 25 mins

The people of Tafitoala Village in Samoa are contemplating legal action two months on after a navy ship sank in their waters, depriving them of their fishing ground.

Trump’s health nominee sparks worry among Pacific experts

Nov 29 2024 25 mins

Pacific health experts say the United States should reflect on the impact Robert F Kennedy Jr's anti-vaccination views had on Samoa's 2019 measles outbreak.

Parliament dissolved as snap election looms for Vanuatu

Nov 22 2024 25 mins

There's political turmoil in Vanuatu after the president dissolved parliament, sending the nation on a path towards a snap election within the next 60 days.

Scientists discover world's largest coral in Solomon Islands

Nov 15 2024 25 mins

A coral five times the size of a tennis court has been discovered in Solomon Islands, with scientists saying it's the largest standalone coral in the world.

INTRODUCING — The Last Voyage of the Rainbow Warrior

You probably know about the last moments of the Rainbow Warrior. But what do you know about the Greenpeace ship's last voyage before it was bombed by the French in New Zealand in 1985? Where had it come from, why was it there and what was it doing? Find out in The Last Voyage of the Rainbow Warrior.

Pacific leaders congratulate Trump on election win, but climate worry persists

Nov 08 2024 25 mins

Pacific leaders congratulate Trump on election success, but win raises concern over support for climate change.

Cervical cancer screening in the Pacific boosted thanks to massive philanthropic donation.

Nov 01 2024 25 mins

More than 100,000 women in seven Pacific countries will benefit from expanded cervical cancer screening and treatment services thanks to a $29-million donation to the University of New South Wales' Kirby Institute.

Samoa plays host to a king and 56 Commonwealth leaders

Oct 25 2024 25 mins

Samoa is playing host to a royal visitor, prime ministers and high-level leaders as it hosts the 27th Commonwealth Heads of Governments Meeting.

Villagers call for compensation after New Zealand navy ship sinks off Samoa's coast

Oct 18 2024 25 mins

Villagers in Samoa are calling for compensation, saying they can't fish or use the shore after a New Zealand Navy ship sunk off the coast of Upolu two weeks ago.

Samoan villagers worry about an oil spill after sinking of NZ navy ship

Oct 11 2024 25 mins

Samoan villagers are worried a sunken New Zealand navy ship could be leaking oil off the coast of Upolu.