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Pacific Review

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

  1. 17 HR AGO

    Parliament dissolved as snap election looms for Vanuatu

    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.

    25 min

  2. 15 NOV

    Scientists discover world's largest coral in Solomon Islands

    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.

    25 min

  3. 12 NOV

    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.

  4. 8 NOV

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

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

    25 min

  5. 1 NOV

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

    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.

    25 min

  6. 25 OCT

    Samoa plays host to a king and 56 Commonwealth leaders

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

    25 min

  7. 18 OCT

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

    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.

    25 min

  8. 11 OCT

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

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

    25 min
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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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  • Channel
    ABC News
  • Creator
    Radio Australia
  • Years Active
    2012 - 2024
  • Episodes
    26
  • Rating
    Clean
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